Division Department List
Academic and Career Development Services
Tina Loudon, Director
Old Main 380, MS-9029
Tel. 650-3251
Academic and Career Development Services is comprised of three units which provide services to assist students to integrate academic planning and career decision making and achieve academic success:
- Academic Advising Center, Old Main 380, MS 9029, 650-3850
Academic Advising Center staff clarify academic requirements and policies, assist students with course selection and scheduling and help students to establish educational goals and effectively plan a program of study and make timely progress to degree completion. The Center also assists students who experience academic difficulty. - Tutoring Center, Old Main 387, MS 9029, 650-3855
The Tutoring Center provides tutorial assistance for GUR courses, with an emphasis on entry level math and science. The Center also assists students to enhance key study skills such as time management, test taking, note taking and textbook comprehension. - Career Services Center, Old Main 280, MS 9002, 650-3240
The Career Services Center offers a full range of services to support students and alumni in assessing their interests and abilities and establishing personal career goals. The Center assists students seeking internships in order to gain career-related experience and offers programs and services to support individuals seeking career employment or admission to graduate or professional education programs following completion of their studies at Western.
Admissions
Clara Capron, Assistant Vice President for Enrollment and Student Services
Old Main 200, MS-9009
Tel. 650-3440
The activities of the Admissions Office include enrollment planning with University leadership; undergraduate student recruitment; written, virtual, and oral presentation of Western’s story, academic programs, university resources, student life, and admissions procedures; undergraduate application processing and selection; collaboration with high schools, community colleges, community organizations, etc.; coordination of transfer articulation and policy development; and non-departmental new student scholarship selection. (For graduate admission information, please contact the Graduate School.)
Athletics
Lynda Goodrich, Director
Carver 100, MS-9066
Tel. 650-3109
The University Athletic Program is a member of the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) Division II. Men’s sports include basketball, crew, cross-country, golf, soccer, and track and field; women’s sports include basketball, cross-country, golf, soccer, track and field, crew, volleyball, and fastpitch softball.
Bookstore
Peg Godwin, General Manager
501 High Street, MS-9104
Tel. 650-3655
The Western Associated Students (AS) Bookstore is run for the benefit of Western’s students. With its mission to offer course materials and supplies at the lowest possible prices, the AS Bookstore offers a 10% discount on all textbooks and works aggressively to offer a large selection of used textbooks. The Associated Students organization plays an active role in the store, continuing the store’s long tradition of student partnership. Net operating proceeds are managed by the AS and allocated to its student programs. Beyond course materials, the AS Bookstore offers an excellent selection of Western clothing and gift items; school, office, and art supplies; personal care items; computer software and peripherals; and general reading and reference books.
Campus Recreation Services
Marie Sather, Director
Wade King Student Recreation Center, MS-9098
Tel. 650-3766
The Campus Recreation Department is located in the Wade King Student Recreation Center and offers a full range of intramural league and tournament, sport clubs, open recreation activities, and non-credit group exercise classes.
Counseling Center
Nancy Corbin, Director
Old Main 540, MS-9052
Tel. 650-3164
The Counseling Center assists Western students to optimize their educational experience and lifelong well-being by providing personal counseling services uniquely focused on the needs of students.
Dean of Students Office
Ted Pratt, Dean of Students
Viking Union 547, MS-9106
Tel. 650-3450
The Dean of Students’ office is responsible for the overall supervision and management of the university’s student programs and the facilities and activities of the Viking Union. The Dean of Students oversees and provides leadership to student programs and the Viking Union, and serves as the primary advisor for the Associated Students Board. The office of the Associate Dean of Students comprises the Student Conduct Officer, who adjudicates alleged violations of the Student Rights and Responsibilities Code, and Student Assistance Services, which handles inquiries regarding academic grievances, hardship withdrawals, non-medical leaves of absence, and other requests for general assistance.
Dining Services
Stephen Wadsworth, Resident District Manager
Edens Hall 111, MS-9196
Tel. 650-4114
University Dining Services serves the campus with catering, several retail cafés and markets, and three residential dining venues.
disAbility Resources for Students
David Brunnemer, Director
Old Main 110, MS-9019
Tel. 650-3844
Through DRS, Western provides admitted or prospective students with disAbilities an equal opportunity to access all aspects of University life. DRS is committed to providing services and programs that foster student development at all levels: intellectual, emotional, physical, and social.
Financial Aid
Clara Capron, Assistant Vice President for Enrollment and Student Services
Old Main 240, MS-9006
Tel. 650-3470
Financial Aid strives to reduce financial barriers to learning by providing eligible students with financial assistance through grants, scholarships, loans, and work study and student employment programs.
New Student Services/Family Outreach
Anna Carey, Director
Old Main 330F, MS-9016
Tel. 650-3846
The New Student Services/Family Outreach office is committed to assisting students with their transition to the University and Bellingham community. In addition, special orientation events and weekends provide family members and parents an opportunity to become more informed about Western.
Prevention & Wellness Services
Elva Giddings, Director
Old Main 560, MS-9039
Tel. 650-3643
Our mission is to foster a healthy student learning environment by teaching students self-care and self-responsibility and by engaging students as leaders for safe, caring, and socially just communities.
Registrar’s Office
David Brunnemer, Registrar
Old Main 230, MS-9008
Tel. 650-3430
The Registrar’s Office prepares the academic schedule, administers the registration and graduation process, and maintains and preserves academic records. The staff can help students with questions concerning registration, course requirements, add/drop, graduation requirements, and veteran’s benefits.
Student Health Center
Emily Gibson, M.D., Director
Campus Services, Level 2, MS-9132
Tel. 650-3400
The Student Health Center at Western is a primary care medical clinic with a specialty in college health providing a broad range of affordable health care to eligible students.
Student Outreach Services
Renee Collins, Director and Associate Dean of Students
Old Main 110, MS-9019
Tel. 650-2455
Student Outreach Services (SOS) is committed to supporting the educational needs of first generation, non-traditional, and multicultural students. SOS advisors provide students with personalized academic advising, assistance in the development of their educational plan, positive intervention for those in academic risk, and helpful referral services to academic departments and support resources. The SOS office is committed to academic success, retention, and graduation.
University Residences and Dining Services
Vacant, Director
Edens Hall 101, MS-9195
Tel. 650-2950
Students in University Residences enhance their Western Experience in diverse and inclusive communities that foster active learning, leadership, social responsibility, civic engagement, and effective citizenship: supported by a high quality, attractive and sustainable campus environment.
Viking Union
Kevin Majkut, Director, Student Activities
Jim Schuster, Director, Viking Union Facilities
Viking Union 547, MS-9106
Tel. 650-3450
The Viking Union Complex is a place for all community members - a people place, a place to meet, get involved, and to relax. The complex houses the Associated Students government offices and activities, the Viking Union/Student Activities administrative offices, and numerous student facilities.
In the News
On December 9, 2011, the Board of Trustees voted to approve revisions to Western’s Student Rights and Responsibilities Code. The revised Code went into effect on January 9, 2012. Click here for more info...
Nakama XXIV
The Division of Enrollment and Student Services held its 24th annual Nakama conference on September 6, 2012. Click here for updated info...
Convocation 2012
See footage of New Student Convocation from September 25, 2012
