Apply for Fall 2027
Apply by the November 1 Early Action deadline to receive a response from the Office of Admissions by December 31. If you are admitted, you will also receive expedited scholarship review and financial aid notification.
Western Guaranteed Admissions
Your Path to Western Just Got Simpler
Western Washington University is excited to announce the expansion of the Western Guaranteed Admissions program. Starting Fall 2027, this opportunity is open to all Washington State high school students who meet the requirements and offers a direct path to a top public university in the Pacific Northwest.
Eligibility Requirements
- Attending a Washington State high school
- Have a 2.75 GPA or higher
- On track to complete standard WA state high school graduation requirements
How to Get Started
You will need to apply to confirm your eligibility and receive your official admissions decision. You can apply through the WWU Application or the Common App. Please submit only one application.
Choose the Application That’s Best for You
WWU Application
This application might be best for you if you are applying to only a few schools. Once you submit your application, you can track its status in your WWU Application Portal.
Common App
The advantage of the Common App is that you can use the same system to apply to more than 1,000 schools, including every public 4-year college and university in Washington state! Once we receive your application, you will get an invitation to set up your WWU Application Portal.
Washington Guaranteed Admissions Program (WAGAP)
Western Washington University is proud to continue its participation in the Washington Guaranteed Admissions Program. This program is a collaborative effort among Washington’s public four-year universities to make higher education more accessible for all state students.
While the Western Guaranteed Admission program is one route, WAGAP is another pathway for students who meet the eligibility criteria: 3.0 GPA and completion of College Academic Distribution Requirements (CADRs). Western remains committed to this statewide effort to simplify and streamline the college admissions process.
Not eligible? Don’t worry.
If you don’t meet the requirements for a guaranteed admissions program, you may still be a great fit for Western. We encourage you to still apply, and we will review your application with full and careful consideration.
We also encourage you to connect with one of our Admissions Counselors to answer your questions, discuss your options, and help you find the best path to becoming a WWU student.
How to Claim Your Spot in Our Fall 2026 Class
Visit Campus
From the beauty of our campus to the comfort of your couch, there are lots of great ways to learn more about life and academics at Western. Campus tours, guided virtual tours, student panels, and one-on-one video chats with an Admissions Counselor are just a few of the ways you and your family can connect and explore.
Let us be a resource
Your Western Admissions Counselors are here to answer your questions and eager to connect.
Our Counselors are passionate about helping students through the college search process. Some counselors were the first in their families to attend college, many were once Western students, and all are friendly and can help you along the way!
Helpful contacts
Admissions
admissions.wwu.edu
(360) 650-3440
Old Main 200, MS 9009
516 High St. Bellingham, WA 98225
Financial Aid
Academic Advising & Student Achievement Center (AASAC)
The AASAC is more than academic advising. They aim to engage, support, and empower students to accomplish their goals and succeed at WWU and beyond.