Records Retention and Disposition

Records retention schedules, approved by the Washington State Records Committee, specify retention periods for public records and authorize destruction or release to the University archives. All WSU personnel are responsible for adhering to these retention and disposition periods (RCW 40.14).

Access the following retention schedules via the Washington Secretary of State website:

• Records series relating to the unique functions of Washington State University, listed on the WSU Records Retention Schedule.
• Records series applying to all state government agencies, listed on the Washington State Government General Records Retention Schedule.
• Records series applying to WSU police departments, listed on the Law Enforcement Records Retention Schedule.

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