Schedule and Activities

College success workshops

Viking Launch students hold hands and still can't completely surround the  entire old growth tree.

There will be several workshops throughout the week of Viking Launch, which will introduce students to different campus resources, such as the Learning Commons and Campus Prevention and Wellness. These workshops will provide helpful tips on managing your physical and mental well-being in college and learning effective study skills, in order to help students build a solid foundation of knowledge and skills for academic success before fall classes begin.

Community-building activities

There will be several structured group activities to facilitate community-building with other Viking Launch participants and orient students to campus life and the surrounding community.

Class time

Due to the condensed nature of a two-credit course being covered in one week, Viking Launch students will be in class an average of 4-6 hours per day, interspersed with workshops, activities, and mealtimes. This is an action-packed week, but will assist students in being prepared for college life.

Recreational activities

There will be a group orientation to the Student Rec Center during Viking Launch, and Viking Launch students can utilize the Rec Center during their free time during the week.

Viking Launch Schedule (Subject to change)

Sunday Schedule
HourDescription
9:00 AM – 2:00 PMMove-in to assigned housing (NO EARLY ARRIVALS PLEASE)
2:00 PM - 3:00 PMViking Launch Check-in/Program Start: Check in for Viking Launch, say goodbye to your families., and be ready to get started! (Academic Instructional West Lobby)
3:00 PM - 4:00 PMViking Launch Program begins: Welcome session/Academic Success presentation (AW 204)
4:00 PM - 5:00 PMIce-breaker Activities
5:00 PM - 7:00 PMDinner (VU Commons)
7:00 PM - 8:00 PMOptional: Resident Life Community Meeting
Monday schedule
HourDescription
8:00 AM – 9:00 AMBreakfast (VU Commons)
9:30 AM – 12:00 PMClass/engaging seminars with a faculty member
12:00 PM – 1:00 PMLunch (VU Commons)
1:00 PM – 3:30 PMClass
3:45 PM – 4:45 PMAcademic Success Workshop (Miller Hall 138)
5:00 PM – 6:00 PMDinner (VU Commons)
Tuesday schedule
HourDescription
8:00 AM – 9:00 AMBreakfast (VU Commons)
9:30 AM – 12:00 PMClass
12:00 PM – 1:00 PMLunch (VU Commons)
1:00 PM – 3:30 PMClass
3:45 PM – 4:45 PMAcademic Success Workshop (Miller Hall 138)
5:00 PM – 6:00 PMDinner (VU Commons)
Wednesday schedule
HourDescription
8:00 AM – 9:00 PMBreakfast (VU Commons)
9:30 AM – 12:00 PMClass (Some classes may have field trips on this day if safe to do so)
12:00 PM – 1:00 PMLunch (VU Commons)
1:00 PM – 3:30 PMClass
4:00 PM - 5:00 PMFirst-Year Eats Program (VU Commons)
5:00 PM – 6:00 PMDinner (VU Commons)
Thursday schedule
HourDescription
8:00 AM– 9:00 AMBreakfast (VU Commons)
9:30 AM  – 12:00 PMClass/engaging seminars with a faculty member
12:00 PM – 1:00 PMLunch (VU Commons)
1:00 PM – 3:30 PMClass
3:45 PM – 4:45 PMLibrary Scavenger Hunt
5:00 PM– 6:00 PMDinner (VU Commons)
Friday schedule
HourDescription
8:00 AM– 9:00 AMBreakfast (VU Commons)
9:30 AM – 12:00 PMClass
12:00 PM – 1:00 PMLunch (VU Commons)
1:00 PM – 3:30 PMFinal class presentations
3:45 PM – 6:30 PMMovie (Fraser Hall 101)
  
Saturday schedule
HourDescription
Free DayDining Hall open for Brunch and dinner
Sunday schedule
HourDescription
Free day Dining Hall open for Brunch and Dinner.

Have questions about Viking Launch?

Please email us at VikingLaunch@wwu.edu and someone will get back to you.