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Welcome to Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech), the only public institute of technology in Washington. We offer eight applied Bachelor’s degrees, 43 associate degrees, and 91 professional certificates in 42 areas of study, including STEM-focused programs in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. At LWTech, our programs transfer. All of our associate degree programs have public articulation and transfer opportunities to colleges such as Central Washington University (CWU) and Western Governor’s University. We are also affordable. Two years full-time (12 credits per quarter) at LWTech is approximately $8,000, compared to some four-year public universities that are up to $24,000 for two years of full-time study. Over the past 60-plus years, we have learned that our students have a better experience and perform better when they feel supported, not only by our faculty and staff, but also by our industry partners who support our students through internships, curriculum support, and equipment donations. We support our students by providing many support services, many of which are free of charge. Located just outside of Seattle, WA, Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech) was founded in 1949 and is the only public institute of technology in Washington. LWTech offers eight applied Bachelor’s degrees, 43 associate degrees, and 91 professional certificates in 42 areas of study, including STEM-focused programs in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Academic advising is a critical component of your college experience. Advising is an interactive process between you and your Student Success Navigator/Advisor to ensure student success through proactive support and guidance during your time at LWTech. The Lake Washington Institute of Technology Academic Support Center offers group classes and individualized instruction for current and new students. We are so glad you are here. Taking classes at LWTech means setting yourself on a path to the career you want today and the one you want tomorrow. While you are here, the Student Services division is available to support your journey from entry to exit. We have designed our support services to ensure you accomplish your educational goals and invite you to take advantage of as many as possible. The Admissions and Outreach team is responsible for ensuring you have the information you need to decide if LWTech is the right place for you. We provide weekly information sessions, individual and group tours upon request, an annual open house, and regular information sessions about our selective programs. We also determine residency based on state guidelines. The Enrollment Services team ensures that your records are accurate and confidential. We process your registration and graduation paperwork, provide entry assessment testing, maintain all student archive records, and provide your transcripts upon request. The Student Development team provides support services to make sure you are successful at LWTech. We provide academic advising and disability accommodations. This is also the office that manages our student conduct process. The Workforce Development team provides wrap-around support and grant funding for eligible students. We support low-income students, unemployed and veteran students, and TANF and food stamp recipients. We also manage the college’s employment resources center. There are many ways to be involved in student life at Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech). The campus is open to students, faculty, staff, and community members. Visitors and students can take advantage of the campus amenities, resources, and services available to them. As a student, you can explore being a student government officer, join or start a student club, or volunteering with academic programs, all pathways to campus life involvement. Be sure to explore campus life on the website and check out all the campus life resources and amenities available to you. Enrolling and registering at Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech) is easy. LWTech offers open enrollment for most programs, except for our Applied Bachelor’s programs and some of our Health Sciences programs. Admission is free, except for our applied Bachelor’s programs. Interested students will receive residency determinations and transcript evaluations in two weeks or less, along with a free placement evaluation. With over 40 areas of study, students can earn associate and applied bachelor degrees in a variety of academic fields and get a High School Diploma and Intensive English training. We invite you to learn about our applied bachelor degrees, associate degrees, transfer agreements, Intensive English Program, High School Completion. Our associate degrees transfer to a bachelor’s degree program, here or at another 4-year college/university. LWTech directly serves the communities of Kirkland, Redmond, Bellevue, Kenmore, Mercer Island, Bothell, Woodinville, Carnation, Duvall, North Bend, Fall City, Sammamish, Issaquah, Snoqualmie, Skykomish, Clyde Hill, and Medina. LWTech also serves students from outside our service area, as well as students from around the world. LWTech serves the Eastside and is located within Kirkland, which is situated on the eastern shore of Lake Washington. Kirkland is home to companies such as GoDaddy, Google, Astronics, and EvergreenHealth, and the college is within minutes from Microsoft and Nintendo. The surrounding area offers numerous outdoor recreational opportunities and a wealth of diverse arts, entertainment, and cultural attractions. Kirkland and Redmond are located just a few miles east of Seattle, and less than an hour from the Cascade Mountain's foothills.

Welcome to Central Washington University, home of the Wildcats.A public, four-year university located in historic Ellensburg, Wash. Central's commitment to hands-on learning and discovery and individual attention takes students beyond the classroom and books' limits. Students get to do what they are studying in real-world, professional settings, making learning exciting and relevant. Each year CWU graduates thousands of well-educated citizens. They are ready for high-demand careers in the workforce: construction management, accounting, engineering technology, teacher education, wine business, paramedicine, aviation, etc. CWU prepares students to succeed in a global economy through strong partnerships with 30 colleges and universities worldwide. Last year we welcomed more than 400 students from 36 countries to our campus. Central Washington University's Ellensburg residential campus encompasses 380 acres. There are six university centers (Des Moines, Lynnwood, Pierce County, Moses Lake, Wenatchee, and Yakima) and two instructional sites (Joint Base Lewis-McChord and Sammamish). The mission of Central Washington University is to prepare students for enlightened, responsible, and productive lives to produce research, scholarship, and creative expression in the public interest and to serve as a resource to the region and the state through effective stewardship of university resources. Central Washington University (CWU) is a dynamic, creative, and inclusive environment that promotes engaged learning and scholarship. It is distinguished regionally for its curriculum and scholarship rigor, for the excellence of its pedagogy, for the vibrancy of its co-curricular and residential experiences, for its commitment to providing access to higher education, and for its efforts to advance the social and economic health of the region. It is typified by an entrepreneurial spirit that establishes it as a national leader in higher education. It has a strong commitment to engaged learning and scholarship, internationalism, sustainability, inclusiveness, and life-long learning. With more than 135 accredited college majors and 32 accredited master's degree programs, there are many ways for you to take your education in an exciting direction. CWU offers many exciting degree programs. Central is a place where students get to do what they are learning. Biology students and professors tag bull trout at Snoqualmie Pass. Music students perform at the Monterey Jazz Festival. Faculty and students in geology site earthquake detection systems on dams, mountaintops, and coastlines. Central is committed to hands-on learning, discovery, and individual attention. Learning is exciting and relevant when it takes place beyond the limits of the classroom and books. The benefit to students is an educational experience made it more prosperous and more stimulating. The benefit to employers is experienced graduates who are prepared for work on day one. Your CWU undergraduate or graduate-level education begins with a search of our many programs to see which one is the best fit for you. Small classes taught by professors allow undergraduates to work closely with faculty, ask questions, and engage in research. At CWU, your education is personal. Here, your professor knows your name, and that means something. Central programs are recognized for academic quality and for the graduates we produce. In addition to the undergraduate and graduate degree programs, CWU also offers various certifications and other extended learning opportunities. Once you decide which quarter you want to start college at CWU, make sure you submit all required transcripts, applications, and other documentation by the Priority Application Deadline.CWU is a teaching university. That means a student's academic experience comes first. Small classes and faculty passionate about teaching are a formula for success. From the moment you arrive on the CWU campus, you'll feel right at home. Our friendly, welcoming students and professors immediately let you know that this is the place you belong to, a dynamic public university that perfectly fits your wants and needs. Considering all this and our affordable tuition, it is easy to understand why The Economist magazine recently named CWU as Washington's best educational value. With more than 135 accredited majors, including many taught by award-winning national professors, you are bound to find the bachelor's degree program that's right for you. The Office of the Dean of Student Success provides students educationally-purposeful programs, events, services, and activities that promote academic, personal, and professional growth within and beyond the classroom. There is never a dull moment on the Central Washington University campus. Here you will find college life the way you knew it could be. Whatever your interest, you will find a way to pursue it on our beautiful college campus in Ellensburg. Even the weekends are filled with fun, including visiting comedians, 5K runs, karaoke, community clean-ups, etc. One reason 80 percent of CWU students remain on campus in Ellensburg three or four weekends a month. Weekdays offer their out-of-classroom college fun. Every Monday evening is movie night, with a free feature for students. Plus, with our 22 sports clubs, varsity sports, campus organization projects, and music groups, there is never a shortage of things. From the moment you arrive on the CWU campus for Wildcat Day, Wildcat Discover, Wildcat Welcome Weekend, or the First-Year Experience Transition Series, you will be met with a fun, welcoming university community that will make you feel right at home. Life at college is going to be useful when you attend at CWU.

Western is an energized campus community with nearly 16,000 students and over 160 academic programs. Western focus on students and the faculty access of a smaller college with the academic choice, opportunities for research, multicultural diversity, and room to grow of a large university. Not so big that you feel like a number, not so small that you have to conform to a mold. Large enough for you to define yourself and small enough that you make a difference. Western Washington University is a comprehensive public institution dedicated to serving the people of the state of Washington. Together with our students, staff, and faculty are committed to positively impacting the state and the world with a shared focus on academic excellence and inclusive achievement. Western Washington University prepares and inspires individuals to explore widely, think critically, communicate clearly, and connect ideas creatively to address our most challenging needs, problems, and questions. Making the most of a Western education means opening your mind, learning by doing, enriching the community, and shaping an academic adventure that is uniquely yours. You are not just getting an education. You are building a foundation for lifelong success. From the beautiful natural environment to the welcoming community of individuals inhabiting it, Western is a breath of fresh air and a wonderful place to call home. Western is proud that it is increasingly becoming a school of choice for students of color. Over the past 35 years, students of color have discovered that Western is an excellent place to experience higher education, and by doing so, have enriched the Western experience for all students. At Western, you will be encouraged to explore your academic interests, challenged to think critically, and will gain the knowledge and skills you will need to make your mark on campus and in the world. Western is an academically rigorous institution that is neither too large nor too small. A 15,000-student campus with classes that average 29 students and 160+ majors to choose from, Western provides the benefits of a small liberal arts college with the academic opportunities and campus resources you would expect from one of Washington's largest universities. You will receive a well-rounded and transformative education that thrives on curiosity and determination and fosters close working relationships with faculty and other students. Western's selective Honors Program brings high-achieving students and outstanding faculty together in a small and highly-interactive learning community. Honors are not more work – it is different work. Honors classes provide the opportunity to explore thought-provoking topics through small, roundtable discussions and writing assignments. If you thrive on challenges and want to get the most out of your college experience, the Honors Program may be a perfect fit for you. WesternOnline is a unit of Extended Education at Western Washington University that supports the development and delivery of quality online courses and programs for students in Washington State and across the globe. WesternOnline offers various flexible options to meet your needs: Online Term-Based courses, Online Self-Paced courses, Distance Degree & Certificate Programs, and Contract Independent Study. Distance Degree and Certificate programs offered by Western are highly interactive and of high quality. These programs are Term-Based. Instructors have carefully designed the curriculum to suit the needs of a variety of learners. Take your learning to the next level. Work directly with renowned faculty on research that will change lives. Develop solutions, digital experiences, and works of art that will open minds. See your ideas, come alive, and make a difference. Dive into your interests while getting real-world experience and personal satisfaction. Gain valuable experience and earn credit toward your degree with an internship while traveling the world or dedicating yourself to a good cause. Nationally renowned for research and scholarship, our professors choose Western because they are passionate about teaching and working directly with students. Earn experience inside the classroom and out will give you a severe advantage in applying to graduate school and equip you with the top attributes employers seek: communication and problem-solving skills, leadership, ability to work on a team, and a strong work ethic. No matter what sort of student you are, starting at Western can be an exciting yet challenging experience. It takes time to become familiar with Western's academic expectations, make new friends, and successfully navigate an unfamiliar campus. We make every effort to help eligible students meet their educationally related financial needs through grants, scholarships, student employment, loans, or some combination of these aid programs. Life at Western begins with academics, but that is not where it ends. Want to get involved? You will find no shortage of opportunities here. The Associated Students boasts more than 230 clubs, and the list of intramural sports includes dodgeball, field hockey, ping pong, and about 30 others. Perform on open mic night at the Underground Coffeehouse in the Viking Union. Compete on the debate team. Laugh along with the national champion Dead Parrots Society improv comedy troupe. Western also holds hundreds of concerts, special lectures, stage plays, and athletic events each year.

Washington Adventist University is a private university with a liberal arts tradition, offering a dynamic blend of professional and liberal arts undergraduate and graduate programs. Founded in scenic Takoma Park in 1904, it is owned by the Seventh-day Adventist Church and offers a Christian education to students of different faiths worldwide. Its vision is to produce graduates who bring competence and moral leadership to their communities. WAU occupies 19 acres in Takoma Park, Maryland, near the nation's capital. Its world-class metropolitan setting affords the unrivaled opportunity for learning, work, recreation, service, and worship. The University operates under the auspices of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The Board of Trustees guides the University's overall mission and direction, overseeing management and setting significant policies. The administration is responsible for leading the university community and managing day-to-day operations. Faculty, students, and staff participate in governance through committees charged with protecting the integrity and enhancing a Washington Adventist University education value. You will experience small, lively classes taught by faculty who are committed to your success. Select options include the honors program, pre-professional programs, bridge program, capital summer session, study abroad, internships for credit, and a unique first-year experience program to assist incoming first-year students in their transition to college life. Our world-class music performance groups regularly perform at Carnegie Hall and numerous other venues nationally and internationally. The University offers acclaimed academic programs in the health sciences and liberal arts. The WAU Honors College provides academically gifted and talented students the opportunity to engage and explore subject material in greater depth, with more choices, inspiring them to excel as independent learners within a collaborative learning community. WAU also has active chapters of numerous honor societies, promoting and recognizing excellence in scholastic achievement, leadership, and character development. At WAU, we encourage you to apply what you learn in the classroom in the real world, and one of the best ways to do that is through an internship with one of the more than 400 organizations of all types that WAU has established internship relationships with over the past ten years. Our faculty have outstanding academic credentials, know their fields inside and out, have years of experience in the classroom. They love to teach, and it shows. But just as important, at WAU, you will find faculty who care—about you as a student and about you as a human being, about where you are now and about where you are going in life. And they do everything they can to help you get there. WAU's Edyth T. James Department of Nursing offers a particular track, through the School of Graduate and Professional Studies, for registered nurses with a license from the Board of Nursing. The latter wish to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. In addition to providing advanced nursing skills, the program offers the registered nurse opportunities to gain strength in nursing theory, leadership, communication, and research skills. For additional information, contact the Edyth T. James Department of Nursing. The vice president's office for Student Life coordinates and manages all aspects of student life on campus. As Student Life professionals, our passion is to serve and support students. Whether you have just come to our campus, are looking for a way to be involved, or need assistance through a difficult time, we are committed to your personal growth and success. Feel free to browse our page and discover the many ways we can help. Washington Adventist University is a learning community committed to the Seventh-day Adventist Christian vision of excellence and service. Washington Adventist University is a community where Christ is celebrated and reflected in its members' academic, social, physical, and spiritual experiences. Our team of student life personnel is committed to supporting you in these important life choices and to partnering with you in a shared journey of faith and learning. Financial aid is a crucial component of achieving your goal of a college education. The Office of Student Financial Services at Washington Adventist University is here to help you through the process of financing your education. We believe we owe our students a quality education at an affordable price. We offer various financial aid packages that combine merit- and need-based aid with state and federal assistance. Roughly ninety-five percent of WAU students receive some financial aid. We are here to support you and your family as you explore your financial aid options. We suggest reviewing the information about the various types of aid available and following the instructions to apply for financial aid. WAU education is faith-based and student-focused. The University offers more than 32 majors and academic programs leading to associate bachelor and graduate degrees. You will experience small, lively classes taught by faculty who are committed to your success. Select options include the honors program, pre-professional programs, bridge program, capital summer session, study abroad, internships for credit, and a unique first-year experience program to assist incoming first-year students transition to college life. Washington Adventist University admits students of any race, gender, age, disability, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students. It does not discriminate based on race, gender, age, disability, color, national and ethnic origin in administering its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs!

Founded in 1782, Washington College was the first College chartered in the sovereign United States of America. General George Washington lent us his name, donated 50 guineas to our founding, and served on our first Board of Visitors and Governors. Our goal back then was to cultivate responsible citizen-leaders. Nowadays, we are committed to giving our students the chance to succeed on their terms. Washington College students work closely with exceptional faculty on projects they are passionate about. With independent research facilitated by programs like the Cater Society and Toll Fellows and hands-on Learning provided by our Signature Centers, our students have access to unique opportunities no matter what they are studying. Print a chapbook on the antique letterpresses in the Rose O'Neill Literary House, scan the Chester River on one of the Center for Environment & Society's research vessels or study the history in our backyard with the Starr Center. There is no one-size-fits-all at Washington College: from double-majoring to internships to study abroad and semester-long interdisciplinary programs, students at Washington College get the chance to shape their excellent education. Our student body draws roughly 1,480 students from 29 countries, and with a student-to-faculty ratio of 11:1 and an average class size of 17, you will never feel like a number. Chestertown is not for everyone, but Maryland's Eastern Shore is heaven for the adventurous spirit who loves the outdoors - and where else would we be able to fit a 4,700-acre living lab like our River and Field Campus? Plus, with Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C. within day-trip distance, there are plenty of solutions for the occasional city-life craving. Washington College challenges and inspires emerging citizen leaders to discover lives of purpose and passion. We share these values of our founding patron, George Washington: integrity, determination, curiosity, civility, leadership, and moral courage. We offer academic rigor and self-discovery in a supportive, residential community of well-qualified, diverse, and motivated individuals. We develop in our students' analytic thought habits and clear communication, aesthetic insight, ethical sensitivity, and civic responsibility. Unhurried conversations and close connections with exceptional faculty and staff complement a broad curriculum of study. A beautiful campus, ready access to exciting cities and the Chesapeake Bay, and engagement with cultures and communities locally and worldwide afford our student's ample resources and opportunities for personal exploration and shared challenges. We prepare our students for rich and fulfilling lives for myriad and unpredictable opportunities for a lifetime of Learning, leadership, and productive endeavor. The enduring values of Washington College – critical thinking, effective communication, and moral courage – move the world. Whether fulfilling your dreams or filling your résumé with valuable experiences, studying abroad is the opportunity of a lifetime. Studying abroad provides a unique practical knowledge you can only get through immersion in another culture. It has far-reaching benefits for students of all majors as it opens your mind to political, social, cultural, and economic traditions different from your own. Washington College offers a variety of short-term faculty-led programs and semester and year-long programs, and The Global Education Office will help you find the best fit. You work hard for top grades. You are passionate about your particular field of study. And you want to share your enthusiasm for learning with like-minded individuals. Washington College shelters local chapters of several national honor societies for specific disciplines. Other honor societies, such as Omicron Delta Kappa, recognize scholars who are also campus leaders. Washington College is home to approximately 128 international students from around the world and several students who hold dual citizenship between the U.S. and another country. As an international student, you are a vital part of our College's campus community. Having chosen Washington College, you are joining a vibrant campus community that benefits from the plurality of views and ideas that you bring from your home country and culture. We welcome you to Washington College—we are so happy you chose us! While Washington College does not offer full-tuition scholarships, every international applicant who qualifies for admission is automatically considered a Colin Ferguson Tuition Grant. These grants range from $11,000 to $23,000 annually and are offered based on scholastic achievement. We consider academic records, the admission essay, and letters of recommendation in determining whether to award a Ferguson Grant. Assuming you receive the maximum Colin Ferguson grant of $23,000, international students admitted to Washington College will need at least $33,004 in personal or sponsored funds to meet your annual educational expenses. The Global Education Office provides international and intercultural educational experiences for all Washington College students and fosters global engagement and international competency campus-wide. GEO promotes and facilitates study abroad for Washington College students and supports all visiting and matriculating international students through mentorship programming, intercultural campus activities, and off-campus trips. Experiential Learning consists of experiences that enhance your degree and gain your "real world" experience. At Washington College, you can participate in an internship(s) and externship(s). Internships (long-term experiential Learning, usually several months) and Externships (short-term experiential Learning, over a few days) provide students with first-hand experience, which may help students determine the next steps in their career path.

Founded in 1749, Washington and Lee University is named for two men who played pivotal roles in the University's history: George Washington, whose generous endowment of $20,000 in 1796 helped the fledgling school (then known as Liberty Hall Academy) survive, and Robert E. Lee, who provided innovative educational leadership during his transformational tenure as president of Washington College from 1865 to 1870. Washington and Lee University provides a liberal arts education that develops students' capacity to think freely, critically, and humanely and conduct themselves with honor, integrity, and civility. Graduates will be prepared for life-long learning, personal achievement, responsible leadership, service to others, and engaged citizenship in a global and diverse society. There is nothing like a campus visit to learn whether W&L is right for you. Located in Lexington, Virginia, our campus is known for its beauty and historical significance. Picturesque yet vital, Lexington is home to fine restaurants, charming shops, and a lively arts scene. Our proximity to the Allegheny and Blue Ridge mountains provides students abundant opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. Charlottesville and Roanoke are within about an hour's drive, and Washington, D.C. is just three hours away. Our mission is to make a Washington and Lee education affordable for all admitted students. All First-Year applicants, including domestic, international, and undocumented students, are eligible and encouraged to apply for our need-based university grants and merit scholarships. Transfer students are eligible and encouraged to apply for University need-based grants. At Washington and Lee, we will meet 100 percent of your demonstrated need entirely through grants and student employment. No loan will be included in meeting any part of your demonstrated need. Also, the W&L Promise guarantees grant packages equal to or greater than full tuition to any undergraduate student admitted to Washington and Lee with a family income below $100,000 and assets typical for their income. Washington and Lee is a QuestBridge partner college, a national organization dedicated to connecting its brightest students from low-income backgrounds with this country's leading higher education institutions. First-Year Experience assists new students with their holistic development. We want students to feel welcome, be aware of and likely to use resources, and develop skills intellectually, emotionally, and socially. W&L is committed to recruiting and retaining a broad, inclusive student body, faculty, and administration who represent a wide range of interests, abilities, and cultures. With over 120 student organizations to choose from and speakers, concerts, movies, and events throughout the year, life at W&L is never dull. And if the right opportunity does not exist, students are given the tools and encouragement to start something new. College can be a big adjustment, and at W&L, we believe that there is a direct connection between what happens in and beyond the classroom. Beginning with the First-Year Program, we offer the guidance, resources, and support to help students succeed academically and personally. Living in campus residence halls is an integral part of every W&L undergraduate student's experience. All first-years, sophomores, and juniors live in University housing in various group settings, including traditional residence halls, apartments, townhouses, and themed housing. Rising seniors typically secure living arrangements off-campus. However, a limited number of rooms are usually available for seniors who wish to remain on campus. Law students are not eligible for campus housing. The Career and Professional Development Center complements students' educational experience by providing the guidance and resources needed to develop and implement their academic and career plans. Its comprehensive services emphasize collaborative relationships with employers, alumni, faculty, peer institutions, and the W&L community. The Student Health Center at Washington and Lee University includes three departments to help students, be it counseling or providing information about health issues. The Office of Public Safety provides a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors to the University community. The community of trust created by Washington and Lee's student-run Honor System is one of student life's hallmarks. W&L students hold each other accountable for honorable behavior, character, and integrity, actively participating in student conduct governance through six bodies. Washington and Lee is a small, private, liberal arts university nestled between the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains in Lexington, Va. It is the ninth oldest institution of higher learning in the nation. In 1749, Scotch-Irish pioneers who had migrated deep into the Valley of Virginia founded a small classical school called Augusta Academy, some 20 miles north of Lexington. In 1776, the trustees, fired by patriotism, changed the school's name to Liberty Hall. Four years later, the school was moved to Lexington's vicinity, wherein 1782, it was chartered as Liberty Hall Academy by the Virginia legislature and empowered to grant degrees. A limestone building, erected in 1793 on the crest of a ridge overlooking Lexington, burned in 1803, though its ruins are preserved today as a symbol of the institution's honored past. In 1796, George Washington saved the struggling Liberty Hall Academy when he gave the school its first significant endowment--$20,000 worth of James River Canal stock. The trustees promptly changed the name of the school to Washington Academy as an expression of their gratitude. Washington and Lee University observed its 250th Anniversary with a year-long national celebration during the 1998-99 academic year.

Since 1890, Washington State University has inspired the next generation of problem solvers. WSU faculty inspire discovery and spark creativity among civic-minded students. Proud alumni become leaders with a singular goal: making the world a better place. Our mission is: To advance knowledge through innovative research and scholarship across a wide range of academic disciplines. To extend knowledge through innovative educational programs in which emerging scholars are mentored to realize their highest potential and assume leadership roles, responsibility, and service to society. Applying knowledge through local and global engagement will improve the quality of life and enhance the state, nation, and world economy. WSU Cougs are creators, innovators, builders, and authors. We are motivators, self-starters, and scholars. We look to the stars while staying down-to-earth. Above all else, we live our lives and pursue our studies with purpose. We are determined to change the world, and we are not afraid to roll up our sleeves and lead the way. We are Makers. Doers. Cougars. Business to organic agriculture. Communication with neuroscience. Courses taught by renowned professors. Learn why nearly a quarter-million students have pursued future success by earning a WSU degree. Washington State University boasts 120 master's degree, doctoral degree, and professional degree programs, which provide a solid academic foundation from which students can collaborate and partner with world-class faculty to explore and develop ideas to improve our world. We are a top-ranked research institution immersed in discoveries and solutions that make the world a better place. Did you know that University means "Unity in Diversity?" We all understand that diversity is vital to learning because it opens up our minds to new ideas, cultures, and understanding ways. Here at Washington State University, we embrace diversity–not just the cultural richness that comes from our international community but also how we learn and come to understand our complex world. Graduate students from all corners of the globe have come here to learn and grow and return home to make their own communities better places. If you seek to do good in the world, our learning community will engage, challenge, and equip you for lifelong success. Come to WSU and find true unity in diversity. Washington State University offers 95 major fields of study for undergraduates. Earning a WSU degree brings lifetime membership in a closely bonded group of people who support each other personally and professionally wherever they are located worldwide. Even if your grades are not perfect, apply. Academic performance is important, but it is not the only thing that matters. Academic interests, talent, financial need, community service, leadership, career ambitions, campus involvement—any of these could qualify you for scholarship awards from WSU or outside sources. Awards can range from several hundred dollars to full coverage of tuition and expenses. In most circumstances, you can receive more than one scholarship at the same time. There is nothing to lose…and a lot to gain. So get yourself ready and apply! Washington State University offers bachelor's degrees in five different locations across the state of Washington. While every location offers the same high standard of education, each has its unique academic focus and student experience. WSU Pullman is the University's first and largest campus. It offers the broadest range of degree programs and research opportunities—plus the fantastic experience of living on campus in one of America's finest college towns. WSU Tri-Cities emphasizes the polytechnic "learning while doing" approach to educating students while focusing on the STEM disciplines (science, technology, engineering, and math) and professional schools (i.e., business, nursing, and education) grounded in the liberal arts and social sciences. WSU Online is one of the nation's oldest and most-respected online degree programs. Courses are offered entirely online, so you can study on your schedule, wherever you have an Internet connection. The University's 11 colleges prepare students to become productive citizens, strong civic leaders, and highly skilled professionals. Research conducted by the colleges' faculty buoys the state's economy. It fosters innovations that change lives worldwide. Washington State University researchers untangle complex problems to enrich the quality of life for us all. Their work safeguards the health of humans and animals. It helps ensure the security and abundance of our food supply. It cultivates sustainable sources of energy to power future generations. Discoveries and innovations of this Tier 1 research institution fuel prosperity across the Pacific Northwest. The Office of Institutional Research reports to the Provost and Executive Vice President and the Budget Office. Our primary focus is institutional and comparative analyses of the academic enterprise at Washington State University in service to its mission as a public, research, land-grant University. As part of that role, the Provost and Executive Vice President have charged IR with university-wide data administration responsibilities. Also, Institutional Research serves as an official data provider to Washington, the federal government, and other external audiences. To view data files and reports, please use the links below or the menu bar to the left.

Washington & Jefferson College is private liberal arts and sciences College located 30 miles south of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Our dedicated, experienced professors are passionate about teaching and work closely with our students to ensure that they receive a quality, comprehensive education. Our entire community is focused on student success. To that end, we offer an On-Time Graduation Guarantee, opportunities to study worldwide through our Magellan Project, and a committed staff of career counseling experts. For more than 200 years, our alumni have been influencing change in business, politics, the arts and sciences as CEOs, lawyers, state representatives, doctors, researchers, writers and teachers, and many other equally worthy professions. Washington & Jefferson College's mission is to graduate people of uncommon integrity, competence, and maturity who are effective lifelong learners and responsible citizens and who are prepared to contribute substantially to the world in which they live. To this end, the College promotes the development of skills, knowledge, personal qualities, and a worldview that characterizes a well-educated person. All components of the living and learning environment at W&J are designed and intended to support this mission. At W&J, students can personalize their education to suit their needs and abilities, a hallmark of a small, liberal arts college that you will not find at a large university. As we call our students, presidents have the opportunity to work one-on-one with our faculty and staff to form lasting relationships. It truly is a community where everyone is known—and known by name. Washington & Jefferson College will be recognized nationally as a highly selective, residential, student-centered liberal arts college with an exceptional record of producing future leaders, whose graduates are prepared for a breadth of life opportunities and professional success. Toward that end, W&J will assert its place as Pittsburgh's premier liberal arts institution, a role it has played for more than 230 years. More broadly, it will also be known as a robust community of engaged and intellectually curious faculty, staff, and students. W&J highly values educational experiences that take our students outside of the classroom, such as internships, experiential, and service-learning, and student-faculty collaborative research that often leads to conference presentations and publications. In addition to activities directly linked to the academic programs, Washington and Jefferson College is known for the Magellan Project that provides students with the support and funding necessary to pursue their self designed summer research projects and the Washington Fellows Program, a selective program for exceptional students who want to challenge themselves in distinctive ways during their years at the College. We are excited that you are considering Washington & Jefferson College. Admission to W&J is competitive, and the best way to get started is to connect with your counselor, visit our campus, and submit your application. If you have questions, we are here to help. We thank you for your interest and look forward to meeting you soon. Study abroad plays a vital role in a W&J education, and opportunities ranging from three-week Intersession trips to semester-long study are available for all students. The Office of Study Abroad staff is responsible for recruiting W&J students to study abroad, guiding them through the application process, preparing them for their time abroad, and providing continual support and communication to the students while they are away from campus. We are committed to making our world-class liberal arts education affordable by offering generous merit and need-based assistance to our students. We recommend that all admitted students apply for financial aid to determine eligibility for the various programs available. As one of the nation's top-ranked liberal arts colleges, Washington & Jefferson College offers a rigorous and rewarding curriculum, characterized by small classes taught by full-time professors. Our student-to-faculty ratio of 10:1 enables our professors to function as mentors who will know your name on the first day of class and cheer loudly when it is called graduation. Our pre-law and pre-health programs are internationally recognized. Our Magellan Project allows students to travel the world exploring their research interests, and 94% of our students graduate within four years. Learn more about our academic offerings here. The Graduate and Continuing Studies Program's mission is to graduate individuals who master current developments and technologies in their fields engage in innovative research and praxis and embody a commitment to the liberal arts values of critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and responsible citizenship. Washington & Jefferson College is one of the most venerable institutions in the United States of America. Founded in 1781 by a group of pioneering Presbyterian ministers, the College is located in Washington, Pennsylvania, just 30 miles south of Pittsburgh. It provides undergraduates with a top-ranked four-year, co-ed liberal arts and sciences education. The pre-law and pre-health programs at Washington & Jefferson, in particular, are internationally recognized. W&J admitted women as full-time undergraduate students for the first time in 1970, and the College's enrollment has since grown to nearly 1,400, including students from 26 states and 11 countries. The College's history speaks to our strength and initiative and our dedication to academics and diversity and is a testament to our motto: Junta Juvant: Together We Thrive.

With nearly 6,000 students and 55 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, the University of Washington Bothell has a reputation for access to excellence and a leading-edge educational experience. Our graduates are ready to change Washington and the World. For more than 25 years, UW Bothell has fulfilled its mandate to provide access and opportunity to students from north King and Snohomish counties and across Washington. UW Bothell holds the student-faculty relationship to be paramount. We provide access to excellence in higher education through innovative and creative curricula, interdisciplinary teaching and research, and a dynamic community of multicultural learning. Serve college-age and established adult students and the community by providing access to a premier institution of higher education. Emphasize and develop critical thinking, writing, and information literacy to graduate students with life-long learning skills. Actively recruit and support outstanding faculty scholars with a passion for communication. Build an inclusive and supportive community of learning and incorporate multicultural content and diverse perspectives on ethnic and racial groups, gender, sexual orientation, social class, and special needs. Encourage and support collaborative, interdisciplinary, and cross-program initiatives. Provide quality curricula by making use of the best of educational technology in support of teaching and learning. Attract and support an internationally diverse student body and a nationally recognized faculty and staff. Create and support excellence in student services, academic services such as a library, writing center, computing services, and physical facilities. Foster productive relationships with the employment community and promote a robust public service commitment. The University of Washington Bothell is committed to achieving this mission. It promotes the on-going review of our outcomes, organizational structures, and processes that support this mission and these goals. The University of Washington Bothell will be a transformational learning community. We will catalyze to enhance the quality of life throughout our region. Our culture of learning, committed to disciplined inquiry and responsible service, will be woven into our organizational and operational life. We will be noted for a discipline-bridging scholarship, valued in the community, and respected in the academy. Our success will attract a highly motivated and diverse student population and a faculty and staff of exceptional ability and dedication. Meeting the costs of an undergraduate and graduate education is a significant investment for many families. It requires planning, careful decision making, and a commitment from both you and your family. We believe students from all economic backgrounds should have the opportunity to attend the University of Washington Bothell and that finances should not be a barrier. Whether you are setting out on a course of academic study that will define your professional life or seeking to build skills to help you pursue your passion, the University of Washington Bothell’s graduate programs offer a range of options to match your needs. UW Bothell offers graduate degrees in business, education, nursing, policy, and engineering in collaboration with the nationally recognized University of Washington Graduate School. Many of our graduate students work while pursuing their degrees, so we offer part- and full-time programs and certificate, license, and non-degree options. UW Bothell classes are small, so that you will work closely with professors. Our faculty will connect you to cutting-edge research opportunities and help you navigate Puget Sound’s local and global networks of professionals, many of whom want to hire from our pool of experienced graduates. Spending a part of your university experience abroad will expand your understanding of the world and help you develop global skills – adaptability, intercultural communication, learning on the fly, etc. – that are in high demand by employers and graduate programs. For many students, studying abroad is a transformational experience. Studying abroad does not have to break your budget. With planning, financial aid, and scholarships, most students can afford to incorporate an international experience into their university education. As you begin your search for funding to pay for your education, keep in mind that many resources provide information about scholarships and other academic awards. Each student must research the scholarships available and find those that best match their skills, experience, interests, and goals. Work-Study is a need-based financial aid program that allows students to work part-time while going to school. Work-Study students can, therefore, find jobs and may be able to keep their loan debt down by earning part of their aid eligibility rather than borrowing more loans. Founded in 1990, the University of Washington Bothell was created to bring the world-renowned University of Washington traditions of academic excellence to the growing Puget Sound region residents. While we primarily serve citizens in North King and Snohomish counties, our student body is composed of a dynamic and diverse group of students from around the state, the nation, and the world. The campus shared with Cascadia College -- sits atop a 128-acre plot of picturesque land overlooking protected wetlands and the Cascades beyond. Once home to the 500-acre, purebred cattle Boone-Truly Ranch, the property was sold in 1995 to Washington.

The University of Mary Washington is one of Virginia's outstanding public liberal arts universities, providing a superior education that inspires and enables our students to make positive changes in the world. We are a place where faculty, students, and staff share in creating and fearless exploration of knowledge through freedom of inquiry, personal responsibility, and service. We regard the provision of rigorous, high-quality instruction as a privilege and our most important function. Through a professionally-engaged faculty, we support ongoing research appropriate for developing student abilities and faculty interests. We especially champion the participation of undergraduates in the study. Our size, enthusiastic and dedicated faculty, and historical commitment to good teaching foster a culture where both undergraduate and graduate students benefit from genuine relationships with their faculty and multiple active learning opportunities. We are the heart for engagement among vibrant, diverse communities, and we are dedicated to supporting professional advancement and economic development and improving the regional quality of life. We fulfill our mission by fostering students' intellectual and creative independence, facilitating their immersion in local, regional, national, and international communities, and instilling honor and integrity values. Our graduates are adaptive learning models, personal achievement, responsible leadership, caring service to others, and engaged citizenship in a global and diverse society. Wherever you are in your life, in the world, or your college career, knowledge is power…so, grab it! Dream big and let the University of Mary Washington's passionate master teachers, rigorous academics, and liberal arts and sciences curriculum take you there. The University of Mary Washington is one of Virginia's outstanding public liberal arts universities. It is dedicated to providing a superior education that will enable our graduates to make positive changes in the world. As a liberal arts and sciences university, the University of Mary Washington offers a broad approach to learning designed to help students deal effectively with complexity, diversity, and change. The word "liberal" traces its root to the Latin "liber," meaning "free." True to that origin, UMW's academic programs will help you free your mind for an infinite range of possibilities. A liberal education helps develop a sense of social responsibility and builds mobile and robust communication, analysis, problem-solving skills, and the ability to apply knowledge in real-world settings. At the University of Mary Washington, the Division of Student Affairs promotes students' success, learning, and personal wellness as they explore the intersections of their college experience. In concert with the University's liberal arts and sciences mission and values of inclusion, integrity, and leadership, we provide programs, resources, and educational opportunities that prepare students for engaged citizenship in a global society. The Student Affairs Division is committed to supporting and strengthening the University of Mary Washington's distinction as an outstanding public liberal arts university. Recognizing that students experience their education as an intersection of various identities and activities rather than as compartmentalization of academics, social life, and co-curricular involvement, we work alongside our university colleagues to challenge and support students as they learn, grow, and lead. First-year seminar courses introduce students to the pursuit of intellectual inquiry. Seminars are designed to let students interact with outstanding faculty members while exploring nontraditional topics in nontraditional ways. As a premier provider of arts and cultural programming, the University of Mary Washington welcomes patrons to its campuses each year to experience music, museums, the fine arts, theatre, and lecture series. UMW Arts and Culture is an alliance of eight specific sites and programs at Mary Washington that provide inspiring events and exciting opportunities for the university and regional communities. Expand your global horizons and gain once-in-a-lifetime experiences when you study abroad. UMW offers Faculty-Led Programs, led by UMW professors during breaks from the regular academic calendar or during summer sessions. Students may also participate in UMW's Approved Programs, which allow them to study abroad for a summer, semester, or year at an international institution. For the same tuition cost as a semester or year at UMW, students can also study abroad through one of our Exchange Programs. Founded in 1908 and named for our country's founding father's mother, we have built a rich history of traditions and accomplished academic excellence. We have evolved from our beginnings as Fredericksburg's State Normal and Industrial School for Women to one of the nation's premier, selective public liberal arts and sciences universities today. From 1944 to 1972, we functioned as the women's college of the University of Virginia. Phi Beta Kappa, the nation's oldest and most prestigious academic organization, established a Mary Washington chapter in 1971. Shortly after we became coed in the early 1970s, we were reorganized as an independent college. Having added a limited number of graduate and professional programs beyond the central undergraduate curriculum and has established more than one campus, the General Assembly of Virginia in 2004 renamed us the University of Mary Washington. We continued to evolve with the creation of two new colleges in the summer of 2010 when the College of Business and the College of Education joined the College of Arts and Sciences in fulfilling our mission of providing rigorous undergraduate and graduate programs.

Trinity is a comprehensive institution offering a broad range of educational programs that prepare students across the lifespan for the intellectual, ethical, and spiritual dimensions of contemporary work, civic and family life. Trinity’s core mission values and characteristics emphasize. Commitment to the Education of Women in a particular way through the design and pedagogy of the historic undergraduate women’s college and advancing principles of equity, justice, and honor in the education of women and men in all other programs. Foundation for Learning in the Liberal Arts curriculum design in all undergraduate degree programs emphasizes the knowledge, skills, and values of liberal learning in all graduate and professional programs. Integration of Liberal Learning with Professional Preparation through applied and experiential learning opportunities in all programs. Grounding in the mission of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur and the Catholic tradition, welcoming persons of all faiths to achieve the more astronomical purposes of learning in the human search for meaning and fulfillment. Your success is Trinity’s goal: for more than a century, Trinity has prepared women and men for successful careers and well-rounded lives. Trinity offers a broad range of accredited degree programs at the associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s levels. Just minutes from downtown D.C., our campus is easy to get to from the beltway and the Metro Red Line and bus. We offer a free shuttle to our school from the Brookland Metro Station as well as affordable on-campus parking options and ample street parking in the surrounding area. All students receive a free membership to the campus athletic center. At both the graduate and undergraduate levels, Trinity Washington University is a private university located in Washington, DC that offers an array of degree programs for men and women. They are just a handful of the many Trinity graduates that credit the university with a liberal arts background that helped them become leaders in their various career fields. Trinity’s lushly-wooded campus in the nation’s capital bustles with life as 2,000 students pursue their degrees. Each Trinity student—man or woman, graduate or undergraduate—has the advantage of learning in small classes, allowing them to connect with their professors and classmates, and enrich their education. Disability Support Services (DSS) is committed to facilitating the development and attainment of educational goals for Trinity students with disabilities by ensuring equal access to University programs and services and promoting student self-advocacy and campus-wide disability awareness. As a matter of policy and practice, Trinity’s DSS complies with the requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you are a student with a cognitive, psychological, or physical disability and are experiencing academic or environmental barriers, you may be eligible for reasonable accommodations to reduce those barriers. You are encouraged to visit DSS to get more information and to schedule an appointment. Student Affairs supports the efforts of all Trinity students in the formation of Student Government Councils. Student Government Councils exist in all areas and are designed to facilitate communication within the student body and with the Administration. Since the class of 1904, Trinity has prepared its students to become leaders of character, passionate intellectuals excited about their future. Always welcoming to people of all faiths, Trinity was founded as a Catholic women’s college by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1897. These nuns believed that women should have the same opportunity to experience the empowerment of higher education when many schools only accepted men. While remaining true to its original mission, Trinity began taking men into its evening and weekend programs during the 1960s. Today’s students participate in many unique traditions that root their academic experience in a culture unique to Trinity. For instance, each graduating class is given a color, either red (like the class of 1904), green, blue, or yellow. Throughout the year, flags, banners, and even students adorned in one of these hues, demonstrate class pride and a sense of togetherness. As the global community moves into the 21st century, educating a new generation of leaders and citizens equipped with the intellectual perspective and ecumenical knowledge of liberal learning is as essential as any other time in history. The ability to think critically, to write and speak, to make ethical judgments, to know the context of history and literature, to understand the fundamental economic and political forces affecting the psychology of whole peoples, these are the quantities essential to effective leadership in our ever-changing global environment. These are the hallmarks of a Trinity education in the liberal arts. Liberal learning at Trinity is enriched and enlarged by the resources of the nation’s capital, from internships in Congressional offices or scientific laboratories to research at the Library of Congress to participate in classes at any of the significant area universities through the Consortium of Universities. Trinity’s commitment to liberal learning derives its ultimate meaning from the core identity of the Trinity as a Catholic college. Beyond spiritual growth realized through theological studies and liturgies, the Trinity community also lives its faith through active service to people in Washington and around the country. Trinity’s commitment to teaching and liberal learning is also realized in the Honor System that governs all aspects of academic and co-curricular life on campus.