Western Undergraduate Exchange

Program Limitations:

This award is designated specifically for full-time undergraduate students at WSU Vancouver. It is not available for graduate-level study or international students. Please note that the WUE tuition reduction cannot be combined with other tuition waivers and does not apply to study abroad programs or summer sessions.

Application Process

Applying for the WUE rate is seamless because WSU Vancouver does not require a separate scholarship application. Students are automatically considered for the program through the standard admissions process. To be considered:

• Apply for admission to WSU Vancouver.
• Submit all required admission materials, including official transcripts.
• Qualified students receive notification of their award status automatically upon their admission to the university.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the Western Undergraduate Exchange, students must meet the following requirements:

• Maintain a minimum 3.0 unweighted high school GPA (for first-year students) or a 3.0 cumulative GPA (for transfer students).
• Hold U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency.
• Reside outside of Washington state in a participating WUE state or U.S. territory.
• Enroll at WSU Vancouver as a full-time student (minimum 12 credits per term).

Scholarship Renewal

The WUE award is renewable for up to three additional years, totaling a maximum of eight semesters, or until the completion of a first bachelor’s degree. To maintain eligibility for renewal, students must:

• Maintain good academic standing at WSU Vancouver.
• Remain enrolled full-time with a minimum of 12 credits per term.
• Complete at least 24 graded credits per academic year.
• Maintain nonresident status and remain enrolled in an undergraduate, non-professional degree program.