Transfer Orientation
Everything You Need to Know About Orientation
Welcome, transfer Wildcats!
Transfer Student Orientation (TSO) is your chance to get connected, meet other students, and feel prepared for your next step at CWU. Orientation is required for all incoming transfer students attending the Ellensburg campus.
All incoming transfer Ellensburg students will receive a Transfer Student Orientation fee of $100.00 on their student account at the beginning of the academic year. This Transfer Student Orientation fee will cover the programming, materials, activities, meals, parking, and facilities costs of Transfer Student Orientation.
The Transfer Student Orientation fee is a mandatory fee and can be covered by financial aid or paid like tuition and other fees.
What to Expect
During Transfer Student Orientation, you’ll connect with other new and current Wildcats, meet staff, faculty, and campus support teams, and learn about the services, resources, and procedures that will help you succeed at CWU. You’ll also gain helpful wellness strategies and find out how you can contribute to our vibrant campus community.
Advising is handled separately from Transfer Student Orientation. Need help scheduling your advising appointment? Schedule an Appointment with Your Advisor.
Virtual Orientation
For all students beginning in Winter and Spring 2026, please join us for Virtual Orientation. Virtual Orientation for Winter 2026 has now concluded, please view the session recording and transfer presentation. If you have any questions, please connect with the Orientation team!
Registration for Spring 2026 Virtual Orientation has now opened! Please visit our Virtual Orientation homepage for further instructions.
Join Us at Transfer Student Orientation
Fall 2026 Ellensburg students, please join us for Transfer Student Orientation on campus. Get connected and ready for your next step!
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