Writing Center

What can the Writing Center help with?

Our consultants are experienced in writing composition, critical inquiry and reasoning, AI essentials, and are amazing listeners. We work with a variety of writing from all across the disciplines, including academic and creative writing, personal statements for graduate or professional...

What if I don't have anything written yet?

While a draft is helpful, it's not required. Our team is happy to help brainstorm ideas to get you started.

What is the cancellation policy?

  • Appointments are marked as completed after 10 minutes into an appointment block.
  • If a student arrives 10 or more minutes late to their appointment, they will be asked to reschedule, and it will be marked as missed / no-show.
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What should I bring to my appointment?

The most important thing to bring to your Writing Center appointment is an openness to work on your writing! Other things that help make a session successful are the assignment sheet, class notes, or course materials that pertain to the assignment and any written work you have completed so far...

Weapons on Campus

If I live in the Aspen Creek apartments can I possess a firearm, if authorized to do so under state law?

The Aspen Creek Apartments are not affiliated with CWI. Anyone wishing to possess a firearm at this location will need to be authorized under state law and will also have to follow their tenant agreement for such.

Is there a storage location for weapons on campus?

No. CWI does not have a storage location for weapons at any of the campus locations. Individuals choosing to carry will be responsible for weapons and their concealment at all times.

What should be done if it is suspected someone is carrying a concealed weapon?

If you suspect someone is carrying a weapon on campus but there is not a perceived threat and the weapon is not visible, no action is necessary. 

Giving

Can I give stock or securities?

Yes! Please contact the CWI Foundation at 208.562.3100 for information on transferring stock or securities directly to our brokerage account.

Can I give you my gift in person?

Yes! Visit the CWI Foundation office at the College’s Nampa Campus Administration Building in Room 101 to make a donation in person.

Can I provide multiple matching gifts and challenges on CWI Giving Day?

On CWI Giving Day, donors may only make one matching gift and one challenge and can give to up to five different designation areas at a time.

How can I help CWI Giving Day succeed?

Spread the word! Let your friends, family, and colleagues know that you’ve made a gift and encourage them to give, too. Post on your social media accounts tagging College of Western Idaho using the hashtag, #cwigivingday. Whatever method you choose, your...

How do challenges and matches work?

Challenge gifts have been pledged by generous donors to College of Western Idaho. Each challenge, once the goal is met, will release an additional donation. Goals can be based on the number of donors, or the amount of dollars raised.

Matching gifts are...

How do I decide where to give?

There are over 20 giving opportunities available during CWI Giving Day. The choice is yours! Each time you make a gift online, you can direct your gift to up to five different designations.  

Is my gift tax deductible?

Yes! The CWI Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our taxpayer identification number is ​#27-1159705​.