Summer Family and Supporter Orientation

The Summer Family & Supporter Orientation is a separate, in-person experience specifically designed with our families and supporters in mind! Your session will run concurrently with your student’s Summer New Coug Orientation session.

Program Topics

Role of a Coug family
Student, family & supporter involvement
Letting go presentations
Billing and payments
Academics & tutoring
Faculty expectations
Student requirements, including placement exams and transcripts
Housing, dining, and move-in
Student health & wellness
Mental health resources

Housing Accommodations

Housing is not provided for families and supporters during orientation. Families and supporters are invited to book local accommodations in Pullman and the surrounding areas including Moscow, Colfax, Lewiston, or Clarkston. Visit our Travel Guide. Learn more about Summer in Pullman.

WSU Travel Guide

Registration

Registration for Family and Supporter Orientation can be completed when your student registers for New Coug Orientation. To add or remove guests after registration please update your student’s registration.

Family and Supporter Schedule at a Glance

Schedule is subject to change without notice. A detailed schedule will be provided to you at check-in. The Family and Supporter Orientation runs concurrently with your student’s New Coug Orientation. The majority of your sessions will be separate from your student, however, there will be a few points throughout orientation where you will attend a session with your student. You can see a sample of your student’s schedule here.

Day 1

Schedule in Development

Day 2

Schedule in Development