Apply to CWI

Looking to earn a degree or certificate in one of College of Western Idaho's (CWI) academic transfer or career-technical programs, restart your educational journey, or take a class for personal or professional development? Get started by applying to CWI, or sign in to complete your application.

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Explore Your Options

CWI offers a variety of programs and hands-on training opportunities including:

academic transfer
career and technical education
dual credit
adult education
short-term training

We are here to help you reach your goals, transfer on, or prepare you with the skills needed for a successful career.

Explore Your Options

Admission Steps

3993 1. Complete the FREE Admission Application

Apply for Admission

Applications are accepted year round.
- View the Academic Calendar for important dates and deadlines specific to each semester.
The admission application should take approximately 10 minutes to complete.
- Creating a password for your account will enable you to return to your application at any time to complete.
College of Western Idaho may verify the identity of applicants to reduce fraud in the admissions process. Possible red flags for identity theft include unusual account activity, address discrepancies, fraud alerts on consumer reports, and suspicious account applications.

Some programs only begin during certain semesters, while others may require a supplemental application process with additional deadlines.
- Visit the program page to view requirements and important dates.

Once your application has been submitted, be sure to add onestop@cwi.edu as a contact to ensure you are receiving important communication from the College.

3993 2. Apply for Financial Aid

Federal Financial Aid

Apply for federal financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Completing the FAFSA can not only help you pay for school but will maximize your opportunities for scholarships, work-study positions, and more!

Complete the FAFSA
CWI's Code: 042118

Questions? For assistance or questions related to financial aid, please contact One Stop Student Services.

Non-Degree Students

Non-degree seeking student are not eligible for federal financial aid. As such, please be sure to pay for your classes by the Tuition and Fees Deadline listed on the Academic Calendar.

3993 3. Submit Transcripts

New Students

New students (17 and over) seeking a degree or certificate are required to submit official transcripts as part of the admission process.

High School or Home School Student	High School or Home School Graduate / GED Completer	College Student	College Graduate	Military Student
6th or 7th semester transcript	Final transcript showing graduation date OR GED transcript* or HiSET certificate with overall passing score	College transcript AND** Final high school or home school transcript showing graduation date OR GED transcript* or HiSET certificate with overall passing score	College transcript showing completion of associate degree or higher**	DD-214 form showing high school graduation or equivalent

High School or Home School Student

High School or Home School Graduate / GED Completer

College Student

College Graduate

Military Student

6th or 7th semester transcript

Final transcript showing graduation date

OR

GED transcript* or HiSET certificate with overall passing score

College transcript**

AND

Final high school or home school transcript showing graduation date OR GED transcript* or HiSET certificate with overall passing score

College transcript showing completion of associate degree or higher**

DD-214 form showing high school graduation or equivalent

*If you completed your GED in Idaho, visit GED.com to order your transcript.
**To order your college transcript, visit National Student Clearinghouse.

Submitting your transcripts:

Submission Type	Instructions
In-Person	Submit your transcripts in-person to any One Stop Student Services locations. Transcripts must be in the original, sealed envelope from the institution.
Fax	Transcripts may be submitted via fax to 1.888.562.3216. Transcripts must be in the original, sealed envelope from the institution.
Email	Transcripts may be submitted via email to onestop@cwi.edu. Transcripts must be emailed directly from the institution.
Mail	Transcripts may be submitted via mail to: College of Western Idaho One Stop Student Services MS 3000 P.O. Box 3010 Nampa, ID 83653 Transcripts must be clearly marked ‘official’ and have an official school signature/stamp on the transcript.

To be considered for admission, 16-year-old students must:

Submit an official final high school or home school transcript, GED transcript, or HiSET certificate as outlined above.
Complete the Petition for Underage Admission and Parent Consent Form.

Students under age 16 will be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the requirements above, students must submit a letter from a parent or guardian describing the request for an exception to admission requirements.

3993 4. Preview Next Steps

The first step once you are officially admitted as a student will be to sign in to your student account.

With your student account set up, you will be ready to:

submit placement scores
complete New Student Orientation
apply for scholarships
and more!

New Student Checklist for Success

International Students

CWI is eager to be a destination for students from across the globe! Our One Stop Student Services team and International Student Advisors are here to help from the time you inquire about our institution, through the visa process, and beyond.

International Students