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.
Before you can register for classes, you must complete the New Coug Pre-Orientation modules and the appropriate writing and math placement assessments. These modules are emailed to students after registration for spring orientation. Fall 2022 new students will receive the modules in May.
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.
As the start of a new academic year quickly approaches, we want to provide updates on mandatory programming for our incoming students.
If students have additional questions or concerns regarding mandatory programs they can email Health Promotion at health.promotion@wsu.edu
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.
Find details regarding the immunization requirement, including information about how to get immunized if you have not yet done so. 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.