Nampa Campus Development

College of Western Idaho (CWI) is excited to announce new buildings and facilities on the College's main Nampa Campus, enhancing opportunities for the more than 30,000 students we serve. The investment in new infrastructure in Nampa will expand CWI’s presence significantly in support of students and the community. The College has partnered with ESI and Cushing Terrell for design and construction.

Summer 2024 Expansion Update

Campus Development

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Health & Science Building

Providing the western Treasure Valley with accessible opportunities for education leading to an in-demand career and promising future. The Health and Science Building will include:

Consolidation of the College's growing Health and Science programs.
State-of-the-art facilities for health and science students to learn and collaborate with each other.
Enhancement of the student experience as a key component of a future quad.

Rendering of the map for the Health and Science Building

Rendering of the Health and Science Building

Location: west of the Nampa Campus Academic Building
Size: 50,000 square feet with 10,000 square feet of unfinished space for future development
Programming: Microbiology, Biology, Dental Assisting, Surgical Technology, Nursing, and more
Estimated Completion: Summer 2025

Construction Time Lapse Video

Construction Update – November 2024

Roof is completed, and windows are being installed.
Interior and exterior framing is in place, with exterior metal siding installation underway.
Third-floor drywall is installed and painted. Drywall work continues on remaining floors.

Agricultural Sciences Complex

A growing campus for growing minds, the College's future Agricultural Sciences Complex will include:

Modern facilities supporting Horticulture and Agricultural Science programs.
Two academic buildings, two greenhouses, a barn and working farm, experimental labs, flex classrooms, and student group and common areas.
Close proximity to the agricultural community to support collaboration and community events.

Rendering of Horticulture and Agricultural Science academic buildings, two greenhouses, a barn and working farm

Rendering of Agricultural Sciences Complex building

Location: north of the Nampa Campus Academic Building, along Cherry Lane
Site Plan: 40 acres + approximately 38,000 square footage of buildings and lab space
Programming: Horticulture, landscape design, meat/animal science lab, floral lab, store/retail area
Estimated Completion: Summer 2025

Construction Update – November 2024

The Simplot Agriculture Building is nearing completion.
The Horticulture Greenhouse is set to receive its exterior skin in the coming weeks.
Animal Science Barn is fully framed and progressing on exterior work.
Construction of a canopy that will cover the patio area will begin soon.
Shop construction will continue and advance to the final stages over the next three months.

Student Success Center

Bringing together services, support, and resources. The future Student Success Center will:

Support opportunity for student and community engagement in a central location.
Become home to several resources supporting the overall learning experience and student success.
Enhance the student experience as a key component of a future quad.

Rending of Nampa Campus phase 3 map with location of the Student Hub building

Location: west of the Nampa Campus Academic Building, adjacent to the future Health and Science Building
Size: approximately 35,000 square feet
Services: Tutoring, Learning Commons/Library, Bookstore, One Stop Student Services
Estimated Completion: Fall 2026

Construction Update – November 2024

The building pad is fully prepared and ready for the first concrete pour.
Aggregate piers are installed to support the structure.
Utility connections are 50% complete, with water connection as the final step to finalize infrastructure.

News

Announcements

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East Opportunity Drive Closure Sept. 23-28

As part of the Student Learning Hub construction, College of Western Idaho (CWI) will be closing East Opportunity Drive for the week starting Monday, Sept. 23.

Announcements

A construction worker throws off a wire attached to a crane that just lowered a beam onto a building's frame.

New Health and Sciences Building Topped Off at Nampa Campus

A ceremony was held on April 26 to celebrate the completion of the structural framework of the new Health and Sciences Building.

Community

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CWI Celebrates New Chapter of Campus Expansion with Bridge Signing Ceremony

CWI celebrated campus development with a ceremonial bridge signing, showcasing the College’s dynamic future.

Announcements

Construction Updates

College of Western Idaho’s Nampa Campus is kicking off a new phase of expansion. Infrastructure work for the new Agricultural Science and Horticulture Building will begin the week of Oct....

College of Western Idaho Expands in Nampa

CWI is excited to announce new buildings and facilities on our main Nampa Campus, enhancing opportunities for the more than 30,000 students we serve.

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