Undergraduate Admission

Requirements & Applying

Requirements & applying

Depending on where you've been and what your educational purpose is, the requirements you need to meet and the application you'll fill out may differ.

Check out the info that fits your situation

Freshman

You're considered a freshman for admission purposes if:

  • You're applying to WSU for the academic year immediately after graduating from high school (Running Start students are considered freshmen for admission purposes).
  • You haven't attended college since high school graduation and are under 25.

Transfer

You're considered a transfer student if you attended an accredited college or university after your high school graduation (but not including the summer immediately following your graduation).

International

You need to apply for admission as an international student if you are not a citizen or permanent resident of the United States.

Former WSU student

Apply as a former student if you previously attended at least one full semester at any WSU campus and have been away from WSU for two semesters or more.

Adult student

If you'll be 25 years or older on your first day of classes at WSU and you have less than a full year of college work to transfer, apply as an adult student.

Home school

If you received some or all of your high school education through home-based instruction, follow these steps to apply to WSU.

Non-degree and second bachelor's

Use this info if: a) you already have a four-year college degree and want to pursue another degree; or b) you want to take a few courses for personal enlightenment or a certificate and don't intend to join a degree program.

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More admission info you'll want to know

Check out our assured admission program, application deadlines, important dates, and info on WSU credit for AP and IB exams.

Assured admission

Smart people love WSU! (And WSU loves them, too.) If you're among the top 10 percent of your high school class or if you've earned at least a 3.5 GPA, you're assured admission to WSU. Apply for admission and scholarships by the January 31 priority deadline, keep your grades up, and no worries: you're in.

AP and IB credit

WSU offers credit for qualifying scores on AP (Advanced Placement) and IB (International Baccalaureate) exams.

AP and IB credit at WSU This link opens in a new window.

Dates and deadlines

Deadlines and important dates — Make sure you do the right things at the right time.

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Making college affordable

In hard economic times, WSU is stepping up to help. Just last year, the University awarded more than $207 million to 17,215 students.

See how WSU can help you pay for college.

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Facts and figures

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