Western Washington University for the second year has been selected by G.I. Jobs as a “Military Friendly School” for 2011, placing Western in the top 20 percent of all higher education institutions nationwide.
Western is one of the 1,518 schools to receive recognition for doing the most to assist America’s military service members and veterans as students. The list appears on the G.I Jobs website and will be highlighted in the annual Guide to Military Friendly Schools. It is based on surveys of more than 8,000 schools nationwide. Western was also on the first such list in 2010.
Western students move into residence halls beginning Sept. 16
Classes Begin Sept. 21; Many Activities Planned for Students
Roughly 4,000 students are expected to move into Western Washington University’s residence halls and apartments from Friday, Sept. 16, through Sunday, Sept. 18. The first day of classes at Western is Wednesday, Sept. 21.
Western anticipates about 2,700 freshmen and 900 transfer students for fall. Total enrollment is expected to be just over 15,000. WWU President Bruce Shepard will be on hand at Western residence halls on Sunday to welcome new and returning students and their families.
Western is top public master's-granting school in Pacific Northwest, says U.S. News
Western Washington University is the highest-ranking public, master’s-granting university in the Pacific Northwest, according to the 2012 U.S. News & World Report college rankings.
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