University Housing and New Student Programs

Steps To Follow After Admission

Being admitted to college is an exciting time, but it also requires following certain steps to make sure your student's transition to campus life goes as smoothly as possible. We offer the following information to help guide you through the process.

Look for your CWU Acceptance Book in the mail within two weeks after or receiving your acceptance letter. Students attending the Ellensburg campus will receive the Discover! New Student Orientation book via USPS mail in April. Then, new freshmen, transfer students and post-baccalaureate students who have been admitted to CWU and the University Centers should use the following checklists:

Ellensburg Campus New Student Checklist

International Students - Main Ellensburg Campus

Recommended	Prohibited
Alarm clock Stereo/radio Iron and ironing board Bookcase/bookends Shower caddy Computer TV/VCR Plates, cups, silverware, etc. Carpet/rugs Rain and snow gear Laundry basket Shower shoes Can opener Telephone Bedding stuff	Candles Hot oil popcorn popper Electric wok Deep fat fryer Grills Hot plates All open-coil devices

Budgeting and Financing a College Education

In planning for the financial undertaking of sending a child to college, many families budget for tuition, meals, and housing. However, many don't plan or budget for the cost of the following:

Don't forget to budget for...

Books
Books vary from class to class. Expect to spend around $150.00 to $500.00 per quarter. Always allow extra money at the beginning of the school year for additional materials. Some classes have lab requirements that may add to this estimate.

Laundry
There are coin-operated machines in every residence hall and apartment complex on campus. The washing machines are $1.00 per load and the dryers are $.75 per load. Remember to pack detergent, fabric softener, dryer sheets and stain remover.

Telephone
Basic local telephone service is provided in the living areas on campus and is included in your student's housing fee. There are phone jacks in each room, but phones are not provided. Review long distance services with your son or daughter, and explain how quickly long distance charges can accumulate. You may also want to investigate pre-paid telephone cards.

Student Weekly Spending
This figure varies from student to student. Listed below are some expenses that you need to consider when mapping out a budget.

• Educational--books, supplies, tuition and fees, copies
• Transportation-- gas, maintenance/repairs, insurance, parking permit (discuss with your student if a car is really necessary, keep in mind that parking is limited, parking passes cost money, and most student services are within walking distance)
• Housing--housing fee or rent, household supplies
• Health--insurance, medicine, first aid supplies
• Clothing--school/work clothes, dry cleaning, laundry supplies, coins for laundry machines
• Social-- student organizations, recreation
• Food--meal plan or groceries, vending machine money, entertainment
• Miscellaneous--gifts, haircuts, postage, toiletries