Admitted Student Events
Experience WSU
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Washington State University offers five Experience WSU events throughout the spring exclusively for admitted students. Learning about WSU, your intended major/department, financial aid, student life, and on-campus living are just a few of the topics covered. Learn more and register!
Experience WSU is an in-depth event that welcomes you to the Cougar family. Exclusively for admitted students, this event provides a closer look at academic programs and on-campus resources, WSU’s unique community, and the opportunities that await you as a #FutureCoug.
2026 Experience WSU dates
Benefits of attending Experience WSU
Students who attend an Experience WSU event will be eligible to register for a variety of New Coug Orientation sessions. All orientation modalities incorporate asynchronous online learning to be completed before and after your selected orientation session.
- In-Person Orientation (June and July) – highly recommended for first-year students for the best experience.
- Week of Welcome Orientation (August) – complete orientation in one day after you’ve moved to campus.
- Online Orientation* (June, July, or August) – complete orientation online via a Zoom event.
* Registration for online sessions will become available in your FutureCoug Portal after attending the Experience event, including the Academic Showcase and one New Coug Orientation Resource Presentation
Transferring to WSU or a Student Veteran?
Complete your orientation requirement, academic advising, and course registration during afternoon programming at Experience #4 on Saturday, March 28.
Experience WSU agenda
The 2026 Experience WSU schedule is under development. Please check back in November for updates. A detailed schedule will be provided at check-in.
| Time | Activity | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 8 a.m. | Check-in & Academic Services and Resource Fair | Discover the academic and social resources available to Cougs in a fun open-house setting. |
| Welcome Address | Join us for an overview of the program and a next-steps presentation for admitted students. | |
| Academic Showcases | Explore your area of interest in a personalized workshop led by WSU faculty and staff. | |
| Lunch | Eat lunch in one of our three campus dining facilities. | |
| Student & Parent Panels | #FutureCougs will get to ask current WSU students all of their questions about life as a Coug! Family and supporters will hear from professional staff in housing, campus safety, academic success, and more. | |
| Resource Presentations | Get familiar with on-campus resources to help you through your WSU journey. | |
| 3:00 p.m. - End of Event | Tours & Open Houses | Meet current students like you and hear firsthand what life is like at WSU while enjoying a tour of campus. |
Make the most of your visit!
Cheer on WSU’s athletic teams the Friday before or in the afternoon after your Experience event. Students registered for Experience will receive a complimentary ticket. Family and supporters will have the opportunity to purchase discounted tickets. Details to claim tickets will be emailed to Experience registrants beginning in January 2026.
| Experience | Game Day | Game Time | Game |
| Experience #1 | Saturday, February 7 | 3 p.m. PT | WSU Men’s Basketball vs. Santa Clara |
| Experience #2 | Saturday, February 21 | 7 p.m. PT | WSU Men’s Basketball vs. St. Mary’s |
| Experience #4 | Friday, March 27 | 4:05 p.m. PT | WSU Baseball vs. Nevada |
| Experience #5 | Friday, April 10 | 4:05 p.m. PT | WSU Baseball vs. Gardner-Webb |
Campus Tours and Presentations
Admitted Students Next Steps
After you’re admitted there are some actions you must complete before enrolling at WSU. Learn more about your next steps as a Pullman Coug.
Virtual Presentations
Get to know about life in Pullman, the various housing and residence life options, or about the 200+ fields of study offered at WSU.
Campus Visit
Visit our Future Coug Welcome Center to learn about WSU and explore campus with a guided or self-guided tour. In-person tours are available at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., Monday through Friday, with an additional tour at noon on Fridays and at 10 a.m. Saturdays.