Resources

Elson S. Floyd Cultural Center

The Elson S. Floyd Cultural Center is a supportive and welcoming place for WSU and the community to advance research, engagement, outreach, and innovation. The building contains reservable meeting spaces, open event space, and a commercial kitchen.

The Office of Multicultural Services

The Office of Multicultural Student Services (MSS) seeks to facilitate the best undergraduate experience for all students through the provision of relevant services to enhance their learning and development and foster their successful transition, adjustment, persistence, achievement, and graduation.

WSU Division of Student Affairs – Cougar Community

WSU Student Affairs fosters a welcoming campus community and aims to provide services and spaces where all students will grow and succeed. Various centers and offices serve as hubs for enrichment through a variety of programming, advising and support.

WSU Human Resource Services – Caring for Self and Others

In the midst of work responsibilities, deadlines, and everyday stressors we all experience, it’s important to make self care a priority. Caring for others adds an additional layer of complexity, but caring for yourself continues to remain paramount.
Please use the following resources to help you on your self care journey. More information and resources can be found at the Wellcoug Employee Wellbeing page.

First at WSU – First-Gen Support

Being a first-gen student is a tremendous accomplishment, and you should be proud of everything you’ve achieved to get here. We know there’s more greatness in store for you at WSU, and we’re here to support you along the way. 
The substantial community of peers and dedicated support services ensures that these students have the resources and networks necessary to thrive academically and personally.​

WSU Office of Veterans Affairs

Washington State University is world-class higher education and research institution that is dedicated to serving those who serve our nation. We welcome all students, our veterans, active duty, guard/reserve, and military family members, are an integral part of the Cougar community. We are committed to helping all to succeed and achieve their academic and career goals.
WSU provides individualized support to help each student receive the education benefits they are entitled to. We seek to empower our students to take part in community and networking opportunities, including student organizations and physical locations on some WSU campuses. We also offer a wide variety of support services and programs across all six campuses.

Native American Graduate Student Center

Located in Cleveland Hall 27A, the Center is a space in which the graduate student community can relax, work, and hold meetings. Comfortable seating, tables, coffee, and tea are available.  Food and drinks can also be purchased at the Cleveland Hall Espresso Bar, or at the vending machines just outside of the Center.
Resources available at the Center include computers with SPSS software and free printing.  The Center can be reserved for use by student organizations after 4:00 PM each day.

Student Center – Office of Native American Programs

At the Student Center we strive to meet the educational needs of all students while providing a place for students to meet and interact with one another. Everyone is welcome in our space or to attend any events our office hosts. We do our best to make a “home away from home.” Join the community!

Chicanx/Latinx Student Center (CLSC)

Our staff create meaningful experiences that help Cougs explore their identities through programs that support both personal and academic growth. Through cultural events and opportunities to connect across communities, we build empowerment and resilience at Washington State University. All are welcome at the CLSC.

African American Student Center (AASC)

The AASC promotes academic success and achievement for all students. The Center also celebrates and shares the richness of “Black” ethnicity, culture, community, and heritage. The Center provides academic, socio-cultural, and career-focused services.to promote the students’ academic success and personal development. All are welcome at the AASC. 

Women*s Center

The Women*s Center Missionis to engage with the multi-dimensional experiences of women, to challenge patterns of injustice for people of all genders, and to provide a welcoming and inclusive space. The Women*s Center visualizes a community that works collaboratively to abolish barriers that exclude gender equity and social justice at Washington State University.  

WSU Access Center

The Access Center serves students with permanent physical, sensory and psychological disabilities, chronic health conditions and temporary injuries, with a goal of removing or reducing artificial barriers and providing equal access to learning.

International Student Services

International Student Services assists in maintaining student visa status and supporting them through their WSU journey as a student and beyond.

Human Resource Services: Disability Services

The Disability Services unit is responsible for overseeing a host of system wide leave and disability related programs and services such as medical leaves, long term disability claims, reasonable accommodation and workers’ compensation.

Office of the Dean of Students

The Office of the Dean of Students promotes students’ self-determination: their ability to make meaningful, satisfying, and authentic choices for their own success by helping them create a transformative experience and achieve their goals.

Office of the University Ombudsman

The primary purpose of the office is to protect the interests, rights, and privileges of students, staff, and faculty at all levels and locations of WSU operations and programs. The Ombuds is a neutral and confidential resource to all members of the university community. The Ombuds Office provides information about WSU policies and procedures. We also facilitate the resolution of problems and grievances through informal investigation and mediation. The office does not supersede other university grievance, complaint, or appeal procedures.

Office of Compliance and Civil Rights: Diversity

Compliance and Civil Rights (CCR) provides resources, advice, solution building, investigation, support, education and training relating to compliance and civil rights. CCR is the central resource office for complaints of discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, and sex and gender based violence. CCR is a central resource for technical guidance regarding Title IX, ADA, HIPAA, Clery, and other compliance laws and regulations. CCR promotes a culture of knowledge and compliance with regulatory and legal requirements.

ADVANCE

ADVANCE at WSU focuses on institutional transformation toward a more welcoming environment, supporting access and opportunity. Its goals include increased representation of all faculty in all disciplines, especially in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM).