Join us on Election Day, November 8th!

The OCE will be in the VU Multipurpose Room from 8am-8pm hosting a one stop shop for registering to vote, printing your ballot and casting it. Members of the public are welcome!

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Outdoor Center

Inspiring Discovery & Community at WWU

The Outdoor Center enhances opportunities for students and other members of the WWU community to involve themselves in outdoor recreation activities. The Outdoor Center provides a spectrum of programs, resources and services to enable the students, faculty, staff and Alumni Association members to safely participate in a variety of activities, develop and refine skills, practice environmental responsibility, and interact with each other and members of the local community.


Apply to be a Trip Leader HERE. Applications open October 28th and close November 11th.

Resources include:

What Do We Have To Offer?

Bike Shop & Equipment Rentals

Have question regarding the Bike Shop or any Rentals? Reach out to Bella Bedard!

Equipment & Bike Shop Coordinator

Bella Bedard | she/her

Email: asocesc@wwu.edu

Phone: (360) 650-3112

Excursions Programming

Feel like going on an adventure? Check out our Excursions Program! Excursions provides an opportunity to get outside and connect with the outdoors, while learning valuable leadership and technical skills. The program is currently being run by Abigail Tankersley and Kateri Rinallo! Feel free to reach out both to Abigail and Kateri with any questions you might have regarding Excursion activities.

Excursions Coordinators

Abigail Tankersley | she/her

Email: as.oc.ex.asst.coord@wwu.edu

Phone: 360-650-7677

Kateri Rinallo | she/her

Email: as.oc.excursions.coord@wwu.edu

Phone: 360-650-7677

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Challenge Programming

Are you part a group and need a fun and energetic way to connect? Check out the Outdoor Center's Challenge Program! The program is currently on hold but we hope to have it return soon!

Challenge Coordinator

position is currently not filled

Email: as.oc.excursions.coord@wwu.edu

Phone: 360-650-7677

Marketing and Resource Coordinator

as.oc.marketing@wwu.edu

Office Hours

  • Monday 10 AM - 1 PM


Stay In Touch

Instagram: WWUOUTDOORCENTER

Facebook: WWU A.S. Outdoor Center

Subscribe to the Outdoor Center's mailing list by sending a request to as.oc.marketing@wwu.edu