Academic Advising
At Summerstart you will be assigned a faculty advisor that best meets your academic interest or intended major. If you are undecided about your major, you will be assigned a professional advisor from the Academic Advising Center. This individual will continue as your academic advisor throughout your first year at Western, or until you have declared a major. During your advising session on Day 1 of Summerstart, you will be introduced to general university curriculum and degree requirements. On Day 2, you will select classes and register for your fall quarter courses. In order to register successfully, you MUST be present in your assigned lab on Day 2 of Summerstart.
Advising Groups
Following is a list of Summerstart advising groups. When making your reservation, please select only ONE advising group. Please note: Only students who have been admitted into Fairhaven College, the Honors, Music, Access or Strategies for Success programs should select these corresponding advising groups.
Business and Economics
Includes: Accounting, Decision Sciences, Economics, Finance, Marketing and Management
Education
This session is for Elementary Education Studies, Early Childhood Education and Special Education majors only.
Please note: All other students seeking certification in Elementary Education or Secondary Education must choose an academic major before applying to Woodring College of Education. This will be the majority of students interested in education. The academic major will become your primary endorsement area once you complete your education certification. Therefore, you will need to choose one of the academic areas for your Summerstart advising session. You should plan to attend the Education Interest Session offered on Day 1 of Summerstart for more information. If you have questions prior to making your Summerstart reservation, please contact the Academic Advising Center at 360.650.3850 for clarification.
Environmental Studies
Includes: Environmental Science and Geography
Fairhaven College
Only for students who have been accepted into Fairhaven College. If you have any questions, please contact Fairhaven College at 360.650.3680.
Fine and Performing Arts
Includes: Art, Art History and Theatre (for Music, see below)
Honors
Only for students who have been accepted into the Honors Program. If you have any questions, please contact the Honors Program at 360.650.3034.
Humanities
Includes: English, Communications, Foreign Languages, Journalism, History, and Philosophy
Math and Science
Includes: Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Computer Science, Math, Physical Education, Physics and Pre-Engineering
Music
Only for students who have been accepted into the Music program. If you have any questions, please contact the Music Department at 360.650.3130.
Pre-Health
Includes: Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy and all other pre-health areas
Social Sciences
Includes: Anthropology, Audiology, Human Services, Psychology, Political Science, Pre-Law, Recreation, Sociology and Speech Pathology
Strategies for Success
Only for students who have been selected for the Strategies for Success program, which includes Access, Governor’s Scholars and WA State Achievers Scholars. If you have any questions, please contact Student Outreach Services at 360.650.3843.
Undecided
Still exploring your interests? That’s okay! If you do not have a strong interest and commitment to an academic discipline or have not identified your academic major, please select the undecided group. |
Math Placement Test
Most freshmen need to take the Math Placement Test (MPT) before registering for their first math course at Western. We strongly advise students to take the test in the spring of their senior year, during the Statewide Testing Program. For a list of test dates and locations, visit the Academic Placement Testing Program Web Site. To determine whether you should take the Advanced or Intermediate exam, or for exceptions to taking the MPT, see the Quantitative Skills Requirement/Math Proficiency information sent to you by Admissions.
The cost for taking the MPT at Summerstart is $25. You will receive more appropriate math course advising at Summerstart if you have taken the test beforehand. For the few students who cannot take the test in spring, we offer the test at 3:15 p.m. on Day 1 of Summerstart; your results will be ready in time for class registration on Day 2. Please bring $25 cash or check, a #2 pencil and photo ID to the test.
If you have any questions about the Math Placement Test, please contact the Academic Advising Center at 360.650.3850.
Interest Sessions
Interest Sessions provide in-depth information about a variety of educational opportunities for you at Western. You will have time to attend two Interest Sessions to learn more about the following:
- Environmental Studies/Sciences Programs
- First-Year Academic Programs
- Honors Program
- Teacher Education Programs
- Pre-Health A (Medicine, Pharmacy and Dentistry)
- Pre-Health B (Physical & Occupational Therapy, Physician's Assistant and Nursing)
- Student Athletes
- Student Outreach Services
- WWU Leadership Advantage
Unique First-Year Programs at WWU
First-Year Experience Courses
360.650.4943
http://pandora.cii.wwu.edu/firstyear/fye/
First-Year Experience (FYE) courses aim to help first-year students with their transition to Western. Taught in small sections of 30 or less, FYE courses offer first-year students a small group experience, providing the opportunity for more interaction with faculty.
First-Year Interest Groups
360.650.4943
http://figs.wwu.edu/
A First-Year Interest Group (FIG) is a cluster of three courses – two general education courses linked with a small, two-credit seminar. The learning community environment created by a FIG cluster can help first-year students make a smooth transition to university life and connect with peers and professors.
Western Reads
www.westernreads.wwu.edu
Western Reads is WWU’s campus-wide reading program designed to promote intellectual engagement and civil discourse among members of the campus community. The book selected for this year is The Battle Over the Meaning of Everything: Evolution, Intelligent Design, and a School Board in Dover, PA by Gordy Slack. All new students receive a complimentary copy of the book at orientation and are invited to participate in a variety of Western Reads activities during the academic year.
For more information on First-Year Programs at Western, visit http://pandora.cii.wwu.edu/firstyear. |
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