The New Student-Athlete Seminar is a graded class for one academic credit. This seminar is designed to assist new student-athletes manage their introduction into WSU athletics and explore healthy life skills. Seminar facilitators focus on providing the information and skills needed for making a successful transition to the role of WSU student-athlete in a new and unique environment. The seminar meets for one hour a week during the fall semester, and also in the spring semester for January enrollees. The New Student-Athlete Seminar curriculum covers a range of topics presented both by content experts and student-athlete peers. Typical topics include Healthy Life Choices, Career Development, Leadership, Diversity Topics, Substance Abuse, Relationship Development, Nutrition, Hazing, Transition and Change, Financial Planning, Communication, WSU and Community Resources, and more.