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WSU Vancouver

Office of Student Involvement

Empowering the Next Generation of College Students

The College Access Program at WSU Vancouver provides high school students with the resources and community support necessary to transition successfully to post-secondary institutions. By partnering with Southwest Washington MESA and Washington Campus Compact, the program offers a comprehensive network of academic support, college readiness activities, and career exploration.

At its core, the program creates an inclusive environment where students build a strong college-going identity and a lasting sense of belonging. Through personalized mentorship and hands-on guidance, participants gain the awareness and confidence needed to pursue their educational goals and thrive in a university setting.

Student Leadership and Employment

Take the lead in your college experience at WSU Vancouver. Beyond the classroom, you have the opportunity to build a professional foundation through hands-on roles and peer collaboration. These programs focus on personal growth and career readiness, ensuring you leave the university with a competitive edge and a strong network of colleagues.

Leadership Programs

Hone your skills through structured programming designed to identify and amplify your unique strengths. Whether joining an elite national honor society or organizing local recognition initiatives, these opportunities allow you to advocate for student interests and shape the campus culture. Engage with your peers to build the interpersonal communication and project management skills that modern employers value most.

Employment Opportunities

Work where you learn by joining the student staff at the Office of Student Involvement. From managing the fitness center and intramural sports to planning large-scale campus traditions, student employees are vital to the daily operations of the university. These positions offer professional development, flexible scheduling, and a chance to contribute to the campus community through dedicated service and committee leadership.

Position Descriptions and Openings

Discover your next role by exploring current openings and detailed responsibilities for student staff and intern positions. Applications for various roles are accepted periodically as vacancies arise, offering pathways for students to gain professional experience in a supportive environment.

Position descriptions

Questions?

Student Life & Intercultural Learning

Contact us with your questions
Email Address van.slil@wsu.edu
Phone (360) 546-9163
LocationFirstenburg Student Commons

Schedule

Monday8:00am – 5:00pm
Tuesday8:00am – 5:00pm
Wednesday8:00am – 5:00pm
Thursday8:00am – 5:00pm
Friday8:00am – 5:00pm

Office of Student Involvement Annual Events

There are regularly new events and opportunities for you to get engaged on and off campus. Many have become favorites and we’re proud to coordinate these growing traditions.

Make it a goal to participate in each of them before you graduate. Check WSU Involve and the campus Events Calendar for details on upcoming events.

Back-to-School BBQ & Field Day These are the largest and most fun events of the year. Enjoy free BBQ, scale a rock wall, navigate an obstacle course and hang-out with fellow VanCougs!

Back-to-School BBQ & Field Day

These are the largest and most fun events of the year. Enjoy free BBQ, scale a rock wall, navigate an obstacle course and hang-out with fellow VanCougs!
Bowling Nights Join your fellow VanCougs for comic bowling! Bring a friend and bowl for raffle tickets and the chance to win cool prizes. Bowling nights are held every month across the school year.

Bowling Nights

Join your fellow VanCougs for comic bowling! Bring a friend and bowl for raffle tickets and the chance to win cool prizes. Bowling nights are held every month across the school year.
Cougar Leadership Program This Cougar Leadership Program is a partnership between the Office of Student Involvement and the Associated Students of Washington State University Vancouver. The OSI programming intern and the ASWSUV director of leadership development collaborate to develop and execute meaningful leadership programming. Several programs are planned throughout the year.

Cougar Leadership Program

This Cougar Leadership Program is a partnership between the Office of Student Involvement and the Associated Students of Washington State University Vancouver. The OSI programming intern and the ASWSUV director of leadership development collaborate to develop and execute meaningful leadership programming. Several programs are planned throughout the year.
Involvement Fair Attending is a campus tradition! This fall and spring event brings together active student organizations, campus departments and other groups who offer opportunities for student involvement and employment

Involvement Fair

Attending is a campus tradition! This fall and spring event brings together active student organizations, campus departments and other groups who offer opportunities for student involvement and employment.
Mt. Bachelor Ski Trip The annual ski trip to Mt. Bachelor is traditionally scheduled in February.

Mt. Bachelor Ski Trip

The annual ski trip to Mt. Bachelor is traditionally scheduled in February.
Outdoor Movie Night Gather outside on campus for an evening under the stars in front of the big screen! Bring your own blanket or outdoor seating and enjoy free snacks and fun games until the sun goes down. The feature presentation begins at sunset. This event is held during Week of Welcome.

Outdoor Movie Night

Gather outside on campus for an evening under the stars in front of the big screen! Bring your own blanket or outdoor seating and enjoy free snacks and fun games until the sun goes down. The feature presentation begins at sunset. This event is held during Week of Welcome.
Spring Gala A huge themed party hosted at a large venue off-campus, Spring Gala is one the most exciting events of the year! A dance floor, photo booth, snacks, refreshments, and games and activities are only the beginning of this all-out VanCoug soiree!

Spring Gala

A huge themed party hosted at a large venue off-campus, Spring Gala is one the most exciting events of the year! A dance floor, photo booth, snacks, refreshments, and games and activities are only the beginning of this all-out VanCoug soiree!
Vancouver Leadership Awards This event honors students who have exhibited excellence in leadership at WSU Vancouver.

Vancouver Leadership Awards

This event honors students who have exhibited excellence in leadership at WSU Vancouver.
Travel Café This event showcases the art of photography by students, faculty and staff.

Travel Café

This event showcases the art of photography by students, faculty and staff.

Office of Student Involvement Staff Contact Information

Fitness Center Staff

Office of Student Involvement
Email van.fitnesscenter@wsu.edu
Phone (360) 546-9271

Focus: Serve as the main point of contact for all users and assist in the upkeep of the facility.

Front Desk Staff

OSLIL
Email van.slil@wsu.edu
Phone (360) 546-9163

Focus: Main point of contact for the FSC office suite; supports event sign ups, ticket sales, and special projects.

Outdoor Recreation Intern

Recreation Program
Email osi.outdoorintern@wsu.edu
Phone (360) 546-9153

Focus: Planning and leading outdoor recreation trips, and supporting equipment rentals.

Recreation Staff

Recreation Annex
Email van.osirec@wsu.edu
Phone (360) 546-9532

Focus: Point of contact for the Recreation Annex; supports trip sign ups, intramural sports, and equipment rentals.

SAB Chair

Student Activities Board
Email van.sab.chair@wsu.edu
Phone (360) 546-9522

Focus: Oversees and coordinates activities, events, and programs executed by SAB to enhance the student experience.

Mission Statement

The Office of Student Life and Intercultural Learning helps students connect, lead, and grow by doing. Through student jobs, leadership roles, events, and programs, we make space for every student to take part, build something real, and shape campus life on their own terms.

Vision

A campus community where students connect, create, and graduate with purpose.

Core Values

We create multiple entry points so every student can show up and get involved on their own terms.

Students co-lead the decisions that shape campus life—from programming to policy to culture.

We work to remove barriers that limit student power, choice, and imagination. We believe leadership should be self-defined, culturally grounded, and transformative.

We focus on real skill-building, reflection, and growth—not performative leadership or empty titles.

We work alongside students—not above them. We share power, responsibility, and learning as we build toward change together.

We partner across departments and programs to connect students with people, resources, and opportunities that expand their leadership and learning.

We trust students with real impact—and support them to rise to the challenge.

We believe connection is the foundation of growth, purpose, and persistence. We create spaces where students build relationships that last.