All students should contact the appropriate academic program/site for pre-admissions advising and to determine program-specific application requirements before submitting the
application.
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
o Completed application, signed and dated o Nonrefundable $55 application feeo Official transcripts, in sealed envelopes, from all colleges and universities attended
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Fall Quarter March 1
Winter Quarter October 1
Spring Quarter January 15
Summer Quarter March 1
All application materials postmarked after the deadline will be considered on a space available basis. Not all programs accept applications every quarter. Contact the appropriate program/site to determine the quarters for which they accept applications for admission.
FINANCIAL AID
For priority consideration, financial aid applicants must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) prior to February 15. The FAFSA is available online at fafsa.gov. For more information, refer to www.finaid.wwu.edu or contact the Financial Aid Office at (360) 650-3470. Western’s Title IV code is 003802.
This application can only be used by students applying to a WWU Extended
Education program to pursue a bachelor's degree or postbaccalaureate
study.
Do not use this application if:
1. You are a former student reapplying to the same program. Contact the program/site for application requirements.
2. You plan to register for Bellingham Summer Session only. Contact the Summer Session Office at (360) 650-2841 or visit www.wwu.edu/summer.
Program-specific admission requirements vary. Contact the program/
site to determine specific requirements and the quarters for which
they accept applications for admission.
Bellingham Extension Programs
Communication Sciences & Disorders (postbaccalaureate) . . . . (360) 650-7780 Computer and Information System Security* . . . (360) 650-3805 Nursing (BSN). . . (360) 650-6700 TESOL (certificate) . . . (360) 650-2578 Vehicle Design (VRI postbaccalaureate) . . . (360) 650-3308
Bremerton Programs
Teacher Education** . . . (360) 475-7269
Distance Learning Programs
Human Services** . . . (360) 650-7487 TESOL (certificate) . . . (360) 650-2578 Everett Programs Environmental Policy/Science** . . . (360) 417-6521 Human Services** . . . (425) 405-1640 Teacher Education** . . . (425) 405-1646
Port Angeles Programs
Environmental Policy/Science** . . . (360) 417-6521 Poulsbo Programs Business Administration** . . . (360) 394-2733 Environmental Policy/Science** . . . (360) 417-6521 Seattle Programs Teacher Education** . . . (206) 934-3719 *The CISS degree is articulated with the Associate in Applied Science – Transfer degree in Cybersecurity from Whatcom Community College.
**Requires completion of a Washington State Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA) associate's degree or WWU's General University Requirements (GUR). If you do not meet either of these requirements, contact the program/site for preliminary review and advisement before applying for admission. Bellingham Campus Contact Numbers
Campus Operator . . . (360) 650-3000 Admissions Office . . . Old Main 200 . . . (360) 650-3440 Extended Education . . . College Hall 104 . . . (360) 650-3308 Financial Aid Services . . . Old Main 240 . . . (360) 650-3470 Registrar’s Office . . . Old Main 230 . . . (360) 650-3430 Student Business Office . . . Old Main 110 . . . (360) 650-2865
Western Washington University (WWU), in compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or genetic information in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. Inquiries may be directed to the Vice Provost for Equal Opportunity & Employment Diversity, Title IX Coordinator, Equal Opportunity Office, Western Washington University, Old Main 345, MS 9021, 516 High Street, Bellingham, WA 98225; 360.650.3307 (voice) or 711 (Washington Relay); [email protected].
WWU is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request an accommodation in the application process, please contact disAbility Resources for Students, Old Main 120, 360.650.3083 (voice) or 360.650.7175 (VP), [email protected]. One week advance notice appreciated. To request this document in an alternate format, please contact the Associate Director, Office of Admissions, 360.650.3440, [email protected].
2015 transfer & postbaccalaureate
By law, providing your Social Security Number is optional, but it speeds up the processing of your admission and financial aid applications. It may also be used for educational research purposes. Releasing student information will be in accordance with all appropriate state and federal laws. Western does not use social security numbers as student identification numbers.
2. Personal Information
1. Application Information
This application is only for students who have attempted college coursework after high school graduation or GED completion. Visit admissions.wwu.edu/apply for further details.Social Security Number |____|____|____| - |____|____| - |____|____|____|____|
For which quarter are you applying? Check only one. o Winter (January) 2015 o Spring (March) 2015 o Summer (June) 2015 o Fall (September) 2015
Are you applying as a:
Have you previously applied for admission to Western? o No o Yes: _________________________
Quarter/Year
Have you previously attended Western? o No o Yes: _________________________
Last quarter/year at Western
o Transfer If so, are you transferring directly from a Washington State community college? o No o Yes
o Postbaccalaureate
If yes, please specify academic goal: o Teacher Certification only o Second Bachelor's Degree o Other:
Indicate if you are applying to an Extended Education Program: o No o Yes
Western offers an array of degree and certificate programs throughout the Puget Sound. Students interested in an Extended Education Program should contact the appropriate program/site for pre-admissions advising and to determine program-specific application requirements.
Western Washington University Office of Admissions
516 High Street, Bellingham, WA 98225 admissions.wwu.edu
submit with $55 fee to:
WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
2015 transfer & postbaccalaureate
application for admission
Legal Name
Last First Middle Jr., etc.
Former Name(s) or Nickname(s): If your first or last name has changed, indicate your former name(s). Also list any nicknames that may appear on transcripts.
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Last First Middle Jr., etc. Last First Middle Jr., etc.
Current Mailing Address
o Valid indefinitely Number and Street (include apartment number)
o Valid until
City County (if you live in Washington) State Zip Month/Day/Year
Email Address
Provide a valid email address that you check regularly, as Western will email important information regarding your admission and enrollment.
Home Phone ( ) Cell Phone ( ) Permanent Address
(If different from mailing) Number and Street (include apartment number)
( )
City County (if you live in Washington) State Zip Telephone
oMale oFemale Date of Birth Birthplace
Month/Day/Year City State Country (if other than USA)
Citizenship: Use this application if you are a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, political asylee or refugee, or HB 1079/1487 eligible. If you require a non-immigrant student visa to study in the U.S., you must use the International Student Application instead.
o U.S. citizen
o U.S. permanent resident A
Resident Alien number Date issued
o Political asylee or refugee
o Other
Country of citizenship U.S. visa type Date issued (if applicable)
Residency:
o Yes o No Are you a resident of Washington State? See Residency instructions for details about qualifying for Washington State residency.
If yes, dates of most recent continuous residence in WA: from to
Month/Year Month/Year
o Yes o No Do you have a parent or guardian who currently resides in Washington and has lived here twelve (12) months or more? Other personal information
o Yes o No Are you the dependent or spouse of an active duty military, State Department, or Foreign Service employee who is a permanent resident of Washington State?
o Yes o No Are you on active duty or a U.S. military veteran? o Yes o No Do you plan to use military educational benefits? o Yes o No Have either of your parents earned a bachelor's degree?
o Yes o No Have you been in foster care in Washington State for at least one year since your sixteenth birthday? o Yes o No Do you plan to apply for financial aid? Refer to www.finaid.wwu.edu.
o Yes o No Do you plan to live on campus? Refer to housing.wwu.edu. Detailed housing information is sent to admitted students.
o Yes o No Have you ever been convicted of a violent, weapons-related, or drug-related offense; required to register as a sex offender by any legal authority within the U.S.; or are there any felony charges pending against you at this time? If you answered yes, include a letter of explanation with your application for admission. If circumstances arise in the future that render your answers to the above question inaccurate, misleading, or incomplete, you must provide the Office of Admissions with updated information.
o Yes, I accept text messages.
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Parent/legal guardian information is required for students 24 or younger and optional for others.
3. Family Information
4. Race and Ethnicity
o Yes o No Do you have any other family members who are Western graduates/students?
Name(s), relationship to you and year of graduation/expected graduation
o Yes o No Do you have any family members who work at Western? Name(s) Name
First Middle Last
Relationship to you o Mother o Father o Guardian o Other
Is s/he living? o Yes o No (If no, skip to formal education)
Telephone ( ) Address
Number and Street (include apartment number)
City State Zip
Highest level of formal education completed:
o Some high school or less o Some college o Bachelor's degree
o High school graduate o Associate's degree o Graduate study
o Yes o No Attended WWU? Year
Name at WWU, if different
o Yes o No Earned a degree from WWU? Year Other colleges/universities attended
Name
First Middle Last
Relationship to you o Mother o Father o Guardian o Other
Is s/he living? o Yes o No (If no, skip to formal education)
Telephone ( ) Address
Number and Street (include apartment number)
City State Zip
Highest level of formal education completed:
o Some high school or less o Some college o Bachelor's degree
o High school graduate o Associate's degree o Graduate study
o Yes o No Attended WWU? Year
Name at WWU, if different
o Yes o No Earned a degree from WWU? Year Other colleges/universities attended
Western Washington University is required by the U.S. Department of Education to ask you about your ethnic identity. Your response is optional. Information provided here allows Western Washington University to report aggregate data to state and federal agencies as required by law, and may assist in the awarding of privately funded scholarships.
In accordance with Washington State law, Western Washington University does not use race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin in admission decisions. o Korean o Laotian o Thai o Vietnamese o Other Asian American: o Asian Indian o Cambodian o Chinese o Filipino o Japanese Pacific Islander: o Guamanian o Native Hawaiian o Samoan o Other
African, African American or Black:
o Black/African American
o African o Caribbean o Other Are you of Hispanic or Latino origin? Check one or more. Please specify if you indicate “Other.”
o No o Yes, Cuban
o Yes, Mexican, Mexican American/Chicano o Yes, Puerto Rican
o Yes, other Hispanic or Latino
Other than English, what language(s) do you speak fluently?
First language(s)
Language(s) spoken in your home Language(s) learned through coursework
What race/ethnicity do you consider yourself? Check one or more. Please specify if you indicate “Other.”
o American Indian or Alaska Native Are you an enrolled member? o Yes oNo Tribal affiliation
5. College Academic History
• Beginning with your current/most recently attended institution, list all colleges and universities you have ever attended (including in
high school). Include an additional page if necessary.
• DO NOT OMIT or exclude any institution, even if you do not expect to transfer credit.
• A transcript from each college and/or university is required for your application to be complete. Students who have attended
Washington State community colleges are encouraged to have their transcripts sent electronically.
Dates of Attendance (Mo/Yr) # of credits
earned term type:qtr or sem degree?Y or N College/University City State From To
oYes oNo Have you completed fewer than 45 transferable quarter credits (30 semester hours)? If yes: you must submit a final high school transcript and ACT or SAT scores and meet all freshman admissions requirements.
oYes oNo Have you taken any AP, IB, Cambridge International, or other advanced courses or exams? If yes: to receive college credit, official scores must be sent by the testing agency.
oYes oNo Will you be taking classes any time between now and when you plan to enroll at Western?
If yes, list college/university:
List all courses you are currently or will be taking between now and the time you enroll at Western. (Include an additional page if necessary.) Note: You will need to send updated transcripts prior to enrollment at Western.
Courses in Progress Future Courses Future Courses
Term: Term: Term:
Course Name Credits Course Name Credits Course Name Credits
Current and Future Courses
College Degrees:
Indicate which degree you have earned/will earn prior to enrollment at Western: o No degreeo Washington State community college associate's degree o Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA) associate's degree (often called Associate in Arts and Sciences or Associate in Arts)
o Associate in Science (transfer) degree
o Other associate's degree ___________________________
o Associate's degree from outside Washington State o Bachelor’s degree o Other degree College/University Date earned/expected (month/year)
College/University Date earned/expected (month/year)
College/University Date earned/expected (month/year)
7. Academic Interests
6. Pre-College Academic History
Check one and indicate dates, actual or proposed:
oHigh School Graduation o GED test o Other
Month/Year Month/Year Month/Year
High school from which you graduated:
High School City, State Dates of attendance (Month/Year)
Please report your highest overall SAT and/or ACT score(s). Transfer applicants who have completed fewer than 45 transferable quarter credits (30 semester hours) at the time of application must submit official ACT or SAT scores if they are age 21 or under.
American College Test (ACT) (Composite) Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) (Critical Reading, Math, Writing)
If you wish to apply to any of the following extended education programs please indicate the program and site below. Check one program only; applying to more than one location requires separate applications and fees.
Signature of Applicant (required) _______________________________________________________________ Date _______________________
8. Certification of Accuracy
Your signature certifies that all information included in and with the application for admission is accurate and complete, and may be verified with an official source, and that you understand that falsified information or misrepresentation will jeopardize admissions status and enrollment privileges.
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Post-Baccalaureate Program Options:
o Communication Sciences & Disorders PB02/XPB-CSD
Locations: o Bellingham(BH)
o Elementary Education Teacher Certification PB01/XPB-ELED
Locations: o Bremerton(BR) o Everett(EV) o Seattle(NS)
o Vehicle Design Certificate PB04/XPB-VRI Locations: o Bellingham(BH)
Degree Program Options:
o Business AdministrationDH01/XBA-BADM
Locations: o Poulsbo(PB)
o Computer and Information System Security(BS) NC06/XBS-CISS Locations: o Bellingham(BH)
o Elementary Education Teacher Certification Program with Major in Special Education (BAE) EA20/XBAE-SPED
Locations: o Bremerton(BR) o Everett(EV) o Seattle(NS)
o Environmental:
o Environmental Policy(BA) 8A35/XBA-EP o Environmental Science(BS) 8A07/XBS-ES
Locations: o Everett(EV) o Port Angeles(PA) o Poulsbo(PB)
o Human Services6B01/XBA-HS
Locations: o Everett(EV) o Distance Learning(DL)
o Nursing(BSN) 3A02/XBSN-NURS Locations: o Bellingham(BH)
Endorsement Only Options (for certified teachers):
o Endorsement Program PBEN/X-CP-TXKV
Locations: o Bremerton(BR) o Everett(EV) o Seattle(NS)
Certificate Options:
o TESOL Certificate XE06/XTESOL-CER
