First Year: You're Here, Let's Go

Join JumpStart to get an inside look at campus life and department resources. Learn more at wallawalla.edu/jumpstart
Find a job on campus at wallawalla.edu/jobscene. Think tutoring, lab assistant, even helping out in media production.
Meet with your advisor. They’ll help you plan your schedule, register each quarter, and answer all your “what now?” questions.

Tip: Don’t wait until registration to talk to your advisor. Check in early and often.

Sophomore Year: Start Expanding

Explore a minor if you haven’t already. Check in with your advisor for guidance.
Stay connected through department emails, event posters, and updates on the WWU website and social channels.

Junior Year: Start Getting Real-World Ready

Colloquiums matter — attend each quarter and start collecting those credits.
Begin your internship search. Most students do theirs during the summer, but school-year internships are an option too.
Eligible for Lambda Pi Eta? If your GPA is high enough, you’ll be invited to join this national honor society.

Internships: Real Experience, Real Connections
Every Comm major completes at least one internship before graduation. You’ll use Handshake to register and track your internship — and the Student Development Center will walk you through the steps.

Internships count for academic credit, look great on a resume, and often lead directly to job offers. Get started early, especially if you want one during the school year.

Colloquium: Beyond the Classroom
Each quarter, the department hosts speakers, panels, and professional events. These give you an edge — and they’re required for graduation. Make sure you sign in at each one to get credit.

Lambda Pi Eta: The Honors Society
If your GPA qualifies, you’ll be invited to join Lambda Pi Eta (Nu Zeta chapter). It’s about more than recognition — it’s a national network of communication pros and students like you. Think: events, conferences, leadership opportunities, and grad school prep.

Senior Year: Finish Strong

Complete your internship and stay plugged in to networking events like the Society of Adventist Communicators convention.
Begin your senior project early. This is your chance to create something that showcases everything you’ve learned.
Apply for graduation about three quarters before your final term. Search “12 Clicks to Graduation” on the WWU website.

Senior Project: Your Capstone Experience

This is where everything comes together. Your senior project is a deep dive into something that matters to you — and it proves you’re ready to take your skills beyond the classroom.

What it includes:

A detailed proposal
Advisor meetings and feedback
A final portfolio and presentation to the department
Real results, whether that’s a campaign, production, or research project

Start planning early. This is your chance to shine.