Viking Launch offers incoming freshmen a strong, focused start up to college life at Western. Students will arrive on campus seven days early for an intensive week of study and preparation for a successful Western Experience.

Viking Launch will be held September 15-21, 2013 this year.

• Move-in to Fairhaven Residence Hall or Kappa Residence Hall and spend the whole year with other Viking Launch students

• Receive an extended and supervised orientation to campus life

• Complete a 2-credit thematic seminar or high interest preparation course

• Participate in a community service-learning project

• Explore academic support services and other campus resources

• Experience recreation sites and team-building activities in and around campus

• Gain skills and knowledge in effective study skills, note taking, academic reading, personal finances, career planning and healthy living

• Learn to navigate your way around campus

• Meet peers, make friends and form study groups before fall classes begin

(360) 650-7221