Central Washington University

Since its established in 1891, Central Washington University has prepared students to excel in the workplace and as effective members of society. Established as the Washington State Normal School, CWU has consistently redefined and advanced higher education in the state of Washington and focused on making it accessible to all. As a public comprehensive university, CWU strives to create an engaging learning environment and therefore places its highest priority on teaching, learning, and student success.

The faculty is comprised of scholar-teachers working in the interests of their students, their disciplines, and the region. CWU encourages individualized student success plans and supports undergraduate and graduate student-faculty relationships that are actively involved in exploration, creative expression, and engaged learning. With more than 135 approved college majors and 32 accredited master's programs, there are many ways students can take their education in an exciting direction.

Central is a place where students get to do what they read. Biology students... Read more

Since its established in 1891, Central Washington University has prepared students to excel in the workplace and as effective members of society. Established as the Washington State Normal School, CWU has consistently redefined and advanced higher education in the state of Washington and focused on making it accessible to all. As a public comprehensive university, CWU strives to create an engaging learning environment and therefore places its highest priority on teaching, learning, and student success.

The faculty is comprised of scholar-teachers working in the interests of their students, their disciplines, and the region. CWU encourages individualized student success plans and supports undergraduate and graduate student-faculty relationships that are actively involved in exploration, creative expression, and engaged learning. With more than 135 approved college majors and 32 accredited master's programs, there are many ways students can take their education in an exciting direction.

Central is a place where students get to do what they read. Biology students and professors tag the Snoqualmie Pass bull trout. Music students are playing at the Monterey Jazz Festival. Faculty and students in the field of the geology of earthquake detection systems on dams, mountains, and coastlines. Central is committed to practical learning, experimentation, and individual focus. Learning is fun and important as it moves beyond the boundaries of the classroom and the books. The advantage for students is a richer and more engaging learning environment.

CWU University Centers are spread across the state to provide improved access to higher education. Many of them are co-located on community college campuses. In their online application: SCHOLARSHIP CENTRALL, CWU scholarships are listed for current and incoming students, Each year, Scholarship Central is available online. You are applying for dozens of scholarships that are awarded exclusively to CWU students when you complete this single application. You will need to submit additional materials for some scholarships: letters of recommendation, essays, resumes, etc.