Washington State University has a wealth of resources to help you find the balance you want and need in your life.
To find out what it's like to live in Pullman and be part of the University community, visit In and Around WSU and browse the information below.
Housing
The University offers on-campus housing built with graduate students and families in mind. A wide variety of housing is also available in Pullman and the nearby communities. Many apartments are within walking distance of campus, and an excellent public transit system ensures that you can easily get to campus from anywhere in Pullman.
On campus
For information on the full range of housing options on campus, visit WSU Housing, Dining, and Residence Life.
Special accommodations are also available for postdoctoral researchers and visiting professors who need short-term housing of three months or less.
Off campus
Resources and information on finding apartments and houses in Pullman and the surrounding area:
- Pullman area rentals and real estate
- Moscow-Pullman Daily News
- A handy relocation guide from the Pullman Chamber of Commerce that includes information on apartment hunting, real estate, schools, and local public services and utilities.
Child care and schools
There are many options at WSU and in the Pullman area.
Child care at WSU:
- WSU Children's Center: Offers daytime and evening care for children of a variety of ages.
- WSU Child Development Lab: Offers a preschool program for children 5 years and under.
Schools in Pullman:
- The Pullman School District provides excellent public education. Several small private schools operate in the Pullman area as well.
Resources to help you find child care in Pullman and the surrounding area:
- City of Pullman child care and community resource listings
- Whitman/Asotin County Child Care
- The Washington State Child Care Resource
Health services
Find out what you need to know about health insurance and services at the University for graduate students.
Graduate student organizations
- The Graduate and Professional Student Association (GPSA): The GPSA maintains a computer lab/study center, offers travel grants, and represents all graduate and professional students, with the aim of helping improve the quality of education and student life.
- Multicultural Student Services: Learn about enrichment programs and special events, including links to the student centers for African Americans, Asian American and Pacific Islanders, Chicana/os and Latina/os, and Native Americans.
Community information
- In and around WSU: Information on life at WSU, the Pullman community, and the Palouse region.
- City of Pullman and the Pullman Chamber of Commerce
Request more information about graduate study in biotechnology at WSU.
Recreation
You’ll find plenty of entertainment and recreation opportunities at Washington State University and in the Pullman community.
- Student Recreation Center: This award-winning facility is one of the best in the country.
- Outdoor Recreation Center: Rent whatever you need for your outdoor adventures; also offers guided trips and wilderness experiences.
- Cougar Pac-10 Athletics: Schedules, news, ticket purchasing, and more.
- Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum: The home of Cougar basketball and a venue for famous performers.
- WSU Calendar of Events