DisOrientation 2025

Wednesday, September 3 | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Zoom | WIN Event Listing

The Disability Access Center (DAC) and Disability Outreach Center (DOC) are hosting a virtual welcome on Wednesday, September 3 from 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM! Join to learn about disability-related accommodations, DisOrientation and Disability Action Month, the Disabled Peer Mentorship Program, ask questions, and meet other students! Everyone is welcome including incoming first year, transfer, and graduate students as well as returning students. Register on Zoom to attend.

Friday, September 19 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Viking Union 735 (Multicultural Center Multi-Use Room) | WIN Event Listing

Join the Disability Access Center (DAC) and Disability Outreach Center (DOC) for fidget making, fun, and new friends as a part of Camp VU! Camp VU includes free food, drop-in activities & creative encounters at the Viking Union throughout Friday, September 19 and Saturday, September 20. Share space, meet new people and enjoy a variety of chill ways to spend the day after move-in.

Accessibility Information:
AA/EO. Accessibility Statement: This event is intended for all participants including those with apparent or non-apparent disabilities. For disability accommodation(s) (such as ASL interpretation or TypeWell transcription), please contact disability.outreach@wwu.edu. Advanced notice is appreciated and sometimes necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.

The Multicultural Center Multi-Use Room (VU 735) and Multicultural Center Kitchen/Social Area are in the Viking Union. Viking Union is an ADA accessible building. Button activated entrances are located on the southeast side and northwest side of the building near Garden Street. Elevators provide access to all levels.

VU 735 typically has standard height chairs with fixed arm rests. Seating information is accurate to the best of our ability but subject to change.  

ADA accessible and all-gender bathrooms are located on the 3rd floor (VU 714 are all-gender and ADA accessible and VU 351 and 353 are all-gender) and the 7th floor (VU 714 and 717 are ADA accessible and all-gender and VU 715 and 716 are all-gender).

There is a quiet Meditation Room on the 7th floor of the VU. 

Sunday, September 21 | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Disability Access Center (Wilson Library 170) and Disability Outreach Center (Wilson Library 165) | WIN Event Listing

The Disability Access Center (DAC) and Disability Outreach Center (DOC) are hosting our annual Open House on Sunday, September 21 between 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM in the DAC in Wilson Library 170 and DOC in Wilson Library 165. Come meet some of the professional staff of the DAC and student staff of the DOC, hear about what we do, and grab snacks any time between 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM. Feel free to attend on a drop-in/drop-out basis. We will be giving a short presentation about disability-related accommodations, DisOrientation and Disability Action Month, the Disabled Peer Mentorship Program, and resources and supports on campus every 30 minutes as well as answering any of your questions you might have. 

Accessibility Information:
AA/EO. Accessibility Statement: This event is intended for all participants including those with apparent or non-apparent disabilities. For disability accommodation(s) (such as ASL interpretation or TypeWell transcription), please contact disability.outreach@wwu.edu. Advanced notice is appreciated and sometimes necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.

The Disability Access Center (DAC) and Disability Outreach Center (DOC) are on the ground floor of Wilson Library near Red Square. Wilson Library is an ADA accessible building. The easiest way to get to the DAC and DOC are through the external door west of the skybridge that connects Wilson Library and Haggard Hall. There is signage for the Disability Access Center, the Disability Outreach Center, and lecture hall WL 164.

Seating Information:
Black Couch

• Standard height (16 inches tall) couch with lumbar support and 42 inches of seating space between arm rests and an official weight capacity of 500 lbs.

Orange Couch

• Standard height (17 inches tall) couch with minimum lumbar support and 50 inches of seating space between arm rests. Official weight capacity is unknown, but can support at least 300 lbs.

Blue Armless Chairs

• Standard height armless chairs with lumbar support and a 250 lbs. official weight capacity.

Black Desk Chair

• Standard height rolling desk chair with lumbar support, arm rests and a 300 lbs. official weight capacity. Arm rests are height and width adjustable. The width between arm rests can be adjusted between 18 to 20.5 inches.

Blue Desk Chair

• Standard height rolling desk chair with minimal lumbar support, a 300 lbs. official weight capacity and fixed arm rests 20.5 inches apart.

This building has an accessible and all-gender restroom around the corner from the DAC and DOC in WL 165A. Additional all-gender bathrooms are in WL 182 (ADA accessible), WL 668, and WL 669. The accessible all-gender restroom in WL 165A has free menstrual products. Wilson Library has a changing room on the 1st Floor in WL-182C (Women's restroom) and a lactation room on the 3rd Floor in WL-367B (women's restroom). 

Monday, September 22 | 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM | PAC Plaza

The Disability Access Center (DAC) and Disability Outreach Center (DOC) will be at the Fall Info Fair! This year's Fall Info Fair will take place on Monday, September 22, and will be in two parts, from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM. There will be an hour-long intermission between the two halves.

Tuesday, September 23 | Glam Up Your Accessibility Aids: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Lunch and Optional Tour of the Centers: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM, Campus Accessibility Tours: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | WIN Event Listing 

Join the Disability Access Center (DAC) and Disability Outreach Center (DOC) for a two-part event: Glam Up Your Accessibility Aids and Campus Accessibility Tours.

At Glam Up Your Accessibility Aids from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM in the Viking Union Multicultural Center Multi-Use Room (VU 735), we will have supplies for decorating mobility devices and making mask chains. 

From 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM, lunch will be provided right next door in the Multicultural Center Kitchen/Social Area. There will also be an optional tour of the Centers for Student Access, Community, and Intercultural Engagement from 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM.

During the Campus Accessibility Tours, we will be providing tours of the accessible paths of travel around campus and show you how to get to your classes! Two tours, one of North Campus and one of South Campus, will be offered at 2:00 PM and at 3:00 PM. Both tours of North Campus and South Campus will be offered each hour. Feel free to attend one or both. Meet in the Multicultural Center at 2:00 PM if you'd like to join the first tour and Red Square at 3:00 PM if you'd like to join the second tour. RSVP on WIN to indicate which classrooms, buildings, or areas you would like to get a tour of.

Accessibility Information:
AA/EO. Accessibility Statement: This event is intended for all participants including those with apparent or non-apparent disabilities. For disability accommodation(s) (such as ASL interpretation or TypeWell transcription), please contact disability.outreach@wwu.edu. Advanced notice is appreciated and sometimes necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.

The Multicultural Center Multi-Use Room (VU 735) and Multicultural Center Kitchen/Social Area are in the Viking Union. Viking Union is an ADA accessible building. Button activated entrances are located on the southeast side and northwest side of the building near Garden Street. Elevators provide access to all levels.

VU 735 typically has standard height chairs with fixed arm rests. Seating information is accurate to the best of our ability but subject to change.  

ADA accessible and all-gender bathrooms are located on the 3rd floor (VU 714 are all-gender and ADA accessible and VU 351 and 353 are all-gender) and the 7th floor (VU 714 and 717 are ADA accessible and all-gender and VU 715 and 716 are all-gender).

There is a quiet Meditation Room on the 7th floor of the VU. 

Wednesday, September 24 | 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM | Viking Union 464 | WIN Event Listing

The Disability Access Center (DAC) and Disability Outreach Center (DOC) are hosting a speed friending event on Wednesday, September 24 from 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM in Viking Union (VU) 464. This is a great opportunity to meet new people and make connections with other disabled students and community allies (that you can take to the following day's Silent Disco) in a fun and low-stakes environment. Students who RSVP on WIN will get the question prompts sent to them ahead of time.

Accessibility Information:
AA/EO. Accessibility Statement: This event is intended for all participants including those with apparent or non-apparent disabilities. For disability accommodation(s) (such as ASL interpretation or TypeWell transcription), please contact disability.outreach@wwu.edu. Advanced notice is appreciated and sometimes necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.

VU 464 is in the Viking Union. Viking Union is an ADA accessible building. Button activated entrances are located on the southeast side and northwest side of the building near Garden Street. Elevators provide access to all levels.

VU 464 typically has standard height chairs with fixed arm rests. Seating information is accurate to the best of our ability but subject to change.  

ADA accessible and all-gender bathrooms are located on the 3rd floor (VU 714 are all-gender and ADA accessible and VU 351 and 353 are all-gender) and the 7th floor (VU 714 and 717 are ADA accessible and all-gender and VU 715 and 716 are all-gender).

There is a quiet Meditation Room on the 7th floor of the VU. 

Thursday, September 25 | 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Red Square | WIN Event Listing

The Disability Access Center (DAC) and Disability Outreach Center (DOC) are hosting a silent disco! While traditional indoor dances can be fun, they can also be overstimulating—which is why we are hosting an outdoor silent disco where you can still hang out and dance with your friends but be in control of your own sound via your own headphones. The silent disco will be on Thursday, September 25 from 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM in Red Square. Bring your friends and come dance! 

Accessibility Information:
AA/EO. Accessibility Statement: This event is intended for all participants including those with apparent or non-apparent disabilities. For disability accommodation(s) (such as ASL interpretation or TypeWell transcription), please contact disability.outreach@wwu.edu. Advanced notice is appreciated and sometimes necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.

Red Square is most easily identified as a large open plaza made from red bricks with a big water fountain in the middle.

Standard-height armless chairs with a backrest will be provided as a seating option. Seating information is accurate to the best of our ability but subject to change.  

An ADA accessible and all-gender bathroom will be available in Wilson Library near the Disability Access Center and Disability Outreach Center.

The Disability Outreach Center facilitates two disability affinity groups:

• Neuro Space: Neuro Space is a group for neurodivergent students find support and community.
• Spoons and Knives: Spoons and Knives is a group for students with chronic pain, chronic fatigue, and chronic illness to find support and community.

Join us for an affinity group meeting! You are welcome to bring a friend and come and go as needed.

These spaces center certain populations. And, like all Western Washington University and Disability Outreach Center events, all are welcome. Everyone is asked to come open-minded and attentive to the purpose of the space.

The Disabled Peer Mentorship Program through the Disability Outreach Center (DOC) provides first year, transfer, and recently self-identified* or newly disabled, chronically ill, neurodivergent, Blind and low vision, d/Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing students at Western Washington University with individual mentorship from upper-level peers in the disability community to increase the retention, success, and wellness of mentees and develop mentors as leaders.

*‘Recently self-identified’ meaning an individual has recently come to understand oneself as being disabled, chronically ill, neurodivergent, blind and low vision, and d/Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing students although they have had these experiences previously or on an on-going basis.

Mentors help mentees transition to college life while providing academic, social, and personal connections and support. Mentors offer guidance and encouragement and answer questions about WWU student life and resources.

Sign up to receive an email when applications to apply as a mentee of the 2025-2026 cohort of the Disabled Peer Mentorship Program open!

Join the Disability Outreach Discord server to meet others, chat with others in the disability community, and get updates and announcements.

Follow the Disability Access Center and Disability Outreach Center on social media for updates and announcements:

• DAC Instagram
• DOC Instagram
• DOC Discord server
• DAC on Western Involvement Network (WIN)
• DOC on Western Involvement Network (WIN)

Saturday, September 20 | 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM | VU MPR

¡Presentada en Ingles y Español! La Bienvenida, hosted by the La Plaza Latine Student Center, welcomes new students and their families to WWU.

Tuesday, September 23 | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | VU 735 and MCC Social Area/Kitchen

A space for our international students, immigrants, and students interested in global community to meet the services in The Centers. Hosted by The Blue Resource Center and International Students & Scholars Services.

Wednesday, October 8 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | VU MPR

LGBTQ+ Western’s intro to everything queer on campus! Join us for games and tours, local food, and new friends!

Thursday, October 16 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM | VU MPR

The Black Student Coalition’s annual orientation experience that centers the Black student journey at Western, but is open to all. Join the BSC for an evening of resource sharing, student support, food, and community!

Disability Action Month is Western Washington University’s month-long celebration for our disabled community. Throughout October, the Disability Access Center and Disability Outreach Center have a variety of events and programs for students, faculty, and staff. We invite everyone to celebrate our disabled community and continue to learn about the issues we face and how we can make Western and the rest of the world a more accessible place.

The Disability Access Center and Disability Outreach Center plan celebrations to commemorate the end of each quarter and recognize graduates.

This year's End of Quarter Celebrations:

• End of Fall Quarter Disability Community Celebration: Friday, December 5 from 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM in MCC MUR and Kitchen/Social Area
   
• End of Winter Quarter Disability Community Celebration: Friday, March 13 from 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM in MCC MUR and Kitchen/Social Area

The Disability Day of Mourning is observed annually on March 1 to commemorate disabled people who were murdered by their caregivers. 

This year, the Disability Access Center and Disability Outreach Center will recognize the Disability Day of Mourning on Friday, February 27 in VU Underground Coffee House from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM with the main event from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM and a processing space from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Autism and Neurodivergence Celebration Month is a month-long celebration throughout April that celebrates our autistic and neurodivergent community. Autism and Neurodivergence Celebration Month combines Neurodiversity Celebration Week, originally recognized March 17 - March 23 during the winter quarter finals week, and Autism Acceptance Month, recognized throughout April, to celebrate the autistic and neurodivergent community at WWU.

The DisCo (Disability Community) Celebration of Graduates and Awards Ceremony has

• speeches from students, staff, faculty, and alumni,
• recognition of our first annual DisCo Award winners,
• recognition of our first Disabled Peer Mentorship Program cohort,
• recognition of the first graduating class of Critical Disability Studies minors in the Institute for Critical Disability Studies, and
• a cording ceremony honoring our graduating students including a special recognition of our graduating student employees of the Disability Access Center and Disability Outreach Center.

This year's DisCo Graduation and Awards Celebration is on Friday, June 5 in VU Multipurpose Room rom 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM.

Disability Pride Month is celebrated every July and is an “opportunity to honor the history, achievements, experiences, and struggles” of the disabled community (The Arc, 2024). This year marks the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), passed July 26, 1990, the landmark legislation that broke down barriers to access and inclusion in society (The Arc, 2024). 2025 also marks the 52nd anniversary of the 504 Sit-In and passage of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the first federal civil rights protection for disabled people (Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund, 2024). For Disability Pride Month, the Disability Access Center and Disability Outreach Center, in collaboration with the Neurodiversity Inclusion Collaborative and Disability Employee Resource Group, host a variety of events and programming throughout July for students, faculty, and staff.

The WWU Institute for Critical Disability Studies (ICDS) represents a group of students, faculty, and staff committed to engaging with disability through an interdisciplinary, intersectional, and collaborative approach. 

Read more about the Critical Disability Studies minor, coursework, and academic program here.

The UnConference is a two-day workshop focused on disability issues that matter in the community. The days are themed:

• Day 1 is devoted to discussing disability-related problems or opportunities in our local communities.
• Day 2 is devoted to workshopping project ideas and developing authentic attempts to solve the problems you identified in day 1. The final workshop end in an open working session with all UnConference participants. 

The Disability Studies and Action Collaborative, in partnership with the Institute for Critical Disability Studies, offers two ongoing support and discussion groups throughout the year:

• Disability Justice Collaborative: Meet with fellow activist, advocates, scholars, and radicals to learn about the principles of Disability Justice and how they can be applied in daily life.
• Disability Pedagogy Group: Meet with your fellow disabled teachers, student support staff, and allies to talk about teaching and disability in a supportive, exploratory environment.

To sign up for these groups, fill out the interest form.

Adaptive Sports Club provides the WWU community with opportunities to engage in a variety of adaptive sports, such as wheelchair basketball, goalball, seated volleyball, adaptive biking and swimming, and gangball. All equipment and training will be provided, and all are welcome!

Wheelchair Basketball Practices: Mon 6:30-8:00 Wade King Court A

The WWU Disabled Theatre Coalition (DTC) is a student led organization meant to uplift and provide community for disabled theatre students. The DTC is a place for students to make collaborative theatre art together and support each other. We also want to work towards improving the accessibility of WWU's theatre program. 

The Disability and Neurodivergence Club is a club for disabled and/or neurodivergent people and allies to find community, spread awareness, increase accessibility on campus, and learn personal coping strategies for existing and thriving in a world not often built with us in mind.

Wilson Library 170, 360-650-3083, drs@wwu.edu, disability.wwu.edu

The Disability Access Center (DAC) provides services and programs to foster equal access and full inclusion in every aspect of the student experience. The DAC is a hub for campus, academic and community resources.

Wilson Library 165, disability.outreach@wwu.edu

The Disability Outreach Center (DOC) is a disability cultural center and resource centering the needs and experiences of disabled students and community allies. The DOC connects students with community resources, raises awareness, and advocates for disabled students’ human and civil rights.

Through services, programming, and advocacy centering Western students with marginalized identities, the Centers for Student Access, Community, and Intercultural Engagement advance holistic student development and inclusive achievement. We increase access, equity, and inclusion for Western students by collaboratively transforming structures, policies, and practices. We build learning spaces that foster community, focusing on topics of equity, justice, race, ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, religion, socio-economic status, and veteran status.

The Centers is made up of the Disability Access Center, Multicultural Student Services, and LGBTQ+ Western. 

Visit the Centers for more information.

VU 751, 360.650.2889

Multicultural Student Services (MSS) creates initiatives and programming to support Western Washington University’s strategic goals in equity, excellence, and inclusion for our students. The MSS strives to create and ensure an inclusive Western Washington University community by centering and amplifying the voice of students with underrepresented and marginalized identities and supporting student success. We do this through collaboration, celebration, advocacy, and the development of learning spaces that focus on the topics of race, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, and ability. 

MSS is made up of the Black Student Coalition, Blue Resource Center, Ethnic Student Center, and La Plaza Latine Student Center. 

Western Multicultural Center, VU753, 360-650-7500, LGBTQ@wwu.edu, lgbtq.wwu.edu

LGBTQ+ Western advances the holistic thriving of diverse LGBTQ+ students, faculty and staff at Western through education, connection to resources, advocacy and celebration. We hold weekly office hours in VU753, and the LGBTQ+ Western website shares information about LGBTQ+ student groups, on and off-campus resources for LGBTQ+ students, and opportunities to study LGBTQ+ topics.

Haggard Hall 123, 360-650-3333, helpdesk@wwu.edu, atus.wwu.edu/help-desk

The ATUS Help Desk provides technology support, information and reference materials via the web, email, phone and in person

VU 752, 360-650-3110

All Western students are members of the Associated Students (ASWWU) governed by elected student officials. The Associated Students of Western Washington University (ASWWU) Government is charged by the Western President to represent students in shared governance of the University. ASWWU Government is a two-body governing system, comprised of the AS Executive Board and the AS Senate.

Visit ASWWU for more information.

501 High Street, 360-650-3655, bookstore.wwu.edu

The Western AS Bookstore on campus is the go-to location for course materials, textbooks, classroom supplies, Western gear and gifts. See our website for current operating information.

The WWU Associated Students Child Development Center (CDC) participates in the State's Early Achiever's Quality Rating and Improvement program.  We provide high quality care and education for children of student parents and working professionals of Western Washington University. Tuition for student families is based on income and is subsidized by the Associated Students. The CDC serves 56 children ages 2-5 each quarter. The program manager and teaching staff provide a safe and healthy environment for young children, supporting the social/emotional, physical, and intellectual growth of each child.

The CDC also supports students interested in careers in early childhood education by providing a place for service learning projects, classroom observations, practicum and internship experiences as well as educational outreach activities. Parents benefit from special events for the entire family and participation in a parent advisory board. The CDC is not only child centered, but family centered, meeting the special needs of student parents and welcoming parent involvement in the center.

For more resources and support for Western students who are parents, please see the Viking Family section in the Viking Resource Hub.  

Carver Academic, 360-650-3109, wwuvikings.com

A student athletic pass is available and provides admission to all home soccer, volleyball and basketball games. Also, join BLUE CREW and step into “Viking Territory” as Viking fans bring energy to all Western Athletic events

The Basic Needs Hub includes The Basic Needs Office, The Office of Off Campus Living and Western Success Scholars. The Basic Needs Hub is here to support you as you navigate housing, food needs, finances, and the things that adulting entails. Make an appointment if you are in facing a basic needs emergency or have questions regarding resources. 

Wade King Student Recreation Center, 360-650-3766, wp.wwu.edu/campusrec/

Offers a wide range of programs and activities, including intramural and club sports, fitness classes and more.

The Career Services Center helps students connect academic interests and strengths with careers, develop post-graduation goals, gain internship and career-related experience, and make a successful transition after graduation whether to employment or continuing education. Access to individual support and recruitment events available to current students and alumni.

Old Main 280, 360-650-3240, careers@wwu.edu, careercenter.wwu.edu

The Club Activities Office (affectionately known as the "Club Hub") offers all Western Students the opportunity to make the most of their college experience by getting involved in organizations that speak to their interests, passions, academic pursuits, identities, goals for social change, and more.

Visit the Club Activities Office for more information.

Old Main 345, 360-650-3307, crtc@wwu.edu, crtc.wwu.edu, Together Against Sexual Violence website: crtc.wwu.edu/compliance/sexual-violence

The Director of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance is Western's Title IX and ADA Coordinator. Western students have the right to an educational environment free of discrimination and harassment based on race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, citizenship or immigration status, pregnancy, use of protective leave, genetic status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, creed, religion, veteran or military status, disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability. Students with discrimination or harassment concerns may contact CRTC for assistance or to file a complaint.

Miller Hall 212 (MS 9078S), https://isss.wwu.edu, (360) 650-6702

International students and scholars are valued members of the Western community. International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) supports those students and scholars who journey from around the world to study and work at Western.

VU 420, 360-650-6863, offcampusliving@wwu.edu, offcampusliving.wwu.edu

Off Campus Living is here to help students learn about renting, tenant rights and responsibilities, and to support commuter students on and off campus. We also help connect students living off campus to their neighborhood, City and WWU community.

Old Main 300, 360-650-3846, orientation@wwu.edu, orientation.wwu.edu

The Office of Orientation and Transition provides programs and services to help strengthen students and families’ connection to Western, including online resources, resource fairs, and more. 

Old Main 240, 360-650-3706, student.life@wwu.edu, osl.wwu.edu

OSL staff are here to help students who are experiencing a crisis or difficult situation. This includes sharing advice on support resources; academic and administrative policies, procedures and grievances; information on university resources; basic needs assistance; Dean’s withdrawals; and leaves of absence for non-medical emergencies. OSL is a good office to contact if a student doesn’t know where to get help.

At the Outdoor Center, students, faculty and alumni can access adventure resources such as equipment rentals (packs, boots, camping gear, bikes, etc.), the bike shop, excursions, educational resources, and instructional clinics.

Old Main 120, 360-650-2945, transportation@wwu.edu, transportation.wwu.edu

Transportation Services coordinates bus passes and late-night transportation services for students and provides bicycling support and education, commute trip reduction information, and trip planning assistance. They also manage all operations and services related to parking on campus and is involved in campus transportation planning. 

https://dineoncampus.com/WWU

University Dining is committed to designing and delivering a full complement of excellent food services to Western’s unique higher education community.

Edens Hall First Floor, 360-650-6565, housing@wwu.edu, housing.wwu.edu/Facebook and Instagram: @wwuhousingStudents living in

University Residences engage in a community unlike any other, where they explore their passion, purpose and place at Western. Our student and professional staff serve as resources within each community to provide the tools students need to support their personal wellness and academic success.

Viking Commons 525, 360-650-3324, veteran.services@wwu.edu, wwu.edu/veteranservices

Assists with educational benefits, change of program forms, and other services to support WWU veterans.

High Street, 360-650-3120, vu.wwu.edu

The Viking Union (VU) welcomes and engages Western students, faculty, staff, and guests in building a diverse community and supporting student leadership, campus involvement and creative expression. It is the center for Associated Students (AS) organizations, activities, clubs, concerts, programs, and events. The Multicultural Center, Vendor’s Row, the Underground Coffeehouse café, and the campus post office are just a few of the many highlights when you visit.

Western Success Scholars (WSS) is a campus-based supportive program designed to assist all incoming WWU first year, transfer and continuing students who have experienced foster care or homelessness.   The program fosters academic success and a sense of community and belonging by providing a place where students can have a voice, support services and resources as they persist towards graduation.

They offer a welcoming community focused on building a safe and caring space with peers who have similar life experiences.

WSS is an inclusive program where all former foster youth, unaccompanied homeless youth, and students who have experienced homelessness are invited to participate and enjoy a community of support.

wss.wwu.edu

WIN is the hub for campus events, clubs and support services across campus! Browse, start, or join over 200 clubs. Check WIN often and never miss the campus events that fit your interest. The site works great on mobile devices too!

win.wwu.edu

With locations in Viking Union 513, CF 257, and the front desk at the Birnam Wood Community Building, Swipe Out Hunger (SOH) provides food options for students in need.

Visit Western's Calendar of featured events to locate activities on campus under the following areas of interest: 

• Arts & Entertainment
• Athletics
• Career
• Education
• Family Calendar
• Social 

The Bias Response Team's (BRT) role is to identify and collaboratively coordinate caring, prompt, and effective responses to bias incidents in order to:

• support Western students, staff, and faculty who are targeted or impacted by these incidents and
• educate the Western community about impacts and histories of such bias and actions to prevent future similar acts

The BRT does not replace or supersede processes through the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance, Student Conduct, or University Police to investigate alleged violations of university policy or civil rights or criminal law. The BRT’s role is one of support and education; the BRT does not impose discipline or sanctions. Learn more: www.wwu.edu/sebrt.

Old Main 540/560, 360-650-3164, cwc.wwu.edu

The Counseling and Wellness Center offers multiple pathways for students to thrive at Western and beyond, from therapy groups and individual counseling services to drop-in wellness outreach programs to self-care resources available on our website. We offer a unique volunteer opportunity through our Wellness Advocates program for students interested in contributing to a safe and healthy campus community, and we also contribute to the mental health professions by serving as a training site for graduate students in psychology and counseling. Students enrolled in 6 or more credits are automatically eligible for services, and students registered for fewer credits may access services by paying the Health Services Fee. 

Campus Services Building, 360-650-3400, studenthealth.wwu.edu

The SHC is staffed by a team of physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses and support staff who educate and assist students with preventive health care. SHC staff also evaluate, diagnose and treat physical and mental health concerns, illnesses and injuries.

The Academic Advising & Student Achievement Center (AASAC) provides a comprehensive set of services (1) to support students’ academic advising needs, (2) to help in navigating campus resources, and (3) to gain a better understanding of Western’s academic policies. Professional and peer advisors can assist with course selection and registration, GUR reviews, choosing a major/minor, and reviewing requirements for graduation. The AASAC also provides peer mentoring and other specialized services for additional academic and personal support in meeting the holistic needs of the students we serve.

Old Main 387, 360-650-3100, https://aasac.wwu.edu/

advising@wwu.edu for advising related questions

aasac@wwu.edu for general questions directed to the center

Miller Hall 208, 360-650-3298, 

edabroad@wwu.edu, studyabroad.wwu.edu

Facilitates study abroad opportunities for all majors and minors, for credit, in countries around the world. Financial aid and scholarships are available. exchange partners and affiliated organizations in more than 75 countries.

Old Main 230, 360-650-3430, Registrar.Office@wwu.edu, registrar.wwu.edu

Handles questions concerning credit and online degree evaluations, the course catalog, registration, course requirements, adding and dropping classes, graduation requirements, commencement, grade changes, transcripts and related information requests.

Old Main 265, 360-650-3470, financialaid@wwu.edu, finaid.wwu.edu

Provides information about grants, loans, Work Study, scholarships, employment opportunities and personal finance.

The program's mission is to empower audiences with the knowledge and tools to make sound decisions regarding their short- and long-term financial goals in a way that supports their overall wellbeing.

This program supports skill development and encourages behavioral changes through for-credit courses, peer-to-peer coaching, workshops, continuing education, and online resources. Students can use services to understand who, when and why to ask for help. Students and community members can also engage to improve their overall financial wellness.

financial.literacy@wwu.edu, financialliteracy.wwu.edu

The team is here to help you navigate the world of personal finance. Sign up to schedule a free appointment with a peer mentor.

Learn more about Financial Literacy Peer Coaching.

The Program also offers iGrad - a free and powerful award-winning personal financial literacy learning platform available to students, staff, and alumni. 

Learn more about iGrad.

Old Main 285, 360-650-3471, scholarshipcenter@wwu.edu, finaid.wwu.edu/scholarships

Posts scholarship announcements, maintains resource guides and offers internet access with bookmarked scholarship websites.

Old Main 110, 360-650-2865, sbo.wwu.edu, sbo@wwu.edu

Billing, Payments, Debt Recovery

The Student Business Office, SBO for short, is here to help students and payers navigate their Western Account Online. We strive to instill fiscal responsibility in all WWU students by helping them understand tuition and fees, charges, payment options, and due dates.

Work Study Center: Old Main 245,  workstudycenter@wwu.edu, or  (360) 650-3158.

See more Student Employment information.

Hacherl Research and Writing Studio: The Hacherl Research & Writing Studio is where you can get support for research, reading, and writing across all subjects.

• Request an Appointment: You can meet with a Graduate Research & Writing Assistant in-person or online.
• Receive Feedback on a Draft: Send any part of your work online: an outline, a rough draft, a solid draft, or even just an idea! Get feedback within 48 hours. Receive written or video feedback, depending on your preference.

Studio Partner Program: The Studio Partners program is the Hacherl Research & Writing Studio’s service where you can have consultations with the same person and build a working relationship with them. This program is here for you if you are looking for someone you can meet with weekly who is trained to offer strategies and support as you explore your schoolwork. Request a Studio Partner for the quarter.

Visit the Tutoring Center for homework help with drop-in tutoring, study skill appointments, study tables, and study groups:

• Drop-In Tutoring: Drop in is what many picture when they think of tutoring, one-on-one homework support from a tutor who is trained in academic coaching and has experience in the course content.
• Study Skills: One-on-one Study Skills Appointments are facilitated by a Peer Mentor and are designed to improve your study skills including Executive Functioning, Academic Life Management, Active Learning, and Study Support Resources with a focus on the areas where you are currently struggling. To request a study skills session, you will need to complete a Study Skills Survey that is available online when you schedule an appointment. 
• Study Tables: Study Tables are spaces to study alongside an experienced tutor where you can ask questions and talk in more detail about the content.
• Study Groups: The Tutoring Center arranges study groups for many math and science classes so students do not have to.

• Accounting Tutoring: The WWU chapter of Beta Alpha Psi coordinates free accounting tutoring for WWU students. Visit BAP on Instagram for more information and for their tutoring schedule each quarter.
• Computer Science Tutoring: Students requesting help must submit their question on the CS Tutors website, and join the Tutors Hours Zoom call to receive help.
• Language Tutoring through the Department of Languages, Literatures & Cultures provide support to students who are enrolled in the related 425 language course. Students who are interested in becoming a tutor may contact one of the 425 language professors or language advisors.
• The Math Center provides tutoring in higher-level mathematical subjects including calculus, linear algebra, statistics, and differential equations. The Center is staffed by the Math Fellows, an exceptional group of undergraduate students chosen by the department because of their performance in mathematics and their desire to help others succeed.  

Ershig Assistive Technology Resource Center to test out and borrow hundreds of low to high tech support and accessibility tools.  

Student Technology Center provides workshops and limited tutoring on various technologies and software programs.