Bridge Workshop FAQ’s
Answers to Our Most Common Questions
What is Bridge?
Bridge is a multi-day workshop for incoming freshman and transfer STEM students to help them bridge their previous education with their college education at Washington State University. Students will learn about many programs and services available to them to support their path to academic success.
Why should I attend Bridge rather than continue my vacation or job for an extra week before school starts?
This four-day workshop represents a valuable investment in your future education at WSU. You will meet and make friends with other students interested in the STEM fields and learn about opportunities and resources available to you.
What will I learn?
Workshop sessions will be held on career planning, time management, study skills, stress management, and much more. Classroom sessions will be held on “How to Succeed in Math and Chemistry.” Current WSU students will serve as Student Leaders and mentors throughout the academic year for our incoming students. They can describe life on the WSU campus and answer any questions you might have.
When is Bridge?
Bridge is Sun, Aug. 10 through Wed., Aug. 13, 2025.
Note: We recommend that all students arrive early to campus for fall move-in to residence halls, to avoid large crowds and create an easier transition to your assigned residence hall.
What are the fees?
You will not be charged any fees for attending the Bridge Workshop because this workshop is important for adjusting to WSU and your new living environment.
Will transportation be provided?
Students are responsible for providing their own transportation to and from the WSU Pullman campus.
Will parents participate?
The Bridge Workshop is specifically designed to support the success of new WSU students as they begin to enter a new phase of independence in life that comes with navigating a college education. While New Coug Orientation includes programming designed for parents, the Bridge Workshop does not have a parental component.
What is expected of student participation?
Full participation is expected unless prior arrangements have been made with the Bridge Workshop director.
What if I need accommodations?
Please contact our Bridge Workshop staff via email at wsu.lsamp@wsu.edu. A representative will get in contact with the WSU Access Center to better meet your needs.
What food will be covered at the Bridge Workshop?
Sunday evening we will provide dinner. Lunch will be provided on Tuesday. Drinks and snacks will be provided Monday and Wednesday.
