WWU Scholars Week submission window is April 20-24

Scholars Week 2026, Western Washington University's annual, week-long celebration of outstanding student research and creative works, will be from May 11-15, marking the 26th anniversary of Scholars Week events on campus.

Western's undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to showcase their finest academic accomplishments, highlighting the significance of faculty mentorship and student scholarship. Such student achievements include presentations of completed research, research in progress, creative activities and performance.

Submissions open on Monday, April 20, and the deadline to register for the Scholars Week Poster Session and Three-Minute Thesis presentation events is Friday, April 24. Find registration links and information about how to prepare your materials here: Registration and Submission.

Scholars Week 2026 features the return of four highly anticipated and well-attended events: the annual Poster Session, Three-Minute Thesis Talks, MFA/MA Creative Writing Presentations, and Faculty/Student Group Collaborations, which feature academic projects resulting from collaborative participation between students and their instructors. In addition, Scholars Week events and activities will be hosted throughout the week by departments, programs and colleges across campus.

Find out more at https://scholarsweek.wwu.edu/.