Preparing for Western Washington University
1. Visit the Virtual Transfer Center
www.wwu.edu/vtcThe Virtual Transfer Center is an online resource center for students looking to transfer, or who recently have transferred, to Western to continue their educational experience and career. This site is designed to help you better understand Western's admission and transfer process, academic requirements and expectations, student resources and programs, campus environment and community involvement.
2. 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 Transitions reservation has been processed, confirmation information can be accessed via this website.
3. 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 Transitions 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.
4. 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.
5. Review your credit evaluation and Transfer Equivalency Report
Instructions for accessing your credit evaluation will be e-mailed to your MyWestern e-mail by early July. These transfer credit reports are emailed to your My Western email account only after enrollment confirmation. To receive this e-mail and generate your credit evaluation, you must first activate your Universal Account. Your Transfer Equivalency Report will only include coursework received at Western by June 1. Because transcripts received after June 1 may be not included in your Transfer Equivalency Report, you should bring updated transcripts with any additional completed coursework along with a copy of your Transfer Equivalency Report with you to Transitions.
6. Explore online academic advising & class registration tools
Explore important academic advising and registration tools online. Professional advisors from the Academic Advising Center are available to help you explore your academic interests and goals at Western. If you are undecided about your major, please call the Academic Advising Center, 360.650.3850 for an appointment.
- WWU's Timetable of Classes: Western's online timetable displays all courses offered. You will find information such as the days and times that classes meet, course restrictions, and prerequisites.
- Fall Quarter 2009 Dates and Deadlines: Familiarize yourself with important fall quarter 2009 dates and deadlines, including registration schedule, tuition payments, refunds and more.
- Prepare to Register for Classes: You will register for your fall quarter classes at Transitions. If you are unable to attend Transitions, you must wait until August 24 – September 22 to register for your fall classes.
Before registering for classes, we encourage you to explore academic departments to learn more about the academic majors available at Western. Use the Major Guides for a quick overview of the majors. While you will have an opportunity to receive departmental advising at Transitions, if you have questions about your intended academic major or believe you are ready to declare your major, you are encouraged to contact an advisor prior to Transitions. For greatest availability, contact the department before spring quarter classes end on June 5th. You will need to provide a copy of your current transcripts and any in-progress courses for departmental advising.
Complete registration instructions are available at www.wwu.edu/depts/registrar/web_registration.shtml. If you have any questions, please contact the Registrar’s Office at 360.650.3430.
- Extension Students: Please refer to your program/site to confirm registration and schedule details: Extension Student/Site Resources