You Belong Here

Central Washington University

We believe that every student has a unique journey, and we're here to ensure that yours continues to thrive. As a transfer student, you bring a wealth of experience, perspective, and ambition. At CWU, you'll find a supportive environment that values your past achievements and helps you carve out a successful future.

We're Here to Help

Did you know nearly 40% of CWU students transfer here from another college or university? And you could be one of them.

Our Transfer Center serves as a hub to help you and other students effortlessly transition to CWU by providing the following services:

Coordinate visits to and from community colleges across Washington State
Provide essential admissions information and campus referrals
Help host key events like Transfer Student Orientation and Week of Welcome
Build CWU’s growing transfer student community across our campuses

Have questions about beginning the transfer process to Central? Connect with an admissions counselor specifically there to answer your questions about transfering to CWU.

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Transfer Excellence Scholarship

You may be eligible for $2,000 per year, up to three years ($6,000 total)

Eligibility requirements:

Transfer Student starting at CWU during the 2026-27 academic year
3.0 Transfer Cumulative GPA, 2.75 CWU cumulative GPA to renew
Enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits per quarter
Ellensburg campus

Early Transfer Admission+

The Early Transfer Admission Plus (ETA+) program is for students who have earned 60 or fewer credits at time of application. We'll help you streamline your path from community college to Central Washington University through:

Academic major advising
Financial aid workshops
Career counseling to help in your degree planning process
$60 application fee waiver

Through ETA+, you’re fully admitted to your community college and conditionally admitted to CWU.

Transfer MAPs

Do you have a specific major in mind? At CWU, we have more than 135 majors to choose from:

Business Administration
Psychology
Information Technology Management
Elementary Education and more

Transfer MAPs are a planning guide designed for you to learn about your intended major and get answers to critical questions you might have if you are contemplating a transfer to CWU.

My professors are nice and understanding and make an effort to get to know the students, which I know isn't the case in a lot of different colleges. Being at CWU is just knowing that you attend a really good college that’s looking out for you.
Lee NielsonEnglish Secondary Education Major

Ellensburg Community