Asia University America Program
Experience University Life at CWU
You belong at here. Earn Asia University America Program (AUAP) credits, immerse yourself in Western culture, and thrive.
As a participant in the AUAP, you’ll find yourself immersed in a unique blend of cultures, with this initiative serving as a bridge between the rich traditions of Asia and traditional Western culture.Explore the AUAP Program
AUAP is an English language and culture study abroad program featuring 20 hours of instruction per week and curriculum that emphasizes communicative, interactive, functional, English-through-content instruction. Experience traditional college life in a residence hall with the guidance of your CWU International Peer Advisor. Peer Advisors are your gateway to fun activities, community involvement, and navigating all aspects of life on our CWU campus. Challenge your ways of thinking and discover skills that will lead you to success. At CWU, you belong.
About Us
Contact information for AUAP.
Undergraduate Programs
AUAP Classes information.
Student Resources
AUAP CWU Placement Information
Community
Exploring Ellensburg (AUAP) information.
Cycles
Cycle I AUAP program information.
More About The Program
Learning, Immersion, and Fun
Residence Halls
The International House is a Living Learning Community that is all about experiencing cultures for both domestic students and students abroad. You can expect to engage with students and staff from different backgrounds and experiences.
Student Jobs
The Asia University America Program hires International Peer Advisors to assist AUAP students’ daily life on campus and Student Service Assistants to help facilitate AUAP students’ integration into our campus community.
AUAP Newsletter
We release a periodic Newsletter to update our local and global community on our students’ lives and achievements.
Questions? Contact Us.
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