Freshman

Are you a Freshman?

For admission purposes, you are considered a “Freshman” if you will graduate from high school this academic year or if you have already graduated but haven’t been enrolled in college after the summer following your high school graduation.

Running Start students or students who have completed college coursework while in high school are considered freshmen for admission purposes. Those 25 or older are classified as adult freshmen and have different application requirements.

How to Apply

• Review the application deadlines
• Get your required paperwork together. You will need:
  • Highschool transcripts or GED
  • SAT or ACT scores. Note: Washington State University will not require SAT or ACT scores for applicants seeking to enter fall semester (August) 2021 or spring semester (January) 2022.
  • Learn more about these required item on the freshman admissions website.
• Fill out the freshman application

What Happens Next?

• WSU’s Office of Admissions will review your application materials.
• Once a decision has been made regarding your application, we will notify you.