Prospective students walk in front of the Cougar Pride statue as part of Campus Tour

Future
Cougar Day

Game Day In Pullman

Alumni, current Cougs, and community fans all come together to cheer on Cougar Football. As a #FutureCoug, you have the opportunity to tour campus, envision your life at WSU, and receive an on-site admission decision!

We will provide one complimentary ticket for the #FutureCoug and the option to purchase additional discounted tickets for family and supporters to attend. Your custom code to secure tickets will be emailed to you after registering for Future Cougar Day.

Please note: overnight accommodations and parking in the area fill very quickly for football weekends.

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Future Cougar Day schedule at a glance

The 2026 Future Cougar Day schedule is subject to change. Please check back in September for updates. A detailed schedule will be provided at check-in.

Admission & Visitation

  • 8 a.m. – noon | Check-in at the CUB
  • 8 – 11 a.m. | Ask an admission counselor
  • 8 – 11 a.m. | Campus tours (last tour leaves at 10:30 a.m.)
  • 8:30 – 11 a.m. | Application Station
  • 8:30 – 11 a.m. | Admission & financial aid presentations (every 30 minutes)
  • 9 – 11 a.m. | Next steps presentations (every 30 minutes)

*The Application Station is for first-year and transfer students planning to enter WSU in spring, summer, or fall 2027. Appointments are required. Select your preferred appointment time while registering for Preview or, update your registration to add one.

Academic & Recreation | 8 – 11 a.m.

  • Ask the college tables & games with:
    Carson College of Business
    College of Veterinary Medicine
    Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture
    College of Education, Sport, and Human Sciences
    College of Agriculture, Human, and Natural Resource Science
  • College of Arts & Sciences tailgate
  • Department of Chemistry demonstration
  • Honors College open house
  • Tours of Schweitzer Engineering Hall, Murrow College of Communications, Multicultural Student Services, UREC and Chinook recreation facilities, The Women*s Center, and Air Force ROTC.
Football vs San Diego State University Homecoming scenes at Gesa Field on the Pullman campus of Washington State University, Saturday, September 6, 2025.

Athletics & Cougar Football

  • 10 a.m. | Cougar Prowl at Taylor Sports Complex
  • 9:30 a.m. | Kickoff at the CUB
  • 9:30 a.m. | Cougville on Rogers Field
  • 12:30 p.m. | Cougar Football v. Duquesne Kickoff

Please review our Clear Bag Policy for athletic facilities before packing for your visit.

Make it a weekend in Pullman!

Whether you’re traveling to Pullman or live close by you’re invited to make it a weekend of WSU events to get a glimpse into what your future as a Coug. Start planning today — overnight accommodations in Pullman fill quickly on game weekends.

Aerial view of the giant concrete WSU statue outside Brelsford Visitor Center.

Brelsford WSU Visitor Center

Regular business hours
Monday – Friday | 8 a.m – 5p.m.
Stop by Brelsford WSU Visitor Center to shop, pickup a parking pass, and learn more about all there is to do in Pullman!

Open House
Friday, September 18 | 5 – 7 p.m.
Sample Coug made wine, honey and cheese, and purchase a parking permit and Coug gear for game day!

Extended football hours
Saturday, September 19 | 9 a.m. – noon
Stop by for water, grab and go snacks, info and maps, parking permits, and Coug merch!

Exterior of the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art and the Crimson cube with a beautiful blue sky in the background.

Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art

Friday, September 18 | 10 a.m – 4p.m.
Saturday, September 19 | 10 a.m – 4p.m.

See what’s on display at JSMA — it’s free, it’s right here across from Gesa Field, and with 10,000 square feet of gallery space, there’s always something new to see. Explore current exhibitions, browse the collections, and get a feel for the creative side of Cougar life.
A father holds up a WSU jacket for sale to show his family. Other vendor booths are visible in the background.

First Down Friday

Friday, September 18 | 5 – 8 p.m.
Head to downtown Pullman for music, local vendors, and more at the First Down Friday Street Fair!
Exterior of the newly built Schweitzer Engineering Hall.

Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture Ice Cream Social

Friday, September 18 | 6 – 7 p.m.

Students interested in studying a major under Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture are invited to meet faculty and current students in the new Schweitzer Engineering Hall. Select a Voiland College major when you register for Future Cougar Day to sign up for the social.
Overhead view of a Volleyball game in progress in Bohler Gym.

Women’s Volleyball v. Long Beach State

Friday, September 18 | 7 p.m.

WSU Volleyball takes on Long Beach State in Bohler Gym on Friday. Come feel the energy of a live Cougar match — big spikes, big rallies, and an even bigger crowd. Grab a ticket and see what volleyball game day is like as a Coug.
Graphic of movie tickets that read "Now showing" a still shot from the move Cars and "free admission. Sept. 18 at 8:30 p.m."

Movie Night on Gesa Field

Friday, September 18 | 8:30 p.m.

Watch Disney & Pixar’s Cars on Gesa Field among current and other future Cougs. Recommendation: bring a blanket and light jacket.