35% students who are first in their family to attend college WSU students get the tools and support they need to succeed in hundreds of majors and degree programs, research opportunities, fieldwork, internships, and study-abroad programs

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Washington State University is a public research university dedicated to improving lives by serving the public good. For more than 130 years, we have strived to unlock possibilities by empowering students, faculty, and others to create a world where all people can thrive.

We offer a full lineup of resources to support the academic journey of nearly 10,000 WSU students who are first in their families to attend college. WSU services focus on access and connections, expertise and guidance, and strengths and skills development.

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.

The flagship campus, WSU Pullman is a top research university dedicated to improving lives by unlocking possibilities for students and serving the public good. Largest WSU campus (17,050 students, fall 2023)

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Washington State University Global Campus’ high-demand undergraduate and graduate degrees—offered 100% online—combine the convenience and flexibility of online learning with the high-quality academics and stellar reputation of WSU.

If you’re applying to WSU for the academic year immediately following graduation from high school and you haven’t taken any college courses since graduation, then you’re a first-year student. Apply via our WSU application or add WSU to your Common App