You'll need to complete prerequisite courses in six academic areas to be eligible for admission. (One credit = one full-year course).

English

4 credits, including at least three credits of composition and literature

Mathematics

3 credits, including algebra I, geometry, and algebra II, or completion of integrated mathematics through level III; a fourth credit of math is recommended.

SENIOR YEAR MATH-BASED QUANTITATIVE COURSE

Beginning with fall 2012 admissions, a math-based quantitative course will be required in the senior year. A variety of courses can meet the requirement:

• One of the three required math courses listed above;
• A math-based quantitative course like statistics, applied math, or appropriate career and technical courses; or
• An algebra-based science course (which may also count toward the science requirement).

If your school district counts a course as quantitative, WSU will as well. The senior-year math requirement doesn't mandate a fourth credit or require a higher level of math; the intent is for seniors to actively prepare for college-level work by taking a meaningful math course.

Note: Completion of higher-level math (e.g., pre-calculus, math analysis, or calculus) prior to the senior year exempts students from the senior-year quantitative course requirement.

Science

2 credits of laboratory science, including one credit of algebra-based science (typically chemistry or physics, though school districts may designate other courses)

World language

2 credits of a single world language, Native American language, or American Sign Language

Social science

3 credits

Arts

1 credit in fine, visual, or performing arts or an additional credit of the courses listed above

1. Fill out the application (and do it early!)

Admission to WSU is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. All materials must be postmarked by the priority application date of January 31.

Applications:

• WSU admission application
• WSU scholarship application

To make sure you receive the highest possible amount of financial help, submit the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) by February 15.

Note: If you choose to attend a different semester than the one indicated on your application, you'll need to re-apply.

2. Provide your transcripts and test scores.

• Have your high school send your official transcripts to WSU.
• If you have college credit through Running Start or a similar program, ask the college to send a transcript to WSU.
• Have your SAT or ACT scores sent to WSU.

Transcripts and test scores must be sent directly from the college or testing agency to WSU.

Mailing address:

Washington State University

Office of Admissions

370 Lighty Student Services Bldg.

PO Box 641067

Pullman, WA 99164-1067

3. Write your personal statement.

Is it mandatory? No. Could it make the difference in being admitted? Possibly.

The personal statement gives you a chance to tell us more about yourself — your experiences, personal qualities, and abilities — than a standard application can do. Answering the questions thoughtfully and presenting yourself clearly in writing helps you prove that you have the skills you'll need to use in college classes (and you'll need a personal statement essay for the scholarship application anyway). We recommend that you give yourself the chance.

You can submit the personal statement along with your admission application or do it separately at www.wsu.edu/statement.