Eastern Washington University | Admissions Guide 23/24

EXPLORE 90+ PROGRAMS

Filter your options based on your strengths, degree type or location by visiting ewu.edu/explore

A

Accounting

Addiction Counseling and Prevention

Addiction Studies

Adult Education

Advanced Addiction Therapies

Africana Studies

Aging Studies

Anthropology

Applied Developmental Psychology

Applied Mathematics

Archaeology

Art

B

Big Data

Bilingual Education

Biochemistry

Biology

Biology Education

Biotechnology

Business Administration

Business Analytics

Business and Marketing Education

Business Systems and Analytics

C

Chemistry

Chemistry Education

Chicana/o/x Studies

Children’s Studies

Coaching

Communication in Public Relations

Communication Sciences and Disorders

Communication Studies

Computer Informations Systems

Computer Science

Computer Science Programming

Construction Management

Construction Management Technology

Corporate Training

Creative Writing

Criminal Justice

Curriculum and Instruction

Cyber Operations

Cyber Security

D

Data Analytics

Data Science

Dental Hygiene

Design

Digital Entrepreneurship Development

Digital Entrepreneurship Experience

Disability Studies

E

Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood Education and Special

Education

Earth and Space Science

Economics

Educational Studies

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Elementary Education

Elementary Mathematics

Embedded Systems

English as a Second Language

English Education

English Studies

Entrepreneurial Analytics

Entrepreneurship

Environmental and Sustainability

Education

Environmental Chemistry

Environmental Policy and Planning

Environmental Science

Exercise Science

Experience Economy Entrepreneurship

Experiential Training and Development

F

Film and Digital Media

Film General

Film Studies

Finance

Forensic Science

French

G

Gender, Women’s and Sexuality Studies

General Education Economics

Geography

Geology

Geosciences

Geotechnical Engineering

German

H

Health and Physical Education

Health Psychology

Health Science

Healthcare Administration History

History Education

Human Resources

Humanities

I

Indian Studies

Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology

Information Security Management

Instrumental Performance

Interdisciplinary Studies

International Affairs

International Business

J

Japanese Journalism

L

Library Media

Lifestyle Medicine

Linguistics

Literacy, Reading and Writing Education

Literature

M

Machine Learning

Management Information Systems

Manufacturing

Manufacturing Technology (DFM and Process Option)

Marketing

Mathematics

Mathematics Education

Mechanical Engineering (Technology Option)

Medical Anthropology

Middle Level Science Education

Military Science

Music

Music Composition

Music Education

Music Technology

N

Natural Science Education

Nursing

P

Personal Training

Philosophy

Physics

Physics Education

Piano Performance

Political Science

Pre-Law

Pre-Medicine

Pre-Dentistry

Professional Accounting

Psychology

Public Health

R

Recreation Experience Management

Religious Studies

S

Screenwriting

Secondary Mathematics

Sexuality & Queer Studies

Social Studies Education

Social Work

Sociology

Spanish

Spanish Education

Special Education

Sport Management

Studio Art

Sustainability

T

Technical Communication

Theatre

Theatre Education

Therapeutic Recreation

Transition to Teaching (Alternative Route Program)

Trauma-Enforced Practices for Educators

U

Urban and Regional Planning

V

Visual Arts Education

Visual Communication Design

Visual Culture

Vocal Performance

W

Women’s and Gender Studies

Workforce Management

*Programs are subject to change. Visit ewu.edu/explore for more information.

EWU Admissions

509.359.2397

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304 Sutton Hall, Cheney, WA 99004

300 ACRES OF CAMPUS 150+ AREAS OF STUDY

141 YEARS OF TRADITION

#1 MASCOT — SWOOP

20 AVERAGE CLASS SIZE

116,000+ EAGLE ALUMNI

14 GREEK LIFE ORGANIZATIONS

19:1 STUDENT-TO-FACULTY RATIO

10,700 STUDENTS

EAGS EASTERN

PUSHING THE STANDARD

EWU is evolving to help you get ahead. Choose from innovative college programs that lead to longlasting careers and high-paying salaries. Restore habitats right on campus, solve problems affecting cities and people, and use your experiences to help you thrive.

No wonder The New York Times ranked EWU as a top college for social mobility.

Watch the full interview with Hannah Heimbigner and other current students in the EWU lookbook.

STUDENT PROFILE

HANNAH HEIMBIGNER

Spokane, WA | Creative Writing

I came on a tour to Eastern in my senior year of high school, and I just felt at home. And ever since then, it’s just been a really fun experience. I’ve met a lot of people. I’ve gotten a job here. I fell in love with the creative writing program here.

One of my professors does a yearly trip. Last year we went to the Oregon Coast and then to Mt. Rainer. I think everyone produced work that was just more creative than they even imagined. We’re going to Yellowstone this year, so I’m really excited to get to do that again.

After college, I plan to go into journalism. The classes I’ve taken so far, even as a sophomore or a freshman, have already prepared me a lot. I’ve gotten to learn interviewing skills and how to publish work.

IDEA FACT ORY

PURSUE

REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE

Employers, graduate schools and community leaders all say the same thing: EWU students have hands-on experience that makes them well prepared to tackle the demands of the workplace.

That’s why companies come to campus to recruit you. With the state’s second-largest city just minutes from campus, most EWU students have internships or part-time jobs that help them get a head start on their career.

ALUMNI IN ACTION

Many EWU graduates are succeeding in careers with wellknown companies, working in critical positions both locally and across the world.

52% STUDENTS WHO GRADUATED DEBT FREE

61% STUDENTS WITH JOBS LINED UP PRIOR TO GRADUATING

75% GRADUATES WITH JOBS RELATED TO THEIR MAJOR*

ALUMNI PROFILE DANIEL GARCIA

Quincy, WA | Finance and Economics

I wanted to follow in my brother’s footsteps — the first in our family to go to college — and come to Eastern. My first year, I was a part of the CAMP program. Their mandatory study sessions really helped me stay focused and pass courses to move forward.

After that, I got super involved on campus. I worked in both the Rec Center and Eagle Store. Being involved, I was able to make so many friends and, with those friends, come different experiences.

Eastern’s Career Center provided the opportunity to find the position that I currently hold at Washington Trust Bank. I worked with them to find career paths and opportunities that I was actually interested in. I now hope to share my education and teach financial literacy to underserved communities.”

UNIQUE TO EWU

The state’s newest science building has high-tech labs, a state-of-the-art vivarium and a cadaver lab. Step inside to gain the research skills and experiences you’ll need in the job market.

ewu.edu/isc

EWU’s Prairie Restoration project is restoring 100+ acres of campus farmland to its original prairie condition, creating a “living laboratory” where you can research, trail run, and improve the environment.

ewu.edu/prairie

The Catalyst, EWU’s center in Spokane, is the region’s first zero-energy building, a facility where you can work directly with local business and industry experts.

ewu.edu/catalyst

Watch the full interview with Daniel Garcia and other current students in the EWU lookbook.

HANDS-ON RESEARCH

What’s it like to study at EWU? You’ll have hands-on experiences in the field. Whether you’re in biology, education or psychology, you’ll take classroom knowledge and apply it to real-world settings.

You’ll study in the state’s newest science buildings, one-of-a-kind field labs and research facilities, and classrooms built for your success. These opportunities will set you apart from students at other colleges.

You’ll work with talented faculty who encourage you to ask tough questions, perform crucial research, solve problems and improve life for people around the world.

EWU is one of only three universities in the country with a classroom in a national wildlife refuge.

STUDY ABROAD WITH EWU

Design your education to fit your journey. EWU’s study abroad team helps ensure you can apply financial aid to your study abroad experiences and transfer your credits when you come back to campus.

Choose an international experience, or choose to stay a little closer to home and study away in the United States.

Explore all of the programs we offer and check out our student stories online at ewu.edu/educationabroad.

PSYCHOLOGY

ENGINEERING

Norway

Chile

HOUSING

SIX REASONS YOU’LL LOVE

CAMPUS HOUSING SAFETY FIRST EWU is ranked as one of the safest colleges in Washington. ewu.edu/clery

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION

Sleep an extra 25 minutes and still make it to class on time.

ONE SIMPLE, EASY BILL

Stress less with just one bill for the whole quarter. FUN

EWU’s facilities — the ice rink, climbing wall, courts and gyms — are nationally ranked in the top 50 by students.

RESOURCES

You’ll get career advisors, health and fitness specialists, counselors, tutors and more.

FOOD

Enjoy multiple dining locations and diverse menus.

CAMPUS LIFE

Want the full college experience? Living on campus makes it happen. Students in residence halls also report higher student success and happiness, which is a key benefit of EWU’s live-on requirement.

Your residence hall gives you immediate access to hundreds of new friends, a caring support network, neighbors from different cultures and the chance to create memories to last a lifetime. Joining clubs, studying for big tests and getting a late-night snack has never been easier.

When you live on campus, you’re more likely to have higher grades and graduate on time. That means you’ll have more time to explore your future.

FIND YOUR COMMUNITY

You’re not joining a college. You’re joining a family and a community. Your new home gives you new friendships and the chance to build lifelong connections.

You’ll also have mentoring opportunities galore: peer tutors, residence hall mentors, faculty advisors, career counselors, honors programming, the Eagle Career Network and more.

DIVERSITY + INCLUSION

EWU has six cultural centers. Students attend from 50 states and 64 countries. More than 1 in 3 students come from diverse backgrounds. Over 40 percent are the first in their families to attend college. EWU thrives on all kinds of diversity, and so will you.

1,000+ STUDENT JOBS ON CAMPUS

160+ STUDENT CLUBS AND GROUPS

STUDENT PROFILE ARIAH ROMERO

Toppenish, WA | Applied Developmental Psychology

In the Psychology department, the professors really want to help you. They see a future in you. So once you make that connection, they are going to be your biggest cheerleaders. It’s nice knowing I have that support here.

At a bigger school you can just be a number in a classroom. But with Eastern, professors are going to want to know about your passions. They want to know about your hopes and dreams. And they are going to be your supporter and push you to be the best that you could be.

Watch the full interview with Ariah Romero and other current students in the EWU lookbook.

PERFECT FOR RISING ATHLETES AND PASSIONATE FANS

Award-winning recreation center

Award-winning intramural sports Championship club teams

Conference champions in the NCAA

Check them all off the list. EWU supports your fitness and your fandom.

Lose your voice cheering for 12 Division I teams, and celebrate with Eagles across the country after every victory. And don’t forget to snap a selfie on the iconic red turf before you graduate!

ACTIVE EAGLES

Club sports travel and compete against other colleges. You and your fellow Eagles determine EWU’s club sports. Hockey, rodeo, lacrosse: you get to choose.

EWU has the first competitive, collegiate adaptive sports program in Washington.

INTRAMURAL AND CLUB SPORTS

ADAPT

ADVENTURE TIME

20 MIN. DRIVE

Spokane is the second-largest city in Washington. It has everything students love: nightlife, shopping, Apple and Nike stores, an international airport, movie theaters, museums, cafes, restaurants, parks, art galleries, sports teams, concerts, light shows and farmers markets in the heart of downtown.

BONUS: your student ID acts as a free bus pass direct from campus to downtown and back, and all around Spokane, too!

20-40 MIN. DRIVE

Mountains, lakes, rivers, forests, hiking and biking trails, wildlife, waterfalls: the region is gorgeous, and our four seasons guarantee amazing outdoor experiences year round.

Eastern’s EPIC Adventures is one of the most popular and wellrun outdoor adventure programs in the country.

Every weekend, students rock/ice climb, kayak, paddle board, raft, bike, hike, backpack, camp, swim, ski and more. If it’s adventure and it’s outdoors, you can do it near EWU.

Photo: visitspokane.com

LOVE THE INLAND NORTHWEST

Our region combines small-town charm with big-city life, floatable rivers and award-winning urban parks, Instagrammable nature spots and downtown urban markets with delicious food trucks.

A SEASON FOR EVERYONE

Yep, it snows here, but not too much. Spring turns into summer with hot days and cool nights. Fall days stay sunny and vibrant colors show off our beautiful campus.

Really, it’s one of the most picturesque places in the country. No wonder Spokane’s consistently named one of the top places to live by livability.com

1,000+

GRAY SQUIRRELS OR SCIURUS CAROLINENSIS IF YOU’RE INTO BIOLOGY

@SQUIRRELSOFEWU NEARBY

20 MIN | SPOKANE

50 MIN | COEUR D’ALENE

2 HRS | TRI-CITIES

3 HRS | YAKIMA

4 HRS | SEATTLE

5 HRS | PORTLAND

PORTLAND

YAKIMA

SEATTLE

VALUE BEST

EWU has the lowest in-state tuition and fees of any public university in Washington. An affordable and amazing academic experience is our commitment to you.

PER SCHOOL YEAR†

COST PER QUARTER EXAMPLE FOR WASHINGTON RESIDENTS

This is an estimate of what it may cost a Washington resident to attend EWU for one quarter. Your official bill from EWU usually includes just two costs:

• Tuition and fees

• Food and housing (if you live on campus) You’ll pay for books, materials, equipment, transportation and personal expenses, too, but EWU will not bill you for them.

SCHOLARSHIPS

You have two possible ways to earn an EWU scholarship:

1) Apply for admission before the priority deadline of Feb. 1.

2) Complete the annual scholarship application after you apply for admission.

Who should complete the scholarship application?

You should! If you meet the minimum GPA requirement (usually 2.80) and have submitted an admission application to EWU, you may be considered for an award.

FINANCIAL AID

Apply early! Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to apply for financial aid. Undocumented Washington residents can complete the Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA).

Your Student Aid Report is available for viewing approximately three days after you complete and submit your application.

Important Dates:

ewu.edu/scholarships

Scholarship Application Available Nov. 1

Best Time to Submit Admission Application Jan. 15

Scholarship Application Deadline Feb. 1

Review Begins Late Feb.

Notifications Sent to Recipients Late April

Use the freshman scholarship calculator to see what you might automatically receive.

ewu.edu/scholarshipcalculator

ewu.edu/financialaid

Important Dates:

FAFSA or WASFA Application Available Jan. 1 FAFSA or WASFA Priority Application Deadline Feb. 1

Steps to aid at EWU:

1) Apply for Admission Feb. 1

2) Apply for Scholarships Feb. 1

3) Complete FAFSA or WASFA Feb. 1

Use the net price calculator to estimate your eligibility.

ewu.edu/calculator

WESTERN UNDERGRADUATE EXCHANGE (WUE)

Save over $14,000 each year when you meet residency requirements. To keep college affordable for non-resident students, EWU offers Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE). The best part is your award is automatic.

WUE helps undergraduate students from these participating western states and territories attend EWU with a lower cost of tuition.

studentaid.gov use EWU’s school code: 003775 readysetgrad.wa.gov/wasfa CO UT WY

4) Review and Accept Aid

Based on your offer

ewu.edu/wue

WUE residents should apply for admission by Feb. 1 for priority consideration. Scholarships may not be available after Feb. 1.

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NEXT IS HERE

APPLY

CONNECT WITH AN ADMISSIONS ADVISOR

Questions? Schedule a one-on-one Zoom video call or an in-person meeting with your admissions advisor. Visit ewu.edu/advisor

Are you ready to be challenged, to earn your degree and to make lifelong friends in the process?

Apply now! Applications open in August. Priority deadlines for fall applications are Feb. 1. The final deadline to apply is Sept. 1. APPLY

What To Submit:

A completed EWU application at ewu.edu/apply

$60 application fee

Unofficial high school transcript

APPLY AS A TRANSFER STUDENT

What To Submit:

If you have under 40 transferable credits

A completed EWU application at ewu.edu/apply

$60 application fee

Official college transcripts from all institutions attended

Unofficial high school transcript

What To Submit:

If you have 40 or more transferable credits

A completed EWU application at ewu.edu/apply

$60 application fee

Official college transcripts from all institutions attended Ready to declare your major?

After you apply at ewu.edu/apply, check to see if your program has special application requirements. Visit ewu.edu/programs to find these programs and their special applications.

COLLEGE ACADEMIC DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS

How You’ll Be Admitted:

If you have a 3.0 cumulative high school GPA or higher and have completed the College Academic Distribution Requirement (CADR) courses listed below, you will be admitted to EWU.

If you don’t meet these criteria, you can still be admitted. We’ll review your application and identify strengths that show you’re prepared for college.

How You’ll Be Admitted:

If you meet freshman admission requirements, have completed the College Academic Distribution Requirement (CADR) courses listed below and have a cumulative 2.0 GPA in your college-level coursework, you will be admitted to EWU.

How You’ll Be Admitted:

If you have a cumulative 2.5 GPA in your collegelevel transferable coursework, you’ll be admitted. If your cumulative GPA is between 2.0 and 2.49, you must have taken college-level English and intermediate algebra with a minimum GPA of 2.0.

Direct Transfer Agreements (DTA):

If you have an accepted DTA degree, you will be automatically admitted to EWU with junior class standing.

TRANSFER CREDITS

What Will Transfer:

• Running Start credits

• AP credits

• IB credits

• Cambridge credits

• CLEP credits

• College/university credits from regionally accredited institutions

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YOURSELF

DAILY CAMPUS TOURS

AT YOUR

Discover our traditions, academics and resources on a tour with a student tour guide. In-person tours are 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., Monday–Friday. Weekend tours take place on select Saturdays at 11 a.m. during the academic school year. Sign up at ewu.edu/visit.

FALL PREVIEW DAY, FALL 2023

Find out if EWU is the right fit for you! Take a deep dive into admissions, financial aid and student life. More info at ewu.edu/visit

ADMITTED STUDENT DAY, SPRING 2024

Admitted students can connect with current students and faculty and get all their questions answered. Some presentations and tours are available in Spanish.

For up-to-date events, check out our calendar at ewu.edu/visit

IMPORTANT DUE DATE: FEB. 1, 2024

• Fall admission priority deadline

• EWU scholarship deadline

• Financial aid priority deadline

Why does the “priority deadline” matter?

When you complete your admissions application, FAFSA or WASFA by the priority application deadline, you have financial aid and registration priority over students who apply after the deadline. This is a pretty big deal if you are seeking grants, work study and other forms of financial aid.

Apply early! ewu.edu/apply

All information in this booklet is subject to change. To find the most up to date information, visit ewu.edu.

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