VIBES 2025

Date: November 7-9, 2025

Location: WSU Pullman Campus, WA.

Apply to attend this year’s VIBES Conference at WSU! Once registration closes, our student leadership team will review all applications and send invitations to selected participants.

The invited students will travel to Pullman on Friday and return home on Sunday evening. From the moment you arrive, you’ll step into a space designed to celebrate culture, leadership, and higher education.

What to Expect at VIBES

  • Identity-centered workshops and leadership sessions
  • Panels featuring current Black WSU students and professionals 
  • Community building and social activities
  • Cultural programming and evening events 
  • Campus tour of Washington State University
  • Overnight lodging provided for the full weekend

Chaperones & Parents

High school teachers, counselors, staff, and parents are welcome to attend as chaperones. All prospective chaperones must complete a short application and pass a background check.

 

Due to space limitations, not all applicants may be selected to serve as chaperones.

 

Transportation

Transportation to and from the conference is provided at no cost to accepted participants. Charter buses will bring students from key cities in Washington directly to WSU.

For VIBES 2025, we are offering bus pick-up locations in:

  • Everett
  • Seattle 
  • Tacoma 

Final travel details will be shared with accepted students. If you live near one of these regions and are unsure about access, we encourage you to apply—and invite friends to apply too! The more interest we receive from an area, the more flexible we can be with stops.

 

Food & Lodging

All meals and overnight accommodations are provided by the conference at no cost to students. You’ll stay in WSU-provided lodging for the duration of the weekend.

Accessibility & Accommodations

We are committed to making VIBES a welcoming, inclusive, and accessible experience. If you need accommodations—dietary, mobility-related, or otherwise—you can share that in your application.

 

If you have specific questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out to us directly.