Campus Orientation Events

Stop by our table and learn about our program which is a combination of social work and psychology and real field work (internship) experiences as part of the major.

We are located in Woodring College of Education MH 318 A. Hope to see you at our table or stop by our office M-F! Dr. Christina Van Wingerden, Academic Program Director will be at the table and available to share about the program and answer questions.

Join us for a presentation: Why You Should Know About the Human Services Major in Woodring College of Education, at 1pm in Miller Hall 115.

Human Services is a dynamic and flexible major! It is a combination of psychology and social work with a focus on empowering individuals and communities with a focus on social justice and creating change. This session will include sharing the Human Services program including testimonials from students about why they are passionate about the program, and how the field of human services empowers individuals in communities. Dr. Christina Van Wingerden, the Academic Program Director will be available for questions.

Free financial literacy coaching with a certified peer mentor. Peer mentors are here to help you navigate the world of personal finance via in-person or virtual meetings and workshops.

iGrad is a powerful personal financial literacy tool now available to the WWU community! iGrad is free and includes tools and courses on topics ranging from scholarships, student loans, budgeting, credit, financial wellness, building a resume, career tips, and more.

Stop by our table to chat about all things Western, the season, region, and more! Let us help you connect with participating departments to learn more about campus services and resources available to support your student's personal, social, and academic success at Western!

Questions? Drop in anytime 11am-2pm for a presentation in Miller Hall 112. Join NSSFO's family outreach manager to find answers by exploring campus services and resources with our online tools and strategies to help students connect with them.

Come get your questions answered about Peace Corps and the volunteer opportunities we offer in over 60 countries. Learn why Western is the #1 University in the US for Peace Corps volunteers for mid-size universities and what jobs are available across health care, education, environmental science, community development, youth development and agriculture. Learn about student loan deferment, stipend allowance and full medical and dental benefits during Peace Corps Service. Also learn about the many job skills you will gain by serving in the Peace Corps.

Join us for a presentation: Learn What the Peace Corps is all about and what we do in over 60 countries around the world, at 1:30pm in Miller Hall 113.

Be in the know about Residence Life (ResLife) as a whole. The Residence Hall Association and National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH) provide on-campus events all year that both students and families can enjoy. We hope that by learning more about our team, families will feel comfortable encouraging their student to bring their voice to the table by joining their local Residential Programming Board to plan cooler events together each year.

Join us for a presentation: WWU's Residence Hall Association, Who are we? at 12:30pm in Miller Hall 113.

Hear a brief overview of our organization and upcoming events along with how students can contribute to their living and learning community by participating in their Res Hall’s Residential Programming Board (RPB) to offer fun activities like Game Nights and more!

The SRC is the smart place to be! At the Student Recreation Center, we offer a variety of programs so everyone can find a good fit for themselves from aquatics in the pool and climbing lessons on the rock wall to intramural sports and group fitness classes. We also can’t wait to share information about our quarterly Care Packages program!

Sustainability is an important part of Western’s identity, history, and our future. Come by and learn about the cool work being done on and off of campus to make this world more socially, economically, and environmentally sustainable. 

Meet The Centers for Student Access, Community, and Intercultural Engagement (The Centers): Disability Access Center & Disability Outreach Center, LGBTQ+ Western, and Office of Multicultural Student Services (Blue Resource Center, Black Student Coalition, Ethnic Student Center, and La Plaza). Through services, programming, and advocacy centering Western students with marginalized identities, The Centers advance holistic student development and inclusive achievement.

The Western Washington University Police Department is dedicated to the safety and security of our campus community. University Police works directly with Parking Services and the Lock Shop to ensure the safest and most accessible campus possible. We provide 24-hour service, for all your safety needs. The Western Washington University Police Department is comprised of four areas of operation, who report to the Chief of Police: UPD, Dispatch, Records/Administration, and Greencoats. The department employs 25 full-time classified employees and approximately 9 part-time student employees.

Explore Bellingham by bus during Fall Family Weekend with a limited supply of free weekend passes for visiting families of Western students to enjoy! Stop by the Whatcom Transit Authority table during the Family Resource Fair to pick up your free weekend pass and learn more about WTA routes and services! Buses are $1 per ride without the weekend pass, and kids 18 and under ride free. Students also ride for free with their Western Card or they can stop by for a demo of the Umo app, WWU’s new digital bus pass option. For more details about local and regional bus routes, visit RideWTA.com.