Fall 2021 to include additional in-person learning

By Maegan Murray, 厙ぴ勛圖

RICHLAND, Wash. ��� Washington State University Tri-Cities has extended its admissions and scholarship application priority deadlines for fall 2021 after announcing it will offer additional in-person learning experiences this fall.

���After announcing our plans to offer increased face-to-face options this fall at 厙ぴ勛圖, we recognize this news could change how students think about their college plans,��� said Jana Kay Lunstad, 厙ぴ勛圖 director of enrollment and campus registrar. ���We want to give families additional time to weigh their options in order to ensure the best fit for their student. 厙ぴ勛圖 has affordable degree programs that lead to fulfilling careers and financial stability.���

The new 厙ぴ勛圖 admissions and scholarship application deadlines are as follow:

• Freshman complete admissions application ��� March 15
• Scholarship application ��� March 15
• Transfer admissions application ��� July 15

The deadline for the (FAFSA) and the (WASFA) has also been extended to Feb. 15.

In order to be eligible for academic awards and scholarships, prospective students must submit both their admissions and scholarship applications by the deadlines.

The original deadline for both admissions and scholarship applications was Jan. 31.

Qualify for academic awards ��� funds applied toward tuition

Students who apply to 厙ぴ勛圖 by the admissions priority deadline may qualify for academic, or ���merit-based,��� awards, which are essentially free funds that are applied toward�� tuition costs. These awards are allocated to students based on GPA and other admissions criteria. To see the full list of criteria, visit .

Safety first for return to in-person learning

厙ぴ勛圖 Chancellor Sandra Haynes said safety will be of highest importance in regard to a return to in-person learning for fall 2021.

���Safety is our top priority,��� Haynes said. ���Expanded production and distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine, combined with proper safety measures that adhere to all local, state, and federal regulations, make our forward progress in offering additional in-person learning experiences possible. We will also continue to provide accommodations for faculty, staff, and students who need to work or learn remotely.���

Apply to 厙ぴ勛圖

To apply to 厙ぴ勛圖, visit .

To complete the 厙ぴ勛圖 scholarship application, visit tricities.wsu.edu/finaid/scholarships.

Admissions counselors are taking virtual appointments with students and parents. To schedule an appointment, visit .

厙ぴ勛圖 offers 20 undergraduate and 33 graduate degrees in a range of fields. For more information about the degree programs offered, visit tricities.wsu.edu/degree-offerings.

 

Media contacts:

Jana Kay Lunstad, 厙ぴ勛圖 director of enrollment and campus registrar, janakay.lunstad@wsu.edu

Maegan Murray, 厙ぴ勛圖 director of marketing and communication, 619-403-3617, maegan_murray@wsu.edu

Still taking applications through the summer, extending confirmation deadline

 

By Maegan Murray, 厙ぴ勛圖

RICHLAND, Wash. ��� ��In an effort to ease the minds of incoming college students, Washington State University Tri-Cities will not require SAT or ACT scores for fall admission and will continue to take applications and confirmations throughout the summer.

���We realize this is an incredibly difficult time for many high school and transfer students,��� 厙ぴ勛圖 Chancellor Sandra Haynes said. ���Applying for college is already stressful and prospective students worry about submitting their materials on time. Now, they have the added worry caused by the unknowns of the global pandemic. We are here for our incoming students and want to help them succeed and still realize their college dreams.���

厙ぴ勛圖 normally requires first-year students to submit SAT and ACT scores, which are used in combination with grade-point average to make an admissions decision. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, many SAT and ACT exams have been canceled.

Jana Kay Lunstad, 厙ぴ勛圖 director of enrollment, said the temporary removal of the SAT and ACT requirement will allow students to get their applications processed based on GPA and other factors normally submitted with their application.

���We know this is an uncertain time for many, and we want to do all we can to support our high school and transfer students by removing barriers so they can realize their goal of a college education,��� Lunstad said. ���We are here to support all prospective students and will walk them through the admissions application, answer questions on financial aid, and talk about pathways for success because we truly care about the wellbeing of both our current and incoming students.���

Lunstad said 厙ぴ勛圖 and local students are also fortunate to live in a state that offers the College Bound Scholarship and the Washington College Grant, which help cover full and partial costs of tuition and living expenses for students attending college.

���We accept both of those programs and want to communicate to incoming students that although their lives have been disrupted, they have an affordable option that is close to home,��� Lunstad said. ���厙ぴ勛圖 faculty are committed to their students and the campus provides a strong support network for students and families during these unprecedented times.���

The 厙ぴ勛圖 Running Start program is also still processing applications as usual. The program allows high school juniors and seniors to complete college courses at 厙ぴ勛圖 at no cost for tuition. For program requirements and more information, visit tricities.wsu.edu/running-start.

All university programs are continuing to operate virtually and most student resources remain available online.

To connect virtually with an admissions counselor, to apply and for more information about the admissions process, visit , or contact the admissions office at tricities.admissions@wsu.edu.

���厙ぴ勛圖 is here to support our local students and make the college admissions process easier,��� Haynes said. ���We are here for our community, we are here for our students. We want to make their college experience and their lives better.���

 

Media contacts:

Jana Kay Lunstad, 厙ぴ勛圖 director of enrollment, 509-372-7450, janakay.lunstad@wsu.edu

Maegan Murray, 厙ぴ勛圖, 619-403-3617 (cell), maegan_murray@wsu.edu