Online Orientation

What is Online New Coug Orientation?

New Coug Orientation is a required program for ALL new students. We understand coming to campus can be an investment of time and money for families and, new Cougs often visit for Experience WSU (optional), New Coug Orientation (required), and Move-In (required).

For the best orientation experience, we still highly recommend in-person orientation, however; students who meet the following criteria are eligible to complete the New Coug Orientation requirement online:

  • Confirmed enrollment for summer or fall 2026.
  • Attended an Experience WSU event in spring 2026 and participated in one of the New Coug Orientation breakout sessions.
  • Unable to attend an in-person June or July orientation due to work, finances, and/or distance.

Online Orientation does not include Family & Supporter Orientation programming and guests cannot be accommodated. Supporters of students attending online orientation sessions are encouraged to take advantage of the summer webinar series.

Online Orientation Dates

  • Tuesday, June 16
  • Wednesday, July 8
  • Tuesday, August 4

Registration will be available in your FutureCoug Portal AFTER you successfully attend an Experience WSU event.

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Already Have College Credits?

Any student with 27+ college semester credits or 40+ college quarter credits after high school is considered a transfer student at WSU.

Learn about Transfer Orientation

Online Orientation Requirements

All new Cougs must complete their Pre-Orientation section of the New Student Checklist before attending Online Orientation. Students who are registered for Online Orientation and have not completed the steps below within 48 hours of the session will be required to reschedule for a future in-person or online orientation date.

  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.

*CougReady Step 1 access and details to schedule your advising consultation will be emailed to you in early May.

After the 90-minute online orientation, participants must:

  • Complete CougReady Steps 2 and 3.
  • Attend their College Kickoff during Week of Welcome.

Online Schedule at a Glance

The 2026 online orientation schedule is currently under development. Please check often for updates. A detailed schedule will be emailed before your session.

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