Monday, Aug. 24 marks the start of the 2026-2027 academic year at Washington State University.
From finding an internship to leadership opportunities, scholarships, and more, the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS) is committed to helping its students flourish while achieving their academic and personal goals.
Below is a tailored list of resources to help students succeed in the months ahead:
- CAHNRS Clubs and Student Organizations: CAHNRS offers nearly 40 major-related clubs. Find one that fits your interests!
- CAHNRS Ambassador Program: CAHNRS student ambassadors serve as liaisons between WSU and the greater community, encourage students to pursue higher ed, welcome prospective students, and increase awareness of CAHNRS.
- CAHNRS SOAR: Student Outreach and Retention (SOAR) is a mentorship program designed to foster meaningful connections between student mentees and faculty, staff, and grad student mentors.
- CAHNRS Student Senate: The CAHNRS Student Senate works with clubs and organizations within the college. They support and promote club activities and develop leadership within departments.
- CAHNRS Job and Career Opportunities: Find jobs and other career opportunities related to your field of study.
- CAHNRS Internship Opportunities: CAHNRS offers internships that fit a variety of interests and help students further their academic careers.
- CAHNRS Academic Advising: CAHNRS advisors are dedicated to supporting students by helping them make informed decisions about their academic paths, connecting them with campus resources, and offering personalized guidance in a variety of other areas.
- CAHNRS Top Scholars: This program is an opportunity for the highest-achieving incoming students. Top Scholars engage with world-class faculty to build meaningful connections and gain hands-on experience through research, internships, and career-relevant opportunities.
- CAHNRS Scholarships: CAHNRS offers roughly $1 million in student scholarships each year and is committed to ensuring students have financial stability through all four years of college.
- WSU MANRRS: WSU’s MANRRS chapter provides networking opportunities, offers a chance to attend conferences, and promotes academic and professional advancement for students in agriculture, natural resources, and related sciences.
- Student Research Opportunities: CAHNRS provides a variety of awards to support mentored student research, scholarship, and creative activities for undergraduate and graduate students.
- CAHNRS Ignite Program: Offered exclusively to qualified first-year CAHNRS students, this undergraduate research program offers participants a chance to earn up to $1,500.
- Read the latest news about CAHNRS students.
- Check out our calendar of upcoming CAHNRS events, including the annual CAHNRS Fall Festival, a showcase of student clubs, opportunities, and scholarships.
- Other Student Resources: Here you’ll find info about tutoring, student health and safety, finances, and many other topics.
- We’re on social! Follow CAHNRS at the accounts below to stay up to date on the latest research, events, student activities, and more:
“You are now part of the CAHNRS family and the Cougar family. We are committed to your success every step of the way,” said Raj Khosla, Cashup Davis Family Endowed Dean of CAHNRS. “I encourage all students to explore and utilize our helpful resources and reach out if there is anything they need. I wish everyone the best for the school year ahead! Go Cougs!”
Check out Dean Khosla’s welcome back message. (An audio-described version is available here.)