Records Retention and Disposition

All WSU personnel are responsible for retaining and disposing of university records in accordance with retention periods approved by the Washington state records committee. (RCW 40.14)

An approved records retention schedule specifies retention periods for public records and authorizes destruction or release to the university archives. Records series relating to the unique functions of Washington State University are listed on the WSU Records Retention Schedule. Records series applying to all state government agencies are listed on the Washington State Government General Records Retention Schedule.*

To request changes to any records retention schedule, email policies@wsu.edu. See the most recent Summary of Changes (February 2025).

*WSU Police departments should also see the Law Enforcement Records Retention Schedule.