Parents and Support Network

CWU Programs

• Todos Somos Familia

  A Spanish language orientation during each New Student Orientation for Spanish-speaking support networks. With the dedication of the Todos Somos Familia committee (made of campus partners), support networks receive valuable information about what to expect for their student at CWU

  Un programa completamente en Español, diseñado para ayudar a las familias a establecer conexión con los recursos de Central Washington University. Si usted habla Español, este programa es para usted.

• Douglas Honors College

  The William O. Douglas Honors College (DHC), is a four-year course of study for undergraduate and transfer students at Central Washington University (CWU).

  The DHC complements all majors, and the curriculum offers passionate students an opportunity to navigate through CWU surrounded by other engaged students.

  The William O. Douglas Honors College offers unique courses not found anywhere else on campus, a partial, yearly tuition waiver, and the opportunity to live in the DHC Living/Learning Community.

• CWU Alumni Association

  Engaging and connecting alumni with students and the Wildcat family, through networking opportunities, mentorships, giving, and so much more is what we strive for.

  The Wildcat Alumni Association is designed to create a community network for CWU family members.

• CWU Family Weekend

  A weekend of events for our students and their families to experience CWU and Ellensburg! Held annually in the Spring, it's guaranteed to be a good time for the entire family. For the most up to date information, visit the Family Weekend website

• CWU Family Resource Center

  The Family Resource Center is part of the Family and Child Life program and Department of Family and Consumer Sciences at Central Washington University.

  Their mission is to improve the lives of families in the University and broader Kittitas County community by providing programming to support families, coordinating family-related research, and providing civic engagement opportunities for students.

• CWU Diversity & Equity Center

  The Diversity & Equity Center is committed to be student-centered, pursuing justice and equity through fostering relationships on campus and throughout the community at large. We believe that embracing your identity- which may include age, disability status, physical appearance, gender identity and expression, race, sexual orientation, language, ethnicity, nationality, religion, and socioeconomic status - will enrich and enhance your experience here at Central Washington University and in life.

• Disability Services

  Disability Services serves students with permanent and temporary disabilities attending Central on the Ellensburg campus, online or at any of our eight University Centers. Our mission is to make university life accessible to students with disabilities.

  • We work individually with students identifying barriers, and providing accommodations to ensure equal access.
  • We educate the campus about the needs of students with disabilities.
  • We are a resource for the campus community on disability related topics.

  Disability Services is a part of the Health and Wellness team within the Division of Student Success.

  Central Washington Disability Resources

  Central Washington Disability Resources advances the empowerment, inclusion, and wellness of all persons with disabilities through advocacy, community education, peer mentoring, and skill development so that they may realize independence and full participation in all areas of life.

• Central Transit

  Ellensburg & CWU partner on the Central Transit program, free to students who need to move around town. For more information, visit the Ellensburg Central Transit