Preparing for Western Washington University
1. Visit Your Countdown to Western Checklist
www.admin.wwu.edu/pls/wwis/wwskcdwn.valididYour 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. After your Summerstart reservation has been processed, confirmation information can be accessed via this website.
2. Submit Proof of Measles Immunity
Student Health Center516 High Street, MS 9132
Bellingham, WA 98225
Phone: 360.650.3400
Fax: 360.650.3883
www.wwu.edu/chw/student_health
All new 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 are available from the Student Health Center.
IMPORTANT! You will not be allowed to register for classes during Summerstart if your measles vaccinations/immunity documentation has not been received prior to your registration appointment.
Western strongly recommends that all students have some form of health insurance and offers a plan especially for students. Detailed information is available at the Student Health Center and online at www.wwu.edu/chw/student_health/billing.shtml.
3. Activate Your Universal Account
Academic Technology & User Services360.650.3333
www.wwu.edu/depts/atus/java/webactivate/index.js
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.
IMPORTANT! In order to register for classes at Summerstart, you MUST activate your Universal Account in advance. Students with college credits must activate their Universal Account before they can generate their transfer credit evaluations and Transfer Equivalency Report. Please keep track of your username and password, and bring this information with you to Summerstart.
4. Submit Your Final High School Transcripts by July 15
Office of AdmissionsOld Main 200
Bellingham, WA 98225-9009
360.650.3440
Students with Running Start or Other College Credits
If you are entering Western with college credits, be sure to submit your college transcripts and/or Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) score report to the Office of Admissions by July 15. Instructions for accessing your credit evaluation will be sent to your MyWestern e-mail in early August. Your Transfer Equivalency Report will only include coursework on file at Western at the time of enrollment confirmation. Please bring a copy of your Transfer Equivalency Report and copies of any updated college transcripts with you to Summerstart.
5. Apply for Campus Housing
University Residences360.650.2950
www.housing.wwu.edu
The residential program will enhance your Western Experience in diverse, inclusive communities that foster active learning, social responsibility, civic engagement, effective citizenship and leadership: supported by a high quality, attractive and sustainable campus environment. Live the Western Experience!