College of the Environment - Salish Sea Region
Did you know that Western Washington University’s nationally acclaimed College of the Environment has programs located beyond Bellingham? By doing so, this allows WWU to offer one of the oldest environmental programs in the nation to the next generation of environmental professionals and stewards in the following locations:
Everett | Poulsbo | Port Angeles | San Juans (Ecological Restoration Certificate only)

Background map of the Salish Sea & Surrounding Basin by Stefan Freelan, WWU, 2009
Degrees and Certificates offered:
- B.A. in Environmental Studies - Geographic Information Science
- B.A. in Environmental Studies - Environmental Science Minor
- B.A. in Natural Resource Management and Policy (new Fall 2024)
- B.S. in Environmental Science
- Ecological Restoration Certificate
Students with an associate's degree can transfer to Western at one of our three convenient locations in Everett, Port Angeles, and Poulsbo to complete their bachelor’s degree through the College of the Environment.
Ready to Apply?
Have additional questions about the application process? Please reach out –
Contact: Dennis Matthews, Administrative Services Manager
(360) 650-2200 | cenvSSR@wwu.edu
College of the Environment Salish Sea Region
Western Washington University
915 N Broadway Ave, Everett, WA 98201