Western Washington University
Nestled between the North Cascade Mountains and beautiful Bellingham Bay, Western Washington University brings together academic excellence, outstanding faculty and a multitude of opportunities for students to get involved and make a difference on campus, in the community and in the broader world. So, what will you love about Western?
Engaging Academics: Western offers over 160 different academic programs for you to explore, all with unique opportunities for students to pursue their goals. From undergraduate research opportunities to top-notch internships with companies like Boeing, Microsoft and Rolling Stone Magazine, Western aims to give students close access to faculty and small class sizes you would expect from a smaller, private college, but with the value, resources and diversity of a large university.
Student life: From residence life to clubs to athletics, you are sure to find something to spark your interest.
• Western’s Associated Students includes over 200 clubs, a student-run radio station, an Outdoor Center and much, much more.
• Viking athletics rank nationally among NCAA Division II schools, and club teams also compete on a national level.
• Campus-wide programs and events offer opportunities for leadership – and fun!
Location: Western’s 215 acre campus – which includes the 180 acre Sehome Arboretum and its 6 miles of trails – lies about 90 miles north of Seattle and 60 miles south of Vancouver, British Columbia. For the outdoor lover, boarding, climbing and skiing at Mt. Baker, kayaking Bellingham Bay and biking or hiking at Galbraith Mountain are all within easy reach, and for the urban adventurer, a 15-minute walk will bring you to downtown Bellingham.
A Record of Excellence: For 14 years in a row, Western has ranked #1 among public master’s degree granting universities in the Pacific Northwest by U.S. News and World Report. Western was also recently recognized as one of The Peace Corps’ 2012 Top Schools, and with 73 graduates currently serving across the globe, Western is the #2 medium-size school in the nation when it comes to Peace Corps volunteers. Western is also is consistently ranked as a top value in higher education by Forbes and Kiplinger’s.
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- 2 weeks 8 hours ago
1022WWU AdmissionsHi Heather! Sometimes double majoring can add anywhere from one additional quarter to a whole year to your expected graduation time. It really depends on how well you plan your studies and how much overlap there is in the programs. Chemistry and geophysics will probably have a lot of the same prerequisites, so that will save you time. Really though, it will be up to you to and how you plan your time. Let us know if you have any other questions!
- 7 weeks 6 days ago
- 1022Hi Kenny! You can definitely double major in Vehicle Design and Vehicle Engineering, but know that double majoring does require some extra planning and sometimes it can take a bit longer to graduate if you decide to do two majors. Let us know if you have any other questions!
- 12 weeks 4 days ago
- 1022Hi Barion - Western actually does not have an ROTC program, but we do offer resources for students who are interested in joining the military or are veterans. If ROTC is a must have for you, Central Washington University, Eastern Washington University, Seattle University, University of Washington and Washington State should all have programs. Let us know if you have any other questions!
- 151Thanks.
- 13 weeks 2 days ago
- 1022Hi Sara - It's great to hear that you're interested in Western! Our programs have widely varying methods for declaring/applying to majors that are all run by specific departments, so the Admissions Office doesn't actually keep statistics on individual majors. If you decide to go the Post-Bac route, you can find information on majors and contact info for advisors here: http://www.wwu.edu/advising/major_guides.shtml. We also have a separate Graduate Admissions office you should consider getting in touch with: http://www.wwu.edu/depts/gradschool/admissions/index.shtml. If you have any other questions, please let us know!
- 151Does WWU have a ROTC program? If so, what branch?
- 14 weeks 6 days ago
- 1022Congratulations Kelly! We're looking forward to seeing you in the fall!
- 16 weeks 38 min ago
- 1022Hi Kofesina! If you're interested in applying for fall 2012 as a freshman, we are still accepting applications on a space available basis, but we will have to consider all of the applications that arrived on time first. If you are a transfer student, we have a deadline coming up for fall quarter on April 1. If you have any questions, give us a shout at admit@wwu.edu.
- 19 weeks 3 hours ago
- 58Hi Maureen! Applications for Freshmen Fall 2012 are due January 31st. You can find lots of great information on how to apply at this link. http://admissions.wwu.edu/freshman/
- 20 weeks 3 days ago
- 58Yes! We do have an engineering program. There are many different areas to study as well. For a full list check out the engineering technology web page. http://www.etec.wwu.edu/
- 23 weeks 2 days ago
