As the end of the Fall 2025 semester approaches, College of Western Idaho (CWI) is here to support students through finals. The CWI Learning Commons team — which includes the Library, Tutoring Services, and the Writing & AI Literacy Center — along with Student Engagement, are hosting Crunch Week, a series of events designed to help students prepare, relax, and find motivation as they head into the final stretch.
Flapjacks for Finals
Kick off Crunch Week with a delicious boost! CWI Library staff will be flipping fresh pancakes to fuel your study sessions. Stop by, grab some flapjacks, and power up to finish the semester strong.
Monday, Dec. 1
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Ada County Center Pintail Building (APIN), Student Commons
Wednesday, Dec. 3
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Nampa Campus Academic Building (NCAB), Lobby
Therapy Dogs
Certified therapy dogs will be on site to help students relax, recharge, and enjoy some furry companionship during Crunch Week. This drop-in event is open to all students, staff, and faculty — a perfect chance to unwind and take a mental health break.
Tuesday, Dec. 2
Noon – 1 p.m.
Ada County Center Pintail Building (APIN), Student Commons
Thursday, Dec. 4
Noon – 1 p.m.
Nampa Campus Academic Building (NCAB), Lobby
Soup Study Session
Warm up and settle in for some focused study time. Stop by either CWI Library location for a cup of soup and take a dedicated hour to prep for finals or wrap up any last-minute projects.
Thursday, Dec. 4
Noon – 1 p.m.
Ada County Center Pintail Building (APIN) Library, Room 1301
Nampa Campus Multipurpose Building (NCMP) Library, Room 105
Soda Bar
Need a fizzy pick-me-up? Swing by Tutoring Services and the Writing and AI Literacy Center for the Crunch Week Soda Bar. Mix your own custom drink, take a breather, and recharge before getting back to studying.
Friday, Dec. 5
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Ada County Center Pintail Building (APIN), Room 1304
Nampa Campus Academic Building (NCAB), Room 209
Free Gift Wrap Station
Get in the holiday spirit — and check one thing off your to-do list! Stop by the Nampa CWI Library to use the free gift wrap station. Wrapping paper, tape, boxes, bows, ribbon, and labels are all provided.
Dec. 1 – 6
Library Hours
Nampa Campus Multipurpose Building (NCMP) Library, Room 105
Crunch Week Movie Night: Disney’s Zootopia 2
Looking to unwind after a busy semester? Students and their guest(s) are invited to join CWI at Majestic Cinemas for a free screening of Zootopia 2 — plus complimentary snacks for early attendees. Tickets sell out quickly, so be sure to claim yours as soon as they become available. Instructions will be sent to student email.
Only CWI Students currently enrolled/registered for upcoming classes (e.g. fall and/or spring semester) are eligible to register for themselves and up to one (1) guest. If you do not meet the requirements as listed and/or submit a duplicate entry, you will receive communication indicating your ticket will be cancelled/released.
Friday, Dec. 5
6 p.m.
Majestic Cinemas
Tickets Available: Thursday, Nov. 20
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Each CWI student may claim a ticket for themselves and one (1) guest.
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First 55 adult attendees receive a free medium popcorn and drink.
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First 20 child attendees receive a free snack pack.
For questions about Crunch Week Movie Night, contact the Office of Student Engagement at studentengagement@cwi.edu.
