Welcome to PULLMAN WSU#FutureCoug The Paccar Environmental Technology Building WSU Water Tower The Paccar Building is a modern hub A favorite spot to watch of interdisciplinary research and the beautiful Pullman View the cosmos at star parties through SRC Ferdinand's education in renewable materials, the largest refracting telescope in the sunsets. From swimming to An old-fashioned ice sustainable design, water quality, and state of . soccer, the Student cream and cheese atmospheric research. Recreation Center has shop, its products are Vogel Plant Biosciences Building everything you need to crafted by Food Science With teaching labs on the first floor exercise and have fun. Bailey-Brayton Field students using milk from and research labs occupying the rest WSU's baseball field and WSU’s own dairy farm. of the building, Vogel is a hub for plant The CUB site of a new, Veterinary & Biomedical science research. Whether you need food, games, top-notch facility. Research Building a place to study, a charging station or A teaching and research space just somewhere to hang out, the for veterinary medicine and other Compton Union Building is your spot. Northside Hall health-science programs, it houses This lively, fun and comfortable a state-of-the-art vivarium. hall houses the largest population of athletes Beasley Coliseum Home to Cougar football. on campus. WSU's arena is used for Glenn Terrell Mall everything from graduation to The central hub of campus, basketball games to concerts. here you'll find everything from campus involvement fairs to live music and barbecues.

Global Scholars Hall WSU’s newest residence hall Bryan Hall Clock Tower and home to an innovative and The most recognizable inclusive environment. Enjoy landmark on campus, it chimes the organic market and every hour, on the hour. The Reader coffee shop on the lower level. Nicknamed “Nature Boy” for a Nat King Cole song, this 1950 statue marks the side of Holland Library.

Avery Hall Kimbrough Hall Home to the English department and Home to the Army ROTC, where you can catch WSU School of Music. literary readings and presentations from WSU students and visiting writers. Murrow College of Communication Across three buildings live , Northwest Public Television, KUGR Radio, the Office of Student Media, and Cable 8 TV, as well as classrooms, Chinook Student Center studios and study spaces. From fitness and weightlifting rooms to nap pods and espresso bars, the Chinook is a hub for student life. McCroskey Hall Wilmer-Davis Hall Also known as the International With its central location on House, half of the residents are campus and Hillside Café international students and half are downstairs, this women’s hall from the U.S. with a goal of is a popular choice with many building bridges across cultures. residents staying in the hall throughout their college experience.

Thompson Hall The oldest building on campus, its sloping front lawns are a popular spot for sledding in winter and enjoying the sun in warmer months.

See why so many Cougs call WSU home. Explore your options for touring campus, either in person or online. visit.wsu.edu

Palouse Columns Contact your admission counselor: Sculpted by Seattle-based artist This feelsRobert Maki and dedicated to like rep.wsu.edu | [email protected] | 888-GO-TO-WSU (888-468-6978) campus in 2003, these six painted steel columns mimic the rolling hills of the region. Home Meet Hannah Senior | Civil Engineering | Ephrata, Washington 16:1 student-to-faculty ratio Hannah grew up in Ephrata, a small town full of school spirit and passion for sports. She played 81% volleyball, basketball and tennis, and even tried of classes have fewer than 50 students cheerleading on a whim during her senior year 61% of high school. So, when it came time for of classes have fewer than 30 students college, spirit was a must.

35% Hannah researched methane emissions in cattle of new freshmen are multicultural as part of the Auvil Scholars Fellowship, which funds undergraduate research opportunities. 32% Under civil and environmental engineering pro- WSU PULLMAN of new freshmen are the first in their families to go to college fessor Dr. Jennifer Adam at WSU’s Hydro Lab, Hannah analyzes data for Eastern and Central 50 Washington water reservoirs to predict water U.S. states are represented flow. She is also an activities coordinator for the Society of Women Engineers, and she hopes to 98 study water resources, such as improving fish countries are represented ladders for juvenile salmon to navigate dams, when she becomes a graduate student. HANNAH GOODSPEED

I was hoping everything I heard about WSU was true, and it was. Everyone here cares about the school and each other. This feels like home, but almost better because there are more people and it’s louder! — Hannah Goodspeed Small-Town Feel, Big College

ExperienceIn Pullman, we walk and bike everywhere, whether it’s downtown or across campus. The town and university come together to create a one-of-a-kind experience. We thrive on coffee, , free movies at the Compton Union Building (CUB), and the uniqueness of two college towns connected by an 8-mile bike path between Pullman and Moscow, ID.

We value arts, culture, science, and innovation. Between Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art | museum.wsu.edu our lively music programs and the ever-changing exhibits One of the most striking buildings on WSU’s campus, at WSU’s Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, there’s never a the Museum of Art is more than just a place to view and shortage of artistic expression in Pullman. We have small- experience art – it is a beacon for the arts in the Inland town friendliness and everything you’ll need for a Northwest. The museum offers innovative, creative and intellectually stimulating exhibitions, programs, and events. meaningful college experience. Greek Life | gogreek.wsu.edu WSU’s Greek system is made up of 60+ organizations with nearly 5,500 members. Ranging from men’s and women’s social chapters to professional and multicultural organizations, our students come together to celebrate culture and support our campus community.

Committed to Giving Back | cce.wsu.edu Every year, Cougs donate more than 85,000 hours of service as volunteers, leaders in student organizations, peer tutors and powerful role models. You can make a difference across Pullman and the state with WSU’s Center for Civic Engagement. Meet Antonio Class of 2021 | Psychology (Pre-Medicine) WHO ARE Maui, Hawai‘i

For Antonio, coming to WSU was a leap into the unknown. He had never been to the Northwest, but the promise of snow and the university’s THE COUGS? strong science programs beckoned. BAK At WSU, we forge lifelong friendships, The leap paid off: he immediately felt a sense of build bridges across cultures and community when he stepped onto campus. And serve our communities through when a friend asked for help starting a club, he jumped right in. As president of the WSU Cookie life-changing research. Club, he helped students meld the therapeutic process and delicious results of baking with a variety of self-care and mental health resources.

Antonio also became a founding father and later president of the Zeta Theta chapter of Delta Kappa Epsilon. The chapter is one of only a few ANTONIO in the Pacific Northwest. 80+ INTRAMURAL AND CLUB SPORTS

60+ FRATERNITIES My last year and a half AND SORORITIES at WSU was definitely unexpected, but I made 450+ 4 20 the best of it by being STUDENT STUDENT FAITH-BASED active in projects and CLUBS CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS CENTERS chats to keep that sense of a Coug community. — Antonio Bak

TOP 40 UNIVERSITIES NATIONALLY FOR POLICIES SUPPORTIVE OF LGBTQ STUDENTS (Campus Pride Index, 2020) Meet Nife Class of 2021 | Neuroscience (Pre-Medicine) Kobi, Nigeria

Growing up in Nigeria, Nife always knew she wanted to be a doctor. After high school, Nife attended a medical school in the Caribbean, but realized it was unaccredited. So she decided to enroll in a US college, first at a school in Virginia before THE transferring to WSU.

“I wanted to study neuroscience because I’ve always been very intrigued by the brain,” Nife said. “That’s HONORS one of the reasons WSU stood out to me. I also liked that I could work in the same lab in Spokane that I’d started doing research at before I got accepted COLLEGE to WSU.” SHOLA-DARE Nife was determined to get involved and make a change the second she stepped foot on campus. She Looking for a challenge? Through an was admitted to the Honors College and joined the enriched curriculum, mentoring by expert Associated Students of WSU, where she represented faculty, undergraduate research and study the College of Veterinary Medicine and was part of NIFE the Student Health Advisory committee. She was abroad programs, the Honors College selected for the Basic Needs Task Force to help WSU provides students the opportunity to better meet students’ needs, and later became a DJ challenge themselves in an engaged for KZUU, WSU’s student-run radio station, where she played African music. academic community. “I’ve presented my research to the scientific community, Students in any major can participate in the Honors College and I’ve had a lot of opportunities to be a leader at and graduate within four years, gaining critical leadership and WSU. It’s all thanks to Dr. Robin Bond (assistant dean professional experience along the way. honors.wsu.edu of the Honors College),” Nife said. The way I envisioned my The MESI Certificate After graduation and medical school, Nife hopes to future before WSU has The Honors College teaches wellbeing as a life skill. With the return to Nigeria to provide mental health care and Mindfulness-based Emotional and Social Intelligence Certificate, aid, as well as reducing the stigma of mental illness. definitely changed. I never students can improve their marketability and job performance would’ve thought I’d have while becoming more compassionate human beings and leaders in their respective fields. all the great experiences I’ve had at WSU. — Oluwanifemi “Nife” Shola-Dare $369.3 MILLION in total research expenditures in 2019 (National Science Foundation)

$230 MILLION awarded to WSU researchers in 2019

ALL 6 CAMPUSES and 11 COLLEGES involved in research

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Research isn’t just lab coats and gloves. It’s about making new contributions and advancing knowledge in your field.

At WSU, undergraduate research opportunities are available in all A TOP majors and disciplines, guided by mentors who are experts in their fields. Most importantly, it helps students like you gain professional experience and communication skills while testing out a career.

In Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, you could: Compose music for an instrument built from a vacuum cleaner RESEARCH • • Write dialogue for a VR video game script • Fire pottery in a kiln modified to amplify solar power • Investigate historical records to see how intercultural communities evolve UNIVERSITY In Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, you could: WSU is a Tier I research university, among fewer than 3% of • Develop new methods of shaping metal parts for an aero-robot U.S. universities that qualify for the Carnegie Foundation’s Design new catalysts that burn renewable biodiesel instead of • “very high research activity” classification. conventional diesel • Engineer a parallel computing platform to speed up the analysis Our award-winning faculty is here to guide you through research opportunities, fieldwork, of large data sets internships and in-depth labs that inspire you to explore and innovate in your field. Sequence unknown genomes in a laboratory setting • Amazon, Boeing, Deloitte, Google and Microsoft are some of the top employers of WSU graduates, and Cougar alumni span all 50 states and 146 countries. Our engaged alumni network helps fellow Whatever you want to research, your mentors at WSU Cougs fast-forward their careers. will help you do it. Find something you’re passionate about, grab a professor and get started! 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Growing up in Spokane, Gunnar said he knew a lot of family and friends who went to WSU, but he ultimately chose it over other research universities because of the

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“At WSU, we don’t have a competitive nature. It’s much more collaborative, and as engineers, we’re supposed to collaborate and not compete,” he said.

Additionally, Gunnar realized that he didn’t need to go to a private college for

STUDY ABROAD STUDY a chance to participate in undergraduate research, work with expert faculty, and study abroad. Gunnar was one of four GUNNAR Studying abroad is an option for all WSU students. students to receive a scholarship from Choose from 560+ study abroad programs across all 7 continents, the Honors College to study at Southeast learn about course preapproval and credit prerequisites, and research scholarship and financial aid opportunities University in Nanjing, China, in 2019. to help you with the cost of travel. ip.wsu.edu/study-abroad Gunnar studied the use of silica as an Because of the Honors College, alternative to lithium-ion batteries in the Song Research Group, led by WSU academics and research assistant professor of materials science opportunities, I was convinced Dr. Min-Kyu Song. WSU was the place for me. — Gunnar Sly

At WSU Pullman, every Coug experience is unique. There are hundreds of clubs, organizations, intramural sports and more to choose from. Here, you’ll make new friends and forge a lifetime of memories. MakeWant to know how other Cougs get involved? Read personal stories Yourabout leadership, engagement and event participation from Cougs just like you. cougexperience.studentaffairs.wsu.edu

Transitioning to college is a big deal! Find guidance and community support across campus with tutoring and mentoring programs from multicultural peers. Learn more about the Academic Enrichment Center and the Smart Start program for first-year and first-generation students, providing the tools needed to successfully complete a WSU degree. mss.wsu.edu/programs Own Path housing.wsu.edu

Imagine being surrounded by other Studies show that students Cougs, all filled with the same excitement who live on campus have to meet new people, cheering on our athletic higher GPAs than students teams and building a new home away who don’t. We care about from home. This is life living in a residence your success, and that’s hall – an unparalleled experience that why we require* freshman forms friendships that last a lifetime. to live on campus. Each hall has its own unique features, culture, and campus location.

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MEN WOMEN S. FloydCollegeofMedicineaftergraduation. Program, she’ll bepreparedtoattendtheWSUElson help others.AspartoftheHonorsCollegePathway career inmedicinebecauseshe’s alwayswantedto Evelyn saidshebecameinterestedinpursuinga of MolecularBiosciences. Alan Goodman,anassociateprofessorintheSchool insulin-dependent infectionunderhermentor, Dr. College, EvelynisresearchingWest Nilevirusand Through a$50,000 grantawardedtotheHonors Experience (MedSURE),Evelynlovesachallenge. Medical SummerUndergraduateResearch first studentstoparticipateintheHonorsCollege’s A memberofWSU’s CheerTeam andone ofthe Cheney, Washington Senior |Biochemistry(Pre-Med) Meet in my path to becomingadoctoroneday. — everybody atWSU would behelpful anduplifting atmosphere withfanengagement, andIknew I knew Iwanted tocheer inanamazing gameday Evelyn

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Meet Mindy Class of 2021 | Multimedia Journalism and Advertising | Kent, Washington

Mindy first visited WSU in the winter of 2016, a season characterized by heavy snowfall. Mindy referred to it as “snowmageddon.”

“There was snow everywhere, and then finally I saw this line of crimson flags welcoming us to Pullman,” Mindy said. “The next day I went on a

MALONE How to Pay campus tour, and I fell in love with the people and the feeling of campus.”

Mindy ultimately decided to attend WSU over for College other schools, both in Washington and at the Ivy FINANCIAL AID ESTIMATOR and NET PRICE CALCULATOR League level, because Pullman felt like home. Learn the amount of financial aid you could qualify for at “Here in Pullman, it’s warm, it’s welcoming. It WSU and determine your estimated net costs of attending

MINDY MINDY matches who I am,” Mindy said. “I can talk to college, including tuition, housing and more at financialaid.wsu.edu/aid-estimator. anyone and they’re willing to write me these gushing letters of recommendation about my skills and experiences because they know me COUGAR MONEY MATTERS so well.” Get financial planning advice, build a plan of how you’ll pay for college and more at cougarmoneymatters.wsu.edu. As a student ambassador for the Edward R. In the Murrow College, there are Murrow College of Communication, Mindy gives ESTIMATED YEARLY COSTS* (two semesters) a million people offering to answer tours to students interested in the program, my questions. They provide you assists with the annual Murrow Symposium and WA Non-WA WUE helps produce a weekly series called “Murrow Resident Resident Recipient with so many opportunities and so Minutes.” After graduation, Mindy hopes to Tuition $10,996 $26,312 $15,312 much advice to prepare you for pursue a career in content creation and is Mandatory fees $1,420 $1,420 $1,420 when you leave WSU. considering law school. Housing $6,822 $6,822 $6,822 Mindy Malone Dining $4,300 $4,300 $4,300 — Books $960 $960 $960 Total $24,498 $39,814 $28,814

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More than 80% of WSU students enter with college credits. We’re here to help you use the credits you’ve earned to get the degree you want! IT’S WORTH THE INVESTMENT

On average, a bachelor’s degree brings $1.6 million more than a high school diploma in lifetime earnings.

The average mid-career salary for WSU graduates with a bachelor’s degree is $104,800 – which is ranked among the top 14% of 4-year universities in the U.S. (PayScale College Salary Report 2019-20) FINANCIAL AID OPPORTUNITIES Meet Jonah financialaid.wsu.edu Senior | Animal Science (Pre-Veterinary Medicine) Wenatchee, Washington

FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA) Growing up in the Apple Capital of the World, Jonah didn’t Submit your FAFSA by the January 31 priority date to be considered for the maximum amount of financial aid available to you. get much experience with large animals like cows and (Strongly encouraged) studentaid.gov horses. When he decided to become a veterinarian, he WASHINGTON APPLICATION FOR STATE FINANCIAL AID (WASFA) assumed he would work with family pets. But majoring in Qualifying undocumented students and other select applicants from Washington state should submit the WASFA by January 31 animal science exposed him to a new field. to determine their state financial aid eligibility, including grants, work study and general scholarships. financialaid.wsu.edu/undocumented-student-aid “I was challenged and intrigued,” Jonah said of his dairy SCHOLARSHIPS cattle management course held at WSU’s Knott Dairy Farm. We can help. WSU offers a variety of awards based on both merit and need, including those listed below. “The coolest thing about animal science is it gave me a lot of hands-on experience. It’s built into the classes.” For maximum consideration, you must complete your admission requirements (application, fee and transcripts) WISEN and the WSU General Scholarship Application by January 31. Find the application and search for thousands of additional scholarships available each year at scholarships.wsu.edu. Jonah first became interested in WSU for its acclaimed veterinary school, but knew he wanted to be a Coug after WASHINGTON RESIDENT SCHOLARSHIPS experiencing the warm, close-knit community in Pullman. • Distinguished University Achievement Award – Awarded to Washington resident students with a minimum 3.8 unweighted high school GPA - $4,000 per year for two years. A College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource • University Achievement Award – Awarded to Washington residents with a minimum 3.6 unweighted Sciences student ambassador, Jonah facilitates meetings high school GPA - $2,000 per year for two years. and runs discussions with the other ambassadors in the college. He was also selected for a competitive internship at • Cougar Commitment – WSU has committed to covering tuition and mandatory fees for most Washington JONAH residents who could not otherwise afford to attend. To see if you may be eligible for this award, visit the WSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital. financialaid.wsu.edu/cougar-commitment. After veterinary school, Jonah hopes to work as a mixed • Regents Scholars program – High schools in Washington are invited to nominate two of their top students for this scholarship program. Talk to your high school counselor or see the Regents Scholars webpage for animal veterinarian, giving him the opportunity to work with information about eligibility and nominations. admission.wsu.edu/regents-scholarship family pets and farm animals alike. • Crimson Transfer Award – Awarded to WSU Pullman transfer students meeting the transferable credit requirements with a minimum transfer GPA of 3.2 - $2,000 per year for up to three years.

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• Western Undergraduate Exchange/Distinguished Cougar Award – Awarded to out-of-state freshmen with a minimum 3.4 unweighted high school GPA - $11,000 per year, renewable for up to an additional three years. • Cougar Award – Awarded to out-of-state freshmen with a minimum 3.0 unweighted high school GPA - $7,000 per year, renewable for an additional three years. Everything changed for me • Transfer Western Undergraduate Exchange (Cougar Award for Transfers) – Awarded to an out-of-state transfer when I set foot on campus. student meeting the transferable credit requirements with a minimum transfer GPA of 3.0 and qualifying transfer credits - $11,000 per year for up to three years. Everyone here has each Jonah Wisen JOBS AND WORK-STUDY other’s backs. — There are hundreds of student-friendly jobs in the Pullman area, both on campus and off. With Washington’s $13.69 per hour minimum wage and work-study offerings, working part-time during college is worth it. Find a position that fits you with our WSU student job board, Handshake. Learn more at ascc.wsu.edu.

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Glad you asked! Located in Eastern Washington, about Where75 miles south of Spokane and 8 miles west ofis Moscow, Idaho, Pullman? we’re nestled among 10,000 square miles of beautiful rolling hills MONTANA in the Palouse region. It’s perfect for camping, hiking, skiing, kayaking, WSU Everett WSU rafting, and more. We even have 35 miles of paved bike paths. Spokane Spokane Grab a fellow Coug and go explore! How to get to and from Pullman: Seattle Airport There are three airports near WSU, including the Pullman-Moscow Airport just 10 minutes from campus. The airport in Lewiston, Idaho, is 45 minutes south, and the Spokane International Airport is 90 minutes north. Buses run regularly IDAHO between the Spokane International Airport and WSU. PACIFIC WASHINGTON WSU Pullman-Moscow OCEAN Olympia Pullman Airport • 5-hour drive from Seattle • 1-hour flight from Seattle to the Pullman-Moscow Airport • 1-hour flight from Portland to Spokane Lewiston Airport

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Students get outdoors 6 ski resorts within 3.5 hours 34,833 Top 10 Top 25 Favorite Hiking Spot: Kamiak Butte Enjoy all four seasons Population of Pullman One of America’s for quality of life Favorite Day Trip: Palouse Falls best college towns 172 sunny days a year. 57% are students (livability.com) Favorite Sunset Spot: WSU Water Tower (Sunset Magazine, MSN) Average high temps: Favorite Sledding Spot: WSU’s Thompson Flats August 84⁰ | October 60⁰ | January 37⁰ | April 57⁰ (a winter tradition for students – cafeteria tray not included)

A view of Pullman and the surrounding Palouse hills from Kamiak Butte, a local hiking spot 20 minutes away. Connect with other Cougs today: Follow @WSUPullman NextApply Steps 1 ONE • Visit apply.wsu.edu. • After you’ve been admitted, complete the following tasks and learn more at admitted.wsu.edu. • Schedule a tour to get an in-person glimpse at campus life. visit.wsu.edu 2 Confirm your enrollment TWO • Use your Network ID to log in to myWSU. my.wsu.edu • Accept your offer of admission. • Pay your non-refundable $200 tuition deposit, due May 1. If payment of the advanced tuition deposit, housing application and/or orientation registration creates financial hardship, please contact your admission counselor for details about deferring payments.

3 Sign up for university housing • Freshmen are required to live on campus for one year. Complete your housing application online.* THREE Housing assignments are made on a first-come basis.housing.wsu.edu • • After you receive your housing assignment, schedule your move-in day. movein.wsu.edu

4 Sign up for New Coug Orientation FOUR • All new students must register for a New Coug Orientation session where you will learn about life on campus, meet with an advisor and register for classes. orientation.wsu.edu

5 Take placement exams before graduating high school (exams will need to be completed before attending New Coug Orientation). FIVE • Math: math.wsu.edu/placement • Writing: go.wsu.edu/writingplacement • Foreign Language: slcr.wsu.edu/placement-testing

6 Send documents, final transcripts and exams SIX • File your FAFSA or WASFA between October 1 and January 31 (strongly encouraged). studentaid.gov | wsac.wa.gov/wasfa • Complete the WSU General Scholarship Application by January 31 (strongly encouraged). scholarships.wsu.edu • Submit verification documents before March 15 (if required). • Incoming freshmen should request an official final high school transcript with final grades and graduation date be sent to WSU. • Receive transfer credit by having your official final college transcripts and AP/IB/AICE scores sent to WSU.wsu.edu/advancedcredit • Provide proof of immunizations or obtain approved exemptions. The required immunizations, forms and other information are available at Cougar Health Services. cougarhealth.wsu.edu

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