Dual Credit Advising & Student Resources

Seeking assistance with registration or want to learn more about dual credit opportunities at College of Western Idaho (CWI)? Our team of coordinators and advisors can help you: 

  • Explore programs, classes, and career paths.
  • Create an educational plan to reach your goals.
  • Connect with campus resources.
  • Understand college policies and procedures.
  • Achieve success in your classes.

Contact one of the coordinators or advisors listed below, or visit Dual Credit in room 202 of the Nampa Campus Multipurpose Building to get started.

New & Current Students

Contact our advising team if:

  • You are looking to complete general education requirements. 
  • You want to graduate with a degree after high school.
  • You would like to explore opportunities available at CWI.

Talon Smith (last names A – M)
Jake Drexler (last names N – Z)

OtterBound Students

Contact an OtterBound Advisor if: 

  • You have already completed a dual credit class.
  • You are a current or prospective OtterBound student. 
  • You want to complete an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree from CWI by high school graduation. 

Natasha Montabello-Scott (last names A – M)
Emily Thomas (last names N – Z)

CTE Students

Contact a Dual Credit Transition Coordinator if either of the following apply: 

  • You would like information about Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs.
  • You want to earn a CTE certificate or Associate of Applied Science degree from CWI. 

Oster Hernandez
Jessica Concie

Resources

8474 Dual Credit Strong Start Guide

If you are taking dual credit classes on campus or online at CWI, review important steps and information to ensure a successful start to your journey. 

Dual Credit Strong Start Guide

8474 High School Schedule Worksheet

Students seeking to earn a degree from CWI by high school graduation are required to upload a completed High School Schedule Worksheet to their OtterBound application. 

  • See page 1 of the worksheet for directions.
  • Be sure to confirm classes added to the worksheet with your high school counselor.  
  • Upload completed worksheet to your OtterBound application.

High School Schedule Worksheet

8474 Graduation Steps

Dual credit students who plan to graduate simultaneously from high school and CWI must FIRST meet with their Dual Credit Advisor, and then complete the steps for graduation outlined below in order to receive a diploma and participate in the College's commencement ceremony.

Dual Credit Graduation Requirements

8474 Continuing Your Education

TRANSFERRING TO COLLEGE

The college admissions process should begin the fall of your senior year of high school. 

Transfer to CWI

Students who plan to attend CWI following high school must complete admission steps in order to continue their education following high school graduation. 

Continuing Your Education at CWI

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Transfer to Another College or University

Already have a college or university in mind? Visit their website to find steps to apply, determine which CWI dual credit classes will transfer, and learn about financial aid and scholarships. 

Visit CourseTransfer to explore opportunities at other public colleges and universities in Idaho and learn how your dual credits may transfer.

ADVANCED LEARNER ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP

The Advanced Learner Achievement Scholarship was created to help high school dual credit students successfully transition to college following graduation. Each year, select students will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship to CWI. 

To be eligible for the Advanced Learner Achievement Scholarship, students must be: 

  • accepted as a CWI student seeking a degree or certificate
  • enrolled in six (6) credits or more
  • and have at minimum 2.0 GPA.

To apply, please complete the CWI Scholarship Application

8474 How to Download Unofficial Idaho College Transcripts

If you have completed a college class outside of CWI, and need to download a copy of your unofficial college transcript, please log in to your student account at that college, or contact the college directly.

Contact Us

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Multipurpose Building
Nampa Campus Multipurpose Building
202