Jump Start
Join Jump Start!
First-year students interested in cultivating leadership skills belong at CWU.
The Jump Start program creates a welcoming and supportive transitional experience for first-year underserved student populations. This extended orientation program allows students to move in one week earlier than other students. Student meet faculty and staff and receive an indepth exploration of university resources, academic and community resources, university facilities and academic and student life processes. Students also meet each other and establish friendships and an increased sense of belonging. The extended orientation supports you during a year-long program through your first year at CWU!
Jump Start 2024 will take place from September 16th - September 19th.
Programming for Jump Start includes the following:
- Arrive one week prior to Week of Welcome
- Receive a free meal plan for the duration of the Jump Start week.
- Attend workshops with Faculty and Staff.
- Cohort building activities such as field trips, team building and student engagement activities.
- Contribute in Movers & Shakers to assist with Move In weekend.
- Connected to a Jump Start Student Leader (peer mentor)
- Participate in a year-long cohort through your first year at CWU.
Interested in joining Jump Start or need more information or have questions?
Reach out to Luis Reyes, Program Coordinator
Luis.reyes@cwu.edu or 509.963.1713
Join Jump Start for Support Your First Year
CWU's got you! You can participate in our year-long Jump Start program offering programs and services to help you succeed during your student career at CWU!
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