WWU Family Connection Newsletter
News for Families of Western Students
WWU Family Connection is a monthly e-newsletter sent to all families of current students and is produced by Western's Office of Communications and New Student Services/Family Outreach.
September's edition includes information on Western Welcome events for students, Moving in to student housing, Fall Family Weekend and more.
If you aren't receiving your copy and would like to get on the list, update your contact information.
Questions? Send us a note.
Helpful links for families this month
- Fall Family Weekend - Tickets & Schedule Available Now!
- Western Welcome
- Counseling and Wellness Center
- Student Business Office
- Viking Resource Hub
- Window magazine
Events
Coming Soon
Your student might be interested in these events.
Important Academic Dates
Keep track of first days of the quarter, finals week, and more.
Recent Issues
Monday, September 18, 2023
- Western Welcome - Kicks off fall quarter with student events and activities designed to build campus community.
- Moving In - From what to bring, to where to park: get all the details about helping your student settle in to their new home.
- Fall Family Weekend - Schedule and tickets are available now!
- Meet Chartwells - Western's new dining vendor
- Financial Aid Check-in
- Find Student Jobs
- Student Business Office Overview
- Disability Access Center Advice for Parents
- Sign Up for Western Alerts
- WWU Window Magazine
- Follow us on Instagram
- Western Today Delivered
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
- Get Ready for Commencement: Ceremony details, parking, shuttles, campus info and more!
- Spring into Summer Planning: Tips and resources for students looking to stay, play study or work in Bellingham this summer
- Summer Session: Registration is open!
- Abroad in Baja: Students and faculty reflect on their study abroad trip to Todos Santos, Baja California Sur, Mexico
- Student Health Center: Recertification by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care
- WWU Window magazine: Read about Cyber Honeypots in the latest issue!
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
- Supporting Neurodiverse Thinkers: Advice from the Counseling and Wellness Center's neurodiversity specialist.
- Help Your Student Launch Their Careers: Families play a vital role in helping their students make plans after graduation.
- Summer Session: A great option for students who want to catch up on credits or get ahead to graduate sooner.
- Back2Bellingham: Join our all-campus celebration.