亚洲研究是一个跨学科课程，通过研究历史，语言，文化，哲学，宗教，社会和政治，提供广泛的系统的亚洲知识，并加深学生对亚洲复杂性和多样性的认识。教职员工因其卓越的研究和教学能力以及对亚洲的共同热情而闻名。该计划为学生提供了与亚洲和世界事务相关的专业职业或研究生深造的坚实基础。该计划提供灵活性和强化指导，以帮助学生为个人职业目标做准备。该计划敦促学生参加WSU提供的留学计划。亚洲研究是华盛顿州立大学唯一的跨学科区域研究专业。
Asian studies is an interdisciplinary program that provides a broad, systematic knowledge of Asia and deepens students' appreciation of the complexity and diversity of Asia through the study of history, language, culture, philosophy, religion, society, and politics. Faculty members are noted for their distinguished research and teaching, united by their common passion for Asia. The program gives students a solid foundation for a professional career related to Asia and world affairs or for further study at the graduate level. The program offers flexibility and intensive mentoring to help students prepare for their personal career goals. The program urges students to participate in the study abroad programs available at WSU. Asian studies is the only interdisciplinary regional studies major at Washington State University.