Freshman admission steps.
1. Apply early!
Admission is offered to qualified applicants on a first-come, first-served basis. Our priority application date for fall semester is January 31. All materials must be postmarked by the priority application date. If you choose to attend a different semester than the one indicated on your application, you’ll need to re-apply.
2. Provide your transcripts and test scores.
Have your high school send your official transcripts and have your SAT or ACT scores sent directly from the testing agency to the Office of Admissions.
3. You will need to complete the following high school courses, all prerequisites for admission:
- English—four years, including at least three of composition and literature
- Mathematics—one year each of algebra 1, geometry, and advanced algebra; an additional (senior) year is recommended
- Science—two years, including one year of lab science (biology, chemistry, or physics)
Students applying as freshmen beginning in 2010 are required to have completed two lab sciences, at least one of which must be algebra-based biology, chemistry, or physics. - World language—two years of a single world language, Native American language, or American Sign Language
- Social Science—three years
- Arts—one year in fine, visual, or performing arts or an additional year of the courses listed above
You’ll have an advantage if you’ve taken academically challenging coursework such as advanced placement (AP) courses, higher level courses, and so on.
4. Write and deliver your personal statement.
Use these questions to tell us about yourself and aspects of your life that are not evident from other information in your admission application.
You may deliver your personal statement while you are completing your online application or separately at www.wsu.edu/statement.
5. Apply online (preferred) or on paper.
- If applying electronically, you must pay your $50 (U.S.) application fee with a credit card.
- If applying on paper, print a paper version of the application for admission from the University Web site, complete it, and return it by mail. Remember to complete and sign the application and to attach your application fee to the form. Make checks or money orders payable to WSU. Return the application to the following address:
Washington State University
Office of Admissions
PO Box 641067
Pullman, WA 99164-1067