Washington State University Top Questions

What's unique about your campus?

Imani

The best thing about WSU is the sense of community within the school's atmosphere. There is an incredibly strong sense of belonging you have when you go to WSU and you feel automatically connected to your fellow "Cougs." When you go to WSU you automatically have a huge support network made up of your surrounding peers.

Logan

The school's professors, with their reliable help and expert teaching, help make Washington State University Tri-Cities a top-tier place to learn in Eastern Washington. Always thinking of the students, the professors manage to find office hours among their busy work schedules, leaving them open for discussions extending from the week's lecture and elaborating when subjects are unclear. This process solidifies the learning and understanding of material, preparing us for the working world.

Cassandra

This University has so many amazing qualities. The instructors are kind, passionate, flexible and responsive. Even in a class of over 500 students, I could always count on a quick email response, or office time with the instructor. Every teacher appeared passionate about the subject they were teaching and every lecture was engaging. The university financial aid services are like nothing I’ve ever encountered. There is a renewable scholarship, simply for attending a single-day event and the school will not deny a student who cannot pay tuition, but will cover the tuition expense, so the student can attend.

stephanie

The school spirit is amazing and we have the best alumne ever. They will do anything for the students.

Robert

It is the only university close to my home but it does have many educators that are very adept in their respective discipline.

Jessica

The best thing about WSU is its location. It is only 20 minutes away from Moscow Idaho and Idaho State University, where there is a mall and a country swing dance club that I love! Spokane is only a hour and a half away. The malls and restraunts etc. provide a nice get away from the college town when needed. There are many nice places to drive through the surrounding wheat fields and small mountains when city life becomes too much to handle. WSU is a diverse university with much to offer to a wide variety of people.

McKayla

I think the best thing about WSU is the people you meet there and the professors. Everyone I have meet has been nice and helpful.

Hannah

The best part about my school is that it is very friendly and the education is high quality.

Richard

The best thing about my school is the community that the students have with one another. A coug will always help a coug. You can find a friend no matter where you go and meet new people constantly. It's really helpful being a freshman and having this aspect at my school.

Lori

Size of school is good and intimate based on the branch campus in the Tricities, abiltity to take care of things expeditiously

Zachary

The tight knit community.

Alexis

The absolute best thing about Washington State University is the community. We are such a tight-knit group even though there are 20,000 students. The small, college town atmosphere is great while still being a safe and comfortable environment. Greek life is an absolute must, I can't imagine my life without my sorority.

Robert

The professors. They spend quite a bit of time trying to assist you as a student if oyu go to them for help, and they are amazing at keeping the interest of the students as well as conveying the ideas that they are trying to explain.

Brittney

This campus is one of the prettiet campus you will ever see. It is gorgeous no matter what time of year! This is a place where you can be yourself no matter what that person is.

Jordan

The best thing about Washington State University is the willingness of professors to help their students at any time. Every professor I have emphasizes the fact that they have office hours that they are available and many are willing to make appointments with students if needed. I have been able to take advantage of this and it has helped me greatly!

Kevin

It is a very comfortable and safe place to go to school and makes the college experience a lot better.

Scott

While there a large range of students from diverse backgrounds are at my school, I found that many of the people I've met share my interests and socioeconomic status. This has helped me to make new friends and to feel part of the student body.

Kathleen

It was small and classes were very focused on the subjects. Professors were easy to reach and speak with if I had questions.

Theodore

Helpfulness is what I consider the best thing about my school. At WSU not only instructers, but also the financial aid team as well as the admissions people are all very willing to help the students.

Joy

Coming to Washington State is not just about going to class. The university offers insane amounts of activities outside of class. From the up all night parties, to movies played in Martin Stadium, if you are looking for something to do on a Friday night, the school is more than happy to oblige. Also, if you are focused on your studies, the possibilities at Washington State are endless. With professsors doing research on campus, you can get involved and boost your resume quite a bit.

Morgan

The social connections. You really feel part of a community and it drives the school spirit.

Deven

I love the opportunities available for students who truly apply themselves. The small town location also allows for greater chances to excel at your major/prefered career path with unique opportunities such as internships and job shadowing. Also, it is a great place to get studying done when needed.

Arielle

I really like the unity our school feels - The school spirit! I enjoy being able to yell "Go Cougs!" to anyone on or off campus wearing WSU apparel with no doubt they're going to yell it back.

Brittney

The best thing about this school is definitely the atmosphere. There is so much school spirit, that it doesn't matter how bad or good our sports teams are. There is always something to do on campus, that there is not a need to ever leave. Last year I didn't have a vehicle here, and it was absolutely no problem. The bus systems are quite efficient at getting you wehere you need to go. You will never be bored, there is always homework to be done, or activities going on at the student union building.

Julie

The best thing about Washington State was how you ran into friend everywhere you went.

Lindsay

There are many opportunities for every kind of person here. We have a greek system, nationally-recognized sports teams, and too many clubs to list. The social life is very active. There is always something to do. We have arts majors, computer science majors, pre-law majors, pre-med majors, entrepenuership and business majors, the list goes on - and for every major there are about ten different clubs. We have concerts, plays, and ballets to attend.

Daniel

This school gives many opportunties to anyone that comes and is nationally reaconized. The teachers have been awesome as well as the advising to help me find my right major, and if I need help it isn't hard to get it. There are also so many ways to get involved whether it is flag football, bass fishing club, or just going to the rec center with friends.

Tara

Though WSU has a very large campus, it maintains a small school feel. It has the feeling of a small town, cozy and safe. This gives students a feeling of safety and security, assuring them that they can gain their education, fulfill their life goals, and stay safe while doing so. If this university didn't feel so quaint, I would feel lost and insecure. Being here makes me feel as though I have support from every single person on this campus, and I love that.

Erica

The best thing about WSU would have to be the diversity. Across campus there are numerous colleges, wide varieties of people, organizations, sports and activities. There are so many different things one can find to do to occupy their time, whether its sitting on top of the library, working out at the REC, hanging out in the CUB or living on Greek Row.

Spencer

I think that the best thing about my school is that the professors i have had so far are very helpful and, unlike high school, i often feel like i am learning things that will be very valuable to me later on in life. At my school, i often get the impression that the professors here really care about the quality of your education. If they sense that you are not understanding a concept, they do the best that they can to help you understand and learn the subject matter. WSU provides students with a high quality education.

Alexandria

The best thing I consider about my school are the large social opportunities. Washington State University offers a wide varity of clubs and social entertainment gatherings that make it easy to meet people who share common interets.

Gregory

I think that the people here are overall just good people. The amoung of spirit that we have during the games is almost overwhelming! Even in Seattle right next to UW there are always just a ton of cougs there. It's always a great feeling to yell "GO COUGS" and other people start yelling "GO COUGS" and it's just too much fun even in Seattle.

Kathryn

The best thing about my school is the professors! I feel like each professor really take the time needed to help each student really understand the material and succeed.

Logan

Location: Pullman is a perfect college town.

Lianna

The Greek system is one of the best things about my school because it creates lasting friendships and a close-knit community.

Rory

Good resources for tutoring and for forming connections for later carrier serches. The Teachers love what they teach and it shows in their enthusiasm. It is a wonderful place to learn if that is why you came.

Alexis

Beyond the beneficial classes and glorious Recreation Center, Washington State University has the best academic advisors. Each person is connected to their students and genuinely try to place them in the classes they desire or need to take. They help keep students in check and on track, which is completely necessary in college because there is an abundance of distractions. My academic advisor can hone in on my scholarly needs and present me with a mass of information about my major. They are relentlessly helpful and inspire academic progress.

Jennifer

I love the friendly community and active particpation of the student body in many educational activities.

Angela

Everyone has alot of spirit and is glad to attend school there.

Michelle

The best thing about my school is that they try their best to bring diverse perspectives into the classroom. This is really helpful in understanding topics as well as applying concepts outside of the classroom situation.

Stephanie

The best thing about my school is the selection of professors, especially in my classes for my major. Most of the professors I have really know what they are doing. They are excited about their profession and area of expertise. They encourage their students to ask questions and to explore on their own. They also guide their students but allow just enough freedom so students can experience and learn.

Jamie

The atmosphere and the school spirit are amazing. Also, the teachers are down to earth and always willing to help.

Nicole

The best quality that WSU has is the faculity, teacher and advisors they are all very helpful with any problems you are enduring. Professors try hard to make you improve your faults when you aren't doing well. They have convient office hours and if somehow you can't make their office hours, they are very flexible to work with you in a time that is also convient with you. Every Professor I have had here at WSU have been helpful. My Advisors is also amazing,he does everything to make my schedule work for me to graduate on time.

J.

Their distance degree programs. Because they give other options to students who can't live at Pullman.

Stanley

The best thing about wsu is the couagar spirit throughout the town of pullman and the STRONG sense on community within the student body and that the town has for the university.

Paulette

WSU provides the best overall college experience because not only do they make hundreds of academic majors available but the community is a social one that is constantly active. Even though Pullman is a small town, it is easy not to get bored because of the liveliness that consumes this place. Through cultural events, social gatherings, and sports WSU ensures all students get involved one way or another. Some college students say that it is impossible to do succeed in school if you want to have a social life, however there is a balance here that any student would enjoy.

Dustin

The best thing about my school is the services that they provide to their students. When I first enrolled in this school, I was sure that I could do well, but I wa still nervous. Right away I received an e-mail from a campus mentor offering me any assistance I needed. She sent me information regarding Hispanic Scholarships, which I need, and also told me that I could contact her at home or work any time I needed. My professors have been very helpful as well, and have directed me to some jobs that are in my career interests.

Cassandra

I go to a branch campus in the Tri-Cities and it has small class sizes and fewer students. I get a quality education by professors that care about my future.

Tomara

Everything is within walking distance.

Clifford

The school spirit is amazing. Everyone loves being a "Coug". Though it is a large school, it is easy to find those with the same interests. There is always something to do on the weekends. Music, sports or parties.