What’s happening and when
Before you check in:
Pick up your free campus parking permit at the Washington State University Visitor Center, located at 225 N. Grand Avenue in downtown Pullman. Permits are required in all campus parking lots on weekdays.
Click to view a schedule of events:
Morning Activities
8:00–9:30 a.m.
- Check in at the Compton Union Building (CUB), located on the Terrell Mall at the center of campus.
- Visit the Academic Fair. Talk with faculty and staff from different colleges to learn more about our world-class academic programs. Staff will also be on hand with information about the numerous student services and resources available across campus.
9:30–9:45 a.m.
- Welcome address in the CUB Ballroom.
10:00–10:45 a.m.
- Future Student Workshop. Ask questions, get answers, and learn first-hand about the Cougar experience from current WSU students!
- Parent Panel Discussion. An opportunity for parents to ask their own questions of current students, staff, and administrators at this interactive session. The November 7 event will feature a separate Spanish-language option.
Academic Visits
11:10 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
- Experience the unique academic environment at WSU. One of our student tour guides will escort you to an academic visit for a first-hand look at one of your areas of interest.
Lunch
12:15–1:15 p.m.
- Choose from a wide array of meal options at one of three dining centers.
Afternoon Activities
1:15–2:45 p.m.
- Tour campus and visit residence halls. Find out more about the campus community with current students as your guides.
(End of program)
3:00–3:45 p.m.
- Honors College information session (optional), Honors Hall Lounge. Meet with faculty and current students and find out what a WSU Honors education can offer you.
Note: This special schedule will run concurrently with the general schedule. Please be certain to choose the appropriate day on the registration form. If you have questions about the program, contact Sandi Brabb at 509-335-2190
Morning Activities
8:00–9:30 a.m.
- Check in at the Compton Union Building (CUB), located on the Terrell Mall at the center of campus.
- Visit the Academic Fair. Talk with faculty and staff from different colleges to learn more about our world-class academic programs. Staff will also be on hand with information about the numerous student services and resources available across campus.
9:45-11:00 a.m.
- Welcome address at the Lewis Alumni Center. Learn about our renowned veterinary medicine program and the various degree options available for undergraduate pre-vet students, including animal science, neuroscience, wildlife ecology, and zoology.
11:10 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
- Academic visits for students. Ask questions, get answers, and learn first-hand about the Cougar experience from current WSU students! Options include:
- Animal science research
- Neuroscience (visit a current class or attend the lecture "Animal Locomotion: Built for Speed")
- Wildlife research
- Zoology research tour
- Parent Panel Discussion. An opportunity for parents to ask their own questions of current students, staff, and administrators at this interactive session.
Lunch
12:15–1:15 p.m.
- Choose from a wide array of meal options offered at the recently remodeled Southside dining center.
Afternoon Activities
1:15–2:45 p.m.
- Tour campus and visit residence halls. Find out more about the campus community with current students as your guides.
3:00–3:45 p.m.
- Student Rotations at the College of Veterinary Medicine. Tour the facility and see our equine treadmill in action.
- Pre-vet Parent Experience. Get the inside story about "The Realities of College" and what to be thinking about to support your pre-vet student.
4:00-4:15 p.m.
- Wrap up and closing on the Bustad Hall front steps.
If you need special assistance during the event, please contact Visitation Programs at least one week in advance so that reasonable accommodations can be arranged.
Visitation Programs, PO Box 641067, Washington State University, Pullman WA 99164-1067, 509-335-4980, Contact Us