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Western Welcome

Welcome to Western!

We are thrilled to start this school year with all of our new and returning students. We’ve put together a variety of Western Welcome events this Fall to help you start the year strong as you get to know campus and everything it has to offer.

Cheer on our student athletes at games with free admission, get to know clubs and campus resources at the AS Fall Info Fair, come together as a class for Convocation, and get connected with your community through concerts and movie nights.

So many fun events are waiting for you to join them!

To request disability accommodations, please contact the sponsoring department or organization for the event or contact the New Student Services/Family Outreach office for assistance at NSSFO@wwu.edu or call us at 360-650-3846. We can help you connect! 

Fall Signature Events

Sunday September 22 - Saturday October 26, 2024

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Viking Union
Harrington Field
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Meet TBD On Campus
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Multicultural Center, top floor of Viking Union
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Viking Union Multipurpose Room
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Viking Union 565 ABC
Harrington Field
Carver Gym
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Multicultural Center Multipurpose Room, Viking Union 735
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Multicultural Center Multipurpose Room, Viking Union 735
Multicultural Center Multipurpose Room, Viking Union 735
Harrington Field
Viking Union Multipurpose Room
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MAC Gym in the Wade King Student Recreation Center
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Communications Facility, Room 115
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Miller Hall Collaborative Space
Harrington Field
Harrington Field
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TBD
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Basic Needs Hub, Viking Union 420
Harrington Field
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Wade King Student Recreation Center
Harrington Field
Off Campus: Sudden Valley Golf Course in Bellingham
Harrington Field

Continuing Events

Sunday October 27, 2024 and beyond!

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Off Campus: Bellingham Senior Activity Center, 315 Halleck Street
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Viking Union Multipurpose Room
Carver Gym
Harrington Field
Carver Gym
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Viking Union Multipurpose Room
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Viking Union Multipurpose Room
Harrington Field
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Meet TBD On Campus
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Performing Arts Center Concert Hall

Past Events

Convocation Fall 2024

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Tuesday, September 24, 2024 - Doors open at 9:30am

Western kicks off the academic year with the official welcoming ceremony, Convocation. This formal ceremony introduces new students to academic life at Western and is the first assembling of the new entering class. Our Convocation Ceremony marks a new beginning and is the first of the formal ceremonies that frame academic life at Western. The Western community looks forward to welcoming new students to the University and commemorating the first step on your academic journey here!

Learn about Convocation

Early Arrival Programs & Events

Thursday September 12 - Saturday September 21, 2024 

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Virtual on Zoom
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All Campus
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Bellingham
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Carver Gym
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Off Campus: Cordata Park
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Viking Union Multipurpose Room
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Fall Signature Events

Sunday September 22 - Saturday October 26, 2024

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All Campus
Harrington Field
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All Halls
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Virtual on Zoom
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Miller Hall 138
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Red Square & Flag Plaza (Rain Location: VU)
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Meet on the Mann Family Skybridge
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Meet at Info Desk in Wilson Library
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Disability Outreach Center, Wilson Library 165
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Outdoor Center, Viking Union 150
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On Campus: Invite Only
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Wade King Student Recreation Center
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Carver Gym, Doors open at 9:30am
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Red Square & Flag Plaza (Rain Location: VU)
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Meet at Info Desk in Wilson Library
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Outdoor Center, Viking Union 150
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Campus Services 2nd Floor
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Communications Lawn (Rain Locations: AH 100 & FR 102)
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Flag Plaza
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Outdoor Center, Viking Union 150
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Outdoor Center, Viking Union 150
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Viking Union 565 ABC
WWU & Downtown Bellingham
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Campus Services 2nd Floor
Outdoor Center Website
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Off Campus: Bellingham Senior Activity Center, 315 Halleck Street
Off Campus: Boundary Bay
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Flag Plaza
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Campus Services 2nd Floor
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Meet at Red Square Fountain
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Red Square (Rain Location: VU 565 ABC)
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Ershig Assitive Technology Resource Center, Miller Hall 001
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Meet at Red Square Fountain
Carver Gym
Off Campus: Hovander Park in Ferndale
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Meet at Red Square Fountain
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Off Campus: Lakewood Watersports Facility
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Wade King Student Recreation Center
Harrington Field
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All Campus
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Multicultural Center, top floor of Viking Union
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Flag Plaza
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Old Main
Harrington Field
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Off Campus: Whatcom Museum