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Welcome to Western Washington University! You are joining a community of scholars who are committed to academic excellence and to creating a welcoming and inclusive campus community. We aspire to provide an education that embraces a range of differences, striving to be a place that fosters respect that extends beyond the classroom to all university spaces, including the local and global communities touched by our students, faculty, and staff.
We aim to support a learning environment in which our community members understand the challenges, accomplishments, and perspectives of all people, thereby gaining a more complete understanding of ourselves and helping us to better engage in constructive dialogue about both differences and commonalities. Achieving this vision is a fundamental commitment that we make to you, and that you, in turn, make to us as a member of the Western community.
Our world-class faculty will empower you in your academic pursuits so that your scholarship can lead to new knowledge, deeper understanding, and contributions to the greater good. There are also many ways to enjoy our rich campus culture and the beautiful natural environment of the North Cascades and Salish Sea region in which you now live, whether you participate in student government and intramural sports or prefer time spent exploring our local lands and waterways.
I invite you to fully apply yourself to each and every class, to challenge your comfort zones, broaden your sense of community, and explore ways to put your skills to work in the classroom, labs and in the greater community. Take full advantage of this education. We will be walking with you every step of the way!
And please know that whenever you need help navigating Western, whether it’s planning your quarterly class schedule or planning your path after graduation, our dedicated faculty and staff are here to help you grow academically and personally. The best piece of advice I can give you is to engage academic advising early and often.
There are many ways to shape your experience here, and I welcome your thoughts and ideas on how we can help make your experience even more meaningful, robust, and rewarding. Thank you for choosing to pursue your studies at WWU! I look forward to learning more about you and your interests, and supporting your achievements.
Sabah Randhawa
President
Western Washington University
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