Pro Tips for Packing

As you transition from living at home to living on-campus—or just living on your own for the first time—effective packing skills are necessary for keeping you organized, happy, and most importantly– sane. The last thing you need is to discover that you brought...

What Your Parents Need to Know

Starting college is a new experience and can be a little intimidating too! But not just for you, for your parents too. Especially if you’re their first child to let go, this can be a very difficult time for them. Leaving for college isn’t just a new...

Why Visit WSU?

One of the most pressing questions we get at WSU is: What is student life like at WSU? While you are more than welcome to do your own research online, the best way to answer that question is by scheduling a visit to our campus. Pro-Tip: Visiting WSU during the fall or...

Advice for Conquering Freshman Year

The last month of my senior year in high school, I experienced something many people would call a “senior slide.” Much of the time I probably should have been studying was spent dreaming about what my next year at college would look like. Once I graduated, it...

WSU Can Be Home

For some, registering for college is the same as registering for four years of stress, homework, cheap cereal and a load of debt. For others, registering for college is more about the thrill of the college experience and adventure ahead. Either way, WSU takes good...