2027 Open Enrollment is Nearly Here
The 2027 Open Enrollment period runs from October 26 – November 23 with an effective date of January 1, 2027 for all changes.
All changes are made through Workday, with the activity being posted to your Workday box on October 26.
Review the Benefit Fairs schedule, New Premium Rates and a summary of what is changing on the 2027 Open Enrollment website.
Elevating Cougs Conference
This year’s theme, Everyday Coug Ingenuity, celebrates the creativity, problem-solving, and innovation happening across WSU every day.
Make the most of your conference experience. With curated sessions based on a challenge you’re looking to overcome, the Track Personality Quiz, and other interactive activities, there are more ways than ever to connect, learn, and grow.
Employees
Information and help for current employees on all HR topics including time and leave, compensation, training, Workday, and HR policies.
Training
Have questions about assigned training or professional development opportunities? Get answers on the Training home page.
Managers
Get Manager resources and support including incident reports, employee performance, and time & leave guidance.
Personnel Admins
Find Personnel Admin resources and help for the HR actions and academic appointments made in the departments.
Highlighted & Timely Resources
Important Resources & Announcements
- The 2027 Open Enrollment website is now live.
- Save the Date: Elevating Cougs returns October 21-22, 2026!
- Get guidance and resources for HR actions impacted by the Strategic Reduction and Pauses
- Learn about the changes for 2026 to the Voluntary Retirement Plan
- Review a variety of WSU and external resources that help you Care for Yourself and Others
- Looking to get your personnel admin activities organized for the year ahead? Scroll through the month-by-month plan for the common HR events & actions that happen throughout the year
- Our expanded Training section contains a new Learning Administrator Toolkit that shares resources for training reporting and assignments
Latest HRS News
Find Your Fit at Elevating Cougs 2026
- Impacts to Consider When Your Position or FTE Changes
- Support, Skills, and Strategies: April EAP Live Sessions
- WSU Summer Hours
- Tax Season Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated
- Unlock a Spark of Creativity This Spring
- Employee Support for Navigating Budget Changes
- Digital Accessibility: Empowering Everyone to Participate
- 1095 Tax Forms
- Coming Soon: HRS Support Teams Transitioning to Area-Based Model
- Mark Your Calendars, Open Enrollment is Coming!
Popular Employee Links
New Employees
We’re so glad you joined us! Our New Employees Onboarding page gives you all the info you need to make a great start at WSU.
Elevating Cougs
Get inspired and learn at Elevating Cougs, WSU’s annual, 2-day professional development event that serves the unique needs and journeys of our employees.
Weather & WSU Alerts
Bad weather impacting your campus? Go to the Inclement Weather page for FAQs, policies, and campus alerts.
