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²έΑρΙηΗψ Students Move into Residence Halls Sept. 17-19

Contact: Willy Hart, University Residences, (360) 650-2953; Willy.Hart@wwu.eduΜύΜύ

BELLINGHAM – About 4,000 students are expected to move into WesternWashingtonUniversity’s residence halls and apartments from Friday, Sept. 17 through Sunday, Sept. 19.Β 

The first day of classes at Western is Wednesday, Sept. 22.

²έΑρΙηΗψ President Bruce Shepard and wife Cyndie will be on hand at Western residence halls on Sunday to welcome new and returning students and their families.

β€œThe start of the new academic year at Western is an exciting time. Cyndie and I very much look forward to meeting many students and their families as we help unload cars and carry boxes on Sunday,” Bruce Shepard said.

About 75 percent of students living in residence halls will be new to Western and will be introduced to campus traditions with activities that include Welcoming Convocation and faculty led Western Reads discussion panels.

For more information about moving into residence halls, go to .