Academic Information Sessions
Virtual Academic Information Sessions
WWU will be offering Virtual Academic Information Sessions for prospective Transfer Students and current Western students interested in learning about available programs and majors.
These topics and more are covered during these info sessions:
- Overview of the academic program/department/college
- Degree program(s) offered
- Resources available to students
- Student experience (research, internships, organizations, clubs, successful alumni, etc.)
- Application process to program
- Scholarships available (as it applies)
- Planning and Application Resources
Some sessions require pre-registration, while others are “drop-in” Zoom meetings.
Please reach out to virtualinfosessions@wwu.edu with any questions or for accommodation needs
Information Sessions by College
Academic Advising & Student Achievement Center
| Department | Session Lead(s) | Program(s) | Date | Time | Zoom Link |
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College of Business and Economics
| Department | Session Lead(s) | Program(s) | Date | Time | Zoom Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | Audrey Taylor Harry Werber | Accounting B.A. | October 22, 2026 | 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. | Accounting information session registration form |
College of Fine and Performing Arts
| Department | Session Leads | Programs | Date | Time | Zoom Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design | Megan Riddle | Design program: Design BFA, Design minor, Illustration Certificate | October 22, 2026 | 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. | Design information session registration form |
| Design | Megan Riddle | Design program: Design BFA, Design minor, Illustration Certificate | November 18, 2026 | 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. | Design information session registration form |
| Theater & Dance | Kevin Harris | Theater - Major/minor/classes/curricular opportunities | October 19, 2026 | 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. | Theater and Dance information session registration form |
| Theater & Dance | Kevin Harris | Theater and Dance - Major/minor/classes/curricular opportunities | October 20, 2026 | 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. | Theater and Dance information session registration form |
| Theater & Dance | Kevin Harris | Theater and Dance - Major/minor/classes/curricular opportunities | November 2, 2026 | 3:30 to 4:00 p.m. | Theater and Dance information session registration form |
College of Humanities and Social Studies
| Department | Session Lead | Program(s) | Date | Time | Zoom Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication Studies | Johnny Cook Stephanie Gomez | Communication Studies | October 22, 2026 | 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. | Communications Studies information session registration form |
| Communication Studies | Johnny Cook Stephanie Gomez | Communication Studies | November 2, 2026 | 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. | Communication Studies information session registration form |
| History | Susan Costanzo | History and History/Social Studies majors | October 23, 2026 | 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. | History information session registration form |
| History | Susan Costanzo | History and History/Social Studies majors | November 6, 2026 | 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. | History information session registration form |
| Linguistics | Sara Helms Kristin Denham | Linguistics major and minor; Linguistics and English - Multilingual Education Major (optional teaching endorsement pre major); Linguistics, Literature, and Writing major | October 20, 2026 | 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. | Linguistics information session registration form |
| Philosophy | Ryan Wasserman | Philosophy | October 20, 2026 | 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. | Philosophy information session registration form |
| Philosophy | Ryan Wasserman | Philosophy | November 3, 2026 | 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. | Philosophy information session registration form |
| Political Sciences | Jessie Tanksley Michael Wolff | Political Science | October 22, 2026 | 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. | Political Sciences information session registration form |
| Political Sciences | Jessie Tanksley Michael Wolff | Political Sciences | November 10, 2026 | 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. | Political Sciences information session registration form |
| Psychology | Rochelle Robinson | Psychology, B.S. | October 19, 2026 | 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. | Psychology information session registration form |
| Psychology | Rochelle Robinson | Psychology, B.S. | November 12, 2026 | 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. | Psychology information session registration form |
College of Science and Engineering
| Department | Session Lead(s) | Program(s) | Date | Time | Zoom Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | Dietmar Schwars | Biology | October 20, 2026 | 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. | Biology information session registration form |
| Biology | Dietmar Schwars | Biology | November 12, 2026 | 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. | Biology information session registration form |
| Computer Science | Kjatosia Ruvalcaba Mary Hall | Computer Science and Data Science | October 22, 2026 | 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. | Computer Science information session Zoom link |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering | Heather Purcell | Electrical & Computer Engineering | October 20, 2026 | 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. | Electrical and Computer Engineering information session registration form |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering | Heather Purcell | Electrical & Computer Engineering | November 12, 2026 | 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. | Electrical and Computer Engineering information session registration form |
| Physics & Astronomy | Heather Greenlaw Andreas Riemann | Physics, B.S. | October 22, 2026 | 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. | Physics information session registration form |
| Physics & Astronomy | Heather Greenlaw Andreas Riemann | Physics, B.S. | November 19, 2026 | 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. | Physics information session registration form |
| Science Education | Emily Borda Lori Torres Debi Hanuscin | Science teacher preparation pathways: high school and middle school science and elementary teacher preparation | October 21, 2026 | 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. | Science Education information session registration form |
| Science Education | Emily Borda Lori Torres Debi Hanuscin | Science teacher preparation pathways: high school and middle school science and elementary teacher preparation | October 22, 2026 | 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. | Science Education information session registration form |
| Science Education | Emily Borda Lori Torres Debi Hanuscin | Science teacher preparation pathways: high school and middle school science and elementary teacher preparation | November 12, 2026 | 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. | Science Education information session registration form |
| Science Education | Emily Borda Lori Torres Debi Hanuscin | Science teacher preparation pathways: high school and middle school science and elementary teacher preparation. | November 18, 2026 | 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. | Science Education information session registration form |
Fairhaven College of Interdisciplinary Studies
| Department | Session Lead | Programs | Date | Time | Zoom Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairhaven College of Interdisciplinary Studies | Mikaela Francis Niall O Murchu | Interdisciplinary Concentration; Interdisciplinary Concentration: Law, Diversity & Justice; Upside Down Program; Audio Technology, Music, & Society minor; Adventure Learning Grant; Fairhaven College opportunities & supports | October 21, 2026 | 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. | Fairhaven College information session registration form |
| Fairhaven College of Interdisciplinary Studies | Mikaela Francis Niall O Murchu | Interdisciplinary Concentration; Interdisciplinary Concentration: Law, Diversity & Justice; Upside Down Program; Audio Technology, Music, & Society minor; Adventure Learning Grant; Fairhaven College opportunities & supports | November 16, 2026 | 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. | Fairhaven College information session registration form |
Honors College
| Department | Session Leads | Programs | Date | Time | Zoom Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honors | J Chaves Lande Kimberly Lynn | Honors Interdisciplinary Studies Minor | October 20, 2026 | 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. | Honors College information session registration form |
| Honors | J Chaves Lande Kimberly Lynn | Honors Interdisciplinary Studies Minor | November 17, 2026 | 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. | Honors College information session registration form |
Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Programs
| Department | Session Lead | Program(s) | Date | Time | Zoom Link |
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Woodring College of Education
| Department | Session Lead(s) | Program(s) | Date | Time | Zoom Link |
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