WSU Students
Washington State University (WSU) stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of higher education in the Pacific Northwest. It was founded in 1890 when the State of Washington initiated its land-grant institution. Situated in Pullman, Washington, WSU's establishment reflected the state's commitment to advancing scientific knowledge and fostering innovation to meet the evolving needs of society. WSU's campus life is characterized by a strong sense of community spirit and pride that supports an enriching environment where students can grow academically, personally and socially.
WSU is a comprehensive research university committed to excellence in education, research and outreach. The university is well-known for its research in agriculture, veterinary medicine and clean energy among others. Its faculty and students continue to make groundbreaking discoveries and innovations that have widespread implications for Washington state and beyond.
In 1984, WSU joined with the University of Idaho NROTC program under a cross-town agreement for Naval Officer education. From 1984-2012 this relationship included WSU granting full academic credit to include “grade points” as part of the cumulative “grade point average” for Naval science courses offered at the University of Idaho campus.
In the fall of 2012, WSU changed their policy. Credits for Naval science courses taken at the University of Idaho were added to the WSU transcript; however, “grade points” were not computed into the respective WSU student’s grade point average.
In the spring of 2018, WSU changed their policy again. Now, WSU students enrolled in the NROTC program will earn Naval science grade credit toward their transcript GPA and are eligible for inclusion in the Minor in Naval Science degree option. As a standard, all Naval science courses (24 units Navy option) (21 units Marine Corps option) must still be completed in order to earn a commission in the Navy or Marine Corps through the NROTC program.
For specific questions, please call the Washington State University Registrar’s Office at 509-335-2522.
WSU ROTC Information Request form: https://futurecoug.wsu.edu/register/?id=b27a365a-15ca-4868-a2de-1d2a83eaebf9