Working at Western Washington University offers the chance to support our vision of preparing and inspiring people to explore widely, think critically, communicate clearly, and connect ideas creatively to address our most challenging needs, problems, and questions, along with opportunities to learn and grow professionally and personally.

Serving over 15,000 students each year, our employees are committed to expanding educational access and success, supporting innovative interdisciplinary programs that offer students real world experience, improving sustainability, and engaging with the broader community. Located in Bellingham, Washington, between Seattle and Vancouver, BC, and surrounded by salt water, mountain ranges, and glacial lakes, the community offers endless opportunities for exploration, relaxation, and adventure.

Student Admissions Representative (StAR)
Do you love Western and want to show prospective students all that the University life has to offer?  The Student Admissions Representative (StAR) team is comprised of a diverse group of about 40 students from a variety of majors and undergraduate experiences and involvement.

The Office of Admissions hires for multiple StAR positions each year.  Interviews are conducted over Winter Quarter, with the position beginning the first week of Spring Quarter. The StAR application will open Monday, November 15th.

• Give various tours throughout the year: weekday campus tours, group visit tours, virtual campus tours, and occasional Saturday tours
• Participate in half-day and full-day Admissions events
• Provide prospective students with positive and honest information about their experiences at Western
• Serve on informational panels
• Conduct personalized outreach to high school and college students
• Serve as a resource for prospective students throughout the admissions process
• Coordinate and run student-centered programs

Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.

Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).

STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.

Contact our PSA counselor for more information

In order to be eligible for full admission, applicants must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA (on 4.0 scale) calculated over all post-secondary coursework.

Applicants with advanced degrees from accredited institutions are considered to have met GPA requirements.

You must obtain at least the minimum TOEFL (86 iBT) or IELTS (7.0) scores to be eligible for admission.

Exceptions:

• English is your native language, or
• You have earned, or are in the process of earning, a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or from Great Britain, Australia, New Zealand or English-speaking provinces of Canada.