Getting around
Pullman Transit
Free city bus system for students and staff — flash your Cougar Card to ride routes across campus and town
WSU at a glance
21,099
undergrads
87%
of applicants admitted
78%
come back for year 2
66%
graduate
15 : 1
students per teacher
$72,280
typical pay 10 years in
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard.
What a year really costs
After grants and scholarships, by family income. Average: $13,462.
Under $30k $6,750
$30k–$48k $7,495
$48k–$75k $8,683
$75k–$110k $15,212
Over $110k $24,537
Tuition, in state
$13,888
Tuition, out of state
$30,994
Typical debt at graduation
$18,500
35% of students get a Pell Grant
Free stuff most students miss
Health & safety
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
Free counseling, crisis support, and mental health services for students with 24/7 crisis line
Eat
Dining halls, quick bites and coffee on campus.
Southside Cafe
Dining hall Largest dining hall on campus with all-you-can-eat buffet featuring rotating global cuisines
Hillside Cafe
Dining hall Intimate dining center in the heart of campus with fresh-cooked comfort food and specialty stations
Northside Cafe
Dining hall Fresh-focused dining center known for high quality food and diverse menu options
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Cafe Bagels, coffee, and sandwiches in the CUB
1500 NE Glenn Terrell Mall
Freshens
Cafe Smoothies, frozen yogurt, and healthy options on campus
Carlita's Mexican Food
Specialty dining Mexican cuisine quick-service restaurant on campus
Southside Market
Market Convenience store with grab-and-go meals, snacks, and groceries on the south side of campus
901 NE Colorado St
The Market at Global Scholars Hall
Market Convenience market in Global Scholars Hall with grab-and-go options
Cougar Espresso Bars
Cafe Campus espresso bars located across WSU with coffee, tea, and pastries
The Bookie Cafe
Cafe Coffee shop inside The Bookie campus bookstore in the CUB
1500 NE Glenn Terrell MallWhere to live
Residence halls, apartments and help finding a place.
Hillside Neighborhood
Residence hall Residence halls on the west side of campus near classrooms, downtown, and Hillside Cafe dining
Northside Neighborhood
Residence hall Residence halls including Stephenson, Community, and Regents halls near Northside Cafe and Chinook Center
Southside Neighborhood
Residence hall Residence halls on the south side of campus including Rogers Hall, close to athletics and recreation
Stevens Hall
Residence hall Oldest and most popular residence hall with classic architecture, central location, and unique room layouts
Global Scholars Hall
Residence hall Modern residence hall with on-site market, diverse international community, and suite-style rooms
Get around
Shuttles, parking and accessible rides.
Pullman Transit
Transit Free city bus system for students and staff — flash your Cougar Card to ride routes across campus and town
775 NW Guy St
Bike Program
Biking Free bike and helmet loans for students and SRC members, plus covered bike racks across campus
WSU Transportation Services
Parking Manages campus parking permits, shuttles, and sustainable transportation options
Majors that pay most at WSU
Typical pay 4 years after graduating. Top 6 of 50 bachelor's majors with published pay.
Computer Science $119,686
Computer Engineering $114,635
Electrical Engineering $104,354
Chemical Engineering $99,506
Mechanical Engineering $93,971
Civil Engineering $91,879
Source: College Scorecard, field-of-study data.
Your WSU checklist
5 things worth doing early
When you need help
5 things WSU freshmen figure out too late
Watch the video1 Pass/fail will not fill a UCORE
Rule 50: "Courses carrying a UCORE designation can be taken for a pass, fail (P, F) grade, but the pass, fail grade will not satisfy a UCORE requirement." Pass/fail is for electives. The same rule caps it: "The university allows up to 21 credits to be taken at WSU on a pass, fail basis by students completing a baccalaureate degree at Washington State University."
2 Your exam can be at 8 p.m. on a Tuesday
Rule 80: "Up to four common examinations may be scheduled outside the official class meeting time each semester." The allowed evening slots include "Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: 7:00 to 8:00 a.m.; 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.; and 8:00 to 10:00 p.m." Put those dates in your calendar when the syllabus comes out, before you plan work shifts.
3 Hate a syllabus rule? You have 5 days
Rule 104: "For concerns on course policies as outlined in the course syllabus, the concern should be emailed to the instructor within 5 business days after the first day of class instruction". Read every syllabus in the first week, while you can still raise it.
4 Save your best papers for year two
The University Writing Portfolio "is a WSU graduation requirement and is due during the term in which you have 60 credits (or before)." You submit two papers "that you've written for college-level courses that you think demonstrate your best writing." And: "Holds will be placed on student accounts with 60+ credits for students who have not completed the requirement." Keep your graded freshman papers.
5 Record the lecture — Gus makes the notes, flashcards and quiz
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One more thing
Not on the roster after the second Friday? You cannot sit in
Rule 71: "Students are not permitted to attend a class past the second Friday of the semester (census day), or past the add deadline for shorter academic sessions, without being on the official class roster."
WSU Academic Regulations (Rule 71)A wrong final grade has a 10-day window
Rule 104: "For final grades, the concern must be emailed to the instructor within 10 business days of the final grading deadline and posting to the transcript."
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