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Orientation & Transition Programs 
Bouillon 205

Monday–Friday
9:00am-12:00pm
& 1:00pm-5:00pm

(509) 963-2735
CWU.Orientation@cwu.edu

 

 

Currently requested quicklinks: Wildcat Guide: Summer Edition; Wildcat Guide: Spring Edition; CENTRAL 101/301 for confirmed students; CENTRAL 101 for support network members and prospective students; Video Walkthrough of Orientation Registration Process

Join us this fall as we return to a great on-campus experience.

We are excited that you have decided to become a part of Central Washington University's Wildcat family. A basic assumption we make as we design orientation is that this transition will be unique to each of you. Your unique needs will be determined by your past experiences. Our goal is to support each of you while providing pathways of support to ensure your future success and growth.

This Fall...

  • Over 75% of classes include an in-person component (as of June 8th)
  • Residence halls return to their normal thriving communities
  • Offices and resources resume in-person services
  • Student activities will resume. A few examples will include:
    • Welcome Foam Party - Saturday, September 18th on the SURC patio
    • Annual Welcome Week Drag Show - Sunday, September 19th
    • Career Fairs - Clubs/Orgs - Homecoming - Athletics
    • And much, much more!

If you have not yet completed CENTRAL 101/301 and registered for Links Orientation, do not delay! Orientation sessions have begun. CWU is one of the only public universities in Washington hosting in-person orientation this June/July. As a part of our orientation sessions you will meet with an advisor, register for classes, and tour our halls and campus. We want you to be able to envision yourself at Central this fall. Join us as we help you create that vision.

Welcome to Central, Welcome Home!

First-Year Students

CWU defines all students graduating with a high school diploma (including students with Running Start credits) or students with fewer than 40 college credits as first-year students.

Explore

Transfer Students (Ellensburg)

CWU defines all students with 40 or more transferable (post-secondary) college credits as transfer students.

Transition

Center & Online Students

Transfer students attending our Des Moines, Lynnwood, Moses Lake, Pierce County, Wenatchee, Yakima, Joint Base Lewis McChord or Online Campuses

Initiate

Support Networks

We define any parent, guardian, sibling, partner, friend, teacher, or advocate who are helping their student through this process as a support network.

Encourage

Most requested links: Orientation Registration, Password Assistance [Recover Account]

View our Wildcat Day/Wednesday recordings below for campus resources and information!