Central Washington University - University Housing and New Student Programs

Welcome to the Discover! New Student Orientation and Enrollment Program!
Fall 2009

Notice: Discover Confirmation Letters are sent by email to your CWU email account.
Refer to the letter from Admissions acknowledging your CWU application for instructions about how to set up your CWU email account.

First-Year/Running Start Session 1: July 1-2, 2009
Session has been closed for registration

First-Year/Running Start Session 2: July 6-7, 2009
Session has been closed for registration

First-Year/Running Start Session 3: July 9-10, 2009
Session has been closed for registration

First-Year/Running Start Session 4: July 13-14, 2009

First-Year/Running Start Session 5: July 16-17, 2009

Transfer Student Session 1: July 27, 2009

Transfer Student Session 2: July 29, 2009

Transfer Newsletter | Transfer Schedule of Events
Transfer Checklist

Click Here for Discover! Learning Outcomes for First-Year/Running Start Students
Click Here for Discover! Learning Outcomes for Transfer Students
Click Here for Discover! Learning Outcomes for Parents and Guests

First-Year Newsletter | First-Year Schedule of Events

General Information
The Discover! New Student Orientation and Enrollment Program is part of a series of comprehensive programs specifically designed to acclimate newly admitted students to Central Washington University. During Discover! you will hear presentations from faculty and staff, receive valuable information about programs and services, experience a taste of campus life and enroll in your fall-quarter classes.

Discover! gives you the opportunity to:

Understand academic requirements and receive guidelines for success
Learn about major courses of study and future career opportunities
Receive individualized attention from professional advisors who will assist you with class registration
Utilize the CWU SAFARI online registration and student account systems
Explore buildings and facilities, and get a glimpse into life on the CWU campus
Begin an integral part of your university experience by meeting fellow students, faculty, advisors, and staff
And…make new friends who will become an integral part of your college experience

New Student Programs and the campus community look forward to meeting you, having you become a part of the CWU family and providing the opportunity for you to begin to experience college life at CWU. Our CWU faculty and staff will be available to answer your questions about academic and student activities.

First-Year and Running Start Students

The first-year/Running Start program is designed to assist newly admitted first-year and Running Start students who have recently graduated from high school and/or have completed less than 45 transferable college credit hours. ALL Running Start students, regardless of the number of completed credits, are required to attend the first-year/Running Start program. The summer program is for students admitted to fall quarter. It is a mandatory, two-day program scheduled throughout July. Program materials are mailed to newly admitted students in April. Reservations are required and applicable program fees will be changed to your fall quarter account. Payment is not due until after you receive your fall quarter invoice which is typically mailed in late August.

Transfer Students

The transfer student program is designed to assist newly admitted students who have completed 45 or more transferable college credits hours. The summer program is for students admitted to fall quarter. It is an optional, one-day program that is scheduled on two dates in July. Transfer students who do not attend Discover! may enroll in classes online. Check the Registrar's web page for online enrollment dates. Reservations are required for attendance at Discover! and applicable program fees will be charged to your fall quarter student account. Payment is not due until after you receive your fall quarter invoice which is typically mailed in late August.

If you are a new student transferring to a University Center, click here for orientation dates, times and registration information.

University Housing and New Student Programs

Welcome to the Discover! New Student Orientation and Enrollment Program! Fall 2009

First-Year and Running Start Students

Transfer Students

Welcome to the Discover! New Student Orientation and Enrollment Program!
Fall 2009