College of Nursing
Empower Future Coug Nurses!

The Student Success Fund offers essential support to students across all Nursing programs and campuses, from exploring their options to celebrating their graduation. Our dedicated staff and faculty provide admissions advice, academic advising, student coaching, resource referrals, and engagement in events and student clubs. Advisors also cheer on students at graduation, celebrating their hard-earned achievements.  

The Student Success Fund helps students rent regalia, allowing them to proudly walk across the graduation stage. With a $50 donation, you can cover the cost of regalia for one student. 

Ready to make a difference? Donate today to support a student's graduation. 


  • $50: Graduation kit (cap, hood and gown) for a student 
  • $100: Provides lunch for 4 students during orientation 
  • $250: Provides scholarships/emergency aid, including a stethoscope 
  • $500: Provides scholarships/emergency aid, including replacing modular skills trainers 
  • $1,000: Provides scholarships/emergency aid, including all of their textbooks for their first year 


Our WSU College of Nursing community is dedicated to fostering an exceptional academic environment where students and scholars dream big and innovate across education, research, and practice. These efforts have led to a higher NCLEX passage rate. 

Discover the Backgrounds and Achievements of Our WSU Nursing Students 

  • 44% of students are from first-generation or rural backgrounds 
  • 23% of students are from diverse backgrounds 
  • 96.83% of students passed the NCLEX on their first attempt 


Coug Nurses CARE is a powerful force throughout Washington, embodying the core values of the WSU College of Nursing, known as COUG CARES. 

  • CompassionDemonstrating empathy and understanding towards students, community partners, and colleagues. 
  • Accountability: Taking responsibility for one’s actions and decisions in the pursuit of excellence. 
  • Respect: Valuing the dignity, diversity, and contributions of all individuals. 
  • ExcellenceStriving for the highest standards of performance and continuous improvement. 
  • Social Justice: Advocating for fairness, equity, and inclusivity in healthcare and society. 

#CougsGive  

2
Match
Dean Koithan's $1,000 Match for the Dean's Excellence Fund for Nursin
Thanks to Dean Mary Koithan, all gifts to the Dean's Excellence Fund for Nursing will be matched, dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000!
Leaderboard
Campus, College, and Program Dollars Leaderboard
Which campus, college, or program will raise the most dollars during #CougsGive?
Campus, College, Program (29)
Event
Vice President's Faculty & Staff Participation Challenge
We love to hear from Faculty and Staff about what they love about WSU! Thanks to Mike Connell '85, VP of Advancement and CEO of the WSU Foundation, five WSU faculty or staff donors will have a $100 bonus applied to their gift if they share their story. (Winners will be selected randomly at the end of the day.)
$500
Coug Nurses Care $500 Challenge
Thanks to a generous donor, 10 gifts to any fund in the College of Nursing unlocks $500 to the Dean's Excellence Fund!
10 Gift Goal
Starts in
Leaderboard
Campus, College, and Program Gifts Leaderboard
Which campus, college, or program will receive the most gifts during #CougsGive?
Campus, College, Program (29)
Use #cougsgive to join in the fun!
Don't forget to share!

Questions? See our FAQ.

Or you can contact us at annual.giving@wsu.edu.