Week of Welcome Orientation

Week of Welcome Orientation is only open to international and transfer students. This is a customized program that takes into consideration your previous experience, and will support your unique needs. This session will also incorporate Week of Welcome events where you will meet more new and current Cougs outside your orientation group!

Please be prepared to move in to your residence hall or apartment before orientation begins. No supplemental housing will be available for this session.

Students registered for WOW Orientation must complete advising and course registration before arriving for your session. There is no on-site advising or course registration during this orientation session.

To complete virtual advising and registration, follow these steps:

1. Confirm your enrollment at WSU.
2. Register for WOW Orientation.*
3. Complete your Pathway to Course Registration Modules. **
4. Schedule your advising appointment. ***
5. Attend New Coug Orientation.

*This session is only open to international and transfer students. Students participating in Fraternity/Sorority recruitment are not able to participate in WOW Orientation due to overlapping schedules. 

**The link to access modules will be emailed to you after completing step 2.

***The link to your advising will be emailed to you after completing step 3.

Continue to watch your email for important updates. If you have any questions concerning orientation, please reach out to 509-335-4242 or orientation@wsu.edu.

Please check back in November to register for Week of Welcome 2026 orientation.

Family and Supporter Orientation

On-site family and supporter orientation is not available during this session. We encourage you to learn more about the university, academics, and resources by attending our virtual sessions designed to help you support your new Coug. Registration information for virtual sessions will be sent to your student after registering for Week of Welcome Orientation.