COLLEGE GUIDE UPGRADE U.0 THE NEW VERSION OF YOU!

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1 COLLG GUID UGRAD U.0 H NW VRSION OF YOU!

2 Welcome! College of Western Idaho is a great place to earn a degree and transfer on or prepare to start a career. Whether this is the first step or next! I W C e s choo phase in your upgrade, HO RN IDA S W F O COLLG D R A S G xplore your upgrade! Great value Affordable tuition Variety of programs from A to Z Boise, NampA, & ONLIN asy credit transfer Access to financial aid & scholarships c/go o.c cwidah

3 R V O C S DI cwidaho.cc/locations CWI LOCAIONS OUR CAMUS LAYGROUND CWI offers a variety of programs and services at campus locations across the reasure Valley, with the main campuses situated in Boise and Nampa. Ada County Campus (Boise) Idaho s economic and cultural hub. As Idaho s Located at Blackeagle Business ark in Boise at the corner of Overland and Maple Grove Roads center of business, government, arts, and Located off of Garrity Blvd, xit 38, in Nampa CWI is located in the reasure Valley, Southwest Nampa Campus entertainment, the reasure Valley has been recognized nationally as a great place One Stop Student Services ON SO CWI s One Stop Student Services helps you with admissions, financial aid, transcripts, and general information. to live, work, and receive an education offering cwidaho.cc/contact a quality of life that s unbeatable! Assessment & esting Center Services COMASS testing GD testing Certification exams and more cwidaho.cc/ged cwidaho.cc/assessment Nampa ON SO 2 Meridian ON SO 1 Boise Boise Air erminal FOR A LIS OF LOCAIONS & SRVICS download your own map cwidaho.cc/locations MA KY cwi locations UBLIC BUS ROU SHUL BUS ROU ARK & RID LO FR ARKING go to school & play too

4 L B A D R O AFF half the cost ypes of Aid $17,335 of a state university and offers even greater savings than the GRANS are awarded to students based on need and do not need to be repaid. $6,473 cost of a private college. SCHOLARSHI AID is awarded based on merit, skill, unique characteristics, or other criteria. ligibility and restrictions may apply. $3,264 CWI UBLIC FOUR-YAR INSIUIONS 1 cwidaho.cc/pay FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIS AVRAG UIION COMARISON BY YAR CWI s tuition for a full-time student averages nearly RIVA FOUR-YAR INSIUIONS 1 SUDN LOANS are borrowed funds that must be repaid. WORK SUDY ROGRAMS offer need-based 1 Higher education in Idaho 2015 students employment opportunities. Only $136 per credit Completing your first two years at CWI and then transferring credits to a fouryear university is easy and you will save money. Financial aid and scholarship opportunities are available to eligible students. Start here: FR ALICAION FOR FDRAL SUDN AID FAFSA.GOV CWI COD: ips Complete FAFSA form and supporting documentation early CWI priority deadline is July 13 SIMAD CWI COS R SMSR2 Check your for notifications UIION In-District Idaho Resident Out-of-District Idaho Resident Out-of-State and International Visit cwidaho.cc/scholarships for important application dates for CWI scholarships, Idaho scholarships, and more $1,6322 $2,132 $3,600 BOOKS & SULIS $4082 SCIAL COURS FS Fees Vary3 2 stimated costs for a full-time student (12 credits). 3 Fees are subject to change without notice. Some courses have special course fees in addition to the above costs to pay for special equipment, labs, and materials. cwidaho.cc/scholarships Search scholarships at Fastweb.com fastweb.com Visit boardofed.idaho.gov to apply for state-wide scholarships boardofed.idaho.gov

5 XLOR CRDI ROGRAMS cwidaho.cc/programs ACADMIC RANSFR ROFSSIONAL CHNICAL DUCAION arn an associate degree in two years or less then transfer on to a university or Start or recharge your career with your choice of 30+ hands-on programs DGRS: join the workforce. ither way, CWI provides the in both degree and certificate tracks. Our ASSOCIA OF ALID SCINC (AAS) & VARIOUS CHNICAL CRIFICA OIONS in-depth education you need to succeed at a fraction of the cost! ACADMIC RANSFR DGRS: ASSOCIA OF ARS (AA) & ASSOCIA OF SCINC (AS) Anthropology Biology» Healthcare mphasis» Natural Resources mphasis Business General Communication Criminal Justice ducation» lementary» Secondary nglish Geography Geology History Liberal Arts hysical ducation» Athletic raining» xercise Science olitical Science sychology Sociology ransportation Management RANSFR ON O: Boise State University College of Idaho astern Oregon University Idaho State University Lewis-Clark State College Northwest Nazarene University University of Idaho and more rofessional echnical ducation () programs equip you to enter the workforce in just 9-24 months. CWI is a great place to either start college for the first time or start again. Administrative Specialist Applied Accounting Auto Body echnology Automotive echnology Dental Assisting Certified Diesel echnology» Heavy-Duty ruck echnician» Heavy- quipment echnician Drafting echnology arly Childhood ducation lectronics echnology Fire Service echnology Heavy quipment Welding and Fabrication Horticulture echnology Information echnologies» Cisco Networking and Security echnologies» Computer Support Specialist» Information Security & Digital Forensics» Network Administration» Software Development Law nforcement Machine ool echnology Marketing Management Medical Administrative Support Medical Assistant Nursing - rofessional hysical herapist Assistant owersports & Small ngine Repair echnology rofessional ruck Driving Surgical echnology Welding and Metals Fabrication Western States CA echnician Wildland Fire Management *For information about our rofessional echnical ducation graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit cwidaho.cc/ge. - LLA.

6 RCHARG YOUR CARR cwidaho.cc/programs CWI ONLIN WORKFORC DVLOMN Online classrooms offer a unique learning community environment. Choose from a variety of degree programs and courses that provide flexibility, quality instruction, and high levels of Boost your knowledge and power your potential. Workforce development (WD) offers you the opportunity to quickly gain the skills to obtain interaction. employment, secure apprenticeship training, retrain for new FULLY ONLIN ASSOCIA DGRS: Business Criminal Justice nglish Geography History Liberal Arts olitical Science Only $136 per credit + $10 ONLIN fee cwidaho.cc/online opportunities, or advance your career. WORKFORC DVLOMN RAINING: Healthcare & mergency Medical Services echnology & Business Solutions rades, Manufacturing, & Construction Customized raining Solutions Affordable Online Certificate Courses ASY RGISRAION NO ALICAION cwidaho.cc/wd Benefits of online learning Choose a flexible schedule Join online community of learners Access course materials 24/7 ransfer your credits BASIC SKILLS DUCAION CWI Basic Skills ducation (BS) is a free program dedicated lus! CWI offers hundreds of online courses that count towards degree completion. to providing you with the opportunities to prepare for the GD, brush up on skills for college, or learn nglish language skills to meet your goals in the workplace and the community. BS is here to help you improve your education level!. FR SRVICS: * GD reparation College reparation» Reading» Writing» Math nglish as a Second Language (SL) cwidaho.cc/bse *ligibility = Out of school, 16 years & over

7 LIV I U cwidaho.cc/studentlife SUDN LIF CWI is more than just attending lectures, writing papers, and taking exams there are plenty of opportunities to get involved, make friends, and have fun! articipate in community service, travel to conferences, take part in team building, and attend special events. Clubs, teams, and student government all offer fantastic opportunities to discover more at CWI. CLUBS SCIAL INRS Birdies and Bogies, Community Service, Veterans, and more. hese clubs provide a great way to meet students with similar interests! ACADMIC From Art to hysics, to Horticulture and sychology if you are passionate about your major, we have clubs that will help you discover more. COMIIV AMS erfect your skills and travel regionally and nationally!» Business rofessionals of America» SkillsUSA» Speech & Debate SUDN LADRS ASSOCIAD SUDNS OF H COLLG OF WSRN IDAHO (ASCWI) Join student government, become a leader, and make a difference. ASCWI serves as the voice for the student body and promotes student involvement through activities and events. RSIDNIAL AMBASSADORS he ambassador program promotes leadership and allows you the opportunity to become actively involved in campus and community events. You may even be eligible to receive a scholarship as part of this program.

8 W CAR ABOU YOUR SUCCSS SUDN RSOURCS Student success is our top priority and these resources can help you achieve your goals. CAMUS VISIS Schedule a campus tour or attend a future student exploration session and experience CWI first-hand. cwidaho.cc/visit ADVISING ake advantage of assistance in deciding which courses you need to take, as well as free education and career focused workshops. cwidaho.cc/advising CARR SRVICS Access education and employment readiness services including a free career assessment and online job search. cwidaho.cc/cctc ALY O CWI Apply for admission ($25 application fee). cwidaho.cc/go Submit transcripts: 1) High school or GD; 2) revious college credit. Submit your transcripts one of the following ways:» In person at any One Stop Student Services location» By fax: » By mail: One Stop Student Services; MS 3000;.O. Box 3010; Nampa, ID Submit test scores: AC, SA, or COMASS BCOM A SUDN CRDI ROGRAMS Step 1 Step 2 A cwidaho.cc/scholarships cwidaho.cc/go ALY FOR FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIS Complete the financial aid application at (CWI code: ) Apply for scholarships. IMORAN DAS SU 2015 FA 2015 S 2016 Financial Aid riority Date May 11 July 13 Nov. 23 Admission Deadline May 15* Aug. 7* Dec. 21* uition & Fees Due/ Last Day to Register May 29 Aug. 21 Jan. 8 Classes Begin June 1** Aug. 24 Jan. 11 * All admission requirements must be submitted. See steps to become a student online at cwidaho.cc/go. **Some classes begin before this date. See class schedule online. VRAN SRVICS Our staff can assist you in accessing GI benefits, completing the admission process, and registering for courses. cwidaho.cc/veteran ARKING & RANSORAION arking is free at all campus locations. ValleyRide bus service including shuttle service between our Nampa Campus buildings is also free with a valid CWI student ID and bus sticker. cwidaho.cc/transportation UORING Free tutoring services are available to all CWI students through drop-in visits or by appointment for math, writing, sciences, foreign language, professional-technical programs, and more. cwidaho.cc/tutoring & cwidaho.cc/writingcenter HOUSING On-campus housing is not currently available, but each campus location is near rental-friendly residential areas. Accreditation: he College of Western Idaho delivers college credit instruction, certificates and degrees through its memorandum of understanding with the College of Southern Idaho (CSI). CSI is accredited through he Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). NWCCU is a regional postsecondary accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of ducation and the Council for Higher ducation Accreditation (CHA). Credits, certificates and degrees earned at CWI appear on CSI transcripts and are transferable to four year institutions, subject to the specific policies of those institutions. ranscripts issued after September 1, 2014 may also appear on CWI transcripts and they fall under the same accreditation partnership. On January 11, 2012, the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) granted CWI Candidacy for Accreditation status at the associate degree level. Candidacy is not accreditation nor does it ensure eventual accreditation. Candidate for Accreditation is a status of affiliation with the Commission which indicates that the institution has achieved initial recognition and is progressing toward accreditation. Until separate accreditation is granted, CWI will continue to deliver college credit instruction, certificates and degrees through its contract with the College of Southern Idaho (CSI).

9 D R A S G ON YOUR UGRAD VISI A ON SO SUDN SRVICS LOCAION: BOIS Ada County Campus Lynx Building Blackeagle Center 9300 W. Overland Road, Boise cwidaho.cc/go NAMA Nampa Campus Micron Center for rofessional echnical ducation Franklin Road, Nampa