You've been immersed in a sea of younger faces. You know that there are some older students on campus, but how do you go about making contact? The answer is the Re-entry Student Association. Through weekly lunches and social activities, the Re-entry Student Association affords you the opportunity to meet other students in situations similar to your own.
It is reassuring to meet others who share common experiences, problems and concerns. Join us for lunch on Tuesdays at noon in the CUB, room 113.
The Re-entry Program is a support system created specifically for the adult student who is just beginning or continuing their education after an absence. The goal is to help these adult learners to become acclimated to WSU and Pullman, and to meet the challenges of their multiple roles while continuing their education.
"I would say that it's not easy, but returning to college has been the best and most rewarding experience of my life. I had become a non-person in my own life and coming to school has renewed my faith in life generally and myself specifically. When it seems tough, just stick it out. It's well worth it."
Julie Riley, Living the Possible Dream,
INFORMATION FOR STUDENT PARENTS
If you have questions about....
Call 335-1464 or stop by the Lighty Student Services Building, Room 360J
Any undergraduate student who has been away from an educational environment for a while, who is 25 years of age or older, who is married or has a family is considered a "re-entry" student at Washington State University. Although the number of re-entry students on campus is relatively small (8% of the undergraduate population), you make a significant contribution and are important to our campus community.
There are a number of people and offices which can be of assistance to you. For specific questions about advising, career counseling, personal counseling contact those offices listed in the Student Handbook. If you need other assistance, please feel free to call or stop by the Re-entry Program office.
Re-entry Student
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"Educational research has shown that developing friendships in a peer group helps students stay in school. If you become friends with at least one other student you can confide in, study with, and call in emergencies, you'll be more likely to enroll in college classes again next year."
Dorothy Fidler, Director of Mature Students Program, University of South Carolina