USING THIS GUIDE This edition of the Wildcat Guide builds upon CENTRAL 101/301 and the prior editions. It is designed to help you navigate some of the most important components of your transition to Central. Almost half of our incoming students are the first in their family to go to college. We understand that these next few months can be both exciting and sometimes confusing. There is a lot of information contained on the following pages. We have worked to simplify it as much as possible. Please be sure to keep this handy for easy reference as we will use it to guide you through your transition. Welcome to CWU, please know we are here to support you and questions are welcomed.
DEAR CWU STUDENTS, On behalf of the Wildcat family, welcome to Central Washington University! CWU provides an environment where you can feel safe and supported as you pursue your academic goals. Our small classes, hands-on learning opportunities, and award-winning faculty create a learning environment that encourages personal growth and academic achievement. As you begin your Wildcat experience know that we are focused on helping you find your purpose. We want you to feel at home at Central. We want this to be a place where you can explore what you want to study and who you want to be. Ask questions, explore new things and open doors for a bright future.
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TRANSFER WELCOME AND FALL 2020 ADMITTED STUDENT INVITATION UNIVERSITY 101 OVERVIEW, INSTRUCTIONS, AND RESOURCES FIRST SIXWEEKS OVERVIEWAND INSTRUCTIONS DIMENSIONS OF STUDENT LIFE WELLNESS WHEEL YOUR CWU EXPERIENCE ACADEMICS ADVISING OVERVIEW....................................................................................................................... 10 HOW TO CREATE A SCHEDULE/WINTER PLANNING. ...................................................................... 11 GENERAL EDUCATIONWORKSHEET................................................................................................ 12 CAREER/MAJOR/MINOR EXPLORATIONWORKSHEET................................................................. 14 YOUR FOUR YEAR PLANNER............................................................................................................. 16 ONLINE STUDENT TIPS...................................................................................................................... 18 ACADEMIC SURVIVAL TIPS.............................................................................................................. 19 CAMPUS RESOURCES CAMPUS RESOURCE LIST. ................................................................................................................ 21 RESOURCE ACTIVITY........................................................................................................................23 A SPECTRUMOF EMOTIONS ANDWILDCATCARE365 DINING DETAILS
We’re excited to have you here—and encourage you to discover all that we have to offer.
Go Wildcats!
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We should take a moment to acknowledge the land on which Central Washington University resides. It is the historic home of the Yakama people. The federally recognized Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation is made up of Klikitat, Palus, Wallawalla, Wanapam, Wenatchi, Wishram, and Yakama people. The Yakama people remain committed stewards of this land, cherishing it and protecting it, as instructed by elders through generations. We are honored and grateful to be here today on their traditional lands. We give thanks to the legacy of the original people, their lives, and their descendants.
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