Summerstart 2009
Summerstart is Western's orientation, advising and course registration program for new freshmen. During Summerstart you will meet with helpful faculty and student advisors, learn about academic expectations and requirements, register for fall quarter classes, and become familiar with important campus resources. You also stay overnight in the Nash or Mathes residence halls, and begin building friendships with other WWU students.
Summerstart is a 2-day program. In order to register successfully for your classes, you must attend both days of Summerstart. Eight sessions are available throughout August:
"Summerstart was a great opportunity for me to get to know the campus more. It was only my second time on the campus and I feel comfortable finding classes and functioning successfully at WWU."
-Summerstart 2008 Participant
- August 3-4 (Mon-Tues)
- August 5-6 (Wed-Thur)
- August 7-8 (Fri-Sat)
- August 10-11 (Mon-Tue)
- August 12-13 (Wed-Thur)
- August 14-15 (Fri-Sat)
- August 17-18 (Mon-Tue)
- August 19-20 (Wed-Thur)
There is no cost for new students to attend Summerstart.
The Family Orientation Program and Math Placement Test are available for additional fees.
Summerstart includes an optional Family Orientation designed to address questions and concerns from a family member’s point of view. Family Orientation includes information about Western’s academic expectations, student support services, residential life and opportunities to become more involved with WWU.
For family members who wish to stay overnight on campus, we offer a Family Orientation with Overnight. This program includes all components of Family Orientation, plus shared accommodations in the Higginson residence hall.
If you cannot attend Summerstart, academic advising and class registration will be scheduled for you on Monday, September 21, during Fall Orientation. Detailed information, including your advising/registration appointment, will be mailed to you in late August.
Summerstart reservations begin June 1 at 10am - watch your MyWestern e-mail and mailbox for additional information. Reservations occur online through the New Student Services/Family Outreach Web site at www.nssfo.wwu.edu.
If you have any questions about Summerstart, please contact New Student Services/Family Outreach at 360.650.3846 or by e-mail at nssfo@wwu.edu.
Please revisit this Web site in the near future for further information.
