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. 

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