Three students speak with a professor at the “Fall 2025 First-Year Programs Evening at the Museum” event. The introduction to the “Color Outside the Lines” exhibit can be seen on the wall behind them.

Two students and professor have a conversation at the “Fall 2025 First-Year Programs Evening at the Museum” event. Some colorful paintings are seen behind them.

Students are greeted by the museum director as they enter the “Fall 2025 First-Year Programs Evening at the Museum” event.

Four students have a conversation with a professor at the “Fall 2025 First-Year Programs Evening at the Museum” event. A grid of photographic art is seen on the wall in the background behind them.

A student and professor have a conversation at the “Fall 2025 First-Year Programs Evening at the Museum” event. A grid of colorful paintings is seen behind them.

First-Year Programs

First-Year Focus

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First-Year Programs > First-Year Focus

First-year Focus is a living-learning community at WSU Pullman that connects you with other first-year students through general education courses. These communities create opportunities for students to interact with faculty and peers to help build relationships, create community, and support academic success.