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Admissions – Welcome!

Northwest Indian College primarily focuses on recruiting Native-American, Alaska Native, and Canadian First Nations students, but follows an ‘open door’ admissions policy. Anyone who has graduated from high school or the equivalent may be accepted into Northwest Indian College. Students who are under the age of 18 without a High School Diploma or the equivalent must obtain permission from their parent or legal guardian and the school district before enrolling for college-level courses in the Running Start program. Contact the Office of Admissions for more information on the Running Start Program. Students who are not prepared to begin college-level courses are provided with a wide variety of developmental course work designed to prepare them for more advanced study and to pursue programs suited to their interests and aptitude.

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Quarterly Class Schedules

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General Admission Procedures
Students who plan to work toward a degree, certificate or award of completion must complete the following admission procedures:

1. Submit a Northwest Indian College Application for Admission form.
You can apply online or download an Admissions Application form above. Application packets may be obtained from the Admissions Office on the Lummi Campus or at any Instructional site. Applications may also be requested by phone, mail, fax or e-mail. Students who have not enrolled for classes in more than one calendar year must re-apply.

2. Submit a copy of your High School Diploma or GED with the completed Application for Admission.
Please submit a copy of either your High School Diploma/transcripts or GED with your application.

3. Send a copy of your Tribal Certification with the completed Application for Admission.
If you do not have documentation, complete a Northwest Indian College Tribal Certification Release form listed above, and send it with your completed Application for Admission. Please note: Resident tuition rates apply only to students with tribal certification on file or non-resident students who meet the criteria below. All other students are considered Non-Resident students for tuition paying purposes.
- Demonstrated Indian ancestry and live on or near an Indian reservation
- Spouse or dependent of a Resident student
- Employee of Northwest Indian College or tribal agency within the NWIC service area
- Spouse or dependent of Northwest Indian College or tribal agency employee within the NWIC service area
4. Submit official transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities.
Please submit them as soon as possible but not later than the end of the first quarter of enrollment at Northwest Indian College. You must also complete a Transfer Evaluation Request. The form is listed above under Admissions Forms. Students receiving financial aid or veterans benefits may need to submit paperwork. Since most available aid comes from federal and state government sources, early application is strongly advised.

5. Complete Placement testing.
You can now take the placement test via Zoom with the Testing Coordinator. Please email testing@nwic.edu at least 1 day prior to your wanted testing day to get scheduled. All new students attending NWIC are required to complete the Accuplacer Placement test in order to assist in the selection of courses appropriate to the student’s academic ability. The results of the Accuplacer placement test also assist student advisors in the selection of courses appropriate to the student’s academic ability.
Testing and Placement

Are you a new student that needs to complete placement testing in order to register? All new students attending NWIC are required to complete the a placement test in order to assist in the selection of courses appropriate to the student’s academic ability. Northwest Indian College uses the Accuplacer test. The Accuplacer test is untimed and is not pass/fail. It is a tool to help you and your advisor select the right classes for you to be successful.

You will receive your test results immediately after you finish testing. Your results will include information about your English and math placement. For most students, your next step after testing is to meet with an advisor and select classes.

The results of the Accuplacer placement test also assist student advisors in the selection of courses appropriate to the student’s academic ability.

The Testing Center at Northwest Indian College provides all incoming students with placement exams as well as offering placement services to the general public. The Testing Center is located in the Center for Student Success, Building #17, on Northwest Indian College’s main campus in Bellingham WA.

For more information, please contact the Testing Center by emailing testing@nwic.edu

If you are running late or need to reschedule your appointment please contact the testing center via telephone or email to inform the Testing Center Staff. Any appointments that are more than 15 minutes late are considered forfeited.

ADULT BASIC EDUCATION/GED

To learn more about Adult Basic Education and preparing for the GED, contact instructor at Khumphreys@nwic.edu 360-390-4262 or stop by the Learning Assistance Center (Bldg. 3) on the Lummi Campus. For more information about the GED test or if you believe you would benefit from testing accommodations please visit: https://www.sbctc.edu/becoming-a-student/basic-education/ged-students.aspx

Please note that GED test scheduling and payment is no longer handled through Northwest Indian College. For more GED Information please visit https://ged.com/. You can find further information through the GED portal once you create a profile at https://ged.com/. Northwest Indian College no longer has access to student GED files. Please direct questions regarding transcripts and copies of certificates to the following link. Third party inquiries please follow this link to confirm a students GED standing.

COST AND PAYMENT OPTIONS

Students wishing to take an Accuplacer test to apply for Admission at Northwest Indian College are not charged a fee.

Students wishing to take an Accuplacer test for another institution are more than welcome to do so at NWIC. Be sure to make your remote testing appointment through your host institution and contact NWIC to make your appointment. There is a $35.00 fee.

Payable in the NWIC accounting office located in building 9 with cash, check, or card. Card payments may be called in at (360) 676-2772 and asking for accounting.

Once you have completed your placement test, scores are available immediately. These scores will be shared with your academic advisor, so that they may assist you in choosing appropriate math and English courses.

Why choose NWIC?

Admissions Forms

Information Request

LEARN MORE ABOUT NWIC

Admissions Application

APPLY ON-LINE

Admissions Application

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Tribal Certification Release

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Program of Study

COMPLETE ON-LINE

Program of Study

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Transfer Evaluation Request

COMPLETE ON-LINE

Transfer Evaluation Request

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FERPA Waiver

COMPLETE ON-LINE

FERPA Waiver 2023-2024

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AR Hold Scholarship Application

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Verification of Employment for Residency Tuition

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Registration Information

New and Returning Students

Students who have not enrolled for classes in more than one calendar year must re-apply.

#1 ADMISSION:

Submit a completed NWIC Admission Application to the Office of Admissions, a copy of your high school diploma or equivalent, and a copy of your Tribal certification, Tribal enrollment card, or letter of documentation from your federally recognized Tribe (if applicable). Documentation is necessary to determine resident student status to be eligible for the resident student tuition rate. For residency-related questions, please contact Admissions. Students who have not enrolled for classes in more than one calendar year must re-apply.

#2 FINANCIAL AID:

Complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. For priority deadlines, please refer to the Financial Aid section of the catalog or contact the Financial Aid Office.

Contact Financial Aid

#3 PLACEMENT:

New students and transfer students who have not taken college-level Math and/or English are required to take a placement test. Transfer students who have taken college-level Math and/or English are required to submit official transcripts and need to fill out a Transfer Evaluation Request Form.

Book Placement Test

#4 ADVISING:

Meet with your advisor to review placement results and/or transcripts and discuss educational goals to develop an educational plan.

#5 REGISTRATION:

Registration

Once you’ve been admitted to NWIC, you are ready to register for classes. The registration process includes meeting with an advisor, enrolling in classes, paying financial obligations, and completing any other information forms as needed. Students may update their address and other contact information online through the student information system also known as JICS (Jenzabar Internet Campus Solution).

The registration calendar has three critical dates: Regular Registration, Late Registration, and Permission for Late Registration. Students are responsible for knowing and adhering to these dates, which are available online. Review the Important Dates for registration and tuition deadlines.

Regular Registration
Late Registration & Permission for Late Registration

Registrations are accepted during Late Registration for any regularly scheduled class. Registrations received after the close of Late Registration date for regularly scheduled classes require permission from the instructor. The add/drop form must be signed and submitted to the Enrollment Services Office for processing. Please note: Late registrations incur a $35.00 late registration fee.
Adding and Dropping Courses

Once registration for courses is complete a student can adjust their schedule by adding or dropping a course or courses in accordance with the deadlines published in the online Quarterly Schedule.

Students may officially withdraw from any course through the first five weeks of fall, winter, and spring quarters and the published census date by using the procedure detailed above. Official withdrawals occurring after the third week of fall, winter, and spring quarters and the second week of summer quarter are posted on the student’s permanent record as a ‘W’ in the grade column on the transcript.

Center for Student Success
Contact Information:

Admissions
Advising - Lummi Campus
Financial Aid
Enrollment Services
Residence Life Center
Student Activities
Placement Testing
Official Transcripts

TRANSFER CREDIT POLICY

Find out how we work with you to evaluate your incoming credits.

MATH SEQUENCING

Review the flow chart below to see the math course pathways at Northwest Indian College.

New Student Orientation

Welcome new students! We’re so excited to have you joining our community. Northwest Indian College has served students since classes were first offered in 1973. 47 years later, we continue to promotes Indigenous self-determination and knowledge to our students. We’re proud of the achievements and successes of our current students and more than 1800 alumni. We look forward to supporting you as you work toward your academic and professional goals.

This orientation is designed to familiarize you with campus and prepare you for your college experience. The experience will be two-fold:

Online Orientation Canvas page, which is an interactive page with information designed into modules, and each student will be required to work through and complete the survey at the end of the course. All new students will be automatically added to this course. You can return to the course anytime in your Canvas dashboard or by clicking the link below. If you would like to be added to this course, please email advisors@nwic.edu.

Go To Online Orientation

Interactive Zoom meeting, where you will meet virtually with staff, faculty, and other new students. There are several meeting times scheduled for you to choose from.

New Student Orientation
virtually: Friday sept. 1, sept. 8, or sept 22
12pm or 5PM
IN-PERSON: fRIDAY, SEPT 15

Set up Student Account | 10-11AM
Orientation – Day | 12 -1PM
Checking in with FA | 1-2PM
Ordering Textbooks | 2-3PM
Technology Success | 3-4PM
Orientation – Evening | 5-6PM

RSVP TO FEL@NWIC.EDU FOR ZOOM LINK

Tuition and Fees

2023-2024 Tuition Rates

Tuition Rates 2023-2024

Credits	Resident 2023-2022	Non-Resident 2023-2024
1	$99	$198
2	$198	$396
3	$297	$594
4	$396	$792
5	$495	$990
6	$594	$1,188
7	$693	$1,386
8	$792	$1,584
9	$891	$1,782
10	$990	$1,980
11	$1,086	$2,178
12	$1,188	$2,376
13+	$99 per cr.	$198 per cr.

2023-2024 Fees

Laboratory or materials fees: Certain courses carry laboratory or materials fees. All students are required to pay an enrollment fee and technology fee, and activity fee depending on the number of enrolled credits.

1-5 credit hours:

$35 non-refundable enrollment fee, $50 technology fee. Total fees = $85/qtr

6-11 credit hours:

$35 non-refundable enrollment fee, $50 technology fee, and a $20 student activity fee. Total fees for part-time enrollment = $105/qtr

12-18 credit hours:

$35 non-refundable enrollment fee, $50 technology fee and a $50 student activity fee. Total fees for full-time enrollment = $135/qtr

* An additional $35 non-refundable late enrollment fee may apply

Tuition Waiver – 25% for the 2023-2024 school year!*

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a number of federal relief funds were dispersed to educational institutions in the United States following the White House’s declaration of a national emergency. Using these grants — collectively known to the College as “CARES Act funding” — Northwest Indian College allocated a high percentage of funds toward direct relief for students, including reducing students’ tuition costs with a tuition waiver. Though we understand our communities still feel the effects of the pandemic and the COVID virus has by no means disappeared, the White House officialy declared an end to the pandemic in April 2023. With this declaration came an end date to CARES Act funding. With feedback from our students, the College has developed a plan to taper off tuition waivers. Tuition waivers will no longer be available after the 2023-2024 school year, ending on June 21, 2024.

What is a tuition waiver?

A tuition waiver is a reduction of tuition fees. Currently, tuition is $99/credit for resident rate students. This fee will be cut by the percentage of the tuition waiver. For the 2023-2024 school year, that is 25%.

Who is eligible?

All students will receive the tuition waiver, regardless of being a resident or non-resident.

How does it work?

The fee is automatically applied to all students. No application is necessary.

Are summers still free?

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, NWIC proudly offered 100% tuition waivers in the Summer quarters. With the end of CARES Act funding in 2024, Summer 2023 was the final 100% tuition waiver offered. As of right now,

What about the 50% waiver?

Throughout the pandemic, NWIC proudly offered a 50% tuition waiver throughout the school year (Fall, Winter and Spring quarters) and 100% for the Summer quarter. With feedback from our students, the College developed a “tapering off” plan to offer a waiver as long as possible and prepare students to continue their education at NWIC as the grant closes. The 2022-2023 school year was the last school year for the 50% tuition waiver. The College transitioned to a 25% tuition waiver for the 2023 – 2024 school year.

I’m not sure I can continue my education with the reduced tuition waiver. What can I do?

With a $99/credit for resident student rate, Northwest Indian College is one of the most affordable higher education institutions in Washington State and the nation. With that in mind, we understand that there are still financial barriers for our students and aim to provide scholarships, wrap-around services and other means of assistance to help students be successful. These resources include: Student Connections, which offers scholarship workshops and can connect students to needs-based services; the Northwest Indian College Foundation which offers direct support for current students and previous students who need an Accounts Receivable (AR) hold scholarship; and our Financial Aid office.

Visit our Financial Aid page for more information about scholarships, the Foundation and the Financial Aid office.

* Standard material and lab fees still apply

Student Accounts & Billing

Accessing your Student Account

You may access your student account in JICS under the “Finance” Tab.

When you register for classes or make changes to your registration, you are making a financial commitment to NWIC. Failure to view your account does not negate your responsibility to pay by the due date.

Account Holds

TR Hold (Transcript Request Hold)
Your current balance is somewhere between $0.01 and $499.99. This balance will still allow you to register for courses, however you will not be able to access your unofficial transcripts or even order official transcripts

AR Hold (Accounts Receivable Hold)
Your current balance exceeds $500, and you will not be able to register until your balance is below this amount. Common reasons this happens include not having submitted a copy of your tribal ID or CDIB information when you submitted your application, or not completing verification for financial aid.

Making Payments

Online using CASHNet

Go to CASHNet

You can make a payment against your balance using a credit card, electronic check, or international funds transfer. You can also invite someone else to make a payment on your behalf.

Payments are typically processed the following business day.

If you need an account hold removed immediately, please email StudentAccounts@nwic.edu or call (360) 392-4222.
Over the Phone

Call the Student Accounts office M-F 8am-5pm:

Direct Line (360) 392-4222
Student Accounts Cell Phone (360) 927-4771
Main: (360) 676-2772 | (866) 676-2772
In-Person

Payments are accepted in-person at the Cashier’s Office, Building 23, Lummi Main Campus M-F 9am-5pm.
Via E-mail

Email studentaccounts@nwic.edu with your phone number and a staff member will contact you when in office to process your credit card over the phone.
Via Mail

Check or Money Order payments can be made by mail to:

Northwest Indian College
Attn: Accounting
2522 Kwina Road
Bellingham, WA
98226

Please be sure to include your student ID or full name along with the payment. Do not mail cash.

3rd Party Payments

If some or all of your tuition and fees will be paid by a qualified 3rd Party, the authorization guaranteeing payment of a specified amount of your tuition and fees must be received in the Accounts Receivable Office.

Mail 3rd Party Authorizations to:

Northwest Indian College
Attn: Accounting
2522 Kwina Road
Bellingham, WA 98226

Having a 3rd Party Authorization on file does not remove your responsibility to assure that all tuition and fees are paid. Should your 3rd Party not send a timely payment, the debt will remain on your student account and you will be responsible for any charges.

In addition, if you will be receiving Financial Aid, you should notify the Financial Aid Department (financialaid@nwic.edu) regarding your eligibility for aid.

Accounting Department Contact Information:

Student Accounts

Phone: (360) 392-4222
Email: StudentAccounts@nwic.edu

Running Start

What is Running Start?

The Running Start Program is a partnership between NWIC and Washington state public high schools. The program offers eligible high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to take NWIC classes that satisfy both high school and college credit requirements simultaneously, tuition free. Running Start allows a student to get a head start on earning college credits, seek a greater academic challenge, or take courses that are not offered in their high school. Students may enroll concurrently in high school and college classes, or solely in college classes. While tuition for college-level classes is paid by the Running Start Programs, the cost of fees, books and supplies are paid by the students.

To participate in NWIC’s Running Start program, students must take the NWIC placement tests and place at college-level English (English 100 or above). Other criteria and specific procedures for enrolling in courses as a Running Start student are available from the NWIC Office of Admissions.

Students continuing in the Running Start Program are required to submit paperwork quarterly. Students are not charged tuition if they stay within the Running Start eligibility criteria. Students are responsible for all fees.

Running Start Process
1. Schedule an appointment to take a placement test at either the NWIC main campus or the site closest to you (see directions below).
2. If you pass the ENGL 100 threshold, you will take home the Running Start Packet to be completed and returned.
3. Return ALL Running Start packet materials to either the Running Start Coordinator or the Site Manager (and contact info above).
4. Meet with your High School counselor to fill out the RSEVF form (Running Start Enrollment Verification Form) and choose your college classes.*
5. Meet with the Running Start Coordinator or the NWIC Site Manager to fill out a Registration form and register for college courses.
6. Finally: This is very important… ATTEND ALL OF YOUR COURSES!!!!!
* Repeat steps 4-6 Each quarter!
Running Start Forms
Helpful Links

Running Start Coordinator
Katawny Webber
Phone: 360.392.4273
Email: kwebber@nwic.edu

First Year Experience/ RS Advisor/
Interim-Joan Banel
Phone: 360.392.4331
Email: jbanel@nwic.edu

General Information

Email: runningstart@nwic.edu

Running Start Application

COMPLETE ONLINE

Academic Calendars

Academic Year

AT-A-GLANCE CALENDAR 2023 - 2024

Summer Quarter 2023	Fall Quarter 2023	Winter Quarter 2024	Spring Quarter 2024
Registration - May 15 to June 30, 2023	Registration - May 15 to Sept. 15, 2023	Registration - Nov. 6, 2023 to Jan 2, 2024	Registration - Feb. 20 to Apr. 5, 2024
Quarter Begins - July 3, 2023	Quarter Begins - Sept. 18, 2023	Quarter Begins - Jan. 3, 2024	Quarter Begins - Apr. 8, 2024
Independence Day -July 4, 2023	Veteran’s Day - Nov. 10, 2023	Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Jan. 15, 2024	Memorial Day - May 27, 2024
Quarter Ends - Aug. 18, 2023	Thanksgiving - Nov. 23 & 24, 2023	President’s Day - Feb. 19, 2024	Quarter Ends - June 21, 2024
-	Quarter Ends - December 8, 2023	Billy Frank Jr. Day - March 8, 2024	Commencement - June 21, 2024
-	-	Treaty Day - Jan. 22, 2024	-
-	-	Quarter Ends - March 22, 2024	-

Important Dates 2023 - 2024

Important Dates	Summer 2023 (2024-10)	Fall 2023 (2024-20)	Winter 2024 (2024-30)	Spring 2024 (2024-40)
Registration	May 15 - June 30	May 15 - Sept. 15	Nov. 6 - Jan. 2	Feb. 20 - Apr. 5
Admissions App/Financial Aid - Priority Deadline	None	June 15	Oct. 15	Feb. 1
Graduation App Due	None	July 1	Oct 15	Feb 1
Quarter classes begin	July 3	Sept. 18	Jan. 3	Apr. 8
Late Registration	July 3 - 7	Sept. 18 - 22	Jan. 3 - 5	Apr. 8 - 12
Permission for Late Registration	None	Sept. 25 - 29	Jan 8 -12	Apr 15 - 19
Administrative Drop for Prerequisites and Requirements (Ad/Pr drop)	None	Sept. 20	Jan. 5	Apr. 10
Faculty Discretionary Drops Due (FDD)	None	Sep. 29	Jan. 12	Apr. 19
Last day to register for IL/LC or ABE/GED	July 11	Oct. 3	Jan. 16	Apr. 23
Last day for 100% refund for official drop from courses without 'W' on record (Census date)	July 13	Oct. 5	Jan. 18	Apr. 25
Midterm Week	None	Oct. 23 - 27	Feb. 5 - 9	May 6 - 10
Midterm Grading in JICS	None	Oct. 21 - 29	Feb. 3 - 11	May 4 - 12
Last day for official withdrawl (No refund after census date)	None	Nov. 9	Feb. 23	May 24
Incomplete Agreements Due (5pm)	Aug. 21	Dec. 11	Mar. 5	June 24
Final Grading in JICS	Aug. 7 - 21	Nov. 27 - Dec. 11	Mar. 11 - 25	June 3 - June 24
Last day of the quarter	Aug. 18	Dec. 8	Mar. 22	June 21
Graduation Commencement Ceremony				June 21
-	-	-	-	-
Holidays - College Closed
4th of July, observed	July 4
Veterans Day		Nov. 10
Thanksgiving Holiday		Nov 22. (Close at noon)
Thanksgiving Holiday		Nov. 23 & 24
Christmas Holiday		Dec. 22, 25
New Year's			Dec. 30, Jan. 2
Martin Luther King Day			Jan. 15
Treaty Day Recognized			Jan. 22
Presidents Day			Feb. 19
Billy Frank Jr Day			Mar. 8
Memorial Day				May 27

Quarterly Calendar

Access our Fall 2023 – 2024 Quarterly Calendar here!

Graduation & Commencement

NWIC Graduation and Honors

NWIC GRADUATION

Graduation is the official awarding of degrees earned while commencement is the event which celebrates the completion of degree programs.

Students must complete an application for graduation no later than the first three weeks of the quarter before the student plans to graduate. Degrees are not automatically granted upon completion of requirements. The application must be completed through JICs. A $10 fee applies.

Graduation with Honors
Graduation with High Honors
Graduation with Highest Honors
Appeal for Waiver of Academic Requirements

Students may appeal for a waiver or substitution of requirements, with the exception of total credits required for graduation. A Waiver of Academic Requirement form must be submitted to the Registrar’s Office. The Petition to waive academic requirement will be reviewed by a committee, normally the Registrar, Transcript Evaluator and the Academic Advisor. The appeal must describe the reasons for the waiver or substitution and should be submitted at least two quarters prior to graduation.

NWIC HONORS

President’s List

Students completing 12 or more credits with a GPA of 4.00 will be included on the quarterly President’s List.

Dean’s List

Students completing 12 or more credits with a GPA of 3.50 or higher, will be included on the quarterly Dean’s List.

NWIC Commencement

2024 Commencement Ceremony

Friday, June 21, 2024

The Commencement Committee would like to welcome NWIC graduates, families, staff, and faculty to the 2024 Commencement. Event details will be posted here as they become available.

Graduation and Commencement are Separate

Graduation is the process you go through to have your degree posted to your transcript. Commencement is an annual ceremony (held in June) where we honor your academic accomplishments. If you are completing Northwest Indian College degrees and/or certificates, you may participate in the commencement ceremony.

Participation in Commencement

April 6 – May 19: Apply for Commencement. You should apply as soon as possible! Application available in the menu to the right.

Graduates Meeting

May 12 @ 1PM: Participants in Commencement MUST attend the NWIC Grad meeting via Zoom. More details can be found in your student email.

2023 Graduates Meeting

Happened: May 12, 2023

2023 Graduates Meeting Slides

Happened: May 12, 2023

Fees & Care Package

$25 fee must be received and processed in order to receive the Care Package. To process this fee, you can either:

Fill out the Credit Card Form and submit to studentaccounts@nwic.edu
Email studentaccounts@nwic.edu with your phone number and a staff member will contact you when in office to process your credit card over the phone.

COVID-19 Safety

COVID Safety measures will be taken, including sanitation stations and safety booth. If you have had known contact with a person to have COVID-19 within the last 14 days or have any symptoms or feel sick in any way, please stay home. While the event will be outdoors, masks will be required per Lummi Public Health Team requirements.

A change may occur to the ceremony to ensure safety.

Tickets & Seating

No tickets are required for guests for the Commencement. Socially distanced seating for Graduates, Faculty, Elders, and limited community & family members will be provided. We encourage you to bring your own chairs to the Stommish grounds to sit with your family. Please prepare for the weather.

Board of Trustees’ Honors Graduate Brunch

This invite-only event celebrates Honors Graduates — those who graduate with a GPA of 3.5 or higher — with a brunch for them and up to two guests. This event is held the day-of Commencement at the Lummi main campus in the morning. Invites are sent via email by the Office of the President. For questions, contact president@nwic.edu

Program Colors

BSNES – Forrest Green
TGBM – Purple
NSL – Turquoise
CARE – Royal Blue
2 Year Programs – Red & Black

Photography & Livestream

A professional photographer will be at Commencement, so we kindly ask no family approach the stage. Photos of individual participants will be available shortly following the ceremony. An official photo booth will be available to graduates and their families before and after the ceremony for group photos.

The goal of the committee is to have the ceremony streamed live for those who are not able to attend in person. Please check the event page for updates.

Questions

Email: GraduationCommittee@nwic.edu

Financial Aid

Northwest Indian College administers a broad range of financial aid, scholarships, and work-study programs for students who can demonstrate financial need.

Learn More

Student Life

NWIC students are encouraged to engage and integrate into the life of the institution. Students are offered opportunities to participate in enrichment activities through Student Affairs, student government, and residence life.

Explore Now

NWIC Extended Campus Locations

Northwest Indian College‘s main campus is located at the Lummi Nation. The College also has six full service extended campus sites located at Muckleshoot, Nez Perce, Nisqually, Port Gamble S’Klallam, Swinomish, and Tulalip. Please use the location links to view details for each extended campus site.

Muckleshoot Campus

Nisqually Campus

Nez Perce Campus

Port Gamble S’Klallam Campus

Swinomish Campus

Tulalip Campus

NWIC Campus Locations Washington and Idaho State

Come Back and Finish Your Degree! Limited Time Only: Accounts Receivable (AR) Hold Waiver Plan

Find Out How!

Admissions

Admissions – Welcome!

Why choose NWIC?

Admissions Forms

Registration Information

New and Returning Students

#1 ADMISSION:

#2 FINANCIAL AID:

#3 PLACEMENT:

#4 ADVISING:

#5 REGISTRATION:

Registration

Center for Student SuccessContact Information:

TRANSFER CREDIT POLICY

MATH SEQUENCING

New Student Orientation

New Student Orientation

New Student Orientationvirtually: Friday sept. 1, sept. 8, or sept 2212pm or 5PMIN-PERSON: fRIDAY, SEPT 15

Set up Student Account | 10-11AM Orientation – Day | 12 -1PMChecking in with FA | 1-2PMOrdering Textbooks | 2-3PMTechnology Success | 3-4PMOrientation – Evening | 5-6PM

RSVP TO FEL@NWIC.EDU FOR ZOOM LINK

Tuition and Fees

2023-2024 Tuition Rates

Tuition Rates 2023-2024

2023-2024 Fees

1-5 credit hours:

6-11 credit hours:

12-18 credit hours:

Tuition Waiver – 25% for the 2023-2024 school year!*

What is a tuition waiver?

Who is eligible?

How does it work?

Are summers still free?

What about the 50% waiver?

I’m not sure I can continue my education with the reduced tuition waiver. What can I do?

Student Accounts & Billing

Student Accounts & Billing

Accessing your Student Account

Account Holds

Making Payments

3rd Party Payments

Accounting Department Contact Information:

Running Start

Running Start

What is Running Start?

Academic Calendars

Academic Year

AT-A-GLANCE CALENDAR 2023 - 2024

Important Dates 2023 - 2024

Quarterly Calendar

Graduation & Commencement

NWIC Graduation and Honors

NWIC GRADUATION

NWIC HONORS

President’s List

Dean’s List

NWIC Commencement

2024 Commencement Ceremony

Friday, June 21, 2024

Graduation and Commencement are Separate

Participation in Commencement

Graduates Meeting

Fees & Care Package

COVID-19 Safety

Tickets & Seating

Board of Trustees’ Honors Graduate Brunch

Program Colors

Photography & Livestream

Questions

Financial Aid

Student Life

NWIC Extended Campus Locations

Come Back and Finish Your Degree! Limited Time Only: Accounts Receivable (AR) Hold Waiver Plan

Center for Student Success
Contact Information:

New Student Orientation
virtually: Friday sept. 1, sept. 8, or sept 22
12pm or 5PM
IN-PERSON: fRIDAY, SEPT 15

Set up Student Account | 10-11AM
Orientation – Day | 12 -1PM
Checking in with FA | 1-2PM
Ordering Textbooks | 2-3PM
Technology Success | 3-4PM
Orientation – Evening | 5-6PM