Welcome!

Our Purpose

The Actuarial Club exists for students pursuing a degree or career in Actuarial Science; for students considering pursuing such a career; and for those interested in learning more about the field. The purpose of the club is to inform members about effective career preparation and assist them in the pursuit of an actuarial career.

What is an Actuary?

Actuaries are professionals who specialize in the assessment of risk. Actuaries define, analyze, and solve real-world problems using mathematical, statistical and financial techniques. Actuaries work on a variety of problems, such as applying mathematical models to insurance company pricing problems, investigating the effects of high-tech medical care on life expectancies, or participating in a company merger or acquisition.

Why Actuarial Science at CWU?

The Actuarial Science program at CWU is one of only 55 such programs in the country ranked by the Society of Actuaries as "Undergraduate - Advanced." The CWU program offers courses specifically designed to prepare students for the first several actuarial exams. In addition to course work Central offers an extensive support network that includes the actuarial club as well as faculty familiar with the actuarial field.