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What is ProjectConnect?

ProjectConnect is an evidence-based facilitated program to help build social connection and community on campus. Students get to know a small group of 4-6 students outside of their social groups over the course of six 1-hour sessions to engage in a series of thought-provoking questions and fun activities. These sessions can be offered in-person or virtually.  

 project connect logo 98% of participants in this national program said they would recommend ProjectConnect to a friend. 

 project connect logo 95% said they would like to participate again themselves. 

Upcoming Events

Virtual Connection Cafe | Monday, January 26th | 4-5p.m. | Join Virtually

In Person Pop In Connection Cafe | Tuesday, January 27th | 3-5p.m. | RSC 265

 

Spring 2026 Groups are open!
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2026 Spring Connect Groups

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Group Name Dates Time
General Connection Group - In Person
Open to any student looking to build connections and make new friends!

Monday's
2/2/26
2/9/26
2/16/26
2/23/26
3/2/26
3/9/26

 11:00am-12:00pm
First In My Family Group - In Person
Connect with other students whom are first in their immediate family to attend college! 

Monday's
2/9/26
2/23/26
3/9/26
3/23/26
4/6/26
4/20/26

 3:00-4:00pm
Transfer Student Group - In Person
Connect with other students who transferred into WSU!

Tuesday's
2/3/26
2/10/26
2/17/26
2/24/26
3/3/26
3/10/26

 3:00-4:00pm
First-Gen Health Professions Group - In Person
Connect with other health professions students who are first in their immediate family to attend college! 		 Tuesday's
2/3/26
2/10/26
2/17/26
2/4/26
3/3/26
3/10/26
 11:00am - 12:00pm

Native Student Group - In Person
Connect with students to explore topics and experiences across native and indigenous cultures. 

 Tuesday's
2/3/26
2/10/26
2/17/26
2/4/26
3/3/26
3/10/26		 12:00-1:00 pm
Adult Learners Group - In Person
Join this group to connect with other returning and adult learners!		 Wednesday's
2/4/26
2/11/26
2/18/26
2/25/26
3/4/26
3/11/26		 9:00 - 10:00 am
First-Gen Engineering Group - In Person
Connect with other engineering students who are first in their immediate family to attend college!		 Wednesday's
2/4/26
2/11/26
2/18/26
2/25/26
3/4/26
3/11/26		 2:00-3:00pm
Connection Cafe - In Person
Open to any student looking to build connections and make new friends! 		 Thursday's
2/5/26
2/12/26
2/19/26
2/26/26
3/5/26
3/26/26		 3:30-4:30pm
General Connection Group - Virtual
Open to any student looking to build connections and make new friends! THIS IS A VIRTUAL GROUP!!

Friday's
2/6/26
2/13/26
2/20/26
2/27/26
3/6/26
3/13/26

 11:00am-12:00pm
     
Loneliness and isolation represent profound threats to our health and well-being. But we have the power to respond. By taking small steps every day to strengthen our relationships, and by supporting community efforts to rebuild social connection, we can rise to meet this moment together. We can build lives and communities that are healthier and happier. 
Vivek H. Murthy, M.D., M.B.A.
19th and 21st Surgeon General of the United States

Excerpt from Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation: The U.S. Surgeon General's Advisory on the Healing Effects of Social Connection and Community.