Western Washington University

Western Washington College of Education is on a 220-acre campus in the urban setting of Bellingham, Washington, not far from Seattle and Vancouver and BC Canada.

Western Washington College of Education Student Activities

Western Washington College of Education has many clubs, organizations, and activities for students to join – including chorus, theater groups, a campus newspaper, a radio station and more.

Interested in Greek life? Western Washington College of Education does not have fraternities or sororities.

Western Washington College of Education 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 College of Education include Residence Hall Association, Associated Students, Outdoor Center and Ethnic Student Center.

Western Washington College of Education students' favorite campus traditions are Western Welcome Weeks, Late Night at the Rec Center and Lawnstock (spring outdoor music festival).

Western Washington College of Education Housing

This table offers information on housing at Western Washington College of Education.

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

Most Western Washington College of Education students live off campus. In 2022, 27% of undergrads at Western Washington College of Education lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 73% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Western Washington College of Education. There are 4,372 spots available in on-campus housing for all 14,019 undergraduates. In the 2021-2022 school year, 3,650 students chose to live on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Western Washington College of Education offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Western Washington College of Education Athletics

At Western Washington College of Education 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 College of Education:

Safety at Western Washington College of Education

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 College of Education campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

Western Washington College of Education 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 College of Education

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 College of Education, take Interstate 5 to Bellingham, WA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Bellingham International airport.

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