Statewide Impact
Serving all of Washington state
WSU fulfills its mission as Washington’s land-grant research university by reaching out. It delivers knowledge and the benefits of research activities to people throughout the state.
6 Campuses, 1 Mission
Our six campuses provide outstanding learning opportunities—and each offers its own distinct student environment. Explore your options and customize your education to create the Washington State University experience that’s perfect for you.
Statewide programs
and services
Extension
In each of Washington’s 39 counties
Providing research-based educational programs and services—youth programs, civic leadership training, master gardener classes, and more— with measurable state impact
Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources
Scientists statewide
Leading research and educational programs in agriculture, food and natural resources systems that are economically viable, environmentally sound and socially responsible
Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory
Serving all 39 counties in Washington, most counties in Idaho and, to a lesser degree, all Pacific Northwest states as well as Alaska and Hawaii
Delivering diagnostic services, consultation, disease surveillance, and outreach to safeguard animal health, the food supply, and public health
Superintendent certification program
WSU-certified superintendents in each of Washington’s 39 counties
Training more of Washington’s public education superintendents than any other institution
Research and extension centers
Mt. Vernon, Prosser, Puyallup, and Wenatchee
Conducting research to sustain crop health and Washington growers’ productivity
Small Business Development Centers
25 locations statewide
Promoting economic vitality by providing advice, training and research to entrepreneurs and existing businesses
4-H Youth Development Program
Engaging nearly 80,000 youth annually in all 39 Washington counties
Reaching out to kids and their families to build skills for life
Conference Management
Staff in Seattle and Pullman, events statewide
Organizing conferences and educational events of all sizes
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates WSU Wine Science Center
Richland based, engaging collaborators from throughout Washington and beyond
Providing research and education to support Washington’s $8.6 billion premium wine grape industry