Washington State University-Pullman

Washington State University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Washington State University has several thriving Panhellenic Association - Sororities. In fact, more students participate in the Panhellenic Association - Sororities than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Washington State University include Interfraternity Council - Fraternities, Student Entertainment Board, International Students Council and ChiLaStAl (Chicana/o Latina/o Student Alliance).

The Washington State University community comes together each year for Up All Night, Springfest and Cougfest.

Does Washington State University Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Washington State University.

Washington State University offers housing for students. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

The majority of Washington State University students live on campus. In 2023, 81% of undergrads at Washington State University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 77% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Washington State University. There are 6,734 spots available in on-campus housing for all 15,899 undergraduates. On the weekends, about 80% students stay on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Washington State University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Washington State University Athletics

At Washington State University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Washington State University:

Safety at Washington State University

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Washington State University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The WSU campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

WSU offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Plan a Visit to Washington State University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Washington State University, take U.S. Highway 195 to Pullman, WA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Pullman-Moscow Regional airport.

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Want to visit but can't make the trip? Explore Washington State University's campus without leaving home by taking a virtual campus tour

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