Visit

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Explore WWU

Campus Tours and Events for Prospective Students

The best way to find out if Western is the best fit for you is to visit! We offer many ways to learn more about our academics and community – both in-person and online. Take a tour of the beautiful campus, attend an information session, or join us at Discovery Day or Fall Preview Day to see everything Western has to offer.

Explore Western from Wherever

 

Plan your Visit

Directions & Transportation Options

Whatcom Transit Authority bus

How to get to Western from near and far.

Accommodations

Fairhaven Village Inn

Places to stay in Bellingham.

Visitor Parking

Cars parked near dorms

Find out which lot is the closest to your destination.

Campus Maps

Interactive map section of campus

Interactive and printable maps.

Things to See & Do at WWU

Viking Union

Viking Union view from Garden St.

The hub for student communities, engagement, and activities at Western.

Western Libraries

Wilson Library as seen from Old Main

Borrow materials, access study spaces and services, and more.

Associated Students Bookstore

Associated Student Bookstore at dusk

Purchase books, textbooks, supplies, and apparel.

Events Calendar

Arts

dancer in black in front of black and white abstract photographs

Western Gallery

Viking Union Gallery

Outdoor Sculpture Collection

Performing Arts Center

Upcoming Events in Art

Opening Reception for Jyoti Duwadi: Himalaya to Cascadia: Transcending Boundaries
Fine Arts Building 124 - Western Gallery
The Nettle Dress
Faculty Recital: Clarinetist Rachel Yoder and Friends
Evergreen & Oak Trio Performance and Masterclass
Jyoti Duwadi in Conversation
Fine Arts Building 124 - Western Gallery

Athletics

Viking Mascot high-fiving students in a line

Viking Athletics

Carver Gym

Upcoming Games

Women's Soccer vs Central Washington - Latine Heritage Month Celebration
Bellingham, WA, Harrington Field
Men's Soccer vs Seattle Pacific - Latine Heritage Month Celebration / WFC Rangers Night
Bellingham, WA, Harrington Field
Volleyball at Seattle Pacific
Seattle, WA, Brougham Pavilion
Cross Country Lewis Crossover
Romeoville, IL / Lewis XC Course
Cross Country Emerald City Open
Seattle, WA / Lower Woodland Park

Science

A small crab in outstretched hands

STEM Education Resource Center

Spanel Planetarium

Geology Museum

Sehome Arboretum

Upcoming Events in Science

Mining Risks to the Salmon Watersheds of Northwestern North America
Online on Zoom
Let the Fish Do the Talking
In-Person at WWU and Online on Zoom
Fall Family Weekend
See the Fall Family Weekend online schedule of ticketed and non-ticketed events on campus and in Bellingham.

Explore Bellingham

sunset aerial of Bellingham Bay

 

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