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All Aboard the Central Express! 

 

CWU-Des Moines Center Onboarding Express (New, Returning, & Online Students) 

Date: Monday, September 14, 2026 

Location:  Higher Education Building, 29 

Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM 


Agenda 

10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (Room 206): Morning Des Moines Center Welcome & Info Session  

     10:00 AM: Center Welcome & Information 

     10:30 AM: Financial Aid  

     10:45 AM: Career Services 

11:00 AM to 11:45 AM (Room 208): ITM Graduate Students Breakout  

12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (Room 208): International New Student Orientation 

This is a mandatory immigration check-in. We will discuss basic F-1 visa regulations, such as enrollment requirements, how to apply for work authorization, receive travel signatures, and extend immigration documents.                                                                                  


11:00 AM to 3:00 PM (Room 207):  Elementary Education Majors  

     11:00 AM-11:55 AM: Education Majors New Students Onboarding 

     12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Break for Lunch 

     1:05 PM-2:00 PM:  Field Experience: Strategies for Success   

Field Experience is often described as a yearlong job interview, and success in your field experience is essential for your job prospects after graduation.  In this session, we will review expectations, timelines, assessments, and tips for success in this critical part of your education program. 

     2:10 PM-3:00 PMEducation Career Panel 


3:00 PM to 4:00 PM (Room 206) Afternoon Des Moines Center Welcome & Information Session 

     3:00 PM: Center Welcome & Information 

     3:30 PM: Financial Aid  

     3:45 PM: Career Services  

4:00 PM to 4:45 PM:  F-1 Visa Info Session

For returning students on the F-1 visa. This will be a review of F-1 visa regulations, including the new Duration of Status regulation. 

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12:00 PM to 4:00 PM (Front Entrance) : CWU & Highline College Student Services Fair 


REGISTRATION LINK

For more information email cwu_desmoines@cwu.edu or call 509-963-3800

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