The College Tour
Central Washington University
Join us for this 30-minute virtual tour through Central Washington University’s campus, where you’ll meet real CWU students and alumni and explore campus life through their stories. Catch the Wildcats in Season 4 of The College Tour, an Amazon Prime Video series showcasing universities from across the U.S. Like what you see? Schedule a visit for an in-person campus tour or apply to start your higher education journey at CWU.
Welcome Home
Join Niko as he talks about why it’s so important to live on campus and get involved. Hear how he’s become the leader he is today through a campus network and culture that encourages lifelong learning and dynamic growth.
The Wildcat Experience
Meet Jawan, who made it his mission to meet as many people as he could and get involved as soon as he arrived on campus. He also shares how his student job on campus incorporates his passion for filmmaking and working with a variety of different people.
Welcome to the Wildcat Way
Listen in as Danielle shares how she grew from a nervous first-year student into a strong and confident young woman involved in all sorts of campus activities. She’s also a CWU tour guide, so she knows this place backward and forward.
Ellensburg Experience
When she’s not outdoors climbing real mountains, you can find Audrey spending time on CWU’s rock wall. Hear how her passion for the outdoors led her to Central and why it was so important for her to find a school that was close to home.
Your Success is Personal
Hear from Keegan, who was drawn to Central because of softball and an impressive variety of technology majors to choose from. She also talks about the reason she chose to stay: the mentorship of one of her professors, who has gone above and beyond to ensure she is successful.
Prepared for Success
Meet Haven, who came to CWU from Hawaii to join the region’s only accredited aviation program that also offers a bachelor’s degree. She tells of how impressed she’s been with the amount of hands-on learning opportunities available to her, even during her first year in the program.
Wildcat Pride
Pre-med major and CWU men’s basketball player Marqus talks about how he approaches his athletic training and studies with equal intensity and pride. Hear about why he chose CWU and how his experience here has prepared him for the future.
Learn. Do. Live.
Hear how Jaeda is using the leadership skills she developed at CWU while earning her business degree to manage and launch programs that support the university’s goal of being more equitable and inclusive. The first-generation college student discusses CWU’s ongoing efforts to make campus a more welcoming and diverse place for people from all walks of life.
The Value of a Degree
Sometimes life is hard, as recent graduate Gonzo experienced firsthand. Hear how he made the necessary changes, set goals for himself and turned his life around, eventually leading him to transfer to CWU and earn three business degrees. He talks about how grateful he is for the support system he found here, and he credits the CWU community for helping him reach his goals and achieve success.
You Belong Here
Recent graduate Nenay shares how CWU’s unique and diverse culture helped make him feel at home — like an important member of a dynamic and compassionate community. Listen to his take on what it means to find, cultivate and celebrate your own community on campus.