The Office of New Student Programs is currently closed to the public, but can be reached by email or by calling 509-335-4242 Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm PST.
Registration opens Dec 1st.
Alive Summer 2021 dates will be announced in February.
We’re here to help you get a great start at WSU
Nationally and at WSU, students who attend an orientation program are more likely to complete a college degree than those who do not. So, because we want you to have the best possible chance of success, we’ve designed orientation programs to help every new Coug hit the ground running in their first semester.
Parent & Family Newsletter
The New Student Programs Parent & Family Newsletter is currently on hold. Sign-ups for the newsletter will resume once we reconstruct the process. Until then, please visit the WSU Family Website or consider joining the WSU Parent & Family Facebook page.
CHOOSE YOUR ORIENTATION SESSION
All new students must attend an orientation program to enroll for their first semester of classes. At your orientation program, you’ll meet with an advisor, register for classes, get familiar with campus, and find resources that will help you create an amazing experience at WSU.
Coming to orientation was very reassuring. It showed me I wouldn’t be in this all on my own. Connecting with my orientation group made me feel like I already had some friends coming in.
– SAPPHIRE OWENS
Early Elementary Education Junior
ENROLLING IN FALL SEMESTER 2020
ALIVE FOR FRESHMAN STUDENTS
Nine sessions over the summer
If you are fresh out of high school, or have not yet attended a college or university outside of high school, this orientation event is for you. We’ll go over all the tools you need to succeed in college and at WSU!
If you completed Running Start, college-in-the-high-school, or are bringing credits you recieved during high school, you are considered a Freshman for orientation purposes and should attend one of these sessions.
FRESHMAN SUMMER SESSION INFO & SIGNUP
ALIVE FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS
Sunday, June 21-Monday, June 22
Sunday, July 19-Monday, July 20
If you’re transferring from another college or university (with at least 27-semester, or 40-quarter credits), this orientation event is especially for you, with registration and information tailored to your unique needs as a transfer student.
TRANSFER INFO & SIGNUP
ALIVE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
If you are not a citizen or permanent resident of the United States, you will need to attend international student orientation.
INTERNATIONAL INFO & SIGNUP