As a result of the ever-increasing success of Washington State University Athletics, the Ticket Priority System (TPS) was created, implemented, and improved annually to best allocate the quantity and quality of tickets to athletic events that are anticipated to have a high demand. This system rewards individuals/organizations for their investment in the University based on the following categories:
| TPS Category | Point Equivalents |
| 1. Fiscal year 2008 unrestricted athletic scholarship, endowment, and/or capital giving* | 2 pts./dollar |
| 2. Fiscal year 2008 other athletic giving (non-cash, sport specific)* | .5 pts./dollar |
| 3. Fiscal year 2008 University President's Associate status* | 1,000 points |
| 4. Previous to fiscal year 2008 cumulative, unrestricted athletic scholarship, endowment, and/or capital giving, and outstanding capital and endowment pledges | 1 pt./dollar |
| 5. Previous to fiscal year 2008 cumulative other athletic giving | .5 pts./dollar |
| 6. Number of years of giving to the Athletic Foundation% | 100 additional pts./year of giving |
| 7. Cumulative non-athletic giving | .1 pts./dollar |
| 8. 2008 reserved football season tickets purchased/2007 reserved men's basketball season tickets purchased | 1,000 pts./season ticket purchased* |
| 9. Number of years of season ticket purchases% Greater football (1985-2008) or men's basketball (1985-2007) years | 100 additional pts./year of purchase |
| 10. Season tickets purchased historically: football (1985-2007)/men's basketball (1985-2006) | 100 pts./season ticket purchased** |
| 11. Purchase of select event tickets via the TPS for the following events: 2005 women's basketball Pac-10 Tournament, 2003 Holiday Bowl, 2003 Notre Dame Football, 2003 Rose Bowl, and 2001 Sun Bowl, 2006 football online renewal | 1,000 pts./ticket purchased |
| 12. Former student-athlete letter winner | 1,000 pts./sport |
| 13. University-recognized volunteer committee involvement# | 500 pts. or 1,000 pts. |
| 14. Current WSU faculty/staff status | 500 pts. |
| 15. Alumni Association membership^ | 100 pts. or 1,000 pts. |
| Key: * July 1, 2007-June 30, 2008 % For example, for three years of donating/purchasing, an individual will receive 600 points: 100 for the first year, 200 for the second year, and 300 for the third year. # Maximum per committee of 500 points for membership and 1,000 points for executive-level membership. Includes "Coug to Coug" program. ^ 100 points for annual membership or 1,000 points for lifetime membership. * 2,000 points/family plan purchased. ** 100 points/family plan purchased historically | |
