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Honors at Western
Since its founding in 1962, WWU Honors has functioned as a small college within a larger university, incorporating the best aspects of both. The small, diverse classes promote thought-provoking discussions that will challenge your perceptions and foster a strong sense of community within your Honors cohort. Honors provides a graduated, ongoing experience for you to engage in increasingly sophisticated work while moving through your Western degree. From captaining our national championship rowing team to editing newspapers to organizing our TEDx event, Western Honors students are campus leaders.
National Recognition
WWU Honors has received recognition as one of the very best in the nation. And, it’s part of Western Washington University, which earns national attention for the overall quality of undergraduate education (U.S. News and World Report, 1998-2021) and top value in public colleges (Kiplinger’s, 2019). Western is also nationally recognized as a leading producer of Student Fulbright Scholars and Peace Corps volunteers, many of whom were WWU Honors Students.
Honors Highlights
Schedule a visit with the Honors College
Learn more about Western's Honors College and observe first-hand what Honors classes are like.
Admitted Student Days
April 6 & 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. The Honors College will be participating in the Academic Department Fair, a luncheon for admitted Honors students, plus an info session followed by an open house in the Honors Center in the afternoon.
Winter 2024 Capstone Presentations
Mark your calendar for Winter Quarter Senior Capstone presentations! Scheduled from Thursday, March 14 to Wednesday, March 20, we have 15 incredible presentations. Winter presentations will be in person in Old Main 330 classrooms with a Zoom option. To arrange your virtual attendance at any presentation, please email Honors@wwu.edu to request the Zoom link. All times listed are in Pacific Time.