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Are you ready to join our Coug family? Although everyone has a different academic journey, we know you’ll have a rewarding and fulfilling one at WSU. Now is the time to take that first step and begin your journey with us. We’re pleased to connect you with an admission counselor who is eager to answer all your questions.

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2027 Admission Application

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Virtual Instant Decision Days

Open to high school seniors with a 3.0+ cumulative GPA, Virtual Instant Decision Days are drop-in style virtual events where you can get an admission decision within 20 minutes.

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Application Process by Student Type

Everyone has a different and unique educational journey ahead. Get your application process started by selecting the student type that most closely applies to you.

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First-Year Student

You’re a first-year student if you’re applying to WSU for the academic year immediately following high school or haven’t attended college since your high school graduation. First-year students, you can apply quickly and easily with our WSU application or add WSU to your Common App.

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Transfer Student

You’re a transfer student if you attended a college or university after graduating from high school, not including the summer immediately after graduation.
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Graduate Student

You’re a graduate student if you’ve earned your undergraduate degree and want to pursue a Master’s or Doctorate degree.
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International Student

You’re an international student if you are not a U.S. citizen or Green Card Holder, DACA Status Holder, Asylee, Refugee Status and you require a visa to study in the U.S. or are already present in the U.S. on a visa, such as F-1, J-1, H-1B, TN, among others.
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Non Degree

You’re a non-degree student if you don’t intend to complete a degree at WSU and are taking coursework for personal enrichment, to transfer to another college, or for a teaching endorsement.

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Post-Bachelor’s

You’re a post-bachelor’s degree student if you have already earned a bachelor’s degree from a school other than WSU.

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Returning Student

You’re a returning student if you previously enrolled at WSU as an undergraduate degree-seeking student at any WSU campus and have been away for more than one semester, excluding the summer semester.

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Important Undergraduate Dates

Aug 3

  • Admission and WSU general scholarship applications open

Oct 1

  • FAFSA and WASFA become available

Jan 31

  • FAFSA and WASFA priority date
  • WSU General Scholarship priority date for early awarding
  • Top Scholars consideration deadline

Mar 31

  • Admission application priority date

May 1

  • National College Decision Day: Secure your spot at WSU by confirming your enrollment at confirm.wsu.edu
  • Housing application priority date

July 31

  • FAFSA and WASFA verification document submission priority date
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