Western Washington University

Western Washington University (WWU) is a public university located in Bellingham, Washington. It was established in 1893 with an aim to produce well-rounded graduates who are prepared to make a difference within their communities. Offering a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs, WWU is equally renowned in the arts and sciences.

Overview

Western Washington University (WWU or 'Western') is a public university in Bellingham, Washington. The northernmost university in the contiguous United States, WWU was founded in 1890 as the state-funded New Whatcom Normal School, succeeding a private school of teaching for women founded in 1886. The institution that is now Western Washington University has undergone several name changes during its history. Today, WWU offers a variety of bachelor's and master's degrees in more than 200 academic programs. Western is the third largest institution of higher education in Washington and its more than 15,000 students make it the most populous higher degree institution in the northwestern portion of the state. Western Washington University is nationally recognized for its educational programs and environmental consciousness. The university is noted for its strong commitment to diversity, sustainability, and its devotion to global engagement and cultivating the creative arts, critical thinking, and science for the benefit of our planet.