Committed to your success, College of Western Idaho’s (CWI) Student Advising and Success team is here to help you navigate your educational journey, connect you to academic and support resources, and achieve your academic or career goals.
CWI students are assigned an advisor based on their program of study:
Advising appointments are available in-person, by phone, or online.
Connecting with Your Advisor Schedule an Advising Appointment
Students seeking a degree or certificate are required to meet with their assigned advisor within their first semester to:
Fulfilling this advising requirement during your first semester at CWI will allow you to register for classes in future semesters.
Visit the Registrar's Office for resources related to:
Academic contracts are a positive and proactive way to assist students in repairing their academic standing and provide the support needed to reach their educational goals. Academic contracts are created with the help of your advisor.
Approval from an advisor is required for students who wish to register for more than 20 credits during a 16-week session or more than 10 credits during an 8-week session.
Contact academicadvising@cwi.edu with questions or to learn more.
Students should meet with their advisor prior to changing their major. Changing your major may impact eligibility for financial aid and veterans benefits as well as increase the time it takes to complete your degree or certificate.
If you do not know who your advisor is, or if you do not need an advising appointment and simply wish to request a major change, email academicadvising@cwi.edu. For full details, see Declaring/Changing a Major in the Student Records section of the catalog for more information.
