Transitions 2009
Welcome!
We are pleased that you have chosen Western, and look forward to you joining our campus and community. To launch your Western experience in the right direction, plan to attend Transitions. Explore this website to learn more about Transitions and how best to prepare for Western…
Your Transitions Experience
Transitions is your new student orientation, advising and registration program. There is no additional fee for students to participate in Transitions - the cost is covered by the one-time $250 enrollment fee already paid to WWU. During Transitions you will:
- Receive academic advising from faculty, departmental and student advisors
- Register for your fall quarter courses
- Meet with representatives of many student support offices
- Enjoy University Dining, visit the Bookstore and get your ID picture taken
- Build friendships with other new and current WWU students
Transitions dates
You can attend Transitions on any one of the following days:
Friday, July 17
Thursday, July 23
Friday, July 24
Reservations are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. We encourage you to make your reservation early, and make travel arrangements to Western only after you receive your Transitions confirmation.
The deadline for Transitions reservations has past, and we no longer are accepting reservations. For students who do not attend Transitions, online class registration for fall quarter will be available August 24 - September 22. Additional advising will be offered on Tuesday, September 22 during Fall Orientation. For more information, please visit the Fall Orientation website.
If you have any questions, please contact New Student Services/Family Outreach at 360.650.3846 or nssfo@wwu.edu.
Family Orientation - $35 per person
Transitions includes an optional Family Orientation for family members. The fee for Family Orientation is $35 per person, and includes all family sessions, workshops, program materials and one lunch ticket. Additional tickets for siblings and guests may be purchased upon arrival. Family members will:
- Receive information on housing, financial matters, health and counseling services, and academic information
- Meet staff and faculty members
- Meet other new and current WWU students and family members
- Enjoy lunch, explore campus and more
Overnight Program - $40 per person
Transitions includes an optional Overnight Program for students and family members the evening PRIOR to their Transitions date. The fee for the Overnight Program is $40 per person, and includes the following:
- Evening programming with other new and current WWU students, families, staff and faculty
- A shared double-occupancy room in the Higginson residence halls, bed and bath linens
- For convenience, Overnight Program participants may prefer to purchase a two-day permit for $20 to park in the 3R lot located adjacent to the Higginson residence halls on north campus. To purchase your permit in advance by credit card, please contact Parking Services at 360.650.2945 (press 0 for immediate assistance). Permits purchased by noon on Wednesday, July 15 will be available for you at overnight program check-in. You also can purchase a permit at the Parking Services office, located in the Campus Services building on south campus, by 4:30 p.m. the day of your overnight program.
Program Guidelines
To ensure that everyone has a safe and successful orientation experience, we expect all students and their family members to abide by all state and local laws, as well as University policies. The possession or use of alcohol or illegal drugs is strictly prohibited, as is having unauthorized guests and pets in the residence halls. Any violations of these regulations will result in disciplinary action and dismissal from the orientation program, and may affect the student’s career at Western.
If you have any questions about Transitions, please contact New Student Services/Family Outreach at 360.650.3846 or by e-mail at nssfo@wwu.edu.
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