Campus Visits
Campus tours offer an excellent insight into life as a CWU Wildcat. As we stroll through campus, we’ll share our personal experiences as students and answer questions. Come visit us soon, meet our student ambassadors, and say hello to your new home!
We are excited to offer in-person campus tours to all prospective students, and guests. Please note, face coverings are no longer required, but guests are free to wear them if they choose.**
** Subject to change pending new guidelines from State of Washington, Kittitas County Public Health Officials, the CDC, and CWU institutional policies.
Admissions Experiences
In addition to campus tours, admissions offers a variety ways to learn about CWU, see buildings and spaces, interact with current students, and ask questions of staff, no matter where you are. Have a specific question for an admissions counselor? Book an Admissions Appointment. Have a classroom of students that want to learn more about CWU? Sign up for an on-campus or virtual Group Visit. Check out the variety of experiences below to make connections and feel some Wildcat Pride.
Discover the Wildcat Way Virtual Tour
Virtual Campus Tours offer wonderful insight into life as a CWU Wildcat and a glimpse of our beautiful campus.
Virtual Campus ToursNext Steps Presentations for Admitted Students
Recently admitted to CWU? Join us for a virtual presentation about important next steps like how to confirm your admission, view and accept your financial aid, apply for housing, prepare for orientation, and more! Open to both first-year and transfer students.
Next Steps Presentations for Admitted StudentsGroup Visit
You and your students can experience a campus tour, admissions presentation, and a student panel here in Ellensburg. You can also request a virtual group visit if your group cannot make it to campus. We are excited to offer on-campus and virtual group visits for elementary and middle school students. Please visit our CWU Early College Outreach to learn more.
Group Visit RegistrationRecorridos en Espanol / Spanish Language Tours
Acompáñenos para una experiencia interactiva en vivo. El tour virtual te ofrece una introducción y conocimiento de la vida como estudiante universitario.
Recorridos en Espanol / Spanish Language ToursAdmissions Appointments
Chat with one of our Admissions Counselors about Applying, Financial Aid, and other Next Steps.
Admissions AppointmentsDouglas Honors College Information Session
Explore what it means to be Douglas Honors College student at CWU. Open to first year and transfer students interested in pursuing any major, the DHC offers unique interdisciplinary courses, close-knit community, and much more. Join us for a virtual information session to learn more.
Attend a DHC Information SessionOur Centers
CWU knows that students have families, jobs, and commitments that don't always allow them to attend a traditional campus. The university centers provide degree programs and certifications that meet individual and community needs.
Meet Our Staff
Our admissions counselors are available for online admissions appointments. Select an Admissions Counselor to register for this interactive experience.
Welcome to Ellensburg
One of Washington's founding communities, Ellensburg's historic brick downtown is just three blocks from the CWU campus. Downtown places eclectic shops and restaurants next to beautiful and historic buildings, most constructed between 1889 and 1917.