How To Apply

Admission to Washington State University's Graduate School is a joint decision between the Graduate School and the School of Engineering and Computer Science (ENCS) in Vancouver.

Both the Graduate School and the School of ENCS require certain items to complete an application. Therefore, application to the graduate program is a two-step process.

Step 1: Apply to the WSU Graduate School

The Graduate School Web site, provides information about the requirements and deadlines. In addition, at the same site you can apply by filling out the on-line application.

The Graduate School requires the following items to complete an application:

  • Admission Application (on-line only)
  • $50.00 non-refundable application processing fee (payable by credit card)
  • Official transcripts from all non-WSU colleges or universities you have previously attended. These must be sent directly from the Registrar of the college or university to the Graduate School office at the address below.
  • TOEFL scores. These must be sent directly from ETS to WSU (international applicants). The Washington State University school code is 4705; there is no department code.
  • Certificate of Financial Responsibility (international applicants)
  • Letters of Recommendation will be requested on-line from your references

Application materials required by the Graduate School office should be sent to:

Graduate School
Washington State University
PO Box 641030
Pullman, WA 99164-1030

E-mail: gradsch@wsu.edu
Phone: 1-509-335-1446
Fax: 1-509-335-1949
Web: http://www.gradsch.wsu.edu/future-students/admission/apply.html

 

Step 2: Apply to the School of Engineering and Computer Science (ENCS)

The School of ENCS in Vancouver requires the following items in order to complete your application:

  • One copy of Student Interest Form for Computer Science [PDF] OR for Mechanical Engineering [PDF] describing your interest in a particular area of research
  • Your Resume
  • A Statement of Purpose (this should be no longer than ONE page, and should state briefly your reason for applying to graduate school, your research interests, and what research you want to work on while here)

Application material required by the School of ENCS should be sent to:


Eric Walla , Academic Coordinator,
School of Engineering and Computer Science
Washington State University Vancouver
14204 NE Salmon Creek Ave.
Vancouver, WA 98686
Phone: (360) 546-9638
FAX: (360) 546-9438
Email: walla@vancouver.wsu.edu

 

Application Deadlines

All applicants, both domestic and international, should submit their application materials according to the following schedule:

Applying:
For Fall Semester
(mid-August)
For Spring Semester
(mid-January)
 
January 10
July 1


Frequently asked questions:

  • The $50.00 application processing fee can not be waived or deferred for any reason. The Graduate School will not process an application without this fee.
  • The minimum acceptable TOEFL score for the School of ENCS are: 550 with a score of 50 in each of the subtests on the paper-based test (TOEFL); 213 on the computerized test (TOEFLC), and 80 on the internet-based test (TOEFLI). Since it normally takes 4 to 6 weeks (or more) for TOEFL computer scores to be received by the Graduate School from ETS, it is highly recommended that you send a paper copy to both the Graduate School and the School of ENCS to be used as an unofficial copy until the official copy arrives.
  • Questions regarding the Certificate of Financial Responsibility and/or the I-20 should be directed to the Graduate School (gradsch@wsu.edu, telephone 509-335-1446) who handles the processing of these. Be sure to include your full name and WSU identification number (if available) on any correspondence with them.