Data Science* Dental Hygiene* Design^ Disability Studies^ Dual Endorsement Program: Special Education and Elementary Education*
E
Early Childhood Education*^ Early Childhood Special Education (Add-On Endorsement) Early Childhood Education and Special Education* Earth and Space Science Education*^ Economics*^ Educational Studies* Electrical and Computer Engineering* Elementary Education*
• Add-On Endorsement Option Elementary Math^ Embedded Systems^ English as a Second Language*^ English Education*^ English Studies* Entrepreneurship*^ Environmental Chemistry^ Environmental and Sustainability Education^
• Add-On Endorsement Option Environmental Policy and Planning*
Environmental Science^
• Environmental Biology Option*
• Environmental Chemistry Option*
• Environmental Geology Option* Exercise Science* Experiential Training and Development^
F
Film and Digital Media* Film General^ Film Studies^ Finance* French^
G
Game Design^
Gender, Women’s and Sexuality Studies*
General Education Economics^ General Science (Add-On Endorsement) Geography^ Geology^ Geosciences*
Geotechnical Engineering^ German^
H
Health and Physical Education*
Health Psychology*
Healthcare Administration*^ History*^
History Education^ Human Resources*
Human Resources Management^ Humanities^
I
Indian Studies^
Industrial/Organizational Psychology^ Information Systems and Business Analytics* Instrumental Performance* Interdisciplinary Studies*
• Africana Studies Option*
• Experiential Learning Option*
• Interdisciplinary Behavioral Health Option*
• Workforce Management Option*
• Liberal Arts Option* International Affairs*^ International Business*^
J
Japanese^ Journalism^
L
Library Media Education^ Lifestyle Medicine* Linguistics^ Literacy, Reading and Writing Education*^ Literature^
M
Machine Learning^ Management* Management Information Systems*^ Manufacturing^ Manufacturing Technology
• DFM Option*
• Process Option* Marketing* Math (Add-On Endorsement) Mathematics*^ Mathematics Education*^
Mechanical Engineering*^
Mechanical Engineering Technology*
Medical Anthropology^ Middle Level Science Education* Military Science*^ Music*^ Music Composition* Music Education* Music Technology*
N
Natural Science Education*^ Nursing*
P Philosophy*^ Physics*^ Physics Education*^ Piano Performance* Political Science*^
• Pre-Law Option*
Professional Accounting* Psychology*^
R
Recreation Experience Management*
Religious Studies^
S
Screenwriting^ Sexuality and Queer Studies^
Secondary Math^
Social Studies Education*^ Social Work*
Sociology*^ Spanish*^ Spanish Education*^
• Add-On Endorsement Option Special Education^ Sport Management^ Studio Art*^ Sustainability^
T
Technical Communication*^ Theatre*^ Theatre Education^ 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^
*Bachelor’s Degree ^Minor
Programs are subject to change. Visit ewu.edu/explore for the most up-to-date information.
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.
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.
50% EWU GRADUATES WITH NO STUDENT LOAN DEBT
52% STUDENTS WITH JOBS LINED UP BEFORE GRADUATION
75% RECENT GRADUATES WITH JOBS RELATED TO THEIR MAJOR
LEARN BY DOING
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
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.
PSYCHOLOGY
BIOLOGY
BUSINESS
COMPUTER
EXERCISE SCIENCE
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/abroad.
Norway
England
Chile
STUDENT LIFE
URC
CLIMBING WALL FITNESS CENTER ICE RINK THE ROOST RUNNING TRACK
GET AN INSIDER’S VIEW
Curious about what campus is really like? Dive into our TikTok channel, crafted by students, just like you, which offers an authentic glimpse into everyday life at our university. From dorm room antics to campus adventures, our TikTok captures the essence of student life, ensuring you get an insider’s perspective before you even set foot on campus.
Check it all out on TikTok @easternwauniversity
One popular campus hub is the University Recreation Center, which gives you opportunities for ice-skating, scaling the climbing wall, connecting with professional health and fitness experts, and working out in a state-ofthe-art fitness center. Find out more at ewu.edu/urc
WHAT’S IT LIKE TO STUDY AT EWU?
Your time in class features dynamic discussions, hands-on labs and collaborative projects, fueled by the university’s commitment to applied learning. As your day transitions into evening, you’ll immerse yourself in campus activities; from club meetings to cultural events to workouts with friends.
This vibrant sense of community defines the EWU experiences.
To view the campus calendar with all upcoming student activities and events, visit ewu.edu/studentevents
Check out real student testimonials below — they’ll give you a peek into the day-to-day life of students and their experiences here at EWU!
CHLOE JONES
Student Profile | Nursing
Eastern has been a great place for me to be a firstgeneration student. I love being in Eastern’s first nursing cohort; it’s exciting to be a part of this new program that Eastern is starting. The faculty is amazing, and everyone is very welcoming and want you to know that they are there for you.
ALEX MOOMAW
Student Profile | Cybersecurity
The cybersecurity department here is top of the line. We have excellent teachers. We have excellent students that are willing to help you if you get stuck. If I had to do it all over again, I would still pick EWU for cybersecurity. It’s affordable and gives you the opportunity to make new connections.
Watch the full interview with Chloe Jones, Alex Moomaw, and other students online at ewu.edu/lookbook.
HOUSING
CAMPUS LIFE
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.
EWU’s facilities — the ice rink, climbing wall, courts and gyms — are nationally ranked in the top 50 by students.
You’ll get career advisors, health and
and more.
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.
130+
STUDENT CLUBS AND GROUPS
1,000+
STUDENT JOBS ON CAMPUS
WORK ON CAMPUS
On-campus jobs offer you convenient work options, flexible schedules, and valuable professional development opportunities. These positions help you earn an income while balancing your academic commitments, gain relevant work experience, develop transferable skills and build professional networks—all within the campus environment.
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.
85+
INTRAMURAL AND CLUB SPORTS
ADAPT
ADVENTURE TIME
20 MINUTE DRIVE
Spokane is the second-largest city in Washington. It has everything students love: jobs, 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 MINUTE 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.
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
PORTLAND
YAKIMA
SEATTLE
CHENEY
SPOKANE
COEUR D’ALENE
VALUE BEST
$3,164
$12,656
STUDENTS RECEIVE:
$112.6 million
million
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 FAFSA Submission Summary (FSS) is available for viewing approximately three days after you complete and submit your application.
78% OF EWU UNDERGRADUATES RECEIVE FINANCIAL AID
studentaid.gov use EWU’s school code: 003775 readysetgrad.wa.gov/wasfa
Use the net price calculator to estimate your eligibility. ewu.edu/calculator
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 and available to be renewed for four years.
WUE helps undergraduate students from these participating western states and territories attend EWU with a lower cost of tuition.
Important Dates:
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
Important
4) Review and Accept Aid Based on your offer
Almost all EWU academic programs are open to WUE students on a space-available basis. EWU’s WUE award does not apply to students admitted to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program.
NEXT IS HERE
APPLY
CONNECT WITH AN ADMISSIONS ADVISOR
Questions? Schedule a one-on-one meeting with your admissions advisor by phone, Zoom, or text. In-person meetings are available on a case-bycase basis. Visit ewu.edu/advisor.
What To Submit:
A completed EWU application through the Common Application or at ewu.edu/apply
$60 application fee
Unofficial high school transcript
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
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.
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.
What Will Transfer:
• Running Start
DAILY CAMPUS TOURS
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, SATURDAY, OCT. 12, 2024
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 2025
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, 2025
• Fall application priority
• Financial aid priority
• Scholarship deadline
Why does Feb. 1 matter?
When you complete your admissions application and your FAFSA or WASFA by Feb. 1, you get financial aid and registration priority over students who apply later. This is a pretty big deal if you are seeking grants, work study and other forms of financial aid.
