[Vision2020] WSU-Pullman Stops Taking Freshman Applications

[Tom Hansen]

Courtesy of today's (April 14, 2009) Spokesman Review -

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WSU-Pullman stops taking freshman applications
Kevin Graman / Staff writer  

Because of expected budget cuts, Washington State University is no longer 
accepting freshman applications for the fall at its Pullman campus.

“We are trying to strike the proper balance between accommodating the 
growing demand for a WSU education and protecting the quality of the 
educational experience those students will receive at a time of limited 
resources,” said John Fraire, vice president for enrollment management.

WSU, which has received more than 12,000 applications for freshmen, 
typically cuts off new applications on May 1. The university’s Pullman 
campus expects to accommodate 3,300 to 3,400 freshmen in the fall. It 
admitted 3,411 freshmen in fall 2008.

Its Spokane, Vancouver and Tri-Cities campuses are still accepting 
freshman applications, and the Pullman campus will continue to review 
applications from transfer students, but is no longer making enrollment 
offers.

The Legislature, which remains in session, has proposed cutting as much as 
$683 million from all of the state’s four-year institutions. Gov. Chris 
Gregoire has proposed to offset cuts by raising tuition.

“Once WSU has more complete budget information, expected by May 1, the 
university will likely reopen admissions only to transfer students who 
have already earned their associates’ degree,” according to the 
announcement by the university.

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