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. Visits are offered Tuesday through Thursday at 11:15am (Tuesdays and Wednesdays during Spring Quarter) and requests are first come, first served. 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 Day programs.
Group Visit requests must be submitted at least two weeks in advance. Unfortunately, we may be unable to guarantee requests submitted outside of this time requirement.
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.
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. Campus Tour |
| 12:30 p.m. Lunch |
| 1:30 p.m. Admissions Presentation |
| 2:00 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.
Non-weekday visits
We are typically unable to schedule visits on weekends, as well as Fridays or major holidays. However, if your group is only able to visit on one of these dates we will do our best to work with you. Contacting us in advance will help us make this accommodation more likely.
Please note that Western doesn't sell bottled water on campus, so be sure to bring your own reusable water bottle!
Select a date and time on the calendar below to register for a Group Visit