FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS

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WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

Meet KEVIN SCHILLINGClass of 2017 | History | Burien, WA

After graduating high school, Kevin spent five months in Nepal

and India working for a nonprofit. He attended Evergreen State

College for a year. Then he managed a legislative campaign for

a state representative and interned for the governor. Wanting

to get into public service, Kevin transferred to WSU in search

of new academic challenges and leadership opportunities. He

served in student government, completed several on-campus

internships, and volunteered in his community. After graduating

from WSU, he earned a master's degree at Columbia University

in New York City. Now he's back in his fast-growing hometown

of Burien, WA, where he's running for a seat on the city council.

“I tell people that if they want to transfer, they should

absolutely come to WSU because people here will push

and challenge them to be better, to strive, to persevere,

through thick and thin.”

20 residence

halls

20% of students

join a fraternity or sorority

40+ fraternities & sororities

4 student

apartment complexes

5 student/family

apartment complexes

400+ student clubs

60+ culturally

based clubs

17 NCAA

Division 1 SportsPac-12 Conference

20 faith-based

clubs

75+ intramural and

club sports

3 student

recreation centers

WHO ARE THE COUGS?WSU Cougs are creators, innovators, builders, and authors. We are motivators, self-starters, and scholars. We look to the stars while staying down-to-earth.

Above all else, we live our lives and pursue our studies with purpose. We’re not afraid to roll up our sleeves and lead the way.

When you arrive at WSU, you’ll find an academic and social community unlike any other. And with the help of our specially trained transfer counselors, you’ll stay on track to earn a degree that can open career doors around the globe.

Top Employers of WSU GraduatesAmazon The Boeing CompanyDeloitteEnergy NorthwestEnterprise HoldingsGoogleHilton Worldwide Insight GlobalMarriottMicrosoftNBCNordstrom

TOP 14%

AVERAGE MID-CAREER SALARY EARNED BY BACHELOR'S GRADUATES (Payscale.com 2018-19 College Salary Report)

16:1student-to- faculty ratio

50 U.S. states represented

Transfer Student Stats

21,022 total students

WSU PULLMAN CAMPUS

18,355 undergraduate

2,667 graduate & professional

79% of classes have

less than 50 students

56average number of

semester transfer credits

3.10 GPA, new transfers

(transfer average unweighted)

1,093 new transfer students

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academics.wsu.eduMajors & Specializations: You can specialize in your field! Options are indented under their majors.

Minors & Certificates: You can add a minor or certificate to almost any major.

Supercharge your WSU experience!In the UNIV 304 Transfer Seminar, you'll get connected with campus resources, service learning and research opportunities, and more. Plan ahead! Connect with the department you're interested in as soon as possible and contact our Transfer Clearinghouse for info on how credits will transfer. We can help you develop an efficient path to graduation. transfercredit.wsu.edu

200+Undergraduate Fields of Study

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You’re considered a transfer student for admission purposes if you have attended college after the summer following high school graduation. There are no credit minimums or course requirements to be eligible to transfer.

STARTING IN THE SPRING? The application priority date is November 15.

STARTING IN SUMMER OR FALL? The application priority date is January 31.

After you’ve been admitted, we’ll create a transfer credit report that details exactly how your coursework will transfer to WSU.

Questions? Your admission counselor can help. rep.wsu.edu

PLANNING YOUR TRANSFER transfer.wsu.edu

One of the most important things you can do is connect with the Transfer Clearinghouse. Take advantage of our pre-advising services, course evaluations, and connection to academic departments to ensure that you're ready for your major when you enroll at WSU. We can connect you to any resources you need.

Contact us at transfer@wsu.edu or 509-335-8704 with any questions. And when you’re on campus, feel free to drop by the Transfer Resource Center in CUE 403 anytime.

TRANSFER CREDITtransfercredit.wsu.edu

Use the Transfer Credit Equivalency database and our credit evaluation tool to see how classes from other colleges transfer to WSU and track progress toward your WSU degree. If you don’t see your college listed, or if you have any questions, email transfer@wsu.edu.

APPLY TO JOIN THE COUGAR FAMILY

APPLICATION CHECKLIST apply.wsu.edu

☐ Complete the transfer application and pay $50 application fee.

☐ Send official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended.

• If you have less than one full year of transfer work, send your official high school transcripts and SAT or ACT scores as well.

☐ Complete the WSU General Scholarship Application.

☐ Optional: Complete the Honors College application and essay. honors.wsu.edu

ADMITTED STUDENT CHECKLIST admitted.wsu.edu

☐ Pay the $200 non-refundable tuition deposit to confirm your space.

☐ After you’ve confirmed, register for orientation. All students must attend orientation to register for classes.

☐ If you plan to live on campus, apply for housing as soon as possible. Campus housing is assigned on a first-come basis.

☐ Take placement exams (if required) and send immunization records.

☐ Send final/updated transcripts to WSU.

☐ Check your Transfer Credit Report and contact the Transfer Clearinghouse. transfercredit.wsu.edu

2019-2020 TIMELINE November 15, 2019

• Spring admission application priority date

January 31, 2020

• Fall admission application priority date; transfer students may still apply after this date

• WSU General Scholarship Application deadline

• FAFSA and WASFA (for DACA or HB 1079 students only) filing priority date

March 29-30

• Transfer Alive! registration and orientation event

May 1

• Confirmation priority date. We recommend you accept your offer of admission by this date.

How your AA or AS-T from a Washington community college meets WSU graduation requirements

If you have: You need:

Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA) associate’s degree

•  Integrative Capstone course [CAPS]*

An Associate of Science-Transfer (AS-T) degree

•  Roots of Contemporary Issues•  Second course in [COMM] or [WRTG]•  Diversity course [DIVR]•  Integrative Capstone course [CAPS]*

No approved transferable degree Transfer courses evaluated on a course-by-course basis to fulfill University Common Requirements (UCORE)

If you earned a degree not referenced above, please check with your admission counselor or the Transfer Clearinghouse for more information.

*This upper division requirement can only be fulfilled at WSU.

MAKING COLLEGE AFFORDABLE

A college education doesn’t have to be a financial burden. We’ll do everything we can to help make your WSU education affordable. financialaid.wsu.edu

UNIVERSITY WRITING PORTFOLIOwritingprogram.wsu.edu/university-writing-portfolio

All WSU students complete a writing portfolio upon reaching 60 semester credits (usually before the end of their junior year) as a graduation requirement. Keep copies of your current coursework. You can include original, graded papers from any college course in your portfolio.

Review University General Education Graduation Requirements (UCORE). ucore.wsu.edu

Check with your academic department for specific requirements, prerequisites, and scholarship opportunities unique to your major. academics.wsu.edu

See the WSU catalog for degree requirements and the four-year plan for your intended major. catalog.wsu.edu/Pullman/Academics

JOBS AND WORK-STUDY

Working while you attend WSU is very doable. There are hundreds of student-friendly jobs in the Pullman area, both on campus and off.

Work-study eligibility is determined by the FAFSA. Jobs are usually located on campus. Work-study earnings directly reduce the amount of student loans—so you can graduate with significantly less debt (or maybe none!).

WSU SCHOLARSHIPS

SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT RENEWAL CRITERIA APPLICATION RESIDENCY

Crimson Transfer Award $2,000 3 years3.2+ transfer GPA and 27+ semester (40 quarter) credits of transferable course-work. go.wsu.edu/ctaward

None WA

Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)/Cougar

Award for Transfers $11,000 3 years

3.0+ transfer GPA and 27+ semester (40 quarter) transfer credits. If less than 27 credits, must have 3.4+ unweighted HS GPA and 3.0+ transfer GPA.go.wsu.edu/transferwue

None non-WA

Cougar CommitmentUp to full

tuition and fees

4 yearsWA residents receiving the Pell Grant or Washington College Grant.go.wsu.edu/cougarcomm

FAFSA or WASFA WA

Glenn Terrell Presidential Scholarship

$4,000 4 yearsCompetitive award based on GPA, test scores, and essays. go.wsu.edu/gtp

WSU General Scholarship Application

All U.S.

WSU Departmental Scholarships

Various VariousVaries. May require interest in a particular field of study. go.wsu.edu/dep-sch

WSU General Scholarship Application

All U.S.

2019–2020 ESTIMATED YEARLY COSTS (two semesters)

WA Resident Non-WA Resident WUE/Cougar Award recipient

TUITION $10,510 $25,088 $14,088

MANDATORY FEES $1,330 $1,330 $1,330

BOOKS $960 $960 $960

Total $12,800 $27,378 $16,378

Note: Costs are subject to change. Personal expenses, housing, and transportation costs are not included here.

WSU is a residential campus with many options for living on and off campus. housing.wsu.edu

“ I was worried about so many things;

scholarships, housing, my transcript… When

I called, they answered every question I had, and I was able to talk with current transfer students and get their

advice. Everything went so smoothly.”

LIZZIE KIZERSophomore Psychology and Criminal Justice Salem, OR

File the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) between October 1 and January 31. fafsa.gov

If you’re an HB 1079 or DACA student, file the WASFA (Washington Application for State Financial Aid) instead. readysetgrad.org/wasfa

Complete the WSU General Scholarship Application every year by January 31 to be considered for 700+ WSU scholarship programs. scholarships.wsu.edu

Apply for other scholarships from outside sources. scholarships.wsu.edu

Use our scholarship search engine (and outside sources, too) to find awards you can apply for. We’ll add scholarships from any source to the financial aid WSU offers you!

• You can earn scholarships for community service, leadership, work experience, life experience, career goals, and more.

• Apply for as many scholarships as you can. We suggest applying for at least 40 scholarships from outside the University.

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IMPORTANT NEXT STEPS

Admission to Washington State University is granted without regard to race/ethnicity, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran status, disability, or use of a service animal.

HAVE QUESTIONS? NEED ADVICE? Contact your personal admission counselor. rep.wsu.edu

Tell us more about yourself, and we’ll email you information tailored to your interests. info.wsu.edu

ADMITTED STUDENT VISIT EVENTS 2019–20Dec. 7 Experience WSUMar. 7 Experience WSU Mar. 28 Experience WSUApr. 11 Experience WSU

TRANSFER ALIVE! transfer-days.wsu.eduMarch 29-30, 2020Don't miss this special orientation focused exclusively on providing transfer students with valuable information about campus, the community, and the many resources available.

You’ll be able to:

• Sign up for classes before current students

• Explore your living options

• Meet your academic advisor

• Discuss career options

WSU RESOURCESTRANSFER CLEARINGHOUSE transfercredit.wsu.eduInformation, resources, and support to help you transfer credits and make a smooth transition to WSU. transfer@wsu.edu | 509-335-8704

STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES financialaid.wsu.eduFinancial aid, scholarships, and assistance with everything related to funding your WSU education. financialaid@wsu.edu | 509-335-9711

NEW STUDENT PROGRAMS alive.wsu.eduAlive! Orientation, Week of Welcome, and campus visit programs.orientation@wsu.edu | 509-335-4242

ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND CAREER CENTER ascc.wsu.eduServices to help you succeed as a WSU student, including academic advising, peer tutoring, and academic success coaching. ascc@wsu.edu | 509-335-6000

CHILDREN’S CENTER childrenscenter.wsu.eduProvides care for the children of WSU students, staff, and faculty ages 6 weeks through 12 years.childrens.center@wsu.edu | 509-335-8847

VETERANS AFFAIRS va.wsu.eduResources for veterans, including support in navigating educational benefits.veterans@wsu.edu | 509-335-1234

HOUSING AND RESIDENCE LIFE housing.wsu.eduGet information about campus living—residence halls, apartments, and dining halls. 509-335-1227

OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING offcampusliving.wsu.edu

MYWSU INFO go.wsu.edu/mywsuinfo

@WSUPullman #FutureCoug

Admissions and Recruitment admissions@wsu.edu370 Lighty Student Services BuildingWashington State UniversityPO Box 641067Pullman, WA 99164-1067

888-GO-TO-WSU (888-468-6978)

VISIT PULLMAN! You'll see why so many students transfer to WSU. Come explore campus on a guided campus tour. visit.wsu.edu

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How to get to and from PullmanThere are three airports near WSU, including the Pullman-Moscow Airport just 10 minutes from campus. The Lewiston, Idaho Airport is 45 minutes south, and the Spokane International Airport is 90 minutes north. Buses run between the Spokane Airport and WSU regularly.

➔ 5-hour drive from Seattle

➔ 1-hour flight from Seattle to the Pullman-Moscow Airport

➔ 1-hour flight from Portland to Spokane

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