DisOrientation 2026

Wednesday, September 9 | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Register on Zoom

The Disability Access Center (DAC) and Disability Outreach Center (DOC) are hosting our annual Virtual Welcome on Wednesday, September 9 from 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM! Join to learn about disability-related accommodations, DisOrientation and Disability Action Month, 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 18 | 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Viking Union 735 & across campus

Join the Disability Outreach Center (DOC) for a two-part event: Glam Up Your Accessibility Aids where we'll have supplies for decorating your accessory aids, from mobility devices to mask chains, and a Campus Accessibility Tour where we'll tour the accessible paths of travel around campus and show you how to get to your classes!

Glam Up Your Accessibility Aids will be in Viking Union (VU) 565 from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM. We'll have lunch available at 12:00 noon. At 1:00 PM, we'll provide an optional accessible tour of The Centers, including the Disability Access and Outreach Centers in Wilson Library, LGBTQ+ Western on the 7th floor of Viking Union, and Multicultural Student Services on the 5th and 7th floors of Viking Union. If you'd just like to join us for the Campus Accessibility Tour, meet in VU 735 at 1:45 PM. We will leave for the Campus Accessibility Tour at 2:00 PM.

Accessibility:

• Location: Multicultural Center Multi-Use Room (VU 735) is in the Viking Union.
• Building Access: 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.
• Seating: VU 735 typically has standard height chairs with fixed arm rests. We will have some rolling chairs with arm rests and greater lumbar support available, if you would like to ensure one is reserved for you, please email disability.outreach@wwu.edu. Seating information is accurate to the best of our ability but subject to change.
• Bathrooms: ADA accessible and all-gender bathrooms are located on the 3rd floor (VU 351 and 353 are ADA accessible and all-gender) and the 7th floor (VU 714 and 717 are ADA accessible and all-gender and VU 715 and 716 are all-gender but not ADA accessible).
• Low-Sensory Space: There is a quiet Meditation Room on the 7th floor of the VU that you can use as a low-sensory space and/or for meditation or prayer purposes.

Monday, September 21 | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Disability Outreach Center (Wilson Library 165)

The Disability Access Center (DAC) and Disability Outreach Center (DOC) are hosting our annual Open House on Monday, September 21 between 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM in the 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 3:00 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, and resources and supports on campus every 30 minutes as well as answering any of your questions you might have.

We recognize that this event falls on Yom Kippur and may affect the ability of members of the Jewish community to attend. This event will provide the same information shared at the Disability Access Center & Disability Outreach Center Virtual Welcome on Wednesday, September 9 and resources shared during the event can be made available afterward. Please contact the Disability Outreach Center at disability.outreach@wwu.edu to request them.

Accessibility:

• Location: The Disability Outreach Center (DOC) is in the Wilson Library.
• Building Access: Wilson Library (WL) is an ADA accessible building. A button-activated entrance to the DOC is located on the southeast corner of WL. WL can also be accessed via the Haggard Hall sky bridge. Elevators provide access to all floors.
• Seating: The DOC has a variety of different seating options:
  • 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 Chairs: 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.
• Bathrooms: ADA accessible and all-gender bathrooms are located on the 1^st floor (WL 165A and WL 182). 

Tuesday, September 22 | 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Outside Wilson Library

Drop by the Disability Access Center (DAC) and Disability Outreach Center (DOC) table at Fall Info Fair! We will be tabling outside of Wilson Library near the Skybridge from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM. We will have lots of giveaways including bags, fidget keychains, pens, stickers, and more! 

Accessibility:

• Location: Outside of Wilson Library near the Skybridge.
• Bathrooms: An ADA accessible and all-gender bathroom will be available in the Wilson Library near the Disability Access Center and Disability Outreach Center.

Wednesday, September 23 | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Viking Union 464

The Disability Outreach Center (DOC) is hosting a Speed Friending event on Wednesday, September 23 from 3:00 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:

• Location: VU 464 is in the Viking Union.
• Building Access: 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.
• Seating: VU 464 typically has standard height chairs with fixed arm rests. We will have some rolling chairs with arm rests and greater lumbar support available, if you would like to ensure one is reserved for you, please email disability.outreach@wwu.edu. Seating information is accurate to the best of our ability but subject to change.
• Bathrooms: ADA accessible and all-gender bathrooms are located on the 3rd floor (VU 351 and 353 are ADA accessible and all-gender) and the 7th floor (VU 714 and 717 are ADA accessible and all-gender and VU 715 and 716 are all-gender but not ADA accessible).
• Low-Sensory Space: There is a quiet Meditation Room on the 7th floor of the VU that you can use as a low-sensory space and/or for meditation or prayer purposes.

Thursday, September 24 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Red Square 

The Disability Outreach Center (DOC) is hosting our annual 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 24 from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM in Red Square. Bring your friends and come dance!

Accessibility:

• Location: Red Square is located in north/central campus, near the Carver gym and Fine Arts buildings, surrounded by the following buildings: Haggard Hall, Wilson Library, Humanities Building, Fraser Hall, Miller Hall, and Bond Hall. Red Square is most easily identified as a large open plaza made from red bricks, with a big water fountain in the middle, and the Skyviewing Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi.
• Seating: Standard armless folding chairs and rolling chairs with arm rests and greater lumbar support will be available. If you would like to ensure one is reserved for you, please email disability.outreach@wwu.edu. Seating information is accurate to the best of our ability but subject to change.
• Bathrooms: An ADA accessible and all-gender bathroom will be available in the Wilson Library near the Disability Access Center and Disability Outreach Center.
• Low-Sensory Space: There is a low-sensory table available at this event. 

Friday, September 25 | 12:00 noon - 1:30 PM | Ershig Assistive Technology Resource Center (Miller Hall 001)

The Disability Outreach Center (DOC) is hosting our annual Fidget Making and Lunch! This event will be in the Ershig Assistive Technology Resource Center (Miller Hall 001) on Friday, September 25 from 12:00 noon - 1:30 PM with food provided. We will learn how to make our own fidgets, get to know the Ershig Assistive Technology Resource Center, and hear about DAC, DOC, E-ATRC, and Institute for Critical Disability Studies services and resources. Bring your friends!

Accessibility:

• Location: The Ershig Assistive Technology Resource Center (E-ATRC) is located in Miller Hall 001 on the bottom floor.
• Building Access: To access the elevator down to the E-ATRC, enter through the door of Miller Market. Take the elevator to the lowest level and the E-ATRC is just across the hall. Miller Hall is an ADA accessible building. Button activated entrances are located on the southeast, northwest and east sides of the building. Two elevators provide access to all floors and split levels. 
• Seating: The E-ATRC typically has standard height chairs with fixed arm rests. We will have some rolling chairs with arm rests and greater lumbar support available If you would like to ensure one is reserved for you, please email disability.outreach@wwu.edu. Seating information is accurate to the best of our ability but subject to change.
• Bathrooms: This building has accessible all-gender restrooms in MH 413. 
• Low-Sensory Space: There is a low sensory space available in MH 150L.

Check out the Disability Outreach Center affinity groups!

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.

You are welcome to bring a friend and come and go as needed.

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)
• DOC Reddit

Saturday, September 19 | 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.

Wednesday, October 7 | 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!

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 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 4 from 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM in MCC MUR and Kitchen/Social Area
   
• End of Winter Quarter Disability Community Celebration: Friday, March 12 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 Outreach Center will recognize the Disability Day of Mourning on Monday, March 1 in the VU MPR 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 15 - March 19 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 4 in VU Multipurpose Room from 5:00 PM - 7:30 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 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!

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 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

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

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, 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.