Who can register for Summer Session?
Summer Session courses are open to continuing and new students, students returning to Western after some time away, visiting and international students, high school students and community members.

Do I need to be formally admitted to Western to attend Summer Session?
No. If you are not a currently-registered student, simply review the Registration Checklist (page 8) and complete the Summer Registration Application (page 9) to be given access to registration. If you plan to continue taking courses after summer quarter, contact Western’s Office of Admissions or Graduate School for application information.

How long is Summer Session?
Western’s 6-week session runs June 19-July 27; the 9-week session runs June 19-August 17. In addition, there are other courses with varying start and end dates throughout the quarter. Academic year quarters cover 11 weeks, so shortened versions of courses during summer quarter mean that many of them are offered in a concentrated form.

Is there a final exam week during summer?
No. Exams are scheduled at the instructor’s discretion.

Is there a limit to the number of credits I can take during summer quarter?
You are advised to take a lighter credit load during summer due to the concentrated nature of study. The maximum credit load is 18. Special permission from the Registrar is required to take additional credits.

How do I pay my tuition and fees?
There are multiple payment methods [click here].

How and when can I register?
Continuing students register May 7-10, electronically by appointment, on Web4U. Visiting students begin registration upon completion of the application process but not before May 14. After 5pm on Monday, June 25, registration can only be completed in person by submitting a Summer Registration Application to the Registrars Office (Old Main 230). See Registration Information for details.

Is financial aid available?
Financial aid may be available to students formally admitted to Western in a degree or certificate program. There is limited financial aid funding available for summer quarter. Contact the Financial Aid Department at (360) 650-3470 or visit www.finaid.wwu.edu for more information.

How much does Summer Session cost?
Tuition for Summer Session is $216 per credit for undergraduate courses and $231 per credit for graduate courses. Summer students pay a $70 flat enrollment fee and non-residents pay an additional $14 per credit.

Special course fees may also apply and are listed in the online Timetable or in Classfinder.

Mandatory fees for Bellingham classes include $11.06 per credit Services and Activities (S&A) fee (maximum 10 credits or $110.60) and $.70 per credit Renewable Energy fee (maximum 10 credits or $7.00). See Tuition & Fee Schedule.

Students enrolled in six or more credits in Bellingham also pay $249 mandatory fees (health services, building, recreation, transportation and technology fees).

Students enrolled in less than six (6) credits will be charged a mandatory technology fee of $12.50.

When are tuition and fees due?
Tuition and fees are due the first day of the quarter. A $40 late payment fee is applied for charges not paid by the 3rd Friday of the quarter, July 6, and every 3rd Friday of the month thereafter. A 1% interest charge will be assessed monthly on all past due accounts.

Can I stay in campus housing during Summer Session?
Both residence hall rooms and apartments are available during the summer. Call (360) 650-2950 or visit www.housing.wwu.edu for further information.  

When will my summer grades and/or degree be on my official transcript?
Grades will be posted to students’ records by August 23 and summer transcripts are available then. Transcripts showing your degree are available shortly after that date.