Walla Walla University is dedicated to the academic, spiritual, social and physical aspects of a total education. Believing that these dimensions are closely related, the University provides a broad range of activities and opportunities designed to add depth and maturity to a Christ-centered life.
Christian Commitment
Walla Walla University welcomes students from all backgrounds and asks them to respect the distinctive Seventh-day Adventist way of life both on and off campus. Adventism, at its best, is characterized by an emphasis on Christian faith and spiritual discipleship; a personal relationship with a gracious, loving, Creator God; moral and intellectual integrity and maturity of character; the sanctity of life; a positive regard for differences of conviction and perspective; healthful living, daily worship and Sabbath rest.
SABBATH OBSERVANCE. The Seventh-day Sabbath is observed at Walla Walla University from sunset Friday to sunset Saturday. Students are expected to treat these sacred hours with reverence.
CHURCH AND SABBATH SCHOOL. Each Sabbath, the Walla Walla University Seventh-day Adventist Church offers a formal opportunity for worship and spiritual renewal. There are also several less formal student-led sabbath programs to choose from. The Sabbath School program provides numerous settings campus-wide for formal and informal group Bible study, prayer, music, reflection and discussion.
CHAPEL EXPERIENCE. The chapel experience at WWU—known as CommUnity —includes Tuesday assembly and other events that offer opportunities for the entire campus to gather for worship, academic reflection and discussion, celebrations of school spirit, social outreach, and civic enlightenment. These events are important to the spiritual and social unity of the University family. Most undergraduate students are required to participate.
WORSHIPS. Providing programs conducive to academic and spiritual growth is the reason Walla Walla University exists. To preserve this distinctive objective, and to develop a habit of worship, selected attendance at a variety of worship events is required for students living in the residence halls. Morning prayer services, small groups, and evening worships are available every day to give students several opportunities to meet the requirement.
CAMPUS MINISTRIES. Campus Ministries is an organization on campus, led by the Campus Chaplain and student leaders, that promotes religious understanding and activity on and off campus. Typical activities include Friday evening programs, a variety of worship opportunities throughout the week, small groups, prayer meetings, opportunities to socialize in a Christian context, and community service projects.
OFFICE OF STUDENT MISSIONS. Through the Student Missions (SM) Office, many WWU students take advantage of international student mission and North American volunteer opportunities. Participating students typically spend up to one year away from the WWU campus in volunteer service settings worldwide.
VOLUNTEER MINISTRIES. Involvement in ministry on campus, at the campus church, and in the community are an integral aspect of a community committed to being generous in service. A wide range of opportunities are provided to serve in these areas, as well as service days throughout the year, Sabbath afternoon outreach events, and travel to churches and academies throughout the Northwest to put on vesper programs and church services.
SMALL GROUPS. Campus Ministries (Chaplain's Office) encourages spiritual growth in small groups. This is vital to the religious life of Walla Walla University. Many groups meet weekly on campus for encouragement and spiritual growth.
PRAYER MINISTRIES. Campus Ministries (Chaplain's Office) provides a variety of opportunities for times of singing, praying, and spiritual support.
Social Opportunities
Walla Walla University places an emphasis on providing on-campus social opportunities consistent with its Christian mission.
ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF WALLA WALLA UNIVERSITY. All WWU faculty and regularly enrolled undergraduate students are members of the ASWWU. ASWWU elected officers are responsible for a wide range of social and religious activity planning, and for representing student needs and concerns to WWU administrators. The ASWWU is also responsible for production of the Mask online student directory, the Collegian weekly student newspaper, and the Mountain Ash yearbook. ASWWU is sponsored by the Assistant Vice President of Student Life.
CAMPUS CLUBS. Students of varying interests and social tastes support a variety of campus clubs and interest groups. Most academic departments sponsor organizations designed to foster academic interaction in more informal settings. Other campus clubs include Aleph Gimel Ain (AGA), residence hall women; Omicron Pi Sigma (OPS), residence hall men; and Village Club.
LOCAL OPPORTUNITIES. In addition to on-campus social activities, WWU students take advantage of a variety of local cultural opportunities. These include performances by the Walla Walla Symphony, art exhibits, lectures by leading political and entertainment personalities, and live theatrical productions.
Campus Sports and Recreation
ATHLETIC OUTREACH. The athletic program encourages students to grow in their Christian experience and develop a willingness to share that relationship with others. The opportunity is available for the student-athlete to be an active witness on the WWU campus and the community around us. Student-athletes can be active witnesses on the WWU campus and the community around us.
ATHLETIC PROGRAM. Recognizing that athletics are an integral part of campus life at WWU, the athletic program is designed to provide opportunities for our student-athletes to participate and excel in high-level athletic endeavors. The performance-based activities are designed to move beyond traditional intramural sports and encompass the following: Both men’s and women’s teams for soccer, volleyball, cross country, golf, and basketball.
INTRAMURALS. A recreational sports program in individual and team sports that encourages campus-wide involvement at all skill levels. Many WWU students participate in at least one intramural sport during the school year.
REGIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. Regional sporting opportunities include wind-surfing on the nearby Columbia and Snake Rivers; hiking, mountain biking, and rock climbing in the Blue Mountains, or skiing/snowboarding at any of several ski resorts.
ASWWU OUTDOORS AND MT. RENTS. These ASWWU programs provide students with opportunities to connect to nature through a variety of outdoor recreational trips, educational courses, and rental gear for outdoor adventures in the Pacific Northwest during the school year.
Student Housing
RESIDENCE HALLS. Students under the age of 22 who have successfully completed fewer than 136 credits must live in a Walla Walla University residence hall. Students enrolled in fewer than 6 credits for in-person classes are not required to live in the residence halls. Those enrolled in fewer than 6 credits must seek approval to live in the residence halls. Requests may be sent to residencehalls@wallawalla. Residence Hall housing is limited to students aged 24 and under only, and not for family members of students. Campus residence hall options include:
Foreman/Conard Hall. This residence hall complex houses approximately 400 women. The Foreman portion is a seven-story high-rise for upper-division women, featuring a fitness center, elevator service and air-conditioned rooms. The Conard portion includes a large worship room, study areas, and small parlors. Foreman/Conard provides laundry and kitchen facilities.
Sittner Hall. Accommodating approximately 450 men. This residence hall includes lounges, a recreation room, a large collaborative study space, and health club facilities.
Hansen Hall, Portland Campus. Hansen Hall is designated for unmarried students and is adjacent to the WWU School of Nursing and Adventist Health Portland. Housing for students older than age 24 may be available to Portland campus students based on availability and approval. Requests may be sent to hansen.hall@wallawalla.edu.
OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING. Village Housing has off-campus apartments and houses to meet a variety of needs. To reside in Village Housing, students must be enrolled full-time in a degree-track program and meet eligibility to live off campus. Most units are unfurnished. To request alternative housing, please contact the Village Housing office at village@wallawalla.edu
or telephone (509) 527-2109
Student Services
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY. Information Technology operates computer systems for the use of faculty, staff, and students of WWU. All systems are connected to the internet by a campus-wide wired and wireless computer network. To do their classwork, students can use campus computer labs or personal computers connected to the campus network. On campus connections can be made via wireless or LAN while off-campus access can be accomplished through the use of the student VPN.
A wide variety of software applications are available for the use of faculty, staff, and students. These include popular programs for word processing, spreadsheets, databases, programming languages, graphic design, CAD, communications, and mathematical computation. All faculty, staff, and students also have access to Office 365 applications which can be accessed online or downloaded onto personal devices.
Center for Humanitarian Engagement
Located in Kretchmar Hall, Room 217
Contact information: (509) 527-2100
che@wallawlla.edu | wallawalla.edu/CHE
Living out generosity in service is central to the mission of Walla Walla University. The Center for Humanitarian Engagement (CHE) promotes a campus-wide lifestyle of service by connecting the WWU campus with service-oriented tools, resources, and opportunities. Determined to help WWU students find a calling—not just a career—the CHE works to build long-term relationships with the community and plugs students with specific skills in to the needs of local and global organizations..
CHE serves as a link between WWU students and incredible opportunities to serve both on campus and in the community. Ways to engage with service include:
- Weekly service opportunities (C.A.R.E. Weekends)
- Fall Service Day and Spring Tri-College Community Day
- The Community Impact Certificate
- Blue Zones Project Walla Walla Valley
- Blue Mountain Volunteer Corps – a guide to volunteering in the Walla Walla Valley
- Many service-oriented student clubs and organizations
Make sure and follow CHE on Instagram for more details. www.instagram.com/che.wwu