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Sophomores Kayla Fugami, a chemistry major from Renton, and Mariah Crawford, a biology major from Freeland, relax during a break between classes. | Photo by Alaena Fletcher, WWU Marketing and Communications Intern
Learn about Summer Session: Monday, May 6
Summer Session registration opens: Tuesday, May 7
Drop-In Advising Lab: Wednesday, May 8
AmeriCorps and Peace Corps Panel, Wednesday, May 8
Last day to apply to graduate spring quarter: Friday, May 10
Last day to apply to attend spring commencement without a late fee: Friday, May 10.
Drop-In Advising Lab: Tuesday, May 14
WWU Alumni Weekend: Friday, May 17 to Sunday, May 19.
Double Major featuring Death Cab for Cutie and Odesza: Saturday, May 18
Drop-In Advising Lab: Tuesday, May 14 and Monday, May 20
Reel World Film Series presents "Albatross: The Midway Project": Wednesday, May 29
Final exams: Monday, June 10 to Friday, June 14
Move Out Madness donation drive and garbage collection : Friday, June 14
Spring commencement: June 14 and 15
Summer Session begins, tuition and fees due: Tuesday, June 25
Summer commencement: Saturday, Aug. 24
Add WWU events, dates and deadlines to your own calendar: Event listings in Western's online calendar offer an "Add to my calendar" feature to download the event information in an .ics file, which works with most standard calendar apps. Open the .ics file and the event will automatically be added to your calendar on your phone or computer desktop.
Lakewood, a waterfront recreation center owned by the Associated Students of WWU, is a gorgeous spot to enjoy the warmer weather. Located on beautiful Lake Whatcom, Lakewood includes a boat house, watercraft rentals, picnic tables, barbecues, hiking trails and more.
Lakewood is open to Western students, faculty and staff, as well as members of the WWU Alumni Association -- bring a Western Card or Alumni Association membership card.
If students don’t have their own wheels, the 512 bus from Bellingham Station will get them there in just under 30 minutes.
Learn more at vu.wwu.edu/recreation/lakewood
Students have until Friday, May 10 to apply to graduate spring quarter.
May 10 is also the last day for students to apply to attend spring quarter commencement without a late fee.
Spring commencement now includes four ceremonies:
Zero Waste Western, the city of Bellingham and WWU's Off Campus Living will once again partner on a year-end event to help students sort and get rid of their unwanted materials when they move out -- and maybe find a new treasure or two.
Bins for reusable household items, clothing, non-perishable food, recyclable materials, and landfill waste will be available at three “sorting stations” in neighborhoods near campus.
Three neighborhood locations will be available around WWU on Friday, June 14, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The schedule is as follows:
If students can’t make the event, Zero Waste Western will come and make a pick up for only $20. Contact ZeroWaste@wwu.edu to schedule.
Learn more on the Moving Out page on Western’s Off Campus Living Website: wp.wwu.edu/offcampusliving/moving-out/
Summer Session is an excellent opportunity for students to get ahead or stay on track for graduation. Check out this Western Today article on the top 10 reasons your student should register for Summer Session.
You are welcome to join your student, along with Summer Session staff, for free cookies and conversation on Monday, May 6 from noon to 1 p.m. in Red Square to celebrate the opening of registration for Summer Session courses.
Ready to explore offerings now? Visit wwu.edu/summer
Majors at Western vary in the prerequisite coursework and requirements to declare. Students are encouraged to learn the steps specific to their intended major and incorporate them into their academic planning. The Programs of Study in the University Catalog and majors websites are essential resources to learn more about and apply for majors at Western.
It is okay to be undecided about a major and students are encouraged spend time considering all of the possibilities available. Resources are available to help students explore and declare a major through Academic Advising, Career Services, and Student Outreach Services.
The general timeline for major declaration is below. Students interested in a pre-healthcare plan of study or majors in natural sciences, engineering, languages or fine and performing arts should begin appropriate coursework in their first year to graduate in four years.
There are several benefits to declaring a major early, some of which include:
The new residence hall will be where Highland Hall and Highland Lounge currently are located at the Ridgeway complex of WWU residence halls. The Highland buildings will be demolished, starting in late September, followed by construction of the new facility, which is slated to be complete and open before fall quarter of 2021.
Some statisticians estimate that upwards of 85 percent of open positions are filled through networking.
Most employers use their own networks first (LinkedIn, Twitter, staff, friends) to identify potential candidates for their positions. The WWU Career Center website includes resources that your student can use to build their own networks, secure an informational interview and score job opportunities: www.wwu.edu/careers/networking.shtml.
Students can also make an appointment to see one of our career counselors to learn more.
The 2019-2020 University Catalog will publish on Wednesday, May 1. With fall registration coming soon on May 14, make sure to check out the University Catalog at catalog.wwu.edu. The catalog will include:
The Western Washington University catalog website is the official source for academic programs and courses.
Second-year undergraduates must complete Sexual Assault Prevention Ongoing Education by Oct. 25 to avoid a hold on their winter quarter registration.
Western is committed to creating a campus community that supports healthy relationships and fosters a safe environment for everyone, which is why we have partnered with EverFi to provide baseline sexual violence prevention education for all students.
Sexual Assault Prevention Ongoing Education, or SAPO, is a refresher training with information about creating healthy relationships, the importance of consent in sexual situations, and the many ways students can help foster a safe, positive campus environment for all identities.
For more information, visit pws.wwu.edu/requiredtraining.
Western recently ranked third nationally in the number of student Fulbright Scholars in the '18-'19 academic year.
Western's Fellowships Office helps students identify and apply for nationally competitive scholarships and fellowships, including those for travel abroad, such as Fulbright, Rhodes, Gilman, Mitchell and Marshall scholarships.
The Gilman International Scholarship, for example, is for Pell Grant-eligible students.
Several programs have deadlines in the fall, but applications can take some significant time to compile. Potential candidates should get in touch with the Fellowships Office for advice and to start planning.
WWU Alumni Weekend offers a full schedule of reunions, tours and on-campus events. Learn more at alumni.wwu.edu/wwualumniweekend.
Join us on Thursday, May 30, 2019 for our 4th Annual WWU Give Day and support your favorite department, program, club or team. A percentage of every gift will be matched. Learn more at wwugiveday.wwu.edu.
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