Academic Advising at WSU
The Center for Academic and Career Advising (CACD) is here to help you succeed at Washington State University. Please select what type of student you are in order to read about the resources important to your own academic and career success.
I am a. . .
Newly Admitted Student | You are an incoming student at Washington State University planning to attend in the fall or spring semester.
Freshman | You are in your first year at WSU or less than 30 credits.
Sophomore | You have at least 30 credits completed.
Junior | You have at least 60 credits completed.
Senior | You have at least 90 credits completed.
Fifth-Year | You have more than 120 credits completed.
Transfer Student | You are an incoming student from another college, university, or community college.
International Student | You are studying abroad from outside the United States.
Former Student | You need to get a transcript, access your academic records, complete the reinstatement process, or find a job.
Potential or Current Graduate Student | You are interested in continuing your education or have been admitted to the WSU Graduate School.
Advising at WSU
Academic advising is an educational relationship where students and advisors are partners in planning academic, personal, and career goals. It fosters intellectual and personal development toward academic success and self-directed life long learning.
