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Washington State University looks forward to seeing all of our Cougs in Fall 2023! Fall classes begin on Monday, August 21.

 

Fall Semester Week of Welcome: August 12 – 19, 2023

Week of Welcome is a week-long event on the WSU Pullman campus that combines academic and social programming to help new and returning students kick off the new academic year. The programming will focus on supporting your navigation with topics such as housing and financial aid, making connections with other new and returning students, and academic preparedness, social identity, campus engagement, and other important topics transitioning to college life.

WEEK OF WELCOME SCHEDULE

The Week of Welcome schedule will live on Coug Presence, WSU’s student event and organization platform. More events will be visible as they are submitted starting in July 2023.

WEEK OF WELCOME (WOW) ANCHOR PROGRAMS

These are programs that are key New Coug experiences. Students are HIGHLY encouraged to attend the programs throughout the week. Anchor program schedule will be available in June.

What to Expect:

Academic Foundations

Each academic college will host a Kickoff event, featuring workshops and activities designed to welcome new students to their colleges and majors. The University Convocation is the official university welcome to the academic learning community.

Cougar Connections

Our WOW Playfair, Pep-Rally and New Coug Photo, All-Campus Picnic and Resource Fair, and CougGlow Dance will provide many opportunities for Cougs to Connect with Cougs! Do not miss any of our WOW events.

Prep for Classes

Sessions will be offered to new students throughout the week to form connections, ask questions, and start the semester off on the best foot possible. Students living in the residence halls will be required to attend community meetings.