Alumni Services

Congratulations new grads! Welcome to the Alumni Community.

You’ve earned your degree—now discover all the resources available to you as a Western graduate.

(Also, now that you're done with it, please consider donating your gown to Re-Gown It!)

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As an alum of WWU, you always have access to career services to help with resume and career counseling, job fairs, and even professional clothing for job interviews and presentations! Stay in touch with fellow alumni by coming to WWU alumni events, mentoring a student, or hosting an event in your area! There are many ways to stay in touch with Western.

Order Your Transcripts

WWU partners with Parchment to offer online transcript ordering. 

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Order Your Diploma

Order replacement/duplicate diplomas through Parchment.

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Update Your Information

Send us an updated email address.

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Tell Us Your Story

Share your life and career updates here

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Ask a Viking

Need help “opening the door” at a dream company? Want to get an alum’s perspective on your resume? Not sure how to interview?

Get Started Today!

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Career Services Center

Welcoming students and alumni of all identities and experiences. We are here to support and empower you, wherever you are in your career journey, with a wide variety of resources, programs, and tools.

Visit the Career Services Center

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WWU Lakewood Boathouse

Life Members and President's Society donors retain access to Lakewood. Other alumni who wish to access the facility can purchase an annual Friends of Lakewood membership on their website.

Visit Lakewood Boathouse Today!

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Campus Bricks

The brick walkways of WWU are a timeless part of Western’s history and character. If you already own a brick, you can find its location by using our online searchable Google spreadsheet, and then use our brick map to find exactly where on the path your brick is.

Own a Piece of Western Today!

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Put Viking Pride on Your Ride!

Show your Viking pride with the WWU license plate. The plate is available at any Washington state Department of Licensing (DOL) office. Each license plate purchase raises $28 that goes directly to support WWU students via scholarships!

Learn how to apply!

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Wade King Student Rec Center!

Degreed alumni have the ability to purchase a membership at Wade King Student Rec Center.

Purchase a Membership Today!

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Merriman Financial Literacy Program

Put your financial house in order!

It’s never too early to being thinking about how to manage and save for the future, no matter what your income level might be. 

Manage and Save for the Future!

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Get Your Baby On!

Do you have a new addition to your family? We want to celebrate with you! Fill out the following information and receive a free onesie!

Get a Free Onesie!

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Professional and Continuing Education

WWU alumni seeking professional development through bootcamps, short courses, test preparation, and more can find resources through Professional and Continuing Education website.

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Alumni Teacher Swag

We are all out of Teacher Swag kits this year! Keep your eye out for more next summer. Feel free to reach out to Lili McMurtrey, lili.mcmurtrey@wwu.edu, with any questions.

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Places to Stay in Bellingham

Click here for a list of Places to Stay in Bellingham. Some hotels provide discount for WWU alumni, please make sure you ask if there is a discount when you book your stay.

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