Academic Resources

College of Western Idaho (CWI) offers a variety of resources to help you achieve academic success. Whether you are looking to purchase textbooks, access computer or technical help, complete research for a class, meet with a tutor, or find guidance in your career path — we can help!

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Learning Commons

Find the support, resources, and guidance you need to succeed at the Learning Commons. Whether you are preparing for an exam, conducting research, strengthening your writing, or working through challenging course material, support is here to help you build confidence and achieve your goals.

Explore the Learning Commons

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Bookstore

Purchase your textbooks, supplies, uniforms, college-branded merchandise, and more at the CWI Bookstore. Visit the Bookstore at the Nampa Campus Micron Education Center (NMEC) and online!

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Math Solutions Center

The Math Solutions Center provides college prep math classes, one-on-one math coaching and assistance, and math placement options and resources for students preparing for college-level math classes.

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Work-Based Learning Center

Connect your education to your future with career exploration, hands-on work experience, internships, and job shadowing opportunities through CWI's Work-Based Learning Center.

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Center for New Directions

Access support to overcome barriers to education. The Center for New Directions assists students who may also be single parents, career pioneers, individuals re-entering the workforce, those economically disadvantaged, or part of other special populations. 

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Testing Services

Testing Services offers academic testing, admission and placement exams, outside and distance proctoring, and certification exams for a variety of professional fields for future, current, and past students as well as members of the community.