In order to register for classes, you must set your new Universal Account Password in advance. Please visit the Set Your Universal Account Password instructions for more information. Please keep track of your username and password, and have this information with you for your Advising & Registration session. If you need assistance, are unsure how to navigate the set-up process, or if you have forgotten your password, contact Academic Technology User Services Help Desk (ATUS) at (360)650-3333.

Western students are required to provide proof of measles immunity.  To meet this requirement, enter the dates of the two doses of measles vaccine (typically MMR) received OR the date of a measles (rubeola IgG) titer blood test result showing measles immunity in your MyWesternHealth patient portal. 

Follow these important steps:

1. Log in to MyWesternHealth with your WWU email and password.
2. Click “Medical Clearances” in the menu column on the left. 
3. Locate “Measles” and click the green “Update” button next to it. 
4. Enter in your two individual measles vaccine dates OR the date of your measles (rubeola IgG) titer blood test result.
5. Locate “Immunization Records” in the Medical Clearances section and click the green “Update” button next to it.
6. Upload your supporting documentation (immunization records, rubeola titer result, and/or health care provider verification forms).

Please refer to the Measles Requirement on the Student Health Center website for more information. Contact the Student Health Center at (360) 650-3400 or Student.Health@wwu.edu for additional assistance.

Recognizing the expanding reliance on electronic communication, WWU has determined that email will be one of the University’s official means of communication. Email correspondence will be sent to students’ WWU email addresses, so be sure to review your WWU email account for future important announcements.

Students can access their WWU email by navigating to myWestern, selecting Email, and logging in with their Universal login. 

See University Academic Policies on E-Mail as Official Means of Communication.

Special Note: When the Student Health Center sends messages to new students, you will receive an email notification in your WWU Email account, however you will need to log in to your MyWesternHealth patient portal to read the messages received.

• Off Campus: Students who live off campus instead of a residence hall are introduced to plenty of new choices and, along with those choices, new responsibilities. For more information, visit the Off Campus Living website.
• On Campus: For more information about Western’s On-Campus Housing, visit the On-Campus Housing website.

Students can log into the Student Portal to keep track of the status of measles clearance, the receipt of final transcripts, and Advising & Registration session reservations. Visit the Welcome New Students page for more information about making a reservation for an Advising & Registration session.

Contact the Disability Access Center to apply for services and learn more about accommodations support and resources at Western. Visit the Disability Access Center website, email the office at drs@wwu.edu, or call 360-650.3083.

Once you have confirmed your enrollment at WWU and Advising & Registration reservations have opened, you can sign up for your Advising & Registration session. Advising & Registration sessions are required for incoming First-Year and Running Start students and strongly recommended for incoming Transfer students. Post-baccalaureate students, please refer to the pages below for advising options.  

Fall Quarter Winter Quarter Spring Quarter Summer Quarter 

Complete the Virtual Advisor online Canvas course: This course will introduce you to key advising and registration resources and tools. You are required to spend time reviewing the videos and modules 1-5 before attending your A&R session. Plan to spend 1-2 hours going through the modules and plan 2 possible schedules in advance of your Advising & Registration session. The Virtual Advisor course is accessible at least 3-4 weeks before the first A&R session of any quarter.

The ALEKS Math Placement Assessment (MPA) is an online, adaptive assessment and learning system to determine math placement. Most students who plan to register for a Math course at Western must first take the MPA, and the MPA also serves as a prerequisite for some courses in other departments. As such, you may need to complete the MPA as a proctored exam prior to attending an Advising & Registration session.

General information and updates about the ALEKS Math Placement Assessment can be found on the Testing Center's website, including exceptions and FAQs. You can also review the Academic Advising Center's Do I need to take the Math Placement Assessment? tool. To learn how the ALEKS MPA works, watch this 2-minute video.

For questions about whether or not you need to take the assessment, please contact the Math Department at (360) 650-3785 or the Academic Advising Center at (360) 650-3850.

For technical questions or to report navigational issues with the online ALEKS program, please contact the Testing Center at (360) 650-3080.

• The Spanish Placement Test is required for all students who wish to study a Spanish course at Western. Exception: Students who want direct placement into 101 (beginning level of Spanish) are not required to take the test. Students may register for 101 directly. Placement into 102 and higher require completion of placement test. 
• The Japanese Placement Test is available for students who wish to test into JAPN 201 or 301. Students who do not have experience with the Japanese language do not need to take the placement test and should enroll in JAPN 101, which is offered fall quarter only.
• The MIS 220 Equivalency Exam is an optional test for students who have intermediate-level Excel skills and feel they already have knowledge from the MIS 220 course. If you do not plan on majoring or minoring in Business, you do not need to take the exam. The MIS 220 course is a prerequisite for several 300 level classes at CBE and is useful in other classes.

Transfer students: Please visit the Admissions website - Transfer Credit Policies to learn more about transferable credits, Transfer Credit policies, using the Transfer Course Equivalency Guide, and information about AP, IB and Cambridge International credit.

First-Year (Freshmen), Running Start, and College in the High School students: All students who enter Western directly after graduating from high school are considered first-year students for admission purposes even if they earned college credit while in high school. First-Year/Running Start students should visit the College Credit page for more information about submitting transcripts, Transfer Credit policies, and information about AP, IB and Cambridge International credit.

The Admissions Office is your contact for questions regarding the status of transfer credits. You can contact Admissions at admit@wwu.edu or call (360)650-3440 and connect to a counselor.

New students are encouraged to contact academic departments any time with major-specific questions. To explore all 200+ academic programs at Western, visit the Explore Majors page. For a complete list of majors, minors, and graduate degrees, please see the University Catalog. 

The Western Card is the I.D., access, and transaction card for Western Washington University, providing students with access to a wide variety of services, including dining, library, the Rec. Center, Student Bus Pass, and ATUS Equipment Check-out services. Go to the Western Card website to upload your ID photo and we will create your card.

For new Fall Quarter students: All cards ordered before September 1 will be mailed to the Student address listed in Web4U. All cards ordered after September 1 will be held for pick up when you arrive on campus.

Please email western.card@wwu.edu if you have any questions regarding obtaining a Western Card. 

Explore virtual campus tours on our homepage. For more information about in person tours for admitted students, visit the Admissions Office's website.

Student Business Office 

The Student Business Office is responsible for the financial administration of all student billing related to tuition and fees, room and board, and for the processing of refunds as well as providing support and advice to students to aid in understanding their student account with the university. Students can also add parents/family members as payers to their student account after giving proper access. Explore the SBO's "How-To Videos" for more information.

Review the SBO’s website to complete your “Checklist 4 Success”, access your Western Account Online, and track important dates related to tuition and fee payments. For more information on payments, visit the SBO's "When, Where and How to Pay" page. Still have questions? Access the SBO’s Virtual Schedule (toward the bottom of their home page) to schedule a virtual meeting! 

Student Business Office: Old Main 110, sbo@wwu.edu, or (360)650-2865. 

Registrar's Office 

The Registrar’s Office also lists Important Dates & Deadlines each quarter that note due dates for Tuition & Fees, Housing & Meal Plans, adding/dropping classes, due dates, late payment deadlines, etc. 

Registrar’s Office: Old Main 230, Registrar.Office@wwu.edu, or (360)650-7327. 

Transportation Services provides resources to help you get around Bellingham and beyond. Check out their video library for an overview of transportation and parking at WWU. As a student, your Western Card also serves as a WTA bus pass and provides unlimited rides on all WTA bus routes. You can also explore Regional Transportation Options on the Transportation Services website for more information about getting to and from Bellingham.

Financial Aid

The Financial Aid Office provides information about grants, loans, Work Study, scholarships, on and off campus employment opportunities, and personal finance. 

• Financial Aid Services Center: Old Main 265, financialaid@wwu.edu, or (360)650-3470. 

• Scholarship Center: Old Main 285, scholarshipcenter@wwu.edu, or (360)650-3471. 

• Student Employment Center: Old Main 245, studentemployment@wwu.edu, or (360)650-3158. 

Review Important Dates & Deadlines on the Registrar's Office website, including information about final exams, breaks, and holidays. 

Western Washington University is committed to creating a campus culture of compassion, well-being, equity, and social justice, and improving the health of all our community members. One way our school commits to these values is by providing students with the Voices for Change training to build the skills and knowledge that create healthy communities, prevent violence and hazing, and help ensure a safe campus environment for everyone. 

New students will receive an email to their WWU email address from StudentTrainings@getinclusive.vendor.wwu.edu with information about the Voices for Change training no later than the first week of the quarter. Visit the Voices for Change website for details about the training and how to access it.