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Orientation & Transition Programs 
Bouillon 203

Monday–Thursday
8:00am-12:00pm
& 1:00pm-5:00pm

(509) 963-2735
CWU.Orientation@cwu.edu

 

 

Currently requested quicklinks: CENTRAL 101/301 for confirmed students; CENTRAL 101 for support network members and prospective students

Congratulations on your admission to CWU!

We are excited that you have decided to become a part of Central Washington University's Wildcat family. A basic assumption we make as we design orientation is that this transition will be unique to each of you. Your unique needs will be determined by your past experiences. Our goal is to support each of you while providing pathways of support to ensure your future success and growth. 

Welcome to Central, Welcome Home!

First-Year Students

CWU defines all students graduating with a high school diploma (including students with Running Start credits) or students with fewer than 40 college credits as first-year students.

Explore

Transfer Students (Ellensburg)

CWU defines all students with 40 or more transferable (post-secondary) college credits as transfer students.

Transition

Center & Online Students

Transfer students attending our Des Moines, Lynnwood, Moses Lake, Pierce County, Wenatchee, Yakima, Joint Base Lewis McChord or Online Campuses

Initiate

Support Networks

We define any parent, guardian, sibling, partner, friend, teacher, or advocate who are helping their student through this process as a support network.

Encourage

Most requested links: Orientation Registration, Password Assistance [Recover Account]

View our Wildcat Day/Wednesday recordings below for campus resources and information! 

  • Wildcat Wednesday Recordings
    Date Time Topics
    September 2nd

    12:00 - 1:00pm 

    		 Student and Support Network Q&A Panel
    August 26th 

    12:00 - 12:30pm 

    12:30 - 1:00pm

    Police, Parking, Rights & Responsibilities (fast forward 30 minutes)

    Dining Services (fast forward 1 hour)
    August 24th 4:00 - 5:00pm Fall 2020 Housing: Welcome Home (fast foward 30 minutes)
    August 19th

    12:00 - 12:30pm 

    12:30 - 1:00pm

    Financial Aid and Student Employment

    Center for Leadership and Community Engagement, Clubs, Campus Actvities, Diversity and Equity Center, Alumni Association, and Study Abroad
    August 12th 

    12:00 - 12:30pm 

    12:30 - 1:00pm

    Support Network Q&A Panel (fast forward 30 minutes)

    Student Q&A Panel
    August 5th  12:00 - 1:00pm   Academic Tools for Success (Academic Success Center, Career Services, Veteran Services, Information Services, Wildcat Shop, Academic Responsibility and CWU Libraries) 
    July 29th 12:00 - 1:00pm and 5:00 - 6:00pm Health and Wellness Student Health Services, Counseling Services, Wellness Center, Disability Services and University Recreation (fast forward 30 mintues)
    July 22nd  12:00 - 1:00pm   Housing and Campus Tour
    July 15th 12:00 - 1:00pm and 5:00 - 6:00pm Town Hall: University Opening, Safety Plans, Housing, Dining and Residence Life
    July 8th 12:00 - 1:00pm   Advising, Registration and Testing

     

    		   Multimodal and Academic Success Recording Tips for Success in Online and Video Conferencing Classes