Resources
If you need support, you may find the resources below helpful. You can always contact first@wsu.edu if you have questions or need help.
The Student Care Network Campus-specific support for academic, fundamental needs, and health and well-being needs.
Mental Health
Counseling and Psychological Services provides a variety of mental health support services, including brief, focused individual therapy; group therapy and workshops; psychological assessment; biofeedback; and crisis support.
If you are in crisis, call 509-335-4511 during business hours.
Accommodations
Student Accommodations and Disability Resources can help you with classroom, testing, and other accommodations.
The Academic Success and Career Center has academic advising and coaching, tutoring, career coaching, internship exploration, student employment, and more.
The Compass Mentor Program helps new Cougs navigate life at WSU. Mentors and mentees are matched based on shared identities and communities.
The Team Mentoring Program provides faculty and peer mentorship to underrepresented students pursuing STEM fields.
Jobs on Campus: Campus jobs not only give you an income – they provide valuable work experience for your resume and help you meet fellow Cougs.
Glossary: There are a lot of unfamiliar terms and acronyms at WSU, especially for first-gen students who have never been in a college environment. The glossary of common WSU terminology can help!
Multicultural Student Services: Our student centers and organizations offer opportunities to find community and connection.
TRIO Programs: Federally funded programs that provide opportunities and support for academic development to first-gen students, students with disabilities, and students who demonstrate financial need. | sssp@wsu.edu
Veterans Student Support ServicesTRIO Programs: Federally funded programs that provide opportunities and support for academic development to first-gen students, students with disabilities, and students who demonstrate financial need. | sssp@wsu.edu
College Success Foundation (CSF) Achievers | Contact: Randall Bennett, randall.bennett@wsu.edu
Washington State Opportunity Scholars | Contact: awards@waopportunityscholarship.org
Invest in Cougs: An Office of Academic Engagement (OAE) initiative that helps students persist toward graduation through matched savings, peer mentoring, financial education, and individualized support to alleviate financial barriers. | Contact: Maja Gillespie, maja.gillespie@wsu.edu
National Student Exchange | Contact: Josefina Galvan-Barajas, j.galvan@wsu.edu
CAMP | Contact: Michael Heim, michael.d.heim@wsu.edu
Passport to College Program | Contact: Ali Bretthauer, a.bretthauer@wsu.edu
If you’re struggling and not sure where to go, contact the Office of the Dean of Students. They can help you with a variety of needs, including access to support systems, crisis/emergency support, housing and food insecurity, academic policies, and more.