Graduate School

Navigating Your Degree

We are delighted that you have chosen to pursue your advanced degree at Washington State University where many outstanding opportunities await you.

Now that you're here, you probably have questions or concerns. We've created this page in order to help you navigate through the intricate maze of graduate studies.

Advisors

Get some tips on how to access advisors.

Master's      

Get information for all four semesters--from how to select an advisor, to establishing ties in Washington, what you need to file a program of study, as well as ordering cap and gown. 

Doctorate

Earning a doctorate? Find all you need to know about establishing residency, selecting a dissertation committee, filing a doctoral program of study, and submitting your dissertation.

Establishing Washington State Residency

In-state tuition is considerably less expensive for Washington residents.

Graduate Student Code

Graduate Student Code of Rights and Responsibilities [PDF].

The Conductor's Notebook 

Read short pieces on various themes involving higher education

 If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Graduate School by phone, 509-335-6424, or e-mail, gradsch@wsu.edu.

Graduate School, P.O. Box 641030, Washington State University, Pullman WA 99164-1030, 509-335-1446, FAX:509-335-1949, Contact Us