Orientation and Welcome Events

Welcome to Western!

New student and family orientation is not one singular event, but “a collection of events, programs, experiences, and services designed to support new students as they acclimate to higher education” (NASPA: Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education).

As you explore our resources, programs, and services, we’ll also help identify events that are specifically related to the new student and family onboarding experience. For the full range of campus events and on-going student activities, be sure to check the Western Events Calendar, and use the Western Involvement Network (WIN). Learn how to use WIN.

Western Events Calendar
Western Involvement Network (WIN)

Winter Quarter

Recordings and Additional Information

Upcoming Orientation & Welcome Events

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WWU Family Outreach Office Hours: Coffee, Tea & Family

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The 10th Annual Great Puzzle Hunt

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The WWU GPH Treasure Hunt

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WWU Family Outreach Office Hours: Coffee, Tea & Family

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Annual Fall Quarter Events

Western Welcome

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Western Welcome is a time filled with events and activities to kick off the academic year during the first week of Fall Quarter.

 

This Orientation and Welcome Events page that you're on is the place to be for Western Welcome updates.

Convocation

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Convocation is the official welcoming ceremony for new Western students that celebrates the start the new year.

 

Learn about Convocation.

Fall Family Weekend

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Mark your calendar for Fall Family Weekend on October 16, 17, and 18, 2026.

 

See the Fall Family Weekend website for more information.