A living-learning community
You can choose to live in the University's Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) residence hall, where you and your neighbors share courses and have ready-made study groups--so you get the benefits of a large research university and join a close-knit community of people who share your interests.
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Acclaimed academic programs
The University’s academic programs in chemistry, environmental science, geology, and physics each offer you challenging work, unsurpassed student-teacher ratios, and unique advantages.
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Learn by doing...in the lab or in the field
Here you don't just attend classes—you also get priceless research and laboratory experience. WSU science graduates report that their laboratory skills more than match those of other new employees with degrees from other top institutions. Check out student research opportunities in the College of Arts and Sciences.
World-class facilities
Because WSU is a premier research university, not a regional university or a smaller college, the latest laboratory technology is right here on campus. As a student you can use the finest research equipment in all the physical science departments, and you can enjoy unique opportunities like learning to run WSU’s own nuclear reactor.