The Cougar Discovery Summer Academic Camp is a 4-day program from June 27-30, 2016 for incoming 9th-12th grade students interested in careers in engineering, computer science, business, nursing, education, digital technology, environmental science, humanities, psychology and more. Students will choose a major to explore, learn about college and careers, and take field trips including to the B-Reactor historic site. The camp aims to help students learn what they want to study in college. It will be held on the WSU Tri-Cities campus from 8:30am-4:30pm each day and include lunch. The registration deadline is first-come, first-served and the tuition is $395 per

1. COUGAR DISCOVERY
Summer Academic Camp
Who can attend?
What will happen?When does it take place?
• High school students entering
9th
, 10th
, 11th,
& 12th
grades in Fall 2016
• Are you interested in a future career related
to any of these academic disciplines?
- Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical)
- Computer Science
- Business Administration
- Nursing
- Elementary Education
- Digital Technology & Culture
- Environmental Science
- Humanities & Social Sciences
or Psychology
• Students who find themselves saying...
...I know what I want to study in college after high school.
or...I know I’m attending college after high school, but not sure what I want to study.
or even...I’m not sure if I want to attend college after high school.
• For four enriching days, students will:
- Have the opportunity to choose a “Major” and attend
an engaging workshop series taught by experts in
that field of study.
- “Explore” different careers where industry
professionals from the local region will be invited to
present and offer unique insights on their career.
- Build upon “College Knowledge” through
interactive sessions understanding how to choose the
right school, how to navigate the college acceptance
process, and how to develop a plan to pay for school.
• Cougar Discovery and Hanford Site Tours will
organize a field trip for participants to visit unique
historical landmarks located on the site that helped
forever change the outcome of World War II,
specifically one named the B-Reactor.
• Students will also be informed of dual-credit options
at WSUTC (Running Start & College in the HS).
• Cougar Discovery will take place from
June 27-30, 2016 (Monday – Thursday)
• Participants will arrive on the WSU Tri-Cities
campus each day at 8:30 am
• Lunch will be served on campus from
12:00 – 1:00 pm
• The day will end at approximately 4:30 pm
• B-Reactor field trips will be held on Tuesday and
Wednesday

2. Where do I register?
Why you should attend?
How do I find my “Major”?
• Visit our website to begin registering today!
tricities.wsu.edu/summer/cougardiscovery
• Be sure to complete all steps of the registration process.
• Your registration will be processed and you will receive notification
to your email that we will see you on June 27!
• GEAR UP Students: See the GEAR UP site manager at your school
for instructions.
• Remember that the Information Packet is critical for us to have on
file. Do not forget to mail it to our campus (address is posted on
website).
• This is your opportunity to experience a dynamic approach
to learning.
• WSU Tri-Cities is committed to your success as a life-long
learner and it begins today by investing critical moments during
your time in high school.
• Gain a head start on your higher education by being introduced
to globally recognized programs that focuses on hands-on,
relevant, and team-based problem solving.
• Meet new people with the same interests and goals as you!
• Think about where you see yourself in ten years. What
type of job/career will you have? What kind of education
or training will you need?
• Go to:
wsutricities.mymajors.com/quiz
• Create your account and answer the questions that will
help determine which major might be right for you.
• Some questions you may not be able to answer, but you
can skip them.
For more information please contact the Summer Session Office:
WSU Tri-Cities
Summer Programs
2710 Crimson Way
Richland, WA 99354
Main Line: (509) 372-7174
Becky Chamberlain
Director of Summer Session
(509) 372-7174
becky.chamberlain@tricity.wsu.edu
Timothy Palacios
Summer Session Coordinator
(509) 372-7206
timothy.palacios@tricity.wsu.edu
Registration Deadline:
First-come, first-served
Lunch:
Provided by WSU!
Transportation:
Commuter Camp
GEAR UP students:
See Site Managers for instructions
Tuition:
$395 per student
(lunch is included)