Yakima Admissions Office | Central Washington University

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Yakima Admissions Office

About the Yakima Admissions Office

The Yakima Admissions Office is co-located in the Yakima School District building.

This partnership supports local students to explore college options, receive direct support with application process, overview of onboarding, and more.

CWU knows that students have families, jobs, and commitments that don't always allow them to travel to the main office in Ellensburg. The Yakima Admissions Office provides individual appointments in English and Spanish, programming for prospective and newly admitted students, and information sessions to prepare student and their support networks to become future Wildcats.

Summer Kick-Off for Rising Seniors

Get a jump on college planning this summer at CWU, a session for rising seniors and their families. Attend focused sessions on the admissions timeline, application tips, and everything you need to navigate financial aid (FAFSA, WASFA, scholarships, and CWU-specific resources). Meet staff, get live help with applications and documents, and leave with a clear action plan and next-step checklist.

Highlights:

Application walkthroughs and direct assistance
Financial aid workshops and Q&A for families
College 101 for parents/ support networks
$60 Application Fee will be waived

Monday, July 13th

Wednesday, July 22nd

Monday, July 27th

Wednesday, August 5th

Monday, August 10th

Wednesday, August 26th

Admissions Support & Next Steps

We’re here to support students year-round, whether they are just starting their application, considering their next steps, or getting ready for their first day at CWU. Wherever they are in the process, we are happy to help.

Students can review key next steps at their convenience through the video below, which covers:

Confirming their admission
Financial aid & scholarships
Housing application
Course registration
Orientation preparation

English Next Steps Presentation

Spanish Next Steps Presentation

Yakima Office Admissions Appointments

Location: 331 N 1st St, Yakima, WA 98901

Our friendly admissions staff is here to help answer your questions and make your transition to CWU a little easier. Meet with us to learn about academic programs, the admissions process, transfer credits, financial aid and scholarship options, housing and dining at CWU, student support services, and more.