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First-Year Students


Step 1: 

Apply to Washington State University

Step 2:

Complete Two Essays Using the Prompts Below

     Writing Prompt 1:

Imagine you are putting together a team to work on an issue that is important to you. Briefly describe that issue and what skills, experience, and expertise you would seek in your team members and why.

     Writing Prompt 2:

At the WSU Honors College we realize that applicants cannot be reduced to their academic transcripts. Pick one activity or experience and explain how it illustrates an important aspect of who you are and how it reflects on your own values or those of your community.

Step 3:

Submit Your Essays for Review

Step 4:

Complete Two Essays Using the Prompts Below

Transfer Students


Students who are coming to WSU with college credits earned after high school are considered Transfer Students. If you have earned college credits while in high school, you are still considered a first-year student.

Step 1: 

Apply to Washington State University

Step 2:

Have a Cumulative College GPA of 3.5 or Higher

Step 3:

Schedule an Honors Advising Appointment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current WSU Students


Step 1:

Have a Cumulative College GPA of 3.5 or Higher

Step 3:

Schedule an Honors Advising Appointment

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