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WSU Water Tower A favorite spot to watch the beautiful Pullman sunsets.
Northside Hall This lively, fun and comfortable hall houses the largest population of athletes on campus.
SRC From swimming to soccer, the Student Recreation Center has everything you need to exercise and have fun.
Bailey-Brayton Field WSU's baseball field and site of a new, top-notch facility.
Veterinary & Biomedical Research Building A teaching and research space for veterinary medicine and other health-science programs, it houses a state-of-the-art vivarium.
Beasley Coliseum WSU's arena is used for everything from graduation to basketball games to concerts.
Global Scholars Hall WSU’s newest residence hall and home to an innovative and inclusive environment. Enjoy the organic market and coffee shop on the lower level.
Kimbrough Hall Home to the WSU School of Music.
Chinook Student Center From fitness and weightlifting rooms to nap pods and espresso bars, the Chinook is a hub for student life. Wilmer-Davis Hall With its central location on campus and Hillside Café downstairs, this women’s hall is a popular choice with many residents staying in the hall throughout their college experience.
Stevens Hall The oldest and longest operating residence hall west of the Mississippi, Stevens is a women’s hall known for its Sunday teas.
McCroskey Hall Also known as the International House, half of the residents are international students and half are from the U.S. with a goal of building bridges across cultures.
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*On-campus tours and presentations will only resume when it is safe to do so.
Palouse Columns Sculpted by Seattle-based artist Robert Maki and dedicated to campus in 2003, these six painted steel columns mimic the rolling hills of the Palouse region.
The Paccar Environmental Technology Building The Paccar Building is a modern hub of interdisciplinary research and education in renewable materials, sustainable design, water quality, and atmospheric research.
Ferdinand's An old-fashioned ice cream and cheese shop, its products are crafted by Food Science students using milk from WSU’s own dairy farm.
Vogel Plant Biosciences Building With teaching labs on the first floor and research labs occupying the rest of the building, Vogel is a hub for plant science research.
The CUB Whether you need food, games, a place to study, a charging station or just somewhere to hang out, the Compton Union Building is your spot.
Martin Stadium Home to Cougar football.
Glenn Terrell Mall The central hub of campus, here you'll find everything from campus involvement fairs to live music and barbecues.
Bryan Hall Clock Tower The most recognizable landmark on campus, it chimes every hour, on the hour.
Avery Hall Home to the English department and Army ROTC, where you can catch literary readings and presentations from WSU students and visiting writers.
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Jewett Observatory View the cosmos at star parties through the largest refracting telescope in the state of Washington.
The Reader Nicknamed “Nature Boy” for a Nat King Cole song, this 1950 statue marks the side of Holland Library.
Murrow College of Communication Across three buildings live Northwest Public Radio, Northwest Public Television, KUGR Radio, the Office of Student Media, and Cable 8 TV, as well as classrooms, studios and study spaces.
Thompson Hall The oldest building on campus, its sloping front lawns are a popular spot for sledding in winter and enjoying the sun in warmer months.
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16:1 WSU PULLMAN
student-to-faculty ratio
79%
of classes have fewer than 50 students
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of students are multicultural
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Meet Hannah
Junior | Civil Engineering | Ephrata, Washington Hannah grew up in Ephrata, a small town full of school spirit and passion for sports. She played volleyball, basketball and tennis, and even tried cheerleading on a whim during her time for college, spirit was a must. Hannah researched methane emissions in cattle as part of the Auvil Scholars Fellowship, which funds undergraduate research opportunities. She is an activities coordinator for the Society of Women Engineers, and she hopes to study water resources, such as improving fish ladders for juvenile salmon to navigate dams, as a graduate student.
HANNAH GOODSPEED
senior year of high school. So, when it came
I was hoping everything I heard about WSU was true, and it was. Everyone here cares about the school and each other. This feels like home, but almost better because there are more people and it’s louder! — Hannah Goodspeed
Small-Town Feel,
Big College
Exper In Pullman, we walk and bike everywhere, whether it’s downtown or across campus.
The town and university come together to create a one-of-a-kind experience. We thrive on coffee, Cougar Gold cheese, free movies at the Compton Union Building (CUB), and the uniqueness of two college towns connected by an 8-mile bike path between Pullman and Moscow, ID. We value arts, culture, science, and innovation. Between our lively music programs and the ever-changing exhibits at WSU’s Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, there’s never a shortage of artistic expression in Pullman. We have smalltown friendliness and everything you’ll need for a meaningful college experience.
rience Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art | museum.wsu.edu One of the most striking buildings on WSU’s campus, the Museum of Art is more than just a place to view and experience art – it is a beacon for the arts in the Inland Northwest. The museum offers innovative, creative and intellectually stimulating exhibitions, programs, and events. Greek Life | gogreek.wsu.edu WSU’s Greek system is made up of 60+ Greek organizations with nearly 5,500 members. Ranging from men’s and women’s social chapters to professional and multicultural organizations, our students come together to celebrate culture and support our campus community. Committed to Giving Back | cce.wsu.edu Every year, Cougs donate more than 85,000 hours of service as volunteers, leaders in student organizations, peer tutors and powerful role models. You can make a difference across Pullman and the state with WSU’s Center for Civic Engagement.
WHO ARE
THE COUGS? At WSU, we forge lifelong friendships, build bridges across cultures and serve our communities through life-changing research.
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UNIVERSITIES NATIONALLY FOR POLICIES SUPPORTIVE OF LGBTQ STUDENTS (Campus Pride Index, 2019)
Senior | Psychology (Pre-Medicine) | Maui, Hawai‘i For Antonio, coming to WSU was a leap into the unknown. He had never been to the Northwest, but the promise of snow and the university’s strong science programs beckoned. The leap paid off: he immediately felt a sense of community when he stepped onto campus. And when a friend asked for help starting a club, he jumped right in. As VP of the WSU Cookie Club, he helps students meld the therapeutic process and delicious results of baking with a variety of self-care and mental health resources.
I love how many ways there are to get started in research here. I’m working in a psychology lab right now, learning the ropes. Next year, I might even start a project of my own. — Antonio Bak
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Meet Kristian
Class of 2020 | Chemical Engineering
KRISTIAN GUBSCH
Edgewood, Washington Kristian was first interested in WSU after meeting M. Grant Norton, the dean of the Honors College. “He meets all the students in the Honors College and is really personable, and that attracted me to the program,” Kristian said. As an undergraduate, he researched air quality, carbon capture and the conversion of carbon dioxide to calcium formate with the mentorship of WSU faculty. Following his 2020 graduation from WSU, Kristian began a master’s program at the University of Sheffield with a goal to develop technology that mitigates the effects of climate change. Kristian became the first Coug to ever receive the Marshall Scholarship – a program that selects 50 Americans to study graduate programs in the United Kingdom each year.
The Honors College has been key in expanding my worldview. I love their mindfulness program and the incredible mentorship from professors and research advisors. — Kristian Gubsch
THE
HONORS COLLEGE Looking for a challenge? Through an enriched curriculum, mentoring by expert faculty, undergraduate research and study abroad programs, the Honors College provides students the opportunity to challenge themselves in an engaged academic community. Students in any major can participate in the Honors College and graduate within four years, gaining critical leadership and professional experience along the way. honors.wsu.edu The MESI Certificate The Honors College teaches happiness as a life skill. With the Mindfulness-based Emotional and Social Intelligence Certificate, students can improve their marketability and job performance while becoming more compassionate human beings and leaders in their respective fields.
$360.5 MILLION
in total research and development expenditures in 2018 (National Science Foundation)
$226 MILLION
in awards granted to WSU researchers in 2018
ALL 6 CAMPUSES and 11 COLLEGES involved in research
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH Research isn’t just lab coats and gloves. It’s about making new contributions and advancing knowledge in your field. At WSU, undergraduate research opportunities are available in all majors and disciplines, guided by mentors who are experts in their fields. Most importantly, it helps students like you gain professional experience and communication skills while testing out a career. In Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, you could:
• Compose music for an instrument built from a vacuum cleaner • Write dialogue for a VR video game script • F ire pottery in a kiln modified to amplify solar power • Investigate historical records to see how intercultural communities evolve
In Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, you could:
• Develop new methods of shaping metal parts for an aero-robot • Design new catalysts that burn renewable biodiesel instead of conventional diesel
• Engineer a parallel computing platform to speed up the analysis of large data sets
• Sequence unknown genomes in a laboratory setting Whatever you want to research, your mentors at WSU will help you do it. Find something you’re passionate about, grab a professor and get started!
A TOP RESEARCH UNIVERSITY WSU is a Tier I research university, among fewer than 3% of U.S. universities that qualify for the Carnegie Foundation’s “very high research activity” classification. Our award-winning faculty is here to guide you through research opportunities, fieldwork, internships and in-depth labs that inspire you to explore and innovate in your field. Amazon, Boeing, Deloitte, Google and Microsoft are some of the top employers of WSU graduates, and Cougar alumni span all 50 states and 146 countries. Our engaged alumni network helps fellow Cougs fast-forward their careers.
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Undergraduate Fields of Study
MAJORS & MINORS academics.wsu.edu Majors & specializations: you can specialize in your field! Options are indented under their majors. Specializations require coursework beyond the major’s general requirements to provide a more focused degree and get students ready for the workforce. Minors & certificates: You can add a minor or certificate to almost any major. Non-impacted majors: You can plan to graduate in four years.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES Agricultural Biotechnology Agricultural Education Agricultural & Food Business Economics Agriculture & Food Security Agricultural Technology & Production Management Animal Sciences* Animal Management
Field Crop Management Food Science General Food Science Fermentation Science
Fruit & Vegetable Management Landscape, Nursery & Greenhouse Management Organic & Sustainable Agriculture Turfgrass Management Viticulture & Enology MINORS & CERTIFICATES
Agricultural Systems Animal Sciences Crop Science Horticulture Organic Agriculture Soil Science Viticulture & Enology ART, ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN
Genetics & Cell Biology*
ECONOMICS
Human Biology Microbiology*
Agricultural & Food Business Economics Economic Sciences*
Molecular Biology
Medical Technology Molecular Biology
Neuroscience*
Computational Neuroscience General Neuroscience
Wildlife Ecology & Conservation Sciences* Zoology* MINORS & CERTIFICATES
Biochemistry Biology Earth Sciences Environmental Science Forestry Genetics & Cell Biology Geospatial Analysis Microbiology Molecular Biology Molecular Biosciences Natural Resources Neuroscience Quantitative Biology Water Resources Science & Management Wildlife Ecology Zoology BUSINESS
Apparel, Merchandising, Design & Textiles (AMDT)
AACSB accredited Carson College of Business
Architectural Studies Digital Technology & Culture Fine Arts
Accounting Entrepreneurship Finance Hospitality Business Management International Business Management
Apparel Design Merchandising
Art History Studio
Interior Design Landscape Architecture MINORS & CERTIFICATES
Architectural Studies Art Art History Digital Technology & Culture Exhibition Studies Film Studies Game Studies & Design Social Media BIOLOGICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES Biochemistry*
Biophysics Molecular Biology
Biology*
Basic Medical Science Ecology & Evolutionary Biology Entomology General Biology Plant Biology Teaching
Earth Sciences
Earth & Space Science Teaching
Environmental & Ecosystem Sciences Forest Ecology and Management General Science Biological Science Mathematical Sciences Physical Sciences
Human Resource Management Innovation & Change
Management Information Systems Marketing Senior Living Management Wine & Beverage Business Management MINORS & CERTIFICATES
Business Administration Behavioral Business Research Entrepreneurship Hospitality Business Management Human Resource Management Wine & Beverage Business Management COMMUNICATION Advertising Broadcast News Broadcast Production Communication Technology Multimedia Journalism Public Relations Risk & Crisis Communication Science Communication MINORS
Communication Communication & Culture Environmental, Risk & Science Communication Health Communication & Promotion Sports Communication
Agricultural Economics Business Economics Economics, Policy & Law Environmental & Resource Economics Financial Markets International Economics & Development Quantitative Economics
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Agribusiness Economics Business Economics Economics Environmental & Resource Economics & Management Sustainable Development EDUCATION Agricultural Education Elementary Education Music Education Social Studies Teaching TEACHING CERTIFICATION
Teaching certificates require a major in the subject.
Agricultural Education Biology Chemistry Earth & Space Science English Language Arts Family & Consumer Sciences French History Mathematics Music Education (General, Choral, or Instrumental) Physics Social Studies Spanish ADD-ON ENDORSEMENTS
Add one of these endorsements to your teaching certificate.
Bilingual Education English Language Learners (ELL) Middle Level Math Middle Level Science Special Education CERTIFICATES
Education Technology ENGINEERING & COMPUTER SCIENCE Bioengineering* Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science Construction Engineering Construction Management Electrical Engineering Materials Science & Engineering Mechanical Engineering Software Engineering
MINORS & CERTIFICATES
Computer Engineering Computer Science Construction Management East Asian Studies for Engineering & Architecture Majors Electrical Engineering Engineering Materials Science & Engineering Mechanical Engineering Software Engineering FOREIGN LANGUAGES & CULTURES Asian Studies Chinese Language & Culture French Teaching
Japanese Spanish
Teaching
HEALTH SCIENCES AT WSU SPOKANE
Start these majors in Pullman and complete your degree at the health sciences campus in Spokane.
HISTORY, LITERATURE & PHILOSOPHY English
Creative Writing Integrative Studies Linguistics Literary Studies Rhetoric & Professional Writing Teaching
History*
French for the Professions German for the Professions Japanese for the Professions Spanish for the Professions
Humanities
MINORS & CERTIFICATES
Asian Studies Chinese East Asian Studies for Business Majors East Asian Studies for Engineering & Architecture Majors French French Area & Culture Studies French for Design & Merchandising German German Area & Culture Studies Global and Ethnic Narrative Traditions Global Studies Japanese Latin American & Spanish Area Studies Modern Asia Spanish Spanish Language & Culture HEALTH SCIENCES
Several majors include professional school prerequisites in their course of study.
Basic Medical Sciences* Biochemistry* Biology* Genetics & Cell Biology* Kinesiology Microbiology* Medical Technology
Neuroscience* Sports Medicine & Athletic Training Zoology* MINORS & CERTIFICATES
Adolescence Aging Gerontology Pre-Genetic Counseling
Chemistry
Materials Chemistry Professional Chemistry
Nursing, BSN Also available in Yakima Standard Chemistry & Tri-Cities Teaching Nursing, RN to BSN Also available Data Analytics in Yakima, Tri-Cities, Vancouver Actuarial Science & Walla Walla Agriculture & Environmental Systems Nutrition & Exercise Physiology Business Speech & Hearing Sciences Computation
SUPPLEMENTAL MAJORS
Add foreign language proficiency to another major.
PHYSICAL & MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
General History History Teaching Social Studies Teaching Interdisciplinary A: Primary & Secondary Disciplines Interdisciplinary B: Three Related Areas
International Area Studies Religious Studies Philosophy* MINORS & CERTIFICATES
American Indian Studies Creative Writing Editing & Publishing English Ethics Film Studies History Humanities Linguistics Philosophy Professional Science & Technology Writing Professional Writing Queer Studies Religious Studies War & Society MUSIC Music Music Composition Music Education
Data Visualization Economics Life Sciences Physical Sciences Social Sciences
General Science
Mathematical Sciences Physical Sciences
Mathematics
Actuarial Science Applied Mathematics Mathematics Teaching Statistics Theoretical Mathematics
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Jazz Studies Music Music Technology
SPORT & FITNESS
Offered through the College of Education
Kinesiology Sport Management Sports Medicine & Athletic Training MINORS
Leadership in Coaching Strength & Conditioning Sport Management PRE-HEALTH & PRE-LAW Professional schools of health and law don’t prefer or require any particular major—just choose a major you enjoy and can do well in.
Physics
Professional schools in health care fields do require specific prerequisites, however.
MINORS & CERTIFICATES
Our Health Professions Student Center and Pre-Law Resource Center can help you get the right prerequisites and prepare for the school of your choice.
Applied Physics Astrophysics Standard Physics
Astronomy Chemistry Geospatial Analysis Mathematics Physics Quantitative Biology Statistics SOCIAL SCIENCES Anthropology Comparative Ethnic Studies Criminal Justice & Criminology Human Biology Human Development Family & Consumer Sciences
Political Science*
General Political Science Global Politics
Psychology Social Sciences
Interdisciplinary A: Primary & Secondary Disciplines Interdisciplinary B: Three Related Areas
Social Studies Sociology Choral, General & Instrumental Teaching Women’s Studies Music Performance Brass, Percussion, Strings, Winds Jazz Studies Keyboard Keyboard Pedagogy Voice
Psychology Sociology Sustainable Organizational Leadership Women’s Studies Workplace Diversity
MINORS & CERTIFICATES
Adolescence Aging Anthropology At-Risk Youth Comparative Ethnic Studies Criminal Justice & Criminology Early Childhood Education Family Studies Gerontology Human Development Mindfulness-based Emotional and Social Intelligence Political Science Popular Culture
healthprofessions.wsu.edu prelaw.wsu.edu WSU OFFERS FOCUSED PREPARATION IN THESE FIELDS: Pre-Dentistry Pre-Law Pre-Medicine Pre-Nursing Pre-Nutrition & Exercise Physiology Pre-Occupational Therapy Pre-Optometry Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Physician Assistant Pre-Speech & Hearing Sciences Pre-Veterinary Medicine
*Majors that include one of these pre-professional tracks are marked with an asterisk. WSU OFFERS PROFESSIONAL DEGREES IN MEDICINE, NURSING, PHARMACY, AND VETERINARY MEDICINE.
medicine.wsu.edu nursing.wsu.edu pharmacy.wsu.edu vetmed.wsu.edu
STUDY ABROAD Studying abroad is an option for all WSU students. Choose from 560+ study abroad programs across all 7 continents, learn about course preapproval and credit prerequisites, and research scholarship and financial aid opportunities to help you with the cost of travel. ip.wsu.edu/study-abroad
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At WSU Pullman, every Coug experience is unique. There are hundreds of clubs, organizations, intramural sports and more to choose from. Here, you’ll make new friends and forge a lifetime of memories. Want to know how other Cougs get involved? Read personal stories about leadership, engagement and event participation from Cougs just like you. cougexperience.studentaffairs.wsu.edu Transitioning to college is a big deal! Find guidance and community support across campus with tutoring and mentoring programs from multicultural peers. Learn more about the Academic Enrichment Center and the Smart Start program for first-year and first-generation students, providing the tools needed to successfully complete a WSU degree. mss.wsu.edu/programs
Senior | International Business and Psychology | Ellensburg, Washington When Diana entered her freshman year at WSU, she knew she didn’t want to major in just one field. “I wasn’t satisfied with just getting one, and I had a hard time deciding between science and business,” she said. Diana comes from a family of business owners, and after joining the
DIANA BALDOVINOS
Meet Diana
McNair program, she selected psychology and international business. “WSU’s international business degree is one of the best in the country because of its high standards, honors and study abroad opportunities,” Diana said. “There are a lot of scholarships available both from WSU and outside sources for students who want to study abroad.” Diana also served a senator in the Associated Students of WSU, where she helped pass legislation on mental health, workshops like Green Dot, and addressed
WSU really helped me build myself as a person, it gave me access to meet so many beautiful people, and I built a lot of amazing friendships and professional relationships. — Diana Baldovinos
r Own Path diversity and cultural competency at the university.
housing.wsu.edu Studies show that students who live on campus have higher GPAs than students who don’t. We care about your success, and that’s why we require freshman to live on campus*. Each hall has its own unique features, culture, and campus location. Find virtual tours, photos, room dimensions and more detailed amenities at housing.wsu.edu/residence-halls. Use the Residence Hall Rate Estimator to estimate your housing bill at housing.wsu.edu/estimator. *Some exceptions apply
Imagine being surrounded by other Cougs, all filled with the same excitement to meet new people, cheering on our athletic teams and building a new home away from home. This is life living in a residence hall – an unparalleled experience that forms friendships that last a lifetime.
Eat, Sleep, and Live Better — on Campus
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Women’s Soccer
Morgan Weaver and teammates celebrate her goal during the 2019 Women’s College Cup Semifinal game vs. North Carolina.
NCAA Division I Sports – Pac-12 Conference wsucougars.com Experience the excitement of Pac-12 athletic competition! Regardless of the sport, you’ll be surrounded by crimson-clad fans in a celebration of Cougar pride. WSU students can purchase a sports pass that admits them to all regular season home events in football, volleyball, baseball, women's soccer and basketball, and men's basketball from August through May. Cougar game days are a town-wide celebration that you don’t want to miss!
Senior | Accounting | Bellevue, Washington Justus Rogers comes from a line of collegiate athletes. His father was a linebacker and his grandfather was a track and field athlete. Justus, now a linebacker himself, was first offered a scholarship to play for WSU when he was a sophomore at Bellevue High School. Once he got to Pullman, he knew it was the right choice for him. “With football and with my classes, WSU’s really been preparing me for the real world,” Rogers said. “I’ve been talking to my on-campus advisor for accounting, making my resume, networking. It’s not too different from the recruiting process for football.”
JUSTUS ROGERS
Meet Justus
I went on my visits, official and unofficial, and I started to see the family atmosphere, the college town and how much of a community it is there in Pullman, and it was something I wanted to be a part of. I’m happy. I wouldn’t have chosen anywhere else. — Justus Rogers
Meet Kelly
Class of 2020 | Human Development
KELLY NGIGI
Birmingham, Alabama Kelly took classes at Highline College in Des Moines, Washington, before transferring to WSU, where she was selected as a Transfer Ambassador for WSU Multicultural Student Services. A Birmingham native, Kelly considered leaving Washington to continue her college journey but couldn’t pass up WSU’s financial support and smooth transfer process. “I went to Transfer Alive orientation in the spring and it really changed my perspective,” Kelly said. Originally an education major, Kelly found her passion in psychology and human development. Now a McNair Scholar, she focuses her studies on how genetics, environment and culture intersect to affect human health. “I learned a lot about myself, connected
I loved the support WSU was offering to students to get the education they need and have a great post-grad life. — Kelly Ngigi
with lot of great people and found something I would’ve never dove into. I’m very proud of what I’ve accomplished and done with my time at WSU,” she said.
TRANSFER YOUR CREDITS transfer.wsu.edu
More than 80% of WSU students enter with college credits. We’re here to help you use the credits you’ve earned to get the degree you want!
How to Pay for College FINANCIAL AID ESTIMATOR and NET PRICE CALCULATOR Learn the amount of financial aid you could qualify for at WSU, and determine your estimated net costs of attending college, including tuition, housing and more at financialaid.wsu.edu/aid-estimator. COUGAR MONEY MATTERS Get financial planning advice, build a plan of how you’ll pay for college and more at cougarmoneymatters.wsu.edu. ESTIMATED YEARLY COSTS* (two semesters) WA Resident
Non-WA Resident
WUE Recipient
$10,514
$25,702
$14,702
Mandatory fees
$1,313
$1,313
$1,313
Housing
$6,822
$6,822
$6,822
Dining
$4,300
$4,300
$4,300
Books
$960
$960
$960
Total
$24,909
$39,097
$28,097
Tuition
*Costs are subject to change Learn more at admission.wsu.edu/tuition-costs. IT’S WORTH THE INVESTMENT On average, a bachelor’s degree brings $1.6 million more than a high school diploma in lifetime earnings. The average mid-career salary for WSU graduates with a bachelor’s degree is $102,200 – which is ranked among the top 14% of 4-year universities in the U.S. (PayScale College Salary Report 2018-19)
FINANCIAL AID OPPORTUNITIES financialaid.wsu.edu
FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA) Submit your FAFSA by the Jan 31 priority date to be considered for the maximum amount of financial aid every year you attend WSU. WASHINGTON APPLICATION FOR STATE FINANCIAL AID (WASFA) Qualifying undocumented students from the state of Washington should submit the WASFA to determine their state financial aid eligibility, including grants, work study and general scholarships. financialaid.wsu.edu/undocumented-student-aid SCHOLARSHIPS We can help. WSU offers a variety of awards based on both merit and need, including those listed below. For maximum consideration, you must complete your admission requirements (application, fee and transcripts) and the WSU General Scholarship Application prior to January 31. To view thousands of scholarships available each year, visit scholarships.wsu.edu. WASHINGTON RESIDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
• Distinguished University Achievement Award – Awarded to Washington resident students with an unweighted minimum 3.8 high school GPA - $4,000 per year for two years.
• University Achievement Award – Awarded to Washington residents with an unweighted minimum 3.6 high school GPA - $2,000 per year for two years.
• Cougar Commitment – WSU has committed to covering mandatory fees for most Washington
residents who could not otherwise afford to attend. To see if you may be eligible for this award visit financialaid.wsu.edu/cougar-commitment.
• Regents Scholars program – High schools in Washington are invited to nominate two of their top students
for this scholarship program. All nominees who complete the application process are eligible for the $4,000 Regents Scholar award. The top nominees (usually 10 recipients) are competitively selected for the Distinguished Regents Scholar award. See the Regents Scholars website for information on eligibility and nominations. admission.wsu.edu/regents-scholarship
• Crimson Transfer Award – Awarded to WSU Pullman transfer students meeting the transferable credit requirements with a minimum transfer GPA of 3.2 - $2,000 per year for up to three years.
NON-RESIDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
• Cougar Award – Awarded to out-of-state freshmen with a minimum 3.2 unweighted high school GPA $7,000 per year, renewable for an additional three years.
• Western Undergraduate Exchange/Distinguished Cougar Award – Awarded to out-of-state freshmen
with a minimum 3.6 unweighted high school GPA - $11,000 per year, renewable for up to an additional three years.
• Transfer Western Undergraduate Exchange (Cougar Award for Transfers) – Awarded to an out-of-state transfer
student with a minimum transfer GPA of 3.0 and qualifying transfer credits - $11,000 per year for up to three years.
JOBS AND WORK-STUDY There are hundreds of student-friendly jobs in the Pullman area, both on campus and off. With Washington’s $13.50 per hour minimum wage and work-study offerings, working part-time during college is worth it. Find a position that fits you with our WSU student job board, Handshake. Learn more at ascc.wsu.edu.
76%
OF WSU STUDENTS RECEIVED SOME FORM OF FINANCIAL AID IN 2018-19
$170 million
IN AWARDS OFFERED IN 2018-19
Meet Jacklyn
Class of 2020 | Agricultural Education | Sumner, Washington Jacklyn, a member of the Ketchikan Indian Community, started her freshman year at WSU with a bout of homesickness – she wasn’t used to being five hours away from her family. But her roommate helped her meet new people. Her sophomore year, Jacklyn became a resident advisor, and it inspired her to study agricultural education. “I loved interacting with the residents and wanted to be a veterinarian, but I realized I was a people person.” She plans to teach in Metlakatla, Alaska, where her family hails from. A former FFA chapter officer and member of 4-H, Jacklyn hopes to start chapters for both organizations there.
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the freshman students,” Jacklyn said. “I had always
I always knew I wanted to go to WSU. The advisors at the Native American Student Center reached out to me before I started school, so I was ready to get involved. — Jacklyn Brendible
Where is Pullman Glad you asked! Located in Eastern Washington, about 75 miles south of Spokane and 8 miles west of Moscow, Idaho, we’re nestled among 10,000 square miles of beautiful rolling hills in the Palouse region. It’s perfect for camping, hiking, skiing, kayaking, rafting, and more. We even have 35 miles of paved bike paths.
Grab a fellow Coug and go explore! How to get to and from Pullman: There are three airports near WSU, including the Pullman-Moscow Airport just 10 minutes from campus. The airport in Lewiston, Idaho, is 45 minutes south, and the Spokane International Airport is 90 minutes north. Buses run regularly between the Spokane International Airport and WSU. • 5-hour drive from Seattle • 1-hour flight from Seattle to the Pullman-Moscow Airport • 1-hour flight from Portland to Spokane
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Students get outdoors 6 ski resorts within 3.5 hours
Enjoy all four seasons 172 sunny days a year. Average high temps: August 84⁰ | October 60⁰ | January 37⁰ | April 57⁰
Favorite Hiking Spot: Kamiak Butte Favorite Day Trip: Palouse Falls Favorite Sunset Spot: WSU Water Tower Favorite Sledding Spot: WSU’s Thompson Flats
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A view of Pullman and the surrounding Palouse hills from a K miak Butte, a local hiking spot 20 minutes away.
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• Visit apply.wsu.edu. • After you’ve been admitted, complete the following tasks and learn more at admitted.wsu.edu.
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• Use your Network ID to log in to myWSU. my.wsu.edu • Accept your offer of admission. • Pay your non-refundable $200 tuition deposit, due May 1. If payment of the advanced tuition deposit, housing application
and/or orientation registration creates financial hardship, please contact your admission counselor for details about deferring payments.
THREE Sign Up for University Housing
• Freshmen are required to live on campus for one year. Complete your housing application online.* • Housing assignments are made on a first-come basis. housing.wsu.edu • After you receive your housing assignment, schedule your move-in day. movein.wsu.edu
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Sign Up for Alive Orientation
• All new students must register for an Alive orientation session where you will meet with an advisor and register for classes. alive.wsu.edu
Take Placement Exams Before Attending Orientation
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• Math: math.wsu.edu/placement • Writing: go.wsu.edu/writingplacement • Foreign Language: slcr.wsu.edu/placement-testing
Send Documents, Final Transcripts and Exams
• File your FAFSA or WASFA between October 1 and January 31 (optional). fafsa.gov | readysetgrad.org/wasfa • Complete the WSU General Scholarship Application by January 31 (optional). scholarships.wsu.edu • Submit verification documents before March 15 (if required). • Incoming freshmen should request an official high school transcript with final grades to be sent to WSU after graduation. • Receive college credit by having official final college transcripts and AP/IB/AICE scores sent to WSU. wsu.edu/advancedcredit • Provide proof of immunization. Almost all students must submit proof of measles immunity. Forms and other information are available from Cougar Health Services. cougarhealth.wsu.edu
Admissions and Recruitment 370 Lighty Student Services Building, Washington State University, PO Box 641067, Pullman, WA 99164-1067 future.coug@wsu.edu | 888-GO-TO-WSU (888-468-6978) Admission to Washington State University is granted without regard to race/ethnicity, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran status, disability, or use of a service animal.