ENTERING WSU AS A TRANSFER PREFERRED WALK-ON SUMMER/FALL 2019

Football Staff Contact and Mailing Information

Brittany Thackery b.thackery@wsu.edu Office: 509.335.0249 Cell: 949.547.3298 Fax: 509.335.4214   Football Office Staff: Marie Taylor 509.335.0250 mariet@wsu.edu Jenny Hayton 509.335.0250 jhayton@wsu.edu Football Office Fax: 509.335.4214

Mailing Information: In an effort to track your progress through these processes we ask that everything be sent through the Football Office and Brittany Thackery unless specified otherwise. We will forward to the appropriate contact/liaison in the University. Our mailing address for US Postal Service: Brittany Thackery WSU Football P O Box 641615 Pullman, WA 99164-1615 Federal Express or UPS (United Parcel Service): Brittany Thackery WSU Football 510 Cougar Football Complex Pullman, WA 99164-1615

 

DEADLINES AND CHECKLIST AND CONTACTS

Download and print this pdf file and use it to track your progress:

Download (3 pages): Checklist, Deadlines, Contacts

The checklist provides the basics and this website provides the necessary details.

WSU MEDIA INFORMATION QUESTIONNAIRE

If you haven't already, please complete and return the

Media Information Questionnaire

to Bobby Alworth at bobby.alworth@wsu.edu  

The information you provide will become your bio for the WSU Football Media Guide.

If you have any questions, please contact Bobby at 509.335.5785

WSU CougFam

Jill Osur-Myers (mother of #55, Noah) would like to share information on how the families can get involved and assist one another with the various resources and events. You can email her at jill@impact2solutions.com or call her cell at 925.858.8207
 

REPORTING TO PULLMAN - contact Brittany Thackery

If you choose to participate in the summer program/class(es) discuss your report date with Brittany Thackery.  Please contact Brittany Thackery by April 12th to discuss your participation in Summer classes and travel arrangements PRIOR to making any arrangements.

The Summer Program is completed on Friday, July 26th and you will report for the preseason training camp early that next week (exact date to be determined). Plan to bring all items needed to live in the dorms until May 2020.
 

GOVERNMENT ISSUED FORM OF IDENTIFICATION - May 1st

Before traveling to Pullman, you are required to possess a government issued identification that meets TSA (Transportation Safety Administration) and REAL ID (Homeland Security) requirements for airline travel.
Visit this link to determine your home state's compliance with REAL ID: 
If your state is COMPLIANT we recommend you obtain a state issued photo identifications from your state's department of licensing, such as a driver's license or photo ID.
If your state is utilizing an EXTENSION we recommend you obtain a passport issued by the U.S. State Department:  Apply or Renew a Passport

DEADLINES/CALENDAR

January 31, 2019 - Priority deadline for submission of FAFSA.
February 19, 2019 - Begin 16 week Strength & Conditioning Program - links are provided below. 
March 2, 2019 - Must have admissions application submitted AND WSU issued email address established.
March 2, 2019 - Submit immunization records to Brittany
March 2, 2019 - Transcripts with work in progress submitted to Brittany and the Eligibility Center. 
March 2, 2019 - Request filed with your school's counselor to have your final official transcripts with graduation posted sent to Brittany and Eligibility Center.
March 2, 2019 - Return Equipment and Shoe Order forms to Brittany Thackery.
March 5, 2019 - You and your parents have decided if you will participate in Summer classes.
April 1, 2019 - Request final Amateurism Certification from the Eligibility Center if you haven't attended another 4 year university/college.
April 14, 2019 - Discuss travel options to Pullman, if participating in the Summer classes.
May 1, 2019 - Obtain a government issued form of photo identification to travel on airlines
May 10, 2019 - Athletic Training Services forms completed and on file at WSU. 
June 10, 2019 - Have established your bank account and direct deposit.
July 26, 2019 - Summer classes and final exam are completed.
Early August - Preseason football training camp begins in Pullman, report by 12pm.
August 19, 2019 - Fall semester classes begin.
August 31, 2019 - WSU vs New Mexico State

FINANCING YOUR EDUCATION

The Athletic Aid Staff of the WSU Office of Student Financial Services has put together some information to assist you in financing and budgeting for your son's college.

Download (2 pages): Budgeting and Financing your educational costs

Other Links:
Cost Breakdown
FAFSA
Aid Estimator
Non-Washington Resident Scholarships
WSU General Scholarship Application

Please direct any questions to Melissa Christensen at 509.335.4963 or email at mel.christensen@wsu.edu

THE “FAFSA” - WSU Priority deadline is January 31, 2019

It is highly recommended that everyone complete the “Free Application for Federal Student Aid” or FAFSA. You must submit the information through their online forms

Link: www.fafsa.ed.gov

Here are some “quick tips” for completing the form effectively: 
Link:  Quick Tips

The WSU FAFSA Federal School Code: 003800

Please direct any questions to Melissa Christensen at 509.335.4963 or email at mel.christensen@wsu.edu

SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL AID FROM A NON WSU SOURCE/ENTITY

There are very specific guidelines set by the NCAA regarding “outside” scholarships/aid and how they are reported. If you have been notified that you are the recipient of ANY kind of outside or non WSU scholarship, it is essential that you report it to the Athletic Financial Aid Staff immediately. Failure to report an outside scholarship could jeopardize your NCAA Eligibility. Please complete this questionnaire and return to Melissa Christensen.

Download (1 page): Student-Athlete Outside Scholarship Questionnaire

Please direct any questions to Melissa Christensen at 509.335.4963 or email at mel.christensen@wsu.edu

STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING - begins February 18

Coach Tyson Brown and his staff have developed a 16 week program to prepare you for your arrival in Pullman. Please review and print the program.

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact Assistant Strength Coach Dan Kistler Jr. at (cell) 206.280.9649 or email dan.kistler@wsu.edu

WSU 2019 Signee Introduction

2019 Signee Movement and Conditioning

Exercise Library with Links

2019 Signee Lifts

In Place Warm Up Sheet

Weeks 9-16 Back and Arm Circuit

Nutrition and Recovery Foundations

Rating of Perceived Exertion Scale

ADMISSIONS - submit application prior to March 2nd

Complete and submit the online Admissions application by March 2, 2019

Link to general information on admissions and WSU: WSU Admissions

You will submit the online version directly to admissions. Be sure you are using the application for the "Pullman campus".

PLEASE NOTE: Any questions you have regarding your Admissions Status must be directed to our NCAA Compliance Office at 509.335.4326 or Brittany Thackery 509.335.0249, DO NOT call Admissions directly.

Official Transcript and Test Score
Submit to Brittany Thackery a current official transcript and your test scores. Please include your current class schedule/work in progress for Spring 2019.

Official Transcript with Graduation Posted
Meet with your school counselor by March 5th and submit your request to have your final official transcript with your graduation posted sent to Brittany Thackery.

Submit to Brittany Thackery immunization records. 
Download (1 page): Immunization Records
Link:  Information on the Measles (Rubeola) Immunization Requirement
Link:  WSU recommended immunizations
 

MyWSU Portal

The MyWSU Portal allows incoming students access to all WSU services with your network ID and password:
Link:  MyWSU information and instructions

If you are not 18 years old you will need to create a Friend ID for your parent.
Follow this link to set up the Friend ID and learn more:  WSU Friend Accounts

Third Party Access - Due to federal regulations, we are unable to discuss your account with a third party (parent, grandparent, etc) without your permission.  To be able to discuss your account with a third party, you must allow that person third party access to your account.  You can do this by visiting the www.mywsu.wsu.edu portal - under Main Menu, click Self Service, then Third Party Access and follow the instructions.

More information is available at this link: Third Party Access

Set up your Network ID and password using your WSU ID number:

Link: myNetwork Profile

WRITE DOWN YOUR USER ID/NETWORK ID AND PASSWORD FOR SAFE KEEPING, YOU WILL NEED IT TO ACCESS ALL WSU SERVICES GOING FORWARD.

THE COUGARCARD

CougarCard is your official University ID. You will be issued your card at the Alive orientation. Learn more at: www.cougarcard.wsu.edu

NCAA ELIGIBILITY CENTER

Link: www.eligibilitycenter.org

Download: Eligibility Center Registration Checklist

Confirm with the Eligibility Center that you are requesting enrollment for the Fall 2019 semester. Submit your current official transcript to the Eligibility Center.

Make sure you have designated with the testing center (ACT or SAT) that your test score be sent directly to the NCAA Eligibility Center.

Official Transcript with Graduation Posted. Meet with your school counselor by March 5th and submit your request to have your final official transcript with your graduation posted sent to the NCAA Eligibility Center.

NCAA AMATEURISM CERTIFICATION - April 1, 2019

Confirm that you are requesting enrollment for the Fall 2019 semester. As part of the registration with the NCAA Eligibility Center you will be asked to certify your “amateur status” as a college student-athlete. Please answer these questions immediately and request that the NCAA Eligibility Center do a “final certification” of your “status”. Our office will receive updates as you complete this process. 

Link to Frequently Asked Questions: Amateurism Certification

EQUIPMENT - return by March 2nd

Equipment Manager Josh Pietz and his staff want to make your arrival at WSU as smooth as possible. Below are downloads that need to be carefully completed and returned to Brittany Thackery by March 2nd.

Size Information - download (1 page)

Shoe Catalog for shoe order: Nike Shoe Information - download (1 page)

Shoe Order - download (1 page)

Jersey Number - download (1 page)

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact Josh via email: Josh Pietz or call him directly at 509.335.0207.

ONLINE MATH PLACEMENT ASSESSMENT

After review of your transcript Brittany Thackery will let you know if you need to take the Math Placement Assessment

Contact Brittany Thackery at 509.335.0249 or b.thackery@wsu.edu

WRITING PLACEMENT PROCESS

After review of your transcript Brittany Thackery will let you know if you need to the Writing Placement.

Contact Brittany Thackery at 509.335.0249 or b.thackery@wsu.edu

SUMMER PROGRAM

You will get a chance to take courses and become acclimated to campus before you take a full slate of credit hours. You are required to enroll in classes and you will receive academic tutoring through our Athletic Support Services. You can also participate in voluntary workouts.

In order to participate in the Summer Program you must be:
1. Admitted to Washington State University
2. Create your WSU network ID and password
3. Determine your living arrangements
4. Provide immunization records
5. Register for Session 4 of the summer Alive! orientation
6. Take the online Math Placement Exam, if necessary
7. Establish a bank account

Please direct any questions to Brittany Thackery at 509.335.0249 or b.thackery@wsu.edu

ALIVE ORIENTATION

Register for Alive Session 4: Alive! Orientation Dates

In order to participate in the Alive! Orientation:
     Be admitted for the Fall 2019 semester
     Pay the $200 Advance Tuition Deposit
     Pay the $240 Student Matriculation Fee

Detailed information is available at the "Alive!" website: Link: Alive!

You will be placed in the appropriate English course based on your writing placement test scores. You will take the writing placement exam at Alive. If you are bringing in AP or community college English credit, please tell Brittany.

Please direct any questions to Brittany Thackery at 509.335.0249 or b.thackery@wsu.edu

HOUSING AND DINING

If you have not already set up your Network ID and password please visit:

Link: myNetwork Profile

You will have to have the ID and password to continue.

YOU HAVE 3 HOUSING CHOICES:

1) IF YOU LIVE IN A DORMITORY:

Football student-athletes can be housed in the Northside Residence.

Once you are admitted you will be sent information and link to the online housing and dining contract. For more information on policies and a contract sample please see:

Link: On Campus Housing Contracts and Policies

Download 1 page: LIST OF ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR DORM LIVING

On your housing contract select the RDA 1 level meal plan.

PLEASE NOTE: You will be required to pay the $150 refundable deposit in order to complete the contract for dormitory or University owned apartments. This refundable deposit will be returned at the end of the academic year if there is no damage to the room.

Acceptable forms of payment for the $150 refundable deposit:
Via mail: personal check or money order
Electronic: E-Check is a no fee alternative to credit card payments.

Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express will be accepted.
There will be an additional 2.5% service fee for credit card processing.

 

2) IF YOU LIVE IN A UNIVERSITY OWNED STUDENT APARTMENT

Information on the University owned single student complexes is available here:

Link: WSU Owned Apartment Guide

PLEASE NOTE: You will be required to pay the $150 refundable deposit in order to complete the contract for dormitory or University owned apartments. This refundable deposit will be returned at the end of the academic year if there is no damage to the room.

Acceptable forms of payment for the $150 refundable deposit:
Via mail: personal check or money order
Electronic: E-Check is a no fee alternative to credit card payments.

Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express will be accepted.
There will be an additional 2.5% service fee for credit card processing.
 

3) IF YOU LIVE OFF CAMPUS, PRIVATELY OWNED APARTMENTS

Link: Off Campus Housing Resources and Rental Comparisons
You will be responsible for all costs and agreements.
 

DINING OR RESIDENCE DINING ACCOUNT (RDA)

Learn more about how your RDA dollars are allocated at this LINK.

Select Level 1 RDA plan for fall semester if participating in the CATT dinner meal.  We recommend starting at Level 1 and increase the Level if necessary as the semester progresses.

CATT - COUGAR ATHLETIC TRAINING TABLE

The "CATT" dinner meal program is optional for the non-scholarship football student-athletes and they can request access to the CATT meal program each semester at an additional cost (approximately $700 per semester).  There are 5 dinner meals a week at the CATT.  

The Cougar Nutrition Program provides pre and post workout meals/snacks as well as an ala carte lunch (Cougar Express) to all eligible members of WSU Athletics Teams at no additional cost to the student-athlete.

The Cougar Sports Nutrition Staff is committed to providing all student-athletes access to highly nutritious and performance based meals as well as refueling for pre and post workouts. All meals will enhance recovery and assist with lean body mass management strategies. CATT represents a high benchmark for excellence in food creativity, taste, presentation, and performance-based nutrition education.

ATHLETIC TRAINING SERVICES - completed by May 10

Athletic Training Services (ATS) provides medical care to student-athletes for athletic-related injuries while they are competing for WSU.  WSU Athletics has an excess medical insurance policy that covers student-athletes in the event of an athletic-related injury after primary and secondary (if applicable) insurance pays on the claim.  Student-athletes will not be able to practice until the following information has been received and the student-athlete has been cleared by the WSU Athletic Medicine Staff and physicians.

Parent(s)/guardian(s) must sign most of these forms for the student-athlete under 18.

Below are two links with all the Athletic Training Services forms to complete, print and sign and return via fax or mail.  Do not return via email.

Insurance Packet
Medical History / Legalese & Policies

If you have any questions or concerns our Assistant Director of Athletic Training Services/Head Football Trainer - Andrew Hamstra is more than happy to help you.  His direct office phone is 509.335.9796

You can become familiar with our Athletic Department’s Athletic Training Services by visiting this link: Athletic Training Services

STUDENT-ATHLETE WELLBEING PROGRAM

The Cougars Athletics Wellbeing Program provides guidance and educational services that assist student-athletes in developing a productive, healthy, safe and well balanced life.

Link: Cougars Athletics Wellbeing Program

PARKING ON CAMPUS

Washington State University takes its parking regulations very seriously! If you bring a car to campus, please purchase a parking permit.

Costs and purchasing information: WSU Parking Services