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Campus Tour with Admission Information Session

Offered most mondays-thursdays and select fridays, campus tours with information sessions include: .

• A 60-minute walking tour of Western's campus led by a Student Admissions Representative.
• A 30-minute Admission Information Session. 
• Viewing of a residence hall room.

Campus Tours (without Information Session)

Offered saturdays and select weekdays, campus tours include: .

• A 90-minute walking tour of Western's campus led by a Student Admissions Representative, which includes admission information.

Group & Other Visit Options

Interested in a specific major  .

Contact the relevant academic department  or office at least two weeks prior to your visit to make arrangements (academic department visits are subject to availability).

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Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders

Campus Tour Information

Tour information, location of communication sciences and disorders department.

Thank you for your interest in our Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) programs at Western Washington University. The Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic main entrance is located on the second floor (this is the ground floor) of Academic Instructional Center. The building is abbreviated either AI or AIC on campus maps. Please meet your student tour guide on the 3rd floor in the center open lobby area by the elevator.

Driving Directions to the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD)

• Stay right.
• Turn right onto S. Samish Way.
• Quickly merge into the leftmost lane.
• Turn left at the stop sign.
• At the stoplight, turn left onto S. Samish Way. 
• Go straight through the next stoplight.
• Merge into the leftmost lane. 
• Turn left onto Bill MacDonald Parkway. 
• Follow Bill MacDonald Parkway until it ends.
• Turn left onto W. College Way.
• Turn right onto Wade King Service Road. 
• Continue north on Wade King Service Road. until it ends at a stop sign.
• Make a slightly sharp right onto 21st Street. The athletic field should stay on your right. 
• At the stop sign, go straight over the bricks into Parking Lot 19G. 
• Once inside the parking lot, turn right and travel southward toward the end of the lot.
• Park in any “WWU Clinic Client” space. If no Clinic Client space is available, you may park in any open space.
• Display your parking pass on your rearview mirror before exiting your vehicle.

From Parking Lot 19G to the Clinic:

• The clinic is located east from the parking lot, the opposite direction of the athletic field. 
• Move eastward along the narrow concrete walkway between the row of hedges. The concrete becomes a wide brick path in approximately 10 feet. 
• Depending on where you parked in the lot and which gap between the hedges you took, you may need to turn left and travel northward briefly to skirt around Academic Instructional Center West. 
• Once north of Academic Instructional Center West, follow the brick pathway eastward. Keep the planter areas at your right and the raised grass area at your left. 
• When the planter area to your right ends, keep traveling straight (due east) until a new planter area begins. 
• At the next gap between planter areas, turn right (south) and enter the carpeted building vestibule. The door button opens both the exterior and interior set of doors. 
• Once through the second set of doors, travel over carpet to the first door on the left (east), approximately 10 feet inside the building.  
• Continue straight (due east) over carpet toward the reception area with the wall at your right. 

Visual Guide from the Parking Lot

View from the parking lot looking east (away from the athletic field). You will see a white/gray concrete staircase in the grassy area. Keep that “Staircase to Nowhere” on your left and walk toward the trees on the hill.

The  interactive parking map  can help with parking locations.   Visitor parking is usually available in Parking Lot C (C/CR), where you will need to purchase a visitor pass from the kiosks. Depending on the time of day parking can be limited, so we suggest you arrive early to ensure you find a parking spot. Learn more about parking at Western on the Transportation website , or call 360-650-2945 .

Full Campus Tour

You can also schedule a full campus tour through the admissions office . A discounted parking rate of $4 per day is available to guests. To receive your discount at a parking kiosk, you will need your license plate number and the code found in your confirmation email for the full campus tour.

Contact Information

For general questions, email at [email protected] .

For questions about the SLP graduate program please contact Graduate Advisor Dr. Kelli Evans at (360) 650-6299 or by email at [email protected] .

For information about SLP graduate admissions, please e-mail [email protected] .

For questions about the Audiology Graduate program or admissions please contact AuD Program Director Dr. Rieko Darling at (360) 650-3885 or by email at [email protected] . For questions about the Post-Baccalaureate program, please contact Post-Bac advisor Dr. Jennifer Thistle at (360) 650- 3157 or by email at [email protected] . For questions about our undergraduate program, contact Dr. David Evans for Transfer Advising at (360) 650-3178 or by email at [email protected] , and contact Dr. Anna Diedesch for general undergraduate advising at (360) 650-3172 or by email at [email protected] .

We are looking forward to your visit! CSD Faculty, Clinical Educators, and Staff

Campus Tours

Join the StARs, WWU's student tour guides, on a one-hour group tour of Western's beautiful campus for Fall Family Weekend. They will give you the inside scoop on everything Western and answer your questions as you explore. No registration required.

The 9:30am tours meet and leave from Flag Plaza.

The 11am tours meet and leave from Red Square. 

Campus Tour

Schedules and Tickets

Purchase Tickets

You can order tickets through the PAC box office, or through the Western My Pro Venue platform.

Order through the PAC Box Office  

Order through My Pro Venue

Public Shows Spring Quarter 2024:

Saturday April 20th at 11am: The Sky Tonight. Tickets $7.50 general public, $5 for students.

Saturday April 20th at 12pm: The First Stargazers . Tickets $10.

Sunday April 21st at 3pm: The Sky Tonight. Tickets $7.50 general public, $5 for students.

Sunday April 21st at 4pm: The First Stargazers. Tickets $10.

Saturday May 18th at 11am: Solar System Tour. Tickets $7.50 general public, $5 for students.

Saturday May 18th at 12pm: Dream to Fly. Tickets $10.

Sunday May 19th at 3pm: Solar System Tour. Tickets $7.50 general public, $5 for students.

Sunday May 19th at 4pm: Dream to Fly. Tickets $10.

Saturday June 8th at 11am: All About Moons. Tickets $7.50 general public, $5 for students.

Saturday June 8th at 12pm: The First Stargazers. Tickets $10.

Sunday June 9th at 3pm: All About Moons. Tickets $7.50 general public, $5 for students.

Sunday June 9th at 4pm: The First Stargazers. Tickets $10.

Tickets on sale April 3rd through Friday before the show. Tickets must be presented at the planetarium. No late seating.

For disability accommodations, please contact us at [email protected]. Disability access information is available online at Transportation Services , and further resources can be found on Western's Disability Access Center website and the AS Disability Outreach Center .

Private Shows

We are now scheduling for Spring Quarter 2024. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings between 10am and 2pm. Wednesday evenings between 5pm and 7pm.

Private shows by appointment only. Shows must be scheduled two weeks in advance .

Our shows are recommended for ages 8 and up.

All shows are in line with the Next Generation Science Standards for grades 4 to 12.

Our group shows are offered for $135  and are 35 minutes long, we can accommodate 45 people. To schedule a show, please email planetarium @wwu.edu with your request.

The planetarium is staffed on a part time bases and scheduling requests can take a week to process. To expedite the process, please include the following information in your e-mail:

• Main contact name and e-mail
• Organization (school, grade, ect.)
• Approx. age/grade of guests
• Anticipated number of guests (including chaperones!)
• Preferred dates/times

Please note that shows are scheduled on a first come, first serve bases on the availability of the planetarium.

When your show has been scheduled, you will be sent a link to purchase your ticket. Tickets must be purchased two weeks before the show date to reserve your show. You will receive a confirmation e-mail once purchase has been confirmed with parking and arrival information (also found on our website).

Thanks to a grant from BP p.l.c., Whatcom County Public school 4th and 5th grade classes can attend private shows with no charge. Please inquire with planetarium staff.

Click here to learn about our available show topics.

Once confirmation of your ticket purchase is received, we'll send you a confirmation e-mail with further information. That information can also be found on our Getting There page.

For WWU student projects, class field trips, or staff and faculty retreats, see our Student and Faculty page .

The planetarium office is staffed on a part-time basis, and scheduling requests can take up to a week to process.

• Important Dates & Deadlines
• Registration Deadlines
• Tuition and Fees Deadlines

Helpful Links

• Archived Dates & Deadlines
• Holiday & Observance Calendar
• Registration Schedule
• Summer Registration
• Finals Schedule

WWU Box Office

Online ticketing.

A convenience fee is added for online ticket purchases. The convenience fee is nonrefundable. 

Purchase Tickets

Locating the Box Office

The WWU Box Office is located in the lobby of the Performing Arts Center ("PAC") at Western Washington University in Bellingham, Washington.

We are also located outside the front doors of Carver Gym and adjacent to the main gate at Harrington Field. We will be open and staffed at those locations for ticketed events.

Payment Policies

We accept cash and major bank cards as forms of payment. We do not offer refunds or exchanges.

Online Purchases

You can purchase tickets online through Tickets.com . A convenience fee is added for online ticket puchases. The convenience fee is nonrefundable, even in the event of a cancelled performance or event. 

Discount Categories

Discount tickets are available per the discretion of each event coordinator and may not be available for all events. To see if the event you are interested in has discount tickets available, please call the WWU Box Office at (360) 650-6146 .

Discounts are available in person at the WWU Box Office with the proper ID and over the phone. Please note that WWU Student discounts are not available over the phone and must be purchased in person at the WWU Box Office. Discounts are available online for selected events.

Box Office and Event Parking

Information about parking and alternative transportation options is available online through Western's Transportation Office or by calling (360) 650-2945 .

Links to WWU Departments and Programs that Regularly Present Events

Please note that the WWU Box Office does not have information on free, non-ticketed events. To learn more about specific events please visit the following links or visit our online WWU Calendar of Events .

• Associated Students
• Bellingham Festival of Music
• Marrowstone Music Festival
• Planetarium
• Sanford-Hill Piano Series

Mailing tickets

Tickets purchased 10 or more days prior to the event can be mailed. There is a $1 mailing fee per order. Tickets purchased within 10 days of the event will be available for pick up at will call.

WWU Box Office Hours

Business hours, spring break - 3/25-4/2.

Monday-Friday: 10am-2pm

Spring Quarter

Wednesday: 10am-1pm Thursday: 10am-1pm Friday: 1:30pm-4pm

Before showtimes

The window will be open one hour prior to ticketed events.

Closed during university holidays

WWU Box Office Western Washington University 516 High Street Bellingham, WA 98225-9107 (360) 650-6146 Email the box office

2024-25 University Catalog now live - check for your courses before Fall Registration begins

May 2, 2024

Make sure to check out the  2024-25 Western Washington University Catalog  before fall registration begins May 14. The catalog includes:

All curriculum available for the 2024-25 academic year;

Updated homepage;

New programs of study and updated location settings;

More than 200 new courses, and more.

The Western Washington University catalog website is the official source for academic programs and courses.

Admitted Student Days

April 6 & april 13.

Congratulations on being accepted to Western! Now that you're in, we hope you and your family can join us for our upcoming Admitted Student Days. These free events are the perfect opportunity to come take a closer look at campus and get acquainted with your new community.

• Learn more about academic programs, scholarships, financial aid, and resources that are available now and those that will help you when you arrive on campus in the fall.
• Discover our on-campus housing options and which residential communities are right for you.
• Meet with current students and ask questions about their experiences at Western.
• Explore our beautiful campus and the inviting community of Bellingham.

Registration is Closed

Both Admitted Student Days are full and we can no longer accept RSVPs.

If you are still interested in attending an admitted student event we encourage you to register for an Admitted Student Friday.

Register For Admitted Student Friday

You'll need to log into your Admitted Student Portal to register.

Colleges on Campus for Each Day

The College of the Environment is home to Environmental Studies, Environmental Sciences, and Urban & Environmental Planning & Policy.

The College of Science and Engineering is home to Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering & Design, Geology, Mathematics, Physics & Astronomy, and Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education (SMATE).

Fairhaven College is home to Interdisciplinary majors such as American Cultural Studies, Education & Social Justice, and Law, Diversity & Justice.

The Institute for Energy Studies (IES)  is a multi-college collaboration that offers interdisciplinary undergraduate degrees to address the science, technology, policy, business and economic aspects of energy systems. Current programs include Energy Policy & Management and Energy Science & Technology.

Marine and Coastal Science (MACS)  is an interdisciplinary program at Western Washington University with core and affiliated faculty in units across the university, drawing together the wealth of expertise in multiple departments and at Shannon Point Marine Center.

The College of Business and Economics is home to Accounting, Decisions Sciences, Economics, Finance and Marketing, and Business Management

The College of Fine and Performing Arts is home to Art & Art History, Dance, Theatre, Music, and Design.

The College of Humanities and Social Science is home to Communication Studies, Linguistics, Modern & Classical Languages, Health & Human Development, Journalism, Anthropology, Political Science, Sociology, Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, and much more!

The Woodring College of Education is home to Education Leadership and Inclusive Teaching, Elementary Education, Human Services, Secondary Education, and more!

Tentative Schedule

Check in at the Wade King Student Recreation Center

Take a tour of Viking Union (VU), where many campus clubs and organizations live, such as the Associated Students, Ethnic Student Center, KUGS 89.3 FM, Multicultural Center, and more!

Tours leave every 15 minutes beginning at 8:30 AM. The last tour leaves at 9:30

Here's where you will get a chance to meet with representatives of academic programs and tour labs spaces and department spaces.

Hear from speakers such as current students and university leadership.

Join an Academic Department, Financial Aid, or Study Abroad session.

Go inside the residence halls and check out an actual dorm room.

We'll be providing complimentary lunch to all students and guests at our dining halls.

At the Student Resource and Support Services fair, you will find representatives from Financial Aid, New Student Services, Housing, and more!

45-minute walking tours of campus will begin every half-hour.

There will be a variety of sessions for students and families to attend, including Honors, Study Abroad, Financial Aid, Student Panel, BIPOC Student Panel, Parent Panel, New Students Services/Family Outreach, Academic Advising & Student Achievement Center, and Housing.

Break the ice and get to know your future classmates! Attend this fun session led by a current WWU student. More details to come!

Getting to Campus

From Interstate 5, take Exit #252 (Samish Way and WWU). Turn west onto Samish Way and follow the signs for Bill McDonald Parkway and the University Campus.

Parking for Admitted Student Days is complimentary! Refer to your confirmation email for parking and check-in information.

Important Travel Note:

Due to other events in the area, we anticipate that hotel room vacancies in Bellingham and the surrounding communities will be limited. If you are traveling for Admitted Student Days and plan on staying overnight, please be sure to reserve your accommodations as soon as possible.

Can't make it?

Admitted student fridays.

Western will also be offering Admitted Student Fridays in April. These free events are great opportunities to hear from current students, tour campus, and meet with student services offices. The program is comprehensive with a full-day agenda, but if you wish to meet with a specific academic department, we suggest reaching out to them at least two weeks in advance of your visit.

Other Visit Options

There are lots of great ways to learn more about life and academics at Western. From outdoor in-person tours to guided virtual tours and information sessions, you and your family are invited to connect and explore.