Educational Pathways
NWIC Vision Statement: We are committed to our students, the Tribes we serve, and advancing Tribal sovereignty for the protection and enhancement of our homelands and future generations.
Message to Students:
Welcome to the 2024-2025 Academic Year!
Newileng (welcome) — I would like to take this opportunity to welcome our new and returning students to Northwest Indian College. Hy’shqe (thank you) for choosing NWIC as a step forward in your academic pathway.
NWIC embraces place-based and Indigenous knowledge in alignment with its institutional vision and mission. My hope is for you to continue taking steps that unite your personal curiosity with the noble purpose of making lasting differences in your respective communities. Welcome to Northwest Indian College.
Dean of Academics — Rudy Vendiola (yǝˀqʷin)
Associate Dean of Two-Year Programs — Sarah McMenamin
Dean of Academics
Rudy Vendiola
(360) 392-4304
rvendiola@nwic.edu
Jessica Solomon
Assistant to the Dean
(360) 392-4340
jjsolomon@nwic.edu
Programs of Study and Awards of Completion
Educational Programs Offered at NWIC
BACHELOR OF ARTS
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE – TRANSFER
ASSOCIATE OF TECHNICAL ARTS
NOTE: Not all programs of study and training opportunities are available at all NWIC Instructional Sites. All programs
may or may not be completed via distance education. See an Advisor or Instructional Site Manager for more information.
Definitions of Delivery Methods
Definitions of Class Types
Prepare for College
College Prep offered at NWIC
Northwest Indian College wants to help prepare you for college! We are offering an introductory, interactive, and engaging course that walks you through every step of the process of becoming a college student from interest to enrollment at NWIC. We know that this may be the first time you’ve thought about college and it’s overwhelming. It may have been a long time since you’ve graduated high school, or maybe you just got your diploma or GED. Whatever the case is, this Canvas page is designed to help answer some of your questions and guide you through the process of becoming an NWIC student! Start the course at any point in preparation for college. For every module you complete, you’ll earn a Continuing Education Unit (CEU).
To sign up for this course, click the link below!
Financial Aid
Northwest Indian College administers a broad range of financial aid, scholarships, and work-study programs for students who can demonstrate financial need.
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.
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.
