College of the Environment - Everett & Western on the Peninsulas
Western Washington University’s nationally acclaimed College of the Environment has degree programs located around the Puget Sound. Classes are held evenings to accommodate working people on our distributed campuses. Students can expect to complete a bachelor’s degree in 2 years with an eligible Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA) from a regional community college.
Degrees
Our environmental bachelor’s degrees offer unique interdisciplinary approaches using real-world socio-governance context and natural science skills. A significant component of our degree is student placement in professional internships at environmental agencies and organizations. Students gain an environmental professional lens, actively work alongside world-famous ecology researchers, and graduate with real world experience.
The classroom experience knits together three campuses by using InterActive Television Conferencing to connect Everett, Port Angeles, and Poulsbo simultaneously. Many classes include an online component.
Degrees and Certificates offered:
Ready to Apply?
It is highly recommended that you follow an Associate’s in Arts with Direct Transfer Agreement (AA-DTA) program in your community college. Advisors can help you take electives within the AA-DTA program to align with the prerequisites for your chosen major. This is the best route for all, including Environmental Science B.S.-bound, students to transfer into the WWU degree program with Junior class standing.
Admission is only once per academic year, in the fall.
- Schedule a pre-advising session with the program manager to determine readiness for application.
- Make a formal application to Western Washington University through the Admissions Office online application process.
Application deadline
Applications are considered on a rolling basis with a typical deadline (subject to change) of June 1 (for Fall admission only).
Measles (Rubeola) Immunity Requirement
Western has a commitment to the health and safety of all members of our campus community and has implemented a policy requiring proof of measles (rubeola) immunity for all new students and returning students who haven't yet met the requirement.
Locations
Located in Your Community
In addition to the Bellingham, Washington, location, the College of the Environment allows you to pursue a four-year degree in environmental studies or environmental science on the Kitsap and Olympic Peninsulas and in Snohomish County.
Classes are available at Olympic College - Poulsbo, Peninsula College, and Everett University Center, with field locations for hands-on study.
Background map of the Salish Sea & Surrounding Basin by Stefan Freelan, WWU, 2009
Everett
College of the Environment - Everett is located at the Everett University Center on the Everett Community College campus.
Transferring from Everett Community College
Prior to transferring to College of the Environment, EvCC students must meet with the College of the Environment Extensions Program Manager to prepare for application to the program.
Poulsbo
College of the Environment - Poulsbo is located at the WWU Center at Olympic College in Poulsbo.
Transferring from Olympic College
Prior to transferring to College of the Environment, Olympic College students must meet with the College of the Environment Extensions Program Manager to prepare for application to the program.
Port Angeles
College of the Environment - Port Angeles is located at the Peninsulas College campus.
Transferring from Peninsula College
Prior to transferring to College of the Environment, Peninsula College students must meet with the College of the Environment Extensions Program Manager to prepare for application to the program.
Get in touch
Western at Everett
Western on the Peninsulas
Additional questions? Please reach out
Contact: Ansu John, Program Manager
College of the Environment
(360) 650-4784
cenvssr@wwu.edu