Summer Session 2008 Advising & Orientation

1. Visit the Summer Session page

Visit the Summer Session page for more information about available courses and the registration process.

2. Submit proof of Measles Immunity

All incoming students 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. Plan to attend a Pre-Registration Advising Session on Friday, April 25 at 1:30 pm

Come meet with an academic advisor to discuss your academic plan prior to class registration. You will learn about online registration, class searches, academic planning, graduation requirements and academic policies. For more information and to reserve your space for the session on Friday, April 25 at 1:30 pm, Haggard Hall 101 , contact the Academic Advising Center at (360) 650-3850 or e-mail advising@wwu.edu for more information and to reserve your space.

6.  Plan to attend Transitions orientation and advising in July

Transitions is Western’s orientation and advising program for Fall 2008 transfer students.  For complete program details, and to make your reservation online, visit the Transitions Web site.