Medical Coding and Billing Professional

Do I need to know medical terms or have taken a medical terminology course before enrolling in the Medical Coding and Billing Professional program?

Students in the Medical Coding and Billing Professional program will highly benefit from solid experience with medical terminology and anatomy and physiology as the course content...

Nursing, Practical

Can I attend the Practical Nursing Program part-time?

Students admitted into the Practical Nursing program are placed in a cohort and are expected to attend classes full-time. At this time, a part-time class option is not available.

Does CWI have a Practical Nursing to Registered Nursing bridge program?

At this time, College of Western Idaho does not have a Practical Nursing to Registered Nursing bridge program.

Honors Program

Is the Honors Program the same as Phi Theta Kappa?

The Honors Program is separate from Beta Sigma Pi, CWI's chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society. Students are not required to be in one to be in the other.

A separate application process is required for PTK membership. Beta Sigma Pi officers may qualify for PTK scholarhips....

What is an approved CWI Event?

Students accepted into the Honors Program will need to participate in at least one CWI sponsored event. This can be a club meeting, events hosted by CWI (Visiting Artist, Latinx Student Services, Counseling Services, Tutoring, etc.) Contact the...

What support is available if I am struggling?

A variety of resources are available to help you during your journey at CWI including tutoring, financial aid,...

Bookstore

How are IncludEd course materials received?

View the IncludEd Classes course materials list to find out if your class provides a physical or digital copy of required course materials. 

  • Physical copies of course materials may be picked up at the
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How do I order textbooks online?

CWI Bookstore Online

  • Select Textbooks from the top menu.
  • Enter your Student ID number or Shop by Courses.
  • Select desired
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I have not received a confirmation email — what do I do?

  • If you have not received a confirmation email after placing an online order, log back in to your Bookstore account to ensure your email is correct.
  • If your email is displayed correctly, check your spam folder.
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Why are my textbooks not showing up online?

If the textbooks for your class are not displayed on the site, the Bookstore is likely waiting on further information from your instructor regarding course materials. Please contact the Bookstore for more information, and check back for updates.

Idaho Launch

How does the Idaho LAUNCH application cycle work?

The Idaho LAUNCH application period opens in October and typically goes through the following April.

  • Award letters are contingent upon verification of eligibility. There may be multiple rounds of Contingent Award Letters starting as early as December.
  • Final Award Letters
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How much funding is available for qualified students through Idaho LAUNCH?

  • Students can receive up to $8,000 to pay for up to 80% of their tuition and fees.
  • Students can receive up to 50% of the $8,000 per academic year with the exception being a program that is less than 12 months in length.

How will you be notified if you have been awarded Idaho LAUNCH funds?

You will receive an email notification from Scholarship Idaho. It is important for you to have an active email address that you check regularly to ensure you do not miss any notifications.

What are the benefits of CWI LAUNCH Link?

LAUNCH Link is a service provided by College of Western Idaho (CWI) to future students who attend the College and use Idaho LAUNCH. Students who sign up to take advantage of LAUNCH Link will receive one-on-one guidance as they get started on how to best...