CWI students: Why hunt when the jobs come looking for you? Don’t miss eager employers at the Fall 2024 Job & Career Fair, taking place Sept. 17 and 18.
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“I have learned so many useful and impactful things that I can use to help myself and others for a lifetime. Because of CWI, I am bettering myself and able to do things I never thought I would be able to by myself.” Read more > about Building His Future Through CWI
“Every professor I have had seems to truly care about the success of students, which is rare to find. My experience here at CWI is vastly greater than my prior college experience, and I will forever be grateful.” Read more > about Biology Student Recognized with CWI Award
“Because of CWI, I have become an evidence-based, passionate future Occupational Therapy Assistant. CWI has given me the ability to gain a very vital degree quickly and affordably. Because of CWI, I can continue living locally, pay out of pocket for school, and begin my career in just two short years!” Read more > about From Teaching to Healing
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In The Spotlight
NWCCU Approves CWI to Pursue Offering Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Administration
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Join us Sept. 24 and 26 to connect with tutors and campus staff, learn about resources available to help you succeed in your classes, and get free food!
Read more about Food for Thought – Fall 2024
Tickets for Farm to Fork, a dinner hosted by College of Western Idaho Agriculture Science faculty and students, are on sale on now!
Read more about Hungry? Farm to Fork 2024 is Ready to Harvest
Celebrate the opening of the new CWI Entrepreneur Lab space at the Kickoff Event event on Thursday, Oct. 10!
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Applications are now being accepted for College of Western Idaho’s Health Science programs.
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College of Western Idaho's new mascot, River the Otter, was launched at the 2024 Fall Address.
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In October a musically inspired yoga dance fusion class will be offered at both campus locations to support holistic stress management.
Read more about Mental Health Tidbits: Stress Management with Yoga Fusion
CWI has partnered with Mission43 to continue leveling up academic and career opportunities for veterans.
Read more about Veterans Gain a Degree Pathway Through CWI Partnership with Mission43
CWI's Honors program provides a unique avenue for maximizing educational experiences, becoming...
Read more about CWI’s Honors Program Enables Students to Level Up Their Future
By studying accounting through CWI’s Business program, Beta Sigma Pi member, Alex Duran, hopes to one day establish an accounting firm and dance studio.
Read more about Inspired by Role Models, Alex Duran Aims to Pay it ForwardUpcoming Events
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Second 8-Week Session Admission Deadline
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Indigenous Peoples' Day/Columbus Day
Oct
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Spring 2025 Priority Registration Begins
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Spring 2025 Open Registration Begins
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Veterans Day