Sign up for New Coug Orientation
Welcome, new Coug!
We are excited you have chosen to attend Washington State University. This is a big transition for you and your supporters. New Coug Orientation is designed to help you and your supporters prepare for life as part of the Cougar family. Orientation is a required program for all new students attending WSU.
Before orientation, you will have tasks to complete online including CougReady Step 1 (online module), an academic advising consultation, and course registration. During orientation, you will have a designated current Coug, known as an orientation leader (OL), who will lead you through interactive experiences designed to introduce you to the university’s mission and values, your academic college, academic support resources, ways to get involved on-campus, and more!
Ready to register for New Coug Orientation?
- Before you register for orientation, confirm your enrollment in your FutureCoug Portal https://futurecoug.wsu.edu/portal/status. If you have any questions about your admission status, please call 1-888-GO-TO-WSU (1-888-468-6978).
- See what sessions you’re eligible for and register for an available New Coug Orientation session.
- Start receiving details to prepare for your New Coug Orientation session.
2027 New Coug Orientation Dates
- If you are starting classes in Spring 2027, you will be pre-registered for Spring Orientation on Thursday, January 7 upon confirming your enrollment. Please allow 24 business hours to receive your confirmation email.
- Transfer students and student Veterans beginning classes in summer or fall 2027 are eligible to attend a Transfer Orientation program in March. Registration will open in early November.
- Registration for all other dates will become available in early December.
| Dates | Event |
| Thursday, January 7 | Spring Orientation |
| Saturday, March 6 | Transfer Orientation #1 |
| Saturday, March 27 | Transfer Orientation #2 |
| Wednesday, June 23 – Thursday, June 24 | Summer Session #1 |
| Monday, June 28 – Tuesday, June 29 | Summer Session #2 |
| Wednesday, July 7 – Wednesday, July 8 | Summer Session #3 |
| Monday, July 12 – Tuesday, July 13 | Summer Session #4 |
| Thursday, July 15 – Friday, July 16 | Summer Session #5 |
| Monday, July 19 – Tuesday, July 20 | Summer Session #6 |
| Monday, July 26 – Monday, July 27 | Summer Session #7 |
| Thursday, August 12 – Friday, August 13 | Fall Orientation |
| Wednesday, August 18 | Week of Welcome Orientation |
If you experience any difficulties or questions, please call New Coug Orientation at 509-335-4242 or e-mail orientation@wsu.edu.