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We are pleased that you have chosen Western, and look forward to you joining our campus and community. To launch your WWU experience in the right direction, plan to attend Transitions advising and orientation in July. Explore this Web site to learn more about Transitions, and how best to prepare for Western… What is Transitions?Transitions is your transfer student orientation and advising program at Western. Each day-long session is designed to help you begin your academic experience with confidence and success, and support your overall transition to Western. You will meet with helpful faculty, student and departmental advisors, become familiar with important campus resources, and begin making meaningful connections with other WWU students. Come experience all the positive benefits Transitions has to offer you and your family! When is Transitions?
Who should attend?All transfer students are invited and encouraged to attend Transitions. Your participation will help you feel more comfortable and prepared to begin your career at Western. Please Note: Extension students will have their own site-based orientation program. There is no cost for new transfer students to attend the one-day Transitions program. The Overnight Program, Family Orientation and Math Placement Test are available for additional fees. | Transitions is for families too!We realize that a student’s transition to college is an important experience for the whole family. Western’s Family Orientation is designed to address questions and concerns from a parent’s point of view. Family Orientation includes information about Western’s academic expectations, student support services, financial resources, residential life and opportunities to become more involved with WWU. Although Transitions and Family Orientation are separate programs, they run concurrently for your convenience. Spend the night on campusTransitions offers an optional Overnight Program for students and family members the evening prior to your Transitions day program. Experience Western’s residence halls, enjoy dinner with our Orientation Student Advisors, connect with WWU faculty and staff and get a jump start on meeting other new WWU students and families. If you cannot attend TransitionsIf you cannot attend Transitions, you are encouraged to participate in Transitions Make-Up on Friday, September 12. This program does not include an Overnight Program or Family Orientation, and there may be limited availability in some academic departments due to reduced summer staffing. Further information about Transitions Make-Up will be sent to you in early August. If you have any questions, please contact New Student Services/Family Outreach at (360) 650-3846 or nssfo@wwu.edu. We look forward to seeing you at Transitions. |
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