Graduate students

Graduate Student Resources

WSU Vancouver fosters an environment where graduate students evolve into learned scholars, effective researchers, and masters of their chosen disciplines. By providing a bridge between rigorous academic inquiry and professional application, the university supports students in achieving advanced expertise within a collaborative community. Whether you are pursuing a doctoral degree or a master’s program, you will find the resources and mentorship necessary to excel in a competitive global landscape.

As a premier research institution, WSU Vancouver prioritizes interdisciplinary knowledge and hands-on discovery. Students benefit from a campus culture that values innovation and critical thinking. By engaging with distinguished faculty and state-of-the-art facilities, you can contribute to meaningful research that addresses complex societal challenges while preparing for leadership roles in your field.

Graduate Degrees

WSU Vancouver is committed to helping graduate students become learned scholars, effective researchers, and masters of disciplinary and interdisciplinary knowledge.

General Admission Requirements

Even if you plan to complete your degree on the WSU Vancouver campus, you must apply for admission to the WSU Graduate School on the Pullman campus.

Departmental Requirements

Admission to the graduate school is determined jointly by the dean of the graduate school and your prospective department or college.

Many departments have additional requirements and deadlines. Contact the department in which you are interested as early as possible. To locate the contact information you need, review the list of departments offering graduate degrees at WSU Vancouver and explore current faculty research.

Degree programs have specific priority admissions requirements.

Questions?

Cougar Center

Admissions & Student Services
Email Address van.admissions@wsu.edu
LocationThe Cougar Center is located in the upper level of the Student Services Center.

Cougar Center Schedule

  • Mon – Fri: 8:00am – 5:00pm