Western Washington University
Western Washington University
Western isn’t a place where you show up for four years, learn a few things, and get a job that bores you. That’s for normal schools. We want people with an appetite for ambition and who want to make a positive impact in their communities. Through close relationships with professors and a community dedicated to equity, justice, sustainability, and academic excellence, we help people find their purpose. And we inspire them to pursue that purpose with everything they’ve got. We bring together those who want to change the world with the people who are changing it.
This is a place where, together, we can MAKE WAVES.
Incredible Location: Western's campus is in the heart of the beautiful city of Bellingham, an ideal college town located between Seattle, WA and Vancouver, BC on the Puget Sound.
Academic Excellence: Whether you choose from one of our 200+ academic programs or design your own major, you'll enjoy the full support of world-renowned educators who will help bring your ideas to life.
Unlimited Opportunity: Western offers more than 200 clubs on campus, career connections, outdoor adventure, research, and leadership opportunities.
Academic Programs
- Art & Design
- Business
- Communication
- Design
- Economics
- Education
- Engineering
- Finance/Accounting
- Government/Political Science
- Liberal Arts
- Music
- Nursing
- Performing Arts
- Science
- Social Science
- Technology
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Intramural/Club Sports
- LGBTQIA Services
- Military/Veteran Services
- On-Campus Housing
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
Application information
Find out about requirements, fees, and deadlines
First-Year Student Application Deadlines
Fall Quarter
Early Action - November 1
Regular Decision - January 31
Winter Quarter
September 15
Spring Quarter
January 1
About Our Deadlines
Early Action Deadline (November 1)
The Early Action deadline offers several advantages that may help you in planning for your future:
- You will receive a response from the Office of Admissions by December 31.
- You’re guaranteed expedited scholarship review and financial aid notification if admitted.
- You still have until May 1 to confirm your intent to enroll.
The Regular Decision deadline is also the last date to file your FAFSA or WAFSA for priority scholarships and financial aid. You’ll receive a decision from the Office of Admissions beginning in March.
Test Scores are Optional (Seriously!)
You aren’t required to submit SAT or ACT test scores to apply to WWU. If you do choose to send scores, we will consider them within our holistic review of your application materials.
Visit our First Year page for more information.
Western Washington University (WWU) does not accept Common App for Transfer students. Transfer students inside and outside the United States may apply using our Transfer application.
Students who continue to earn college credits after high school graduation (excluding credit earned during the summer after high school graduation) are considered transfer students.
Visit our Transfer page for more information.
Additional Information
Visit us
Take a tour of Western's beautiful campus! Let our student tour guides lead you and a small group on a 60-minute campus tour. They will give you the inside scoop on everything Western and answer your questions as you explore. There's also a 30-minute admission information session included in the tour. To schedule a visit, click here!
Admissions office
Visit us
Address
516 High Street
Bellingham, WA 98225, United States of America
Phone number
(360) 650-3440
For first-year students
Admissions website
Financial aid website
Undocumented or DACA students
Region
West