Preparing for WWU:

1. Visit Western's Virtual Transfer Center

The Virtual Transfer Center is an online resource center for students looking to transfer, or who recently have transferred, to Western to continue their educational experience and career. This site is designed to help you better understand Western’s admission and transfer process, academic requirements and expectations, student resources and programs, campus environment and community involvement.

2. Visit your Countdown to Western checklist

Your Countdown to Western checklist helps you keep track of your status in important areas such as whether or not transcripts have been received, on-campus housing status, and measles clearance for class registration.

Note: The Countdown to Western checklist is not available for students in self-sustaining extension programs.

3. Submit proof of Measles Immunity

With the recent outbreak of measles on college campuses, students now are REQUIRED to have two valid measles vaccinations or proof of measles (rubeola) immunity PRIOR to registering for classes.   Options for providing proof and additional information is available from the Student Health Center.  If you have any questions regarding the measles immunity requirement, please call (360) 650-3400.

4. Activate your Universal Account

As a registered student, you will receive a free Universal Account, which provides you with a number of technology resources to enhance your academic experience, including MyWestern e-mail, computer lab access, personal storage on network servers and dial-up internet access.  Official University correspondence (including a preliminary Transfer Equivalency Report (TER) if you have earned college, Advanced Placement (AP), or International Baccalaureate (IB) credit) will be sent to your MyWestern e-mail address so you are encouraged to read your MyWestern e-mail messages regularly

5. Determine your class registration appointment

Class registration for spring quarter begins February 28. Your registration appointment is based on the number of earned credits accepted by Western. To determine the date and time of your registration appointment, visit www.wwu.edu/depts/registrar/registration_schedule.html.

For more information about class registration, contact the Registrars Office at 360.650.3430 or visit www.wwu.edu/depts/registrar/.

6. Utilize online Academic Advising & Class Registration tools 

Explore important academic advising and registration tools online.  Professional advisors from the Academic Advising Center are available to help you explore your academic interests and goals at Western. If you are undecided about your major, please call the Academic Advising Center, 360-650-3850 for an appointment.

Western Course Catalog: You will receive a copy of the catalog in the mail, but you can also familiarize yourself with our academic courses and requirements now.

WWU's Timetable of Classes:  Western's online timetable displays all courses offered. You will find information such as the days and times that classes meet, course restrictions, and prerequisites. 

7. Contact academic departments and advisors

Explore academic departments to learn more about the academic majors available at Western. Use the Major Guides for a quick overview of the majors. Contact the academic advisor or a faculty in that department if you should have more specific questions.

8. Plan to attend Spring Advising & Registration on either February 22, February 29, March 21, or March 31, 2008

Mark your calendar to attend Spring Advising & Registration, on either February 22, February 29, March 21 or March 31, at Western!  Spring Advising & Registration is designed to help you experience a smooth and successful transition to your new campus and community.  Come take advantage of the many important opportunities awaiting you at Spring Advising & Registration …

1. Meet with helpful academic & departmental advisors
2. Receive course registration information
3. Learn about Western’s student support services
4. Tour campus and visit the Associated Students Bookstore
5. Get your student ID photo taken
6. Build friendships with other new and current WWU students
7. Make your reservation for Spring Advising & Registration

If you have any questions, please contact New Student Services at (360) 650-3846 or nssfo@wwu.edu.  We look forward to seeing you at Spring Advising & Registration!