What is Summerstart?
Summerstart is WWU’s orientation, advising and registration program for new freshmen and their families. There is no additional fee for students to participate in Summerstart – the cost is covered by the one-time $250 enrollment fee already paid to WWU. Students will: • Receive academic advising, campus orientation and register for fall quarter classes • Learn about Western’s academic expectations, programs and student support services • Spend the night in the Nash or Mathes residence halls • Meet with helpful faculty and student advisors • Develop friendships with other new and current WWU students • Gather resources, explore campus, take their student ID picture and more Summerstart includes an optional Family Orientation for family members. The fee for Family Orientation is $50 per person, and includes all family sessions, workshops, program materials, lunch, dinner and breakfast the following morning. Family members will: • Receive information on Western’s academic programs, financ
