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Questions About Applying to Huxley College

What are the requirements for applying to Huxley College? Return to Index

To apply to Huxley College, you must have completed 75 quarter credits and a majority of the preparatory classes for your planned major. The Math requirement must be completed or you must be currently enrolled in the required Math course in order to apply to Huxley.

What are the prerequisites for Huxley College? Return to Index

The preparatory classes for each major are listed below. Math courses shown in bold must be completed (or currently enrolled and successfully completed) before application to Huxley can be made. For course equivalents at Washington's Community College, see course equivalency chart for Environmental Science (B.S. program) or Environmental Studies (B.A. program).

Environmental Science	Chemistry 121, 122, 123; Biology 204, 205, and 206 (previously numbered 201, 202, and 203); Math 124; Physical Geography (203) or Physical Geology (211); Econ 206; Writing course above 101; and any Political Science course
Student Faculty Designed Major (B.S.)	Same as Environmental Science
Planning and Environmental Policy (Completion of Geography 201 and 203 is recommended before applying to this major.)	Biology 101; Chemistry 121; an additional lab science in Geology, Biology or Physics; Math 114; Statistics; Physical Geography (203) or Physical Geology (211); Econ 206; Writing Course above 101; and any Political Science Course.
Geography (Completion of Geography 201 and 203 is recommended before applying to this major.)	Same as Planning/Environmental Policy.
Environmental Education	Same as Planning/Environmental Policy
Environmental Journalism	Same as Planning/Environmental Policy
Environmental Economics	Biology 101; Chemistry 121; an additional lab science in Geology, Biology, or Physics; Math 114
Student/Faculty Designed Major (B.A.)	Same as Planning/Environmental Policy
Geography/Social Studies for B.A. in Education	No prerequisites required

How do I go about declaring the major in Environmental Science or Environmental Studies? Return to Index

An undergraduate student must apply and be accepted to Huxley College to be declared a major. The application is available on-line and must be submitted prior to the following dates: April 25th for fall quarter, October 6th for winter quarter, and January 15th for spring quarter. (If date falls on a weekend, applications are due the following Monday.)

Is there a cumulative GPA requirement for Huxley? Return to Index

A specific GPA is not required. Admission to Huxley College and its majors is selective and based upon the following four criteria: 1) completion of required preparatory course work, 2) academic performance (GPA), 3) a brief essay in response to a given question, and 4) other factors that the applicant believes relevant to the qualifications for admission.

Will my A.A. degree from a community college fulfill my Huxley prerequisites? Return to Index

An A.A. degree will not fulfill the preparatory classes for Huxley admission. Although an approved Associates degree will meet the University's GUR requirements, the Huxley prerequisites are separate and must be substantially completed before application to the program. Preparatory classes may be completed at WWU or at another college or university. Check the B.A. transfer equivalents page or B.S. transfer equivalents page for appropriate courses at Washington community colleges.

What transfer courses are equivalent to the required prerequisites? Return to Index

The Transfer Equivalents pages (B.A. transfer equivalents or B.S. transfer equivalents) provides equivalents from Washington community colleges. For other colleges or universities, contact the Huxley Undergraduate advisor.

Would it be better to have an AA direct transfer degree or an AS degree from a Washington Community College? Return to Index

Huxley prefers that students complete their AA direct transfer degree in order to have all of their General University Requirements complete. The Associate of Science degree does not fulfill WWU's General University Requirements. It is recommended that a student also complete as many of the preparatory classes as possible at a community college. It is especially important that students complete their math preparatory classes before transferring to Western

Questions about Minors in Environmental Studies and Environmental Science

How do I declare a minor in Environmental Science, Geography, GIS, etc? Return to Index

To declare a minor at Huxley College, go to Environmental Studies Building 539 to complete a card that must be signed and sent to the Registrar's Office.

How do I get my minor evaluated for graduation? Return to Index

To have your minor evaluated for graduation, make an appointment with Mary Moores, the Huxley College Registrar by calling (360) 650-3520 or sign up in the Huxley College Office in ES 539.

Questions about Registration/Overrides for Huxley Courses

How can I register for Huxley classes if I'm not a declared major? Return to Index

Some Huxley courses are closed to non-majors. Many course are closed until Huxley majors have registered and may be open in phase II of registration. You will have the option of adding your name to the waitlist if the class is full and restrictions have been lifted. See the individual department waitlist policies: ESCI and ESTU.

What if the class I want is filled? Can I get an override? Return to Index

If you are a Huxley major and a Huxley course is filled, first contact the Huxley Registrar or Undergraduate Advisor for instructions or override. You may also contact the Instructor directly.

How do I register for classes that require permission? Return to Index

To register for a course requiring permission, you must meet directly with the course instructor for an override.

How do I register for preparatory classes in another department that require a major in that department? Return to Index

Some prerequisites to Huxley, such as SOC 215 (closed the first 5 days of Phase I) are courses restricted to majors of another program in Phase I of registration. You should attempt to register for these courses in Phase II or attend the first day of class.