General Information
Welcome to the Biology department at Western Washington University.
Kim Kolb Ayre,
Biology Undergraduate
Program Coordinator
The Biology Department has a two-step process for admission to a Biology BS or BA degree program. Phase I majors are students who have declared their intent to major in biology and are in the process of completing the introductory biology and chemistry courses: Biol 204, Biol 205, Biol 206, Chem 121, Chem 122 and Chem 123. Phase I majors are assigned a biology faculty adviser and added to the biology majors email list serve. After admission to Phase II, biology majors complete the breadth, depth and elective courses required for their specific degree program. Admission to Phase II is competitive and is based on performance in the introductory courses.
Please browse through the FAQ page for answers to questions about transferring classes from another institution, registration, major declaration, and much more.
Contact Kim Kolb Ayre the Undergraduate Program Coordinator with general advising questions.
Some useful links for students considering majoring in Biology:
Undergraduate Biology Brochure (pdf)
2009-10 Biology Courses: Fall, Winter, Spring
WWU Timetable of Classes for a list of all WWU Courses