Housing Information

Students participating in Viking Launch will select their housing preferences through Housing and should follow the Housing Timeline. Questions about housing should be directed to Housing@wwu.edu.

Cost Breakdown

The $1200 cost per student for Viking Launch is broke down as follows:

  • PROGRAM FEE: The Viking Launch $600 program fee covers all program activity costs, workshops, the extra week of housing, and all meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner) beginning with dinner on Sunday, 9/14 and ending with dinner on Saturday, 9/20.  (You will be on your own for breakfast and lunch on Sunday, 9/21, and your regular meal plan will start on Sunday evening.)
  • TUITION: The Viking Launch Tuition charge $600 covers 2 credits of tuition and will be added to your WWU student account in August.
  • COURSE FEE: Some Viking Launch courses have a course fee that covers labs, materials, field trips, etc. and range from $0 - $60, depending on the course.  This fee will be added to your fall quarter bill.  Please visit the Viking Launch website and the course fee will be listed under the course description for the course fees for the course you signed up for.

**Students interested in being considered for a Viking Launch scholarship should visit the Viking Launch website for application information.  Scholarship awardees will receive a Discount Code to be used below during the Pre-Reservation process.

Choose One Course

Viking Launch offers incoming freshmen a strong, focused start-up to college life at Western.  Students will arrive on campus seven days early for an intensive week of study and preparation for a successful Western experience.

AMOUNT
600.00
TOTAL

An introduction to behavioral neuroscience where you will learn about the role that the nervous system plays in behavior, thought and emotion.

AMOUNT
600.00
TOTAL

An introduction to creative writing techniques through generative exercises, drafting, and revision, culminating in your own short collection of poetry and prose.

AMOUNT
600.00
TOTAL

Explore and engage with some of our region's most exciting community gardening and farming projects.

AMOUNT
600.00
TOTAL

Learn about the origin, geology, and hazards associated with this active volcano, and discover how geologists study volcanoes.

AMOUNT
600.00
TOTAL

Learn to build media literacy through discussion of design standards and visual creativity.

AMOUNT
600.00
TOTAL

Introduction to select virtues and character strengths of leading responsibly.

AMOUNT
600.00
TOTAL

This class is designed to introduce students to the College of Business and Economics (CBE)  and help students explore and understand the distinct areas of study and professional practice that business has to offer.

AMOUNT
600.00
TOTAL

This course helps you explore options at Western Washington University while supporting your academic literacy, using design thinking to create a meaningful and personalized college experience.

AMOUNT
600.00
TOTAL

Learn about Spanish-speaking communities in a local and global context by exploring campus resources to learn about study abroad and volunteer opportunities.

Contact Details

Primary Address

What College Class are you?

Are you a First Generation Student?

How Did You Hear About Viking Launch?

If Other, then How Did you Hear About Viking Launch?

How much did Viking Launch influence your choice to enroll at Western Washington University?

Which topics are you most interested in learning more about during Viking Launch?

Do You Require Accommodations or Special Assistance?

What Accommodations or Special Needs Assistance do you require?

Students who anticipate using the services of the Disability Access Center (DAC) should apply for services via the Disability Access Center website. Students who need housing related accommodations should apply for services as soon as possible to ensure that the DAC can work with housing on your assignment.

Dietary Restrictions

Photo Permission Release

I give permission to Western Washington University to use photographic images and video footage of myself in its public information activities without compensation to me.

This would include use in University publications, slide shows, video, electronic and Internet media and the University's website. At the discretion of Western's Office of University Communications, use could also include making the photographs and video footage available to non-University organizations, such as newspapers, magazines, television stations, blogs, media-sharing web sites and other providers of media content, in order to illustrate articles about the University or promote University activities.

This permission is granted for an indefinite time period. I hereby acknowledge that I have read and understand the terms of this release.

Summary

Payment

The $1200 cost per student for Viking Launch is broke down as follows:

  • Pay the $600 Program Fee to your reserve your space now.
    Options:
    1.  Pay the full $600 now
    2.  Pay $300 now and Pay the balance of $300 on your WWU student account in September.
  • Pay the $600.00 tuition charge on your WWU student account when tuition is due in September.  For students relying on Financial Aid or anticipating a Scholarship these will be applied to your student account.

I understand that, by registering, I am incurring a legal debt to Western Washington University and will not be released from that debt unless I follow required schedule change procedures. In addition, it is my responsibility to obtain University policy information regarding registration and payment deadlines and if appropriate policies and procedures for financial aid.

*Should I decide to withdraw from this course, I must request a refund in writing to VikingLaunch@wwu.edu by June 30, 2025.

Thank You for Registering for Viking Launch. We look forward to seeing you in the Fall!

Please check the email that you registered with often for updates that will be sent periodically. Feel free to contact us at vikinglaunch@wwu.edu if you have any questions.
 

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