Washington State University (WSU) conducts pre-employment screening on specified positions in order to protect the interests of the university's students, employees and resources. Pre-employment screening may include but is not limited to a criminal background check, verification of academic credentials, licenses, certifications, and/or verification of work history. WSU utilizes an online pre-employment screening system which requires a valid email address at the time of application.
To find out more about the Background Check Program, click on the links listed below. If you have additional questions or concerns about the program, contact Human Resource Services at (509) 335-4521 or send an email to background.check@wsu.edu.
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Washington State University (WSU) conducts pre-employment screening on specified positions, which may include but is not limited to, a criminal background check, verification of academic credentials, licenses, certifications, and/or verification of work history. WSU utilizes an online system which will require a valid email address at the time of at the time of application.
Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Summary of Rights Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act
Background Check Request
To request a background check contact the HRS at background.check@wsu.edu include the following:
- Hiring department
- Finalist(s) name
- Email address
- Resume/Vita - for Administrative Professional and Faculty positions only.
- Position title/Position number
- Background package type
A member of the HRS staff will contact you to discuss the process. NOTE: Before initiating a background check, HRS must receive an IRI from the hiring department.
