Current Issue: Winter 2012

Western's Kirk Capron studied in Mongolia.

A growing number of WWU students – 538 last year alone – are earning credits toward graduation while studying or interning in more than 50 countries around the world.

Read about students who traveled to China, Chile, Mongolia and a dozen countries around the world.

And if your student is interested in going global at Western, encourage them to visit the International Programs and Exchanges office.

Western is stepping up efforts to encourage students to declare a major in a timely manner. Those who have earned 105 credits without declaring a major will need to work closely with advisors to get their graduation plans on track.

Learn what resources are available for students who are still looking for their academic passions.

Glimpse a patchwork of new students' ambitions for their time at Western, recorded at Convocation to be stored in a time capsule.

Western’s newly revised Student Rights and Responsibilities Code, which went into effect Jan. 9, more clearly spells out Western’s expectations that students maintain an environment conducive to academic success and the safety of others on campus.

Back 2 Bellingham offers three days of reunions, performances, social gatherings, “classes without quizzes” and other events showcasing the academic, social and cultural life of Western.

WWU reports all tuition charges, financial aid, grant or scholarship payment information for students on the 1098T.

Visit or call Student Financial Services to find out how to receive the 1098-T electronically, saving paper and ensuring it doesn’t get lost.

If you haven’t had the chance to talk to one of our WWU student phonathon callers, we hope you’ll pick up the phone when they call!

Not only is it a great chance to hear from a student other than your own, but you’ll learn all about how parents like you can get more involved with your student’s success at Western.

We asked our Summer 2011 interns where they like to take their families when they visit campus.

See their ideas for local culture, great views, yummy desserts and even indoor soccer.

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