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- Virtual, One-on-One Transfer Center Appointments
If you’re interested in any of WSU’s campuses, schedule a 30-minute appointment with the Transfer Center! We’ll answer any questions you have and provide guidance and planning so you can successfully transition to WSU. - Transferring to WSU Virtual Presentation
WSU provides a weekly presentation detailing the admission process for transfer students, including information about how credits transfer to WSU, and how students can plan what courses to take prior to attending WSU. Each session allows ample time for questions and answers. Presentations take place on Tuesdays, from 1 to 2 p.m. Pick a Tuesday from the calendar to register. - Transfer Student Seminar
This two-credit course helps you develop skills and knowledge to have a successful transfer experience at WSU. The seminar is a combination of lectures, campus resource engagement, wellness workshops, and service learning. - Transfer Student Workshops
Covering subjects like undergraduate research, studying abroad, and internships, transfer-specific workshops are available throughout the academic year. You’ll be connected with resources and learn how to get involved at WSU. - Transfer Tools
Plan your transfer of courses to continue your education at WSU and get credit for the work you’ve completed. These online tools allow you to search transfer equivalencies, learn how to read your Transfer Credit Report or submit a request for course evaluation.
Steps to Transfer
- Track your progress
Use the transfer course search tool to see how classes from other colleges transfer to WSU. - Review UCORE requirements
With WSU’s University Common Requirements, you’ll learn the skills you need to think critically and creatively while making decisions and judgment calls throughout your life and career. The backbone of a WSU bachelor’s degree, all Cougs share these requirements in addition to their major.
In the process of earning a degree? See how it could transfer toward UCORE. - Contact your academic department
To learn about specific admission to major requirements, prerequisites, and scholarship opportunities unique to your major, visit your academic department’s website. - Schedule an appointment with the Transfer Center
Appointments are available for any prospective WSU student with transfer credit, including Running Start and other dual credit sources.
Campus Locations
Investing in your future
WSU was selected by The Princeton Review as one of the “Best Value Colleges” for 2022. The selection is based on return on investment for graduates due to WSU’s academics, affordability, and career preparation.
Financial Aid
Scholarships
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.
Learning at WSU
| 104 | fields of study |
| 14:1 | student-to-teacher ratio |
| 81% | of classes have fewer than 50 students |
| 62% | of classes have fewer than 30 students |
Research opportunities and internships
| $335.2 | million total research and development expenditures in 2020 (National Science Foundation) |
| Top | producer of Fulbright U.S. Scholars (The Chronicle of Higher Education) |
| 14th | among public U.S. universities for student internships (The Princeton Review, 2022) |
Beyond Graduation
- The average mid-career salary for WSU graduates with a bachelor’s degree is $110,100—which is ranked among the top 16% of 4-year universities in the U.S. (PayScale College Salary Report, 2021-2022)
- Amazon, Boeing, Deloitte, Google, and Microsoft are some of the top employers of WSU graduates.
- Our engaged alumni network spans all 50 states and 146 countries, and our alumni love to help fellow Cougs advance their careers.