Academics
RegistrationLimitationsIn general, NSE students are allowed to take any courses at WWU. However, there are some limitations to enrollment in the following areas: College of Business courses, Environmental Studies, Chemistry, Computer Science, Political Science, Biology, Geology, Physical Education, Kineseology, Health and Recreation, Communications, English, Psychology, and Education. Audition or portfolio is required for admission to some Music and Art classes. Regarding Physical Education classes: Please note that all Physical Education classes are "self-supporting", which means they are not covered under normal tuition. Any student enrolling in a P.E. class will need to pay an additional per credit fee out of pocket regardless of payment plan.
Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE StudentsAccounting, American Studies, Anthropology...
++ show allAccounting, American Studies, Anthropology, Applied Mathematics, Art, Art History, Biochemistry, Biology/Life Science, Business Administration, Business Education, Business Information Systems, Business Management, Canadian Studies, Ceramic Art/Ceramics, Chemistry, Chinese, Communication, Communication Disorders, Communication Studies, Computer and Information Science, Creative Writing, Dance, Design, East Asian Studies, Economics, Education, Electrical Engineering, English, Environmental Sciences, Finance/Banking, Fine Art, French, Geography, Geology, German, History, Industrial Design, International Business, Japanese, Journalism, Kinesiology, Latin American Studies, Linguistics, Management Information Systems, Marine Sciences, Marketing, Mathematics, Music, Music Education, Music History, Music Theory and Composition, Nursing, Philosophy, Physical Education, Physics, Political Science, Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Law, Pre-Medicine, Psychology, Public Health, Recreation Management, Religious Studies/Theology, Secondary Education, Sociology, Spanish, Speech Pathology and Audiology, Speech/Rhetoric/Public Address, Statistics, Supply Chain Management, Theater Arts/Drama/Acting, Urban Planning
Tuition / Finances
Figures per Quarter are current as of 09/20/22
Finances
- Campus Budget
- Fees are subject to change without notice.
- Two semesters = one academic year
- Three quarters = one academic year
Tuition and Fees Per Quarter - Host Payment Students
- Estimated cost: $2989.62.
- Expect 5-15% increase for the subsequent academic year.
- Figures are based on 15 hours. Actual costs may be greater or less depending upon your actual enrollment.
- Figures do not include costs you will incur for course specific enrollment (e.g., laboratory courses, student teaching, studio art)
- See below for credit hour restrictions and/or miscellaneous fees applicable to Host Payment students.
Tuition and Fees - Home Payment Students
- No tuition/fees are paid to the host campus.
- Figures do not include costs you will incur for course specific enrollment (e.g., laboratory courses, student teaching, studio art)
- See below for credit hour restrictions and/or miscellaneous fees applicable to Home Payment students.
Maximum Credit Hours Per Quarter
- Host Payment: 18 ($448 per additional hour)
- Home Payment: 18 ($448 per additional hour)
Financial Aid for NSE Students
Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.
Miscellaneous Fees - Per Quarter
| Purpose |
Amount |
Period |
Plan |
Status |
| Housing Deposit |
$200 |
Year |
Home |
Mandatory |
| Parking Fee |
$108 |
Quarter |
Home |
Optional |
Important Notes: Housing Deposit: The housing deposit is mandatory for on-campus housing. For more information, please use the following link: https://housing.wwu.edu/
Parking Fee: There are multiple parking permit options for people wanting on-campus parking. For more information, please use the following link: https://transportation.wwu.edu/student-permits
For students on financial aid - Please keep in mind that Western operates on a quarter system. Be sure to discuss with your NSE coordinator such issues as your financial aid release date and requirements for maintaining satisfactory academic progress.
Room / Meals
Figures are current as of 09/20/22
On-Campus Housing Per Quarter
- On-Campus Housing
- 7% living on campus
- Double: $4897 (includes meals)
- Per quarter unless otherwise noted
Off-Campus Housing
Notes About HousingThere are multiple off-campus housing options and rates. For more information, please use the following link: https://offcampusliving.wwu.edu/
Meal Plans
Notes About Meal PlansThere is also an "unlimited meal plan" for $1,828 for fall term. For more information, please use the following link: https://wwu.campusdish.com/MealPlans/MealPlans101
Health
Figures per Quarter are current as of 09/20/22
Important Notes about Health InsuranceLink to Student Health Insurance Options: https://studenthealth.wwu.edu/insurance-options
Exchange with Canada - Health Insurance
Students do not need to purchase health insurance.
Requirements
Other Health Related Comments
Recommended Vaccines for Incoming Students:
* Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis)
* Meningococcal (MenACWY)
* Meningococcal (MenB)
* Influenza (Annually)
* Hepatitis A
* Hepatitis B
