Domains

There are three types of domains available for a WSU website.

• Third-level domains ((i.e. newdomain.wsu.edu)
• Fourth-level & beyond domains (i.e. newdomain.existingdomain.wsu.edu)
• Subdirectory URLs (i.e. existingdomain.wsu.edu/newsubdirectory)

Third-level Domains

The use of third level domains (i.e. newdomain.wsu.edu) is restricted and must go through additional approval before use. Please refer to Executive Policy #21: University Domain Name Policy for WSU’s domain name policy.

Justification Statements

Include a justification statement addressing these three questions when submitting your request.

• Why is a fourth-level domain inappropriate or unavailable?
• Why are none of the provided general use domains are appropriate?
• Why the domain requested is unlikely to be requested by another unit/group in the WSU system?

Submit a web support ticket to request a new domain name with your justification statement.

Fourth-level & Beyond Domains

Work with your IT Department or crimson service desk for fourth-level domains, like newdomain.existingdomain.wsu.edu

Available Fourth-level domains

These fourth-level domains are available through Web Communication

• something.event.wsu.edu
• something.conference.wsu.edu
• something.workshop.wsu.edu
• something.resources.wsu.edu
• something.research.wsu.edu
• something.program.wsu.edu
• something.center.wsu.edu

Note about center.wsu.edu websites

Websites using center.wsu.edu must be a recognized WSU Center.

Subdirectory URLs

Submit a web support ticket to request a new website for your subdirectory website, like existingdomain.wsu.edu/newsubdirectory.

Available Subdirectories

These subdirectories are available through Web Communication

• labs.wsu.edu/something
• hub.wsu.edu/something