Welcome to Northwest Indian College.
Building People, Building Nations.
Northwest Indian College’s student body is diverse, ranging from students straight out of high school, many attracted by our growing athletic program, to returning adult learners of all ages. Over 75 percent of our students come from a federally-recognized Indian tribe and our students represent over 90 different Tribal nations. The Northwest Indian College proudly serves over 1,200 students annually.
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NWIC Extended Campus Locations
Northwest Indian College’s main campus is located at the Lummi Nation. The College also has five full service extended campus sites located at Muckleshoot, Nez Perce, Nisqually, Port Gamble S’Klallam and Tulalip. Please use the location links to view details for each extended campus site.
Through education, Northwest Indian College promotes Indigenous self-determination and knowledge.
NWIC By the Numbers
"I wouldn’t have known which direction I wanted to go if NWIC didn’t give me the resources and opportunities to choose my own path."
"NWIC has been life changing for me. This educational journey has allowed me to understand where I come from and how my ancestor’s decisions long ago are affecting my life today."
Please Help Our Native Students Thrive
Our Foundation is dedicated to raising funds to help Northwest Indian College offer our Native students more educational opportunities to thrive in a changing world.
Whats Happening at NWIC
Register for Spring Quarter Now
Information: *PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGES DUE TO COVID-19 Spring Quarter Registration: February 18 – *April 10 1st Day of Spring Quarter: *April 13 For class selections, please see our class schedule. […]
Preschool Children Engaging in Indigenous Food Sovereignty: Planting and Harvesting Potatoes and Pumpkin Seeds
Article written by Katherine Friday Photos courtesy of Jazeel Michel “Food sovereignty is at the core of tribal sovereignty… My ancestor who signed the Medicine Creek Treaty made sure […]