• PROFESSORS AND STAFF who know you by name • A CAMPUS CULTURE that you define • A WILDCAT COMMUNITY that supports your future WHEN YOU BECOME A WILDCAT, YOU LEARN TO EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED.
Whether you’re the first in your family to think about college or the next in a long line of Wildcats, we know you’ll do something great. CWU students are eager to create better futures for themselves, their families, their communities, and their world.
ABOUT CWU
Central Washington University is a public, four- year university in Washington State. We support eight University Centers across the state, offering personalized degree pathways and flexibility. CWU is a place where you can create your future in every class, every project, and every connection you make.
You belong at CWU.
Wildcat pride is the community—all together. Because we can’t do it by ourselves. We have to do it all together. ZANE GIROUX Business Major WELCOME | 01
MAJORS AND PROGRAMS
STUDENT-TO- FACULTY RATIO :
ACADEMICS
Watch your own fashion line walk down the runway. Tap into the universe of fermentation and brewing. Market our food and agricultural systems to feed the future. Be part of a magazine production team and develop your creativity. Across all programs, you will learn from faculty who are experts in their field and excellent teachers.
600+ INTERNSHIP PLACEMENTS on campus and around the world STUDY ABROAD in more than 43 countries throughout the world STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITIES including an anechoic chamber to conduct research on sound MUSEUM OF CULTURE AND ENVIRONMENT inspires curiosity and lifelong learning with exhibits like “How a Tiny Worm Helps Us Understand the Human Brain”
STUDENT NAME
A FRESH APPROACH TO LEARNING
Gain experience at CWU beyond traditional learning, through: • Fieldwork • Internships • Leadership programs • Specialized labs As Wildcats, we work together with teachers, mentors, and peers to redefine what education will be in and out of the classroom.
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Whenever someone asks you to do something—always say yes. Say yes because that’s what the college experience is about.
ELYSE MCWILSON History Education Major
WHERE CREATE THE CULTURE ON CAMPUS
At CWU, live out stories and memories you’ll cherish forever. Create connections through: • Student club events • Late-night runs to the SURC for Open Mic Night • Dining and student group collaborations like Día de los Muertos and Mabuhay • Open receptions at the Sarah Spurgeon Art Gallery • Work parties at the Wildcat Farm Whether it’s through clubs, concerts and events, residence hall competitions, or day-to-day activities at dining locations on campus, you will make lifelong friends.
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EQUITY AND SERVICE COUNCIL ORGANIZATIONS
• African Student
Association (ASA) • Asia University America Program with Friends (AUAP) • Black Student Union (BSU) • Equality through Queers and Allies (EQuAl) • Filipino American Student Association (FASA) • First Generation Student Organization (FGSO) • Japanese Student Association (JSA) • LatinX Student Organization (LSO) • Movimiento Estudiantil Chicana/o de Aztlán (MEChA) • Pacific Islander Student Association (PISA)
AFFINITY GROUPS
• T HRIVE: Women of Color Empowerment Program • Q *Fam: A 2LGBTQIA+ Support Program • F ind Your People: Community Building Events
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ON-CAMPUS HOUSING
Immerse yourself in the Wildcat community when you live in one of our 16 on-campus residences. From late-night study sessions to outdoor excursions with fellow residents, you’ll discover a place where you truly belong. Enjoy the convenience of living within walking distance of dining halls and cafés, the Student Union and Recreation Center (SURC), and of course, your classes.
EXPLORE RESIDENCE HALLS AND ROOM TYPES
Each residence hall is like its own little community. Part of being at Central is getting to know your neighbors, having a good time, and putting yourself out there. JA’KAI THOMAS Undeclared
LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITIES
Make connections with others who share your interests. Living Learning Communities (LLCs) integrate your goals with your campus living experience. When you choose to live in an LLC, you will connect with peers who share your interests while developing relationships with faculty in your field.
cwu.edu/housing/LLC
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REIGN CRIMSON
When it’s gameday, we #ReignCrimson. We’re proud to be Wildcats, and we support our athletes year-round. Follow the sound of the CWU Marching Band in the fall, when 200 musicians bring the crowd to life with gameday classics and creative twists on hit songs. Celebrate Wildcat athletes and join the crowd in your gameday gear.
Want to join the Wildcat team? wildcatsports.com
NCAA DIVISION I SPORT : M W | Rugby
NCAA DIVISION II SPORTS :
M W | Basketball M | Baseball M W | Cross Country M | Football W | Soccer W | Softball M W | Track and Field W | Volleyball
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CLUB SPORTS: Baseball Cheer Cats Climbing Dance Equestrian Esports Golf M W | Lacrosse Swim M W | Soccer Tennis M W | Volleyball Spikeball Ultimate Disc
RECREATION INSIDE AND OUT
When you fuel your body, you fuel your mind. Wildcats take advantage of our region’s many recreation opportunities. Visit the CWU Recreation Center for strength training, cardio on the suspended indoor track, or high-energy group fitness classes. Join one of the many sport clubs and intramurals on campus to sharpen your skills or try something new. Explore the beautiful Kittitas Valley and Cascade Mountain Range when you join an excursion through Outdoor Pursuits and Rentals (OPR), with shuttles to the mountain passes when the snow settles in.
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84 / 23 F AVG. HIGH / LOW TEMP
HIKE MANASTASH RIDGE 15 MIN
SNOWSHOE BLEWETT PASS 1 HR
SEATTLE 2 HR
RAFT YAKIMA RIVER CANYON 15 MIN
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SPOKANE 2.5 HR
SKI SNOQUALMIE PASS 1 HR
ELLENSBURG AND KITTITAS VALLEY
Nestled in the heart of Washington State, Ellensburg is home to a vibrant community of outdoor enthusiasts, artists, farmers, and academics. Enjoy the full experience of all four seasons, each bringing its own unique charm and opportunities for recreation and exploration. From First Friday Artwalk to hiking the Cascades, Kittitas Valley offers experiences that cater to art lovers, adventure seekers, and coffee drinkers alike.
Discover Ellensburg: myellensburg.com
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MAJORS
A Accounting, BS
Actuarial Science, BS Anthropology, BA, BS Apparel, Textiles, and Merchandising, BS - Fashion Marketing Apparel, Textiles and Merchandising, BS Applied Mathematics, BS Art, BA Art, BFA - Graphic Design - Studio Art Art Education, BA Art History, BA Asian Studies, BA Aviation Management, BS - Aviation Management - Executive Pilot - Maintenance Management Aviation Professional Pilot, BS B Biochemistry, BA, BS Biology, BA Biology, BS - Biomedical Science - Ecology and Evolutionary Biology - General Biology - Molecular and Cell Biology Business Administration, BS - Business Analytics - Finance - General Business - Human Resource Management - Leadership and Management - Marketing Management - Personal Financial Planning - Supply Chain Management Business and Marketing Education, BS C Chemistry, BA, BS Child Development and Family Science, BS - Child Development - Child Life - Family Science Clinical Physiology, BS Communication, BA Computer Science, BS Construction Management, BS Craft Brewing, BS
D Dance, BA Data Science, BS - Computational Data Science - Statistical Data Science Deaf and Sign Language Studies, BA Early Childhood Education, BA E Economics, BS - Economic and Business Forecasting - General Economics - Managerial Economics Education, Early Childhood, BA Education, Elementary, BAEd Education, Secondary, BAEd Education, Special Education (P-12), BAEd Electronics Engineering Technology, BS EMS Paramedicine, BS Engineering Engineering, Electronics Engineering Technology, BS Engineering, Industrial Engineering Technology, BS Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, BS English Language and Literature, BA English Language Arts Teaching, BA English Professional and Creative Writing, BA Entrepreneurship, BS Environmental Geological Sciences, BS Environmental Sciences, BS - Environmental Anthropology - Environmental Biology - Environmental Geology - Environmental Policy Exercise Science, BS F Family and Consumer Sciences, BA Family and Consumer Sciences Career and Technical Education Teaching, BS Film, BA Finance, Personal Financial Planning, BS Food Science and Nutrition, BS - Dietetics - Foods and Nutrition French Studies, BA - Environmental Chemistry - Environmental Geography
G Geography, BA Geography, BS - Environmental and Resource Geography - GIScience Geology, BA, BS H History, BA History Social Studies Teaching, BA Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management, BS - Event Management - Hospitality Management - Tourism Management I Individual Studies, BA, BS Industrial Engineering Technology, BS Information Technology Management, BAS, BS - Administrative Management - Cybersecurity - Data-driven Innovation for IT Managers - Information Technology - Project Management Instructional Foundations, BA Integrated Energy Management, BS Interdisciplinary Studies, Social Sciences, BS J Japanese, BA L
Music Performance, BM - Keyboard - Percussion/Wind/String - Vocal P Philosophy, BA Physical Education and School Health, BS - Biophysics Political Science, BA Primate Behavior and Ecology, BS Psychology, BA Public Health, BS - Population Health - Pre-Nursing Public Policy, BS Public Relations, BA R Risk, Insurance, and Safety Management, BAS, BS Russian Studies, BA S Safety and Health Management, BS Science, Middle-Level Education, BA Social Services, BS Sociology, BA Spanish, BA - Applied Linguistics - Spanish Teaching - Translation and Interpretation Physics, BA Physics, BS
Sport Management, BS - Community and Collegiate Recreation Management - Sport Business - Sport Coaching - Sports Communication - Sport Event and Gameday Operations - Sport Law
STEM Teaching Program, BA Supply Chain Management, BAS T Technology Education, BS Theatre Design and Production, BFA Theatre Performance, BFA Theatre Studies, BA W Wine Studies, BS - Global Wine Studies - Wine Industry Management Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, BA PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS Pre-Chiropractic Medicine Pre-Dental Hygiene
Pre-Dentistry Pre-Dietetics Pre-Engineering Pre-Law Pre-Medical Technology Pre-Medicine Pre-Nursing in Public Health Pre-Occupational Therapy Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Physician Assistant Pre-Respiratory Therapy Pre-Veterinary
Law and Justice, BA Liberal Studies, BA M Mathematics, BS
Mathematics, Applied, BS Mathematics, Middle-Level Education, BA Mathematics, Secondary Education, BA Media and Journalism, BA Music, BA Musical Theatre, BFA Music Composition, BM Music Education, BM - Choral Music - Instrumental Music
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APPLY TO CWU
We’re here for your future. We know you will do something great, and it starts wherever you are today. The world needs innovative creators, curious explorers, and leaders who care. In careers and communities, Wildcats do the work that moves the world forward. That’s why we’re here. We see Central at the center of a better future—and we want you to be a part of it. We accept applications year-round.
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FIRST-YEAR STUDENT STEPS TO APPLY
Fill out an online application at cwu.edu/apply
3.0 + CADRs Met • Guaranteed admission • No personal statement required 2.5 - 2.99 CADRs Met • H olistic application review • Personal statement may be required 2.0 - 2.49 CADRs Met • Holistic application review • Personal statement require d
Pay a $60 application fee or upload a fee waiver
Submit official high school transcripts
Review College Academic Distribution Requirements (CADRs) • 4 yrs of English • 4 yrs of Mathematics • 2 yrs of World Language • 3 yrs of Science • 3 yrs of Social Science • 1 yr of Fine, Visual, or Performing Arts
TRANSFER STUDENT STEPS TO APPLY
2.5 + • Guaranteed admission • No personal statement required 2.0 - 2.49 • H olistic application review • Personal statement may be required
Fill out an online application at cwu.edu/apply
Pay a $60 application fee or upload a fee waiver
Submit all official college transcripts
<40 quarter credits: complete first-year application
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2024-2025 TUITION, FEES, HOUSING, AND FOOD
Tuition Food+Housing $7,232 $2,170 $16,480 Fees
Tuition Food+Housing $10,847 $2,170 $16,480 Fees
Tuition Food+Housing $25,341 $2,170 $16,480 Fees
Scan the QR code to discover our cost of attendance.
Costs listed are an estimate for the Fall 2024- Spring 2025 academic year. For full updated costs, scan QR code. Housing and food costs can vary; published cost may not reflect the price of CWU food and housing options.
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FINANCIAL AID DISTRIBUTED IN 2022-2023
FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLAR S HIPS
SCHOLARSHIP AND WAIVER TYPES
Own your education when you apply for financial aid and scholarships. Submit your FAFSA or WASFA for financial aid consideration. c wu.edu/financial-aid At Central, we automatically consider you for merit-based scholarships. Once you submit your aid application, we also automatically consider you for need-based scholarships.
OF STUDENTS RECEIVE FINANCIAL AID
OUT-OF-STATE FINANCIAL AID
We value the diversity out-of-state students bring to our campus. Many out-of-state students receive tuition waivers and scholarships while attending CWU. WESTERN UNDERGRADUATE EXCHANGE If you live in a Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) state, you are eligible for a reduced tuition rate. OREGON AND IDAHO RESIDENTS The Border Counties Tuition Waiver applies to students who are residents of the included counties. These students are eligible for in-state tuition.
LONE STAR The Lone Star Tuition Waiver offers a
reduced tuition rate to out-of-state students from participating Lone Star football conference states.
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WUE STATES
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The Transfer Center can help you make a seamless transition from your previous institution(s) to CWU by providing pre- admission advising, transition support, and assistance in establishing connections to the campus community and its many resources.
EARLY TRANSFER ADMISSION PLUS
Scan the QR code to discover our cost of attendance. Through this program, you also have access to: • Academic major advising • Financial aid workshops • Career counseling to help in your degree planning process • $60 application fee waiver T he Early Transfer Admission Plus (ETA+) program is designed to streamline your path from community college to Central Washington University. Through ETA+, you’re fully admitted to your community college and conditionally admitted to CWU!
TRANSFER MAPS
Do you have a specific major in mind? Our Transfer MAPs are planning guides designed to help you learn about your intended major and get answers to critical questions you might have if you’re considering a transfer to CWU. We are continually creating new Transfer MAPs. If you don’t see your major listed, please email us at transfer@cwu.edu.
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NEXT STEPS
Schedule a tour of campus cwu.edu/visit Connect with an Admissions Counselor Submit your application Submit FAFSA or WASFA for financial aid Accept your admission
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