
WSU MISSION
Washington State University is a public land-grant research university that is committed to the principles of practical education for all, scholarly inquiry that benefits society, and the sharing of expertise to positively impact the state and communities.
EDUCATION

WSU’s educational mission is to help students become more aware, engaged, and creative.
WSU Strives to make its expertise available to anyone who seeks to benefit from it, regardless of where they live, where they come from, what they believe, or what their life experiences have been.
SCHOLARSHIP

WSU’s scholarly mission is directed toward the betterment of human existence through the uncovering of new information, the discovery of how to use that information to solve problems, and the creative expression of human experience. We especially seek to address issues that impact Washingtonians.
OUTREACH

OUTREACH
WSU’s outreach mission is to serve the needs of Washingtonians by sharing its expertise and helping residents integrate that knowledge into their daily lives.
CORE VALUES
Land-grant ideals
Community
university faculty, staff, and students live and in the one made up of the family of Cougs worldwide.
Integrity, trust, & respect
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, & Belonging
commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Global Citizenship
Freedom of Expression
academic freedom in teaching, research, and outreach.