Please make sure you read through our Viking Group Visit Policies to ensure your experience on campus is positive for everyone.
We are excited to host you and your students on campus!
Middle school (8th grade) and Compass 2 Campus partnered school groups are welcome to arrange a group visit.
Groups are limited to 100 students per visit. For groups of more than 100 people, please email groupvisit@wwu.edu to discuss visit options. Groups that have fewer than 15 participants are asked to attend our regular Campus Tours (offered most weekdays and select Saturdays) or Discovery Days programs.
Student Groups 7th Grade and Lower
Student groups younger than 8th grade are encouraged to take advantage of our self-guided campus visit options. To request self-guided visit materials, such as our Self-Guided Tour Booklet, "What Kind of Smart Are You?" Worksheet, and a Western Scavenger Hunt, please email groupvisit@wwu.edu at least two weeks in advance.
*Please note that we cannot offer discounted meal tickets/lunch for student groups younger than 8th grade, but with advanced notice can try to arrange space on campus where your group can eat lunch.
Scheduling Details
Visits are offered Tuesday through Thursday at 11:15 a.m. (Tuesdays and Wednesdays during Spring Quarter), please see below for the Group Visit agenda. Please note that we are unable to offer personalized group visit agendas outside of this schedule. Group Visit Requests are first come, first served, and must be submitted at least three weeks in advance. Unfortunately, we may be unable to guarantee requests submitted less than three weeks from the requested visit date.
We are unable to schedule visits on weekends, Fridays or major holidays. However, if your group is only able to visit on one of these dates, please contact groupvisit@wwu.edu to inquire about available options.
Hosted by the Office of Admissions, Middle School Group Visits are typically available Tuesday through Thursday 11:15 a.m, with options available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during Spring Quarter. Your visit agenda will include a campus tour, admissions presentation, and the opportunity to meet with a department or student services representative upon availability. Please note that we cannot always accommodate additional representative requests.
| 11:15 a.m. Visit Option |
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| 11:15 a.m. Arrive to Campus |
| 11:30 a.m. Admissions Presentation |
| 12:15 p.m. Lunch (on own or at a discounted price in the dining hall) |
| 1:15 p.m. Campus Tour |
| 2:15 p.m. Other Options/Exit Campus |
Changes
We cannot guarantee that schedule changes made within one week of your visit date will be fulfilled. This includes any day-of alterations. Although we will try to accommodate any unforeseen circumstances that may affect your group visit (e.g. traffic), it isn't always possible to honor changes in the agenda. Your understanding is appreciated!
Cancellations
Since space is limited, we ask that you please notify us at least 72 hours in advance if your group must cancel.