Here are a few essential to-do’s you need to complete to attend Washington State University Pullman. To learn more about each item, click on the titles below:
It is important that students who need to take these exams complete them prior to their Orientation session, as scores will determine which classes you are eligible to register for with your academic advisor.
Complete the ALEKS math placement assessment, at least two weeks, before orientation if you are not transferring in college-level math.
Do I need to take the Math Placement Assessment?
If you are not transferring in college-level English, complete the writing placement assessment, at least 2 weeks, before your orientation session.
Do I need to take the Writing Placement Assessment?
If you plan to enroll in a foreign language course, please visit the Language Placement Testing website for more information.
You can apply for housing 24 – 48 hours after you have confirmed your admission. If you’re eligible to live off-campus, explore additional options at offcampusliving.wsu.edu. The priority deadline for new housing applications is May 1, 2022. All applications received at that time will be treated equally in the first round of the placement process.
EMAILED TO STUDENTS AFTER REGISTRATION FOR SPRING ORIENTATION
FALL 2022 NEW STUDENTS WILL RECEIVE THE MODULES IN MAY
Before you can register for classes, you must complete the New Coug Pre-Orientation modules and the appropriate writing and math placement assessments.
Module topics include:
Login information will be emailed to your WSU email address. Make sure you’ve set up your account!
Students can view their financial aid award and to-do list in myWSU. Families: If you want to access this information, your student must authorize you for third-party access.
All incoming first-year and transfer undergraduate students are required to complete the following mandatory programs.
If you have any questions, contact Health Promotion at cougarhealth.healthpromotion@wsu.edu.
Please upload a passport-style photo of yourself for use on your Washington State University CougarCard. We also require an image of one of your current photo IDs for identity verification purposes. Photo ID images will be destroyed as soon as we have approved and verified the CougarCard picture submitted.
WSU Immunization Requirements
WSU students are required to provide documentation of two doses of MMR immunization or immunity to measles. Students must submit proof of measles immunity in order to register for classes.
Make sure that your high school or transfer institution and testing agencies are sending official transcripts and test scores to the WSU-Pullman Office of Admissions.
Students who are in Running Start, High School in the College, or other dual enrollment programs must send transcripts from each college/university providing college-level academic credit.