Onboarding Resources

Welcome to Western! 

Please review information below for new hire paperwork requirements and next steps. Our reception office hours are M-F from 8am - 5pm.  We are closed during the lunch hour from 12-1:30 and also on major holidays. Feel free to  visit HR's New Employee Orientations page for more info. Please contact HR with any questions!

Upcoming HR Office Closures

*Please note that the HR Reception office may close unexpectedly due to inclement weather during the winter months.  Please email us at HR@wwu.edu with any questions.

November 11 - Veteran's Day
November 26 & 27 - Thanksgiving Holiday

December 22 - 26, 2025 - HR Reception will be closed to walk in visitors this week, and closed on Christmas Day Dec. 25.  For urgent matters please email HR@wwu.edu

Dec 29, 2025 - Jan 2, 2026
HR Reception will be working remote this week and will be closed on New Year's Day, January 1, 2026. I-9’s will be completed with an HR representative by appointment only this week.  To schedule an appointment or if you have any questions, please email HR@wwu.edu