Western Washington University

Western Washington University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Western Washington University has several thriving Intramurals. In fact, more students participate in the Intramurals than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Western Washington University include Residence Hall Association, Associated Students, Outdoor Center and Ethnic Student Center.

Western Washington University students' favorite campus events are Western Welcome (fall quarter - 2 weeks of major events), Back2Bellingham and Lawnstock (spring outdoor music festival).

Western Washington University Housing

This table offers information on housing at Western Washington University.

Western Washington University offers housing. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most Western Washington University students live off campus. In 2023, 30% of undergrads at Western Washington University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 70% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Western Washington University. There are 4,481 spots available in on-campus housing for all 13,801 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 4,150 students chose to live in campus housing. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Western Washington University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Western Washington University Athletics

At Western Washington University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Western Washington University:

Is Western Washington University Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Western Washington University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Western Washington University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

Western Washington University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Plan a Visit to Western Washington University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Western Washington University, take Interstate 5 to Bellingham, WA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Bellingham International airport.

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