August Orientation

Transfer and International students, as well as students who attended La Bienvenida or Hawai‘i Community Family Orientation, have priority to register for August New Coug Orientation sessions. These express, half-day sessions align with move-in for the fall 2026 semester and space is limited. At August Orientation, you will fully immerse yourself in being a Coug and enjoy the Week of Welcome events.

Please plan to move in to your assigned residence hall or apartment before your orientation begins. New Coug Orientation does not provide overnight housing for students or supporters during August Orientation sessions. Families and supporters looking for accommodations during move-in and orientation can explore the many hotel options in the area by visiting our travel information website.

August Orientation Dates

  • Monday, August 17
  • Wednesday, August 19
  • Friday, August 21

August Orientation Requirements

All new Cougs must complete their Pre-Orientation section of the New Student Checklist before attending an advising consultation and course registration appointment. Registrants must also complete the Pre-Arrival Checklist before August Orientation.

Before your advising consultation and course registration appointment:

  1. Complete CougReady Step 1.*
  2. Take any required placement assessments, or identify an exception in Step 1.
  3. Submit updated unofficial transcripts and test scores.
  4. Schedule and attend a remote, online advising consultation and course registration appointment.**
  5. Register for classes in myWSU during your appointment.

*CougReady Step 1 access will be emailed to you in early May.

**Details to schedule your advising consultation and course registration appointment will be emailed in early May. All appointments will take place remotely, online between June 1 and July 30. There will not be on-site advising at orientation.

Other requirements

  1. CougReady Steps 2 and 3.*
  2. Complete the “Prior to the Start of Classes” portion of your New Student Checklist.
  3. Attend your College Kickoff during Week of Welcome.

*CougReady Step 2 will become available in early July and Step 3 will be available in early August.

Student Schedule at a Glance

The August Orientation schedules are currently under development and will vary slightly based on Week of Welcome events happening each day. Please check often for updates. A detailed schedule will be provided at check-in.

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