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Outreach and Continuing Education

Outreach and Continuing Education Programs

Providing educational access throughout the Puget Sound and the Central Salish Sea regions and online.

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Outreach and Continuing Education Expo

OCE invites staff and faculty to attend an expo on Oct. 24, 2019 from 8:30–11 a.m. in the Viking Union, Room 565 A/B/C on the Bellingham campus.
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Degree, Certificate and Endorsement Programs

Ready for a new career? Complete a degree or earn a certificate and/or endorsement with Western's flexible program options available at various partner sites in Western Washington.
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WesternOnline

Add flexibility to your busy schedule or pursue a new interest with convenient online courses. Over fifty courses available in a variety of topics. Term-based and self-paced options.
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Community Programs

Outreach and Continuing Education connects learners of all ages to the Western Experience through programs like Academy for Lifelong Learning all the way to Youth Programs.
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Language & Culture Programs

Dive into language and American culture immersion alongside our local university students, faculty and community members. Western offers custom programming to meet your needs, as well as language study options, pathway programs, youth programming, service-learning opportunities and more.
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Services

Outreach and Continuing Education collaborates with colleges, departments and the community, linking university resources with educational needs and opportunities both on and off campus. We are able to help with conference and event planning; custom language and cultural international programs; administration and proctoring exams.
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Locations

Western Washington University is conveniently located throughout the Puget Sound and the Central Salish Sea regions and online. Whether personal enrichment or career related, Western can help you reach your educational goals.

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Our Locations

Western Washington University is conveniently located throughout the Puget Sound and Central Salish Sea regions.

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Support Outreach and Continuing Education

Outreach and Continuing Education is a self-supporting institution. Your support helps us fulfill our mission to share the Western Experience with students of all ages.

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