Get ready for an exciting Spring 2026 semester at College of Western Idaho (CWI)! Whether you’re continuing your education, starting a new path, earning a degree or certificate, preparing to transfer, or learning just for fun, CWI is where opportunity begins and potential grows. 

Admissions & Registration 

Mark your calendar!  

• Oct. 27 – Priority Registration Begins (continuing students) 
• Nov. 3 – Open Registration Begins (new/returning students) 
• Jan. 10 – Admission Deadline 
• Jan. 20 – Classes Begin 
• Jan. 22 – Registration Deadline 

Current Students 

• Be sure to meet with your advisor [2] prior to registering. Once advising is completed, students can register online any time on or after their assigned registration time. 
• Registration times are assigned based on cumulative credits earned. Students can check myCWI [3] and their CWI email for their assigned time. 
• Continuing students are considered those who enrolled and attended classes any semester since Spring 2020. 
• Dual credit students will register during open registration. 

New & Returning Students 

• All new, degree-seeking students must participate in New Student Orientation [4] prior to registering for classes. 

Contact One Stop Student Services [5] or visit us online to learn more about applying to CWI [6], orientation [4], and registering for classes [7].