RICHLAND, Wash. – Explore what Washington State University Tri-Cities has to offer for incoming freshmen, transfer students, graduate students and those wanting to complete a degree during the Cougar Saturday open house 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, in the Consolidated Information Center at 2770 Crimson Way, Richland.
Admission is free to the public. No RSVP is needed.
Faculty and advisors will be available to answer questions about academics, financial aid, scholarships, the application process, student life, graduate school, transferring from another institution, changing from another WSU campus and becoming a freshman at WSU Tri-Cities. The event will include campus tours and door prizes.
Application, financial aid, veteran assistance
Special application assistance will be available for those interested in attending in summer or fall 2012.
A financial aid workshop will be held 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in the CIC 219 computer lab to help prospective students and their parents fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Families wanting the hands-on help should bring the necessary documents. Learn more at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov; the WSU school code is 003800.
Veterans can learn how to take advantage of the Post 9/11 G.I. Bill by enrolling at WSU Tri-Cities, which is a Veteran Supportive Campus (Washington State Department of Veteran Affairs, May 2011) and a Military Friendly School (G.I. Jobs magazine, October 2011).
About WSU Tri-Cities
For more information about attending WSU Tri-Cities, including scheduling a personalized tour, contact admiss@tricity.wsu.edu, 509-372-7250 or http://www.tricity.wsu.edu.
WSU Tri-Cities is located along the scenic Columbia River in Richland, Wash. Established in 1989 with upper division and graduate programs, WSU Tri-Cities expanded in 2007 to a four-year undergraduate campus offering 18 bachelor’s, 10 master’s and six doctoral degrees. Learn more about the most diverse campus in the WSU system at http://www.tricity.wsu.edu.