Summerstart
Summerstart is a full-day advising, orientation and fall quarter registration program designed to prepare you to attend Western. Attending Summerstart will give you the opportunity to:
- connect with other new students, faculty members and student advisors and get your questions answered
- be among the first students to register for entry-level, fall quarter classes
- learn about academic programs and General University Requirements (GURs)
- learn about student services and campus program.
Summerstart 2002 dates are:
| Thursday, August 8 | Friday, August 9 | Saturday, August 10 |
| Thursday, August 15 | Friday, August 16 | Saturday, August 17 |
Hints and Tips for Participants:
- Summerstart is a full-day program. If you choose to participate, it is essential that you attend for the entire day.
- Reservations are processed on a first-come, first-served basis and space is limited. Please do not make travel arrangements until your Summerstart date is confirmed.
- Measles immunization information must be submitted to the Student Health Center. You will not be allowed to register at Summerstart if measles immunization documentation has not been received prior to your Summerstart session.
Click here for the Summerstart Schedule of Events
Fees (2002)
The student cost to attend the Summerstart day program will be covered by a one-time orientation fee of $70, which will appear on your first tuition bill, due October 15. This fee includes all advising, orientation, registration, program materials and lunch; this fee does not include overnight accommodations. If you or a family member(s) would like to participate in the Overnight Program, the cost is $38 per person per night. Fees for the Family and Residential Programs must be included with your Summerstart Reservation request form.
Materials and Summerstart Registration
Summerstart registration materials were mailed to all incoming freshmen in late May 2002. If you have any questions contact the New Student Programs staff at (360) 650-3846 or e-mail us at nspfo@wwu.edu
Academic Advising
The Academic Advising Center has a number of online resources and answers to frequently asked question regarding Summerstart.
Note: This site will be updated as new information becomes available.