Chemical Engineering Program FAQ

Those interested in Chemical Engineering can check out the employment and wages at the U. S. Department of Labor. Numerous Chemical Engineering companies currently contact us in regards to students which leads to students getting hired after graduating.

Yes! You can schedule an organized visit or a visit by appointment online. Time may be set aside to meet with faculty members of your chosen major during your visit but contact the department early to be sure the faculty member is available. You can also learn more about Bioengineering or Chemical Engineering by visiting the Career Cornerstone website.

Washington State University is located in Pullman, Washington. The region is called “The Palouse”. You can find more information about the area on our Pullman Community page which lists a few interesting facts about Pullman and has a couple of useful links. You can also find some interesting facts at Why WSU?

There are several programs and opportunities for students available at WSU including Honors College, Education Abroad, and ROTC to name a few. You can contact your department to find out more programs specific to your interests.

There are numerous clubs and societies available at WSU. Many are for engineering students and can be found at the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture website on the Student Clubs page.

The Academic Success and Career Center is located in Lighty Rm 180. You can also contact them via phone at 509-335–6000.

Academic Services has joined up with Career Services to provide better services to students. For more information, go to their website at the Academic Success and Career Center.

The Registrar’s Office is located in French Ad Rm 346. You can also contact them via phone at 509-335–5346.

Our office is located in Wegner Hall Rm 105. You can also contact us via phone at 509-335–4332.

Engineering is the only professional occupation that starts at the bachelor level, therefore, our courses reflect the level of information required of a professional engineer.

You can check the Advanced Placement Credit page to view which exams will transfer into WSU. Please note that if you take Physics that there is no lab credit and you would still be required to take Physics while attending WSU. The most popular AP courses are Calculus, Chemistry, Biology, and Physics.

You can check the Transfer Credit Equivalencies to view exactly which course or combination of courses will transfer into WSU. You can select either a single course or a set of courses (recommended). The most popular courses are Calculus, Chemistry, Biology, and Physics.

The Academic Success and Career Center is a valuable resource to students regarding their academic path. The Academic Success and Career Center also offers Summer Alive! sessions which introduce new students to University life.

Yes! You can contact any of your professors or the department in which you are interested in working.

Tuition rates vary on several factors. You can get a complete estimation at Tuition & Fees.

Financial Aid information can be found at Office of Student Financial Aid & Scholarship Services.

Scholarship information can be found at Scholarship and Finances. There are additional scholarships offered by the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture—Scholarships and by the Voiland School of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering.

There are several residence halls that students can live in. The resident hall that is recommended most often for engineering students is Stephenson Complex. Students with similar interests in majors are placed together to better support each other. More information can be found at Housing Services.

Tutoring is offered throughout WSU including the Academic Success and Career Center, the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture, and within several departments that offer the subject course.

Campus Resources can be found at Student Support Services Program (SSSP), through the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture, or through the department.

Check out the Academic Calendar for important deadlines.

The writing portfolio program is located in Smith CUE 305.
Phone: 509-335-7959
Email: juniorportfolio@wsu.edu

A writing portfolio hold is placed on all students after you have completed 60 semester hours. You can find out more information at the Writing Program page.

Tutoring is offered throughout WSU including the Academic Success and Career Center, the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture, and within several departments that offer the subject course.

Campus Resources can be found at Student Support Services Program (SSSP), through the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture, or through the department—Voiland School of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering, PO Box 646515, Washington State University, Pullman WA 99164-6515.

Most students receive information and advisor assignment during the summer either through Summer Alive! or via regular mail. If you have forgotten who you advisor is, you can contact the Academic Success and Career Center.

Yes. You can request a new advisor by contacting the Academic Success and Career Center.

You can check out a listing of all the student clubs available within the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture.

Yes. You can change your major interest at any time before you are certified by contacting the Academic Success and Career Center. They will reassign you to an advisor in your new area of interest.

Yes. Request admission in a second major or minor from the advisor for that major or minor.

Yes. Request admission in a major through from the advisor for the new major.

Yes! You can contact the department that you are interested in working in. There are also fliers posted throughout the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture & also on the department doors when an internship opportunity becomes available. For more information about internships go to the Professional Practice and Experiential Learning (PPEL) Program’s web page.

Yes! You can contact the Education Abroad office in International Programs. There are also fliers posted throughout the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture & also on the department doors when an Education Abroad opportunity becomes available.

You can apply for graduation after you have completed 70 semester hours and be certified into your major. You will be sent a notice to apply for graduation once you have completed 90 credits. Use the link in my.wsu tasks tab to apply for graduation.

You will be sent a notice to apply for graduation once you have completed 90 credits. Use the link in my.wsu tasks tab to apply for graduation.