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.

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.

Exterior of Nampa Campus Health and Science Building

Location: 5700 E. Opportunity Dr., west of the Nampa Campus Academic Building
Size: 60,000 square feet
Programming: Microbiology, Biology, Certified Nursing Assistant, Dental Assisting, Medical Assistant, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapist Assistant, Practical Nursing, Registered Nursing, Surgical Technology, and Surgical First Assistant

Opened August 2025

Construction Time Lapse Video

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, store/retail area, and student group and common areas.
Close proximity to the agricultural community to support collaboration and community events.
A student-designed, registered arboretum — the first in Nampa.

Aerial view of Agricultural Science Complex

Exterior of Simplot Agriculture Building

Location: Progress Way & Cherry Lane, north of the Nampa Campus Academic Building
Site Plan: 40 acres + approximately 38,000 square footage of buildings and lab space
Programming: Horticulture, landscape design, meat/animal science lab, floral lab

Opened August 2025

CapEd Student Success Center

Bringing together services, support, and resources. The future CapEd 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

Rendering of CapEd Student Success Center

Location: 5600 E. Opportunity Dr., west of the Nampa Campus Academic Building, adjacent to the future Health & 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 2025

Building is fully enclosed for the winter.
Interior work is progressing, with third-floor drywall complete and installation continuing on lower floors.
All windows, except the curtain wall, are installed.
Exterior milestones include a completed roof, finished brick cladding, and metal panels nearing completion.

Nampa Campus Update March 2025

March 2025 Update

See what’s taking shape on campus! Get an up-close look at the progress of College of Western Idaho’s newest additions — the Health and Science Building, CapEd Student Success Center, and Agricultural Sciences Complex — coming soon to the Nampa Campus.

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College of Western Idaho Campus Development

Campus Development Update – Fall 2025

From Nampa to Boise, CWI’s campus development is moving forward. See what’s new now and what’s opening next.

Large group gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony in front of the Simplot Agriculture Building at College of Western Idaho.

College of Western Idaho Opens Agricultural Sciences Complex, Expanding Opportunities for Students & Community

College of Western Idaho celebrated the grand opening of its new Agricultural Sciences Complex on Tuesday, Sept. 9, in Nampa, Idaho.

Campus Life

Join Us for the Agricultural Sciences Complex Ribbon Cutting

College of Western Idaho will celebrate the grand opening of its new Nampa Campus Agricultural Sciences Complex on Sept. 9, with faculty, staff, students, and the community invited to tour the new...

Campus Life

CWI Celebrates Opening of New Health & Science Building in Nampa

The Nampa Chamber of Commerce joined College of Western Idaho to celebrate the grand opening of its new Health and Science Building in Nampa with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Aug. 21 with faculty,...

Community

Idaho Governor Brad Little accepts a ceremonial check for $75M from the Idaho Lottery Commission.

Idaho Lottery Supports CWI and Idaho Campuses with $75 Million Dividend

The Idaho Lottery celebrated its 36th anniversary by presenting a $75 million dividend to the State of Idaho, supporting education and infrastructure projects across the state, including improvements...

Giving & Scholarships

CWI and Simplot Foundation Celebrate Shared Commitment to Ag Education

CWI unveiled the new sign of the Simplot Agriculture Building on Friday, June 6, honoring a generous gift from the J.R. Simplot Foundation supporting the College’s new Agricultural Sciences...

Campus Life

An audience listens to President Gordon Jones during a ceremony marking a construction milestone.

Final Beam Raised for CWI’s New Student Success Center

College of Western Idaho celebrated the topping-off of the CapEd Student Success Center, marking the completion of the building’s steel framework. The new facility will centralize student...

Community

A crowd watched as a new tree is planted at an Arbor Day event.

CWI and Community Unite to Plant 40 Trees for Arbor Day at New Arboretum

Students, volunteers, and community members gathered at CWI’s new arboretum to plant 40 trees in celebration of Arbor Day, helping grow Nampa’s first true arboretum and supporting hands-...

Campus Life

CWI'S New Nampa Facilities Near Completion

College of Western Idaho is preparing to open its new Health and Science Building and Agricultural Sciences Complex this fall, uniting several programs under one roof to create modern, accessible,...

Giving & Scholarships

A line of ceremonial shovels stick out of the ground.

CWI Launches Public Phase of $138 Million Powering the Treasure Valley Campaign

CWI launches the public phase of its Powering the Treasure Valley campaign, seeking community support to fund scholarships, programs, and workforce development.

Giving & Scholarships