Frequently Asked Questions

ATMs

An ATM is located in the first floor lobby of the Phase I Classroom Building, provided by Credit Union Alliance (STCU), and another is located on the first floor of the Student Academic Center.

Bookstores

EWU Bookstore:
The EWU Bookstore has two locations. Students who have classes located in Spokane will need to buy their textbooks at the Schade Tower location, which carries EWU clothing and merchandise along with textbooks for all Spokane-based classes.

  • Cheney campus: Pence Union Building
  • Spokane: Schade Tower

Spokane Bookstore:
Schade Tower (528 E. Spokane Falls Blvd.), 509-456-2800

  • Monday–Thursday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
  • Friday–Sunday: closed

The WSU Student Bookstore, or “The Bookie,” is located on campus across Spokane Falls Blvd. from the Phase I Classroom Building.

  • The Bookie at WSU Spokane carries required textbooks as well as school supplies, clothing, special WSU imprinted supplies, gift items, Cougar memorabilia, and of course, Cougar Gold cheese.
  • The Bookie also has a comfortable lounge for small group meetings, a television, and a kiosk with free Internet access.
  • The Bookie offers a 10% discount on general merchandise items for WSU faculty and staff with ID.
  • The Bookie: 410 E. Spokane Falls Blvd., Spokane, WA 99202; 509-358-7860
    • Monday –Thursday: 10 a.m.– 6 p.m.
    • Friday: 9 a.m.– 5 p.m.
    • Saturday – Sunday: closed
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Building Hours

*Buildings may close earlier depending on class schedules or evening classes

Academic Center:

Monday – Thursday 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Friday 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Weekend Library Hours: Saturday 9 a.m.– 5 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.– 6 p.m.
Also referred to as SAC

Health Sciences Building:

HSB East:  Monday – Friday 7 a.m.– 9 p.m. 
HSB West:  Monday – Friday 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Also referred to as HSB, SHSB (by WSU), or HB (by EWU)

Nursing Building:

South: Monday - Friday 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
East: Monday - Friday 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Phase I Classroom Building:

Monday – Friday 7 a.m.– 10 p.m.
Also referred to as SCLS (by WSU) or RI (by EWU)

Innovate Washington Building:

Monday – Friday 7 a.m.– 8 p.m.
Also referred to as IWB

South Campus Facility:

Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Also referred to as SCF

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Dining & Vending Machines

There are a variety of dining options in the surrounding area. On campus, Aracelia’s Coffee Bar has locations on the first floors of the Academic Center, the Phase I Classroom Building, and the Health Sciences Building, with full espresso bar and a variety of snack and lunch items.

Hours of operation vary depending on class schedules, but are generally Monday – Thursday 7:30 a.m.– 3:30 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m.– 1:30 p.m. Aracelia’s also provides catering services; contact them at 368-6771 for more information.

Vending Machines

  • Academic Center: First Floor, next to ASWSUS offices
  • Health Sciences Building: Basement, directly across from elevators Phase I Classroom Building: Basement (at bottom of stairs by Parking Operations) and second floor student lounge
  • Innovate Washington building: Third floor, back of building
  • South Campus Facility:  In hallway near entrance to Mailing Services
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Faculty and Staff Directories

 


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Information Line

  • EWU Emergency Line (for EWU Campus): Call 359-7669 for a 24-hour recorded message with information on emergencies or campus closures. EWU news and headlines. 
  • Innovate Washington: Call 358-2000 for the Innovate Washington switchboard.
  • WSU Spokane: Call 323-2474 for a 24-hour recorded message with information on emergencies or Riverpoint Campus closures. Campus Alert.
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Information Technology

For EWU- or WSU-related questions regarding phones, voicemail, long distance calling, or classroom support, call the WSU IT Help Desk at 358-7748.

  • EWU: For EWU-related questions or for technical support, call the EWU Help Desk at 359-2247.
  • Innovate Washington: For Innovate Washington related questions for technical or phone support, call 358-2026 or 358-2024.
  • WSU Spokane: Information Technology Services is your resource for assistance with campus technology. The IT Help Desk can assist you with obtaining your network and email password, network logon problems, and software/hardware questions, call 358-7748.
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Library

The Riverpoint Campus Library is located on the second and third floors of the Academic Center.

The library provides access to numerous full-text periodical indices, more than 4,000 on-line databases for PC users, a journal collection of more than 400, and a small circulating and reference collection. Professional reference librarians provide support for academic programs located on the Riverpoint Campus.

Library hours are Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m.– 9 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.– 5 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Contact: 358-7930.

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Location

The Riverpoint Campus is located immediately adjacent to downtown Spokane, with easy access from Interstate 90 off the Division or Trent/Hamilton exits. Riverpoint Campus map.

Physical addresses of buildings are as follows.

  • Academic Center, 600 N Riverpoint Blvd
  • Health Sciences Building: 310 N Riverpoint Blvd
  • Phase I Classroom Building: 668 N Riverpoint Blvd
  • Innovate Washington Building: 665 N Riverpoint Blvd
  • South Campus Facility (includes Bookie, shipping/receiving office): 412 E Spokane Falls Blvd
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Mail

EWU: EWU mail service is available Monday-Friday at the Spokane Center and Riverpoint buildings. For details regarding EWU mail services, visit their Web site or call 359-7993. WSU Spokane Mail Services handles EWU parcels and freight deliveries and returns on the Riverpoint Campus; call 358-6995 or e-mail closh@wsu.edu for more information.

Innovate Washington: The U.S. Postal Service, as well as FedEx, UPS and other carriers, deliver directly to Innovate Washington tenants not affiliated with WSU or EWU.

WSU Spokane: The mail services staff delivers all intercampus and USPS mail and FedEx, UPS, DHL/Airborne, etc. packages.

All UPS, FedEX, Office Depot, etc. and freight be delivered to:

Your Name & Department, WSU Spokane
412 E. Spokane Falls Blvd.
Spokane, WA 99202-1685

USPS mail should be addressed to:

Your Name & Department, WSU Spokane
PO Box 1495
Spokane, WA 99210-1495

Intercampus mail for Spokane campus addressed to:

Recipient's Name
Recipient's Department Name

To send something via WSU intercampus mail on the Spokane campus, simply place in an intercampus mail envelope and indicate the recipient’s name and building on the outside. To send something via intercampus mail to the Pullman, Tri-Cities, Vancouver, or ICN use a color coded sticker and indicate the recipient’s name, building and room number.

Mail services will then deliver materials and supplies to your building sites. Mail services is for official university mail only; no personal mail please.

To ship, return or to utilize special services such as Certified Mail etc, please submit a request for shipping form.  

Mail services offers a variety of services for mailing and shipping needs or tracking shipments, and can answer any questions or concerns you may have. Call 509.368.6995 or e-mail Carolyn Losh at closh@wsu.edu.

 

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Parking

Parking permits or parking meter payments are required for on campus parking every day, all day, and all hours. There are several parking payment options and you are encouraged to visit the Parking Operations office in the South Campus Facility for details on parking zones and parking regulations.

  • Office hours: Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.– 6:30 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m.– noon.
  • Telephone: 509-368-6999
  • E-mail: rpparking@wsu.edu
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Phones

  • EWU employees have 5-digit dialing to other Riverpoint Campus phone numbers. To call Cheney and the Spokane Center, dial 9 (for an off-campus number) then the full phone number.
  • WSU employees have 5-digit dialing available to phones on the Spokane, Pullman, Tri-Cities, and Vancouver campuses. It is not necessary to obtain an outside line and call long-distance to those locations. Dial the last 5 digits of the 8-digit phone number.
  • To call Innovate Washington phone numbers from WSU/EWU phone numbers or vice versa, it is necessary to obtain an outside line (by dialing 9 first), then dial the complete phone number.
  • To call long distance from a campus phone, you must have an assigned budget code for billing of charges, or use a personal long-distance card.
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  • Innovate Washington employees and clients have 4-digit dialing to one another and must dial 9 to obtain an outside line. Innovate Washington phones must have a budget code or calling card to make long distance calls.
  • For EWU or WSU related questions regarding phones, voicemail, or long distance calling, call 358-7975.
  • For Innovate Washington related questions regarding phone support, call 358-2026 or 358-2024.
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Scheduling

  • Scheduling and arranging support for meetings and special events can be done by going to the room request form.
  • If you have any questions, contact the scheduling coordinator at 358-7536 or rpscheduler@wsu.edu.
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Security

The Security Office promotes Riverpoint Campus security by providing patrols, escorts to your vehicle, and help with vehicle lockouts. They also provide education and training on safety related topics.

In an emergency you can reach a security officer by dialing #40 from any campus phone. Security officers are on duty 24 hours a day, including holidays and can be reached at 358-7995 or email rpsecurity@wsu.edu.

  • In Case of Emergency call 911, and then contact Campus Security at 358-7995.
  • Security Awareness: Please be aware of any suspicious activities and report them to Campus Security immediately.
  • Blue Towers across campus are code blue poles equipped with an emergency telephone that will connect you directly to Riverpoint Campus security.
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Space Allocation

WSU is responsible for the allocation of space resources at the Riverpoint Campus. Requests for the allocation of space may be submitted by using the

The Office of Riverpoint Campus Space Management, administered by the WSU Department of Capital Planning and Development, will evaluate such requests and make recommendations to the chancellor for final space decisions.

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Switchboard

Call the following switchboard numbers to be transferred to the appropriate faculty, staff, or personnel.

  • EWU: 359-6200
  • Innovate Washington: 358-2000
  • WSU Spokane: 358-7500

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Transit

The campus is served by Spokane Transit Authority, route #29 (SCC route; runs every half-hour during regularly scheduled hours of service). Bus stops eastbound (coming from the STA Plaza downtown) are located along Riverpoint Blvd. at the west (clinic entrance) side of HSB, the north side of the parking lot between the Phase I Classroom Building and the Health Sciences Building, and at the east entrance to Phase I.

A covered bus shelter for the westbound route (going to the STA Plaza downtown) is located on Riverpoint Blvd. near the Sirti building and across from  Phase I. Bus schedules are available in a rack in the Phase I Classroom Building, first floor.

Bus passes are available in the Parking Services office for WSU Spokane faculty and staff. Parking Services is working with STA for student bus passes; please contact them for updates.
EWU's Eagle Pass is good for faculty, staff, and students.

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Transportation Choices

Biking to Campus

  • Bike racks located adjacent to every building on campus.
  • Some indoor storage available for faculty/staff/students in loading docks (requires key access available on request from Parking Operations).
  • Workshops & other resources available at Bike to Work Spokane.

Commute trip reduction

  • This state-sponsored program is designed to reduce the number of single occupancy vehicles on the road, in an effort to cut air pollution, traffic, and wear on the roads. The Spokane County link is http://mycommute.org.
  • EWU and WSU faculty and staff who register as CTR participants receive a reduction in their parking pass. On the Riverpoint Campus, the CTR program includes a guaranteed ride home in the case of emergencies.
  • The CTR committee tries to reward the great participants of the CTR program by holding a monthly drawing. We enter countywide events to give you an opportunity for prizes like DVD players and hotel stays.
  • For more information about the Riverpoint CTR program, please email Teresa Kruger.

Centennial Trail

The Centennial Trail links the campus to the downtown core and Gonzaga University and provides a safe and traffic-free alternative to city streets for bikers and pedestrians. The trail borders the north side of the campus along the Spokane River. Gonzaga University can be accessed via the Kardong Bridge.

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