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STUDENT LIFE AT NWIC

At Northwest Indian College the student body is a diverse group — working adults, young athletes, parents and grandparents, students entering college for the first time or their second, third or more. We pride ourselves in meeting our students where they are at in their educational journey. However, increasing numbers of traditional college age students are enrolling right out of high school. Over 75 percent of our students come from a federally-recognized Indian Tribes and we represent over 100 different Tribal Nations. Northwest Indian College proudly serves over 1,000 students annually.

Student Success Commitment Statement 2024

Message from the Dean of Student Life

Thank you for choosing Northwest Indian College!

At Northwest Indian College, we not only offer quality learning at an affordable cost but also the skills to achieve a balanced education through our philosophy of promoting Indigenous self-determination and knowledge. It is this philosophy that lends to our daily practices and dedication to student success.

Our student-oriented approach is evident in all we do: classroom learning, extra and co-curricular experiences, internships, research, and community outreach. Our investment in students is reflected in our graduates who are leaders in their fields and highly prized by employers. Student success is our highest priority.

As a student at Northwest Indian College, it is important that you understand you are a part of our family and that the Center for Student Success will make our best efforts to ensure you succeed, so that you may provide for yourself, your family, and your community. I encourage you to become involved in clubs, organizations, student government, and service-learning opportunities so that you may make the most of your college experience. It is your responsibility to take charge of your own education, and our Student Services staff will stand by to support you as you take full advantage of this extraordinary place.

Best wishes for a successful year!

Victoria Retasket
Dean of Students

President’s & Dean’s List

Celebrate Our Students Who Earned High Academic Achievement!

Congratulations to our students who earned high academic achievement. The President’s List distinction is limited to students who earn a quarterly grade point average of 4.0. The Dean’s List distinction is limited to students who earn a quarterly grade point average of 3.5-3.99.

PRESIDENT’S LIST
FALL 2023

Kasia Adams
Sylvia Agaton
Ernesto Amador
Brian Auld
Justice Black-Williams
Bobbi Blacketer
Jeannie Blakley
Elaina Blanco
Athena Blum
Jada Colvin
Lisa Cooper
Precious Crossguns
Ashley Davis
Memory Decker-Abe
Corey Edgar
Alighah Elkins
Irene Evanston
Kaitlyn Felix
Roberto Flores Figuerroa
Deanna Francis
Josephine Fryberg
Leila Fryberg
Elisia Gaona
Emma Garcia
Catherine Goble
Gayla Gould
Faith Graham
Sawaya Greene
Lillian Hall
Jena Henry
Skyla Henry
Jasmine Higheagle
Christina Hoekstra
Julia Hommel
Kendra Jefferson
Destiny Jefferson-James
Victoria Joe
Jennifer Johns
Mathias Johnson
Alanna Jones
Ryan Kautz
Justin Ketah
Kiana Kiely
Jessica Koenig
Heather Kraft
Carla Lawrence
Elizabeth Lawrence
Rachel Leisure
Natasha Lemieux
Janna Liptrot
Miguel Lopez
Vena Louie
Leesa Lozier
Joseph Martin
Chelsea Martinez
Solomon Martinez
Marla Medina
Candice Navarro
Leilani O’Daye
Angelique Ontiveros
Marlee Paul
Shelby Pavel
Stormie Perdash
Philip Peterson
Joey Ramirez
Kylie Reed
Courtnie Reyes
Violet Rideout
Kasia Seymour
Tyrone Seymour
Anthony Snow
Carine Solomon
Annalisha Somerville
Refugio Soto-Lopes
Sierra Spencer
Lewis Squally
Michelle Terrian
Candice Thomas
Perry Thomas                                Kelli Tonasket
Annaleah Vallee
Alice Van Norman
Timothy Vasquez-Ollinger
Crystal Villa
Alexis Walker
Vivian Warden
Mariah Watchman
Gabrielle Weightman
Cashin White
Cammi Wittwer

DEAN’S LIST
FALL 2023

Lennessa Abrahamson
Justin Aceveda
Tia Ahshapanek
Coralise Almojera
Irene Anderson
Angie Ata
Amelia Baker
Mark Bear Dog
Blaine Begay
Brenton Biakaiddy
Theresa Bloomberg
Shannon Boldt
Maurice Bronson
Julia Brown
Sarah Burgess
Elma Charles
Holly Christman
Carolee Cleveland
Leon Cline
Brandon Coffee
Stephanie Cultee
Natasha Damien
Nelson Dan
Kolby Davis
Sierra DeCoteau
Eric Dennis
Macy Eyle
Randi Finley
Selma Foster
Jacob Fundak
Joshua Ghazlo
Michele Gonzales
Reya Hale
Evan Hardy
Kaytlyn Henderson
Mary Henry
Satchel Hogue
Kelley Howell
Tehya Jackson
Patrick James
Erin Jefferson
Gary Johnson
Latacha Johnson
Christopher Jones
Mary Karrer
Corrina Kaubin
Kiona Kaubin
Susan LaClair
Jessica Ledesma
Debra Leighton
Michelle Martin
Samantha Mason
Shawn Merry
Karla Miller
Chandra Moses
Andrea Murphy
Summer Olney
Jolene Peters
Erica Phair
Alonzo Picard
Gabriel Rambayon
Angeleka Rodarte
Selena Romero
Meagan Sampson
Andrew Schram
Donna Shane
Jordan Shawl
Aaron Slavin
Jeni Solomon
Jenica Soto
Sadie Spargur
Heather Speakes
Shana Squally
Carla Sturtz
Lynette Tom
Randolph Tonasket
Brenna Torres
Kristie Tweed
David Ware
Raeschelle Washington
Colleen Waters
Danielle Waters
Derrick Waugh
Jordan Wennen
Jina WhiteAntelope
James Whitebear
Frederick Wilkie
Sara Wolgemuth
Malachi Yeager-Rosario

Accommodations for Students

Contact Information

Dean of Students
vretasket@nwic.edu
(360) 392-4255

For Students

At Northwest Indian College, providing equal opportunities for students who experience disabilities is a campus-wide responsibility and commitment. Academic and Student Support services are an integral part of equalizing the post-secondary environment for students who experience disabilities.

NWIC is committed to providing students with disabilities equal opportunities to benefit from all College services, programs, and activities. We comply with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

For Faculty

To ensure that all qualified individuals with disabilities receive the information and resources they need, all department chairs, faculty members, and academic advisors must refer any individual who requests an accommodation to the Dean of Students. All referrals, even if initially made verbally, must be followed up in writing.

Referring a Student for Accommodations

Accommodation Resources

Email Dean of Students

Did You Know?

Accommodations can be temporary or long-term. During the COVID-19 pandemic, students are eligible for temporary accommodations due to potential virus impact with a doctor’s note.

You can contact the Dean of Students for info on out-of-classroom accommodations.

Student Complaints and Grievances

Complaints and Grievances Procedure

NWIC will ensure that student grievances are processed and responded to in a timely way and properly tracked through a uniform procedure outlined in this policy. This uniform procedure will be used by NWIC administration, faculty and staff to accept and process student-initiated grievances.

Purpose
Students at NWIC are guaranteed rights that are outlined under the Student Rights and Responsibilities code. If a student feels that his or her student rights have been compromised or violated, the student has the right to file a formal complaint, known as a grievance, in an effort to resolve the issue.

Scope
This policy applies to students enrolled at Northwest Indian College. It covers issues arising from a student’s current or past involvement with the college. The student grievance procedure may not be used to address allegations of discrimination, including sexual harassment, when a student believes that he/she has been discriminated against due to his/her race, creed, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or national origin, the College’s Discrimination and Harassment Policy is a mechanism for resolution, which can be found in the student handbook.

Definitions
Grievance: A grievance is a formal written complaint signed by a student and received by the appropriate office. The following procedure provides the steps for a student to file a grievance about the conduct of a faculty member, other NWIC employee, student, or matter unrelated to academic decisions.

Not Allowable for Grievance: A student may not use this grievance process to respond to the outcome of disciplinary proceedings described in the Student Rights and Responsibilities code. Federal, local and tribal laws, rules and regulations, in addition to policies, regulations, and procedures adopted by the Lummi Nation shall not be grieve-able matters.

Informal Complaints
Other issues not contained in the Student Rights and Responsibilities code may be addressed through an informal complaint to be submitted by a student on the Informal Complaint Form. Examples may include, but not be limited to, a complaint about food in the residence cafeteria or a procedure followed by the Center for Student Success.

Informal Resolution
When a student has a grievance, the student shall first discuss the matter with the individual toward whom the grievance is directed, unless there are good reasons for not doing so, such as a desire to maintain anonymity with the involved party. If the student feels the matter has not been resolved in this step, he or she may proceed to official grievance procedures.

Step 1: The student shall submit a written grievance statement within five (5) working days of the alleged grievance to the individual’s immediate supervisor. See Student Grievance Form and NWIC Organizational Chart. The review of the written statement must take place and a written response delivered to the student within five (5) working days of receipt of the written grievance statement. If the student is not satisfied with the written response, the student may proceed to Step 2.

Step 2: The student shall submit a written grievance statement within five (5) working days to the Dean of Students or the Dean Academics. The student shall meet with the Dean and present evidence related to the grievance. This meeting is to take place and a written decision delivered to the student within five (5) working days of receipt of the written grievance statement. If the student is not satisfied with the written response, the student may proceed to Step 3.

Step 3: The student shall submit an appeal to the Vice President of Instruction and Student Services within five (5) working days of receipt of the Step 2 written response.

1. All applicable records, documents, and letters must be submitted to the Vice President of Instruction and Student Services’ Office for review.

2. At his/her discretion, the Vice President may review the appeal documentation and make a final decision.

3. The grievant and respondent will be notified in writing within five (5) days of receiving the appeal. The decision of the Vice President shall be final.

It is a student’s obligation to adhere to the timeframe stated above. Failure to adhere to these time frames will result in a delay in resolving the grievance. A student may withdraw his/her grievance or appeal at any step. This process shall be adjusted according to unique circumstances as determined by a Dean.

Record Keeping
If a student complaint is not resolved in the first two steps of the Student Grievance Procedure and reaches either the Dean of Student Life or the Dean of Academics and Distance Learning, that office will keep a single record of the student complaint and all related documentation. Records related to student grievances are maintained in the student’s file in accordance with FERPA guidelines. The Dean of Students shall maintain a log to track and aggregate student complaint information and the disposition of complaints so that NWIC can study patterns of complaints to determine whether improvements may be appropriate. An annual report will be compiled and disseminated at the end of the academic year to the NWIC Leadership Team and Student Executive Board that outlines trends and the analysis of student complaints and grievances.

Accommodation Resources

Student Grievance Form

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Student Resources

Advising

Northwest Indian College Advisors offer holistic and student-centered guidance, empowering students with practical knowledge and skills to support cultural identity, academic success, self-determination, and personal growth.

What We Do:
Academic advising is provided to students by:

  • Advisors in the Center for Student Success
  • Faculty Advisors in the academic program in which the faculty member teaches, or by
  • Site Managers at our instructional sites.

The academic advisor will work with students to enroll for courses and provide the necessary information to ensure adequate course selection for the student’s intended program of study. Advisors offer assistance to students in understanding degree requirements, planning schedules, and monitoring satisfactory academic progress.  Students should schedule appointments with their advisor to verify that courses they have selected apply to their degree program prior to quarterly registration. While appointments are not mandatory, they are strongly recommended, especially during busy registration times before the start of each quarter. Drop-in advising is always available to students on a first come, first serve basis.

Need to Know Who to Contact?

Click here for an Advising Directory

Ready to meet with your Advisor? Click the button below to meet with the First Year Experience Advisor, Justin Aceveda. You should use this link if you are students with 45 credits or below.

Advising FAQs

Ready to meet with your Advisor? Click the button below to meet with the First Year Experience Advisor, Justin Aceveda. You should use this link if you are students with 45 credits or below.

Need to Know Who to Contact?

Click here for an Advising Directory

Meet your Advisors

Meet your Academic Advisors

Student Connections

The Student Connections Program is designed to provide student support services for students at Northwest Indian College.  The core of the program is the use of success strategies developed by the NWIC TRIO Student Support Program, Peer Mentoring and efficient case management strategies.  These holistic non-cognitive strategies incorporate academic coaching, cultural knowledge and skill building, and development of self-efficacy.  The objectives of the program are to maximize student strengths, identify challenges, and develop a fluid and flexible individual student success plan. Overall goal of the Student Connections Program is to promote persistence, retention, and graduation of NWIC students.  The SCP uses the three-pronged approach focusing on Academics, Events, and Personal Life/Culture. Using these areas as a focus for supporting students, the SCP reaches out to students to support them with:

  1. Proper Academic Advisement and Planning
  2. We connect them with events and activities that are meaningful to their success
  3. We connect them with community opportunities that provide cultural community and a sense of place and identity.

This can include things like introducing them to our Indigenous Wellness events, connecting them with community members, aligning them with students and staff from the same communities and advising the student in a holistic manner.

What We Do:
Academic Coaching is provided to students by:

  • The Student Connections Program Director in the Center for Student Success
  • The Coach Advocate in the academic program in which the faculty member teaches, or by
  • Student Peer Mentors

Meet your Student Connections Staff

Student Internship Opportunities

Student Internship Documents

If you are a student that has worked at NWIC within the last three years and has all hiring documents on file, the internship supervisor only needs to submit a PAF.

If you are a student that has not worked within the last three years, the student will need to submit all the following new hire documents and the internship supervisor needs to submit a PAF.

  • W-4
  • I-9 (with ID as noted in the instructions)
  • Employee Acknowledgement Statement
  • Employee Data and Emergency Contact info

 Some internships also require a NWIC application, cover letter and resume.  This is optional.

Internship Supervisor Documents

If your intern has worked at NWIC within the last three years and has all hiring documents on file, you only needs to submit a PAF to HR.

If your student intern has not worked within the last three years, the student will need to submit all the following new hire documents and you need to submit a PAF to HR.

Internship Forms

W-4

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I-9

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PAF

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Wellness and Mental Health Resources

Wellness is a core belief at NWIC.  As part of our guiding values, NWIC believes:

  • Sәla-exʷ: Our strength comes from the old people. From them we receive our teachings and knowledge and the advice we need for our daily lives.
  • Schtәngәxʷәn: We are responsible to protect our territory. This means we take care of our land and water and everything that is on it and in it.
  • Xwlәmi-chosәn: Our culture is our language. We should strengthen and maintain our language.
  • Leng-e-sot: We take care of ourselves, watch out for ourselves and love and take care of one another.
  • Xaalh: Life balance/sacred

Mental Health Resources

NWIC Wellness

  • Heather Jefferson

    Heather Jefferson is a Lummi Tribal member and alumni of Northwest Indian College. Heather is a life-long learner and advocate for all things wellness for NWIC faculty and staff.

    Contact Heather at hlj@nwic.edu

  • Patrick Doran

    Patrick received his Bachelors and Master of Music degrees from Western Washington University. His graduate thesis advocates for the need to implement culturally responsive and diverse music curriculum at the secondary level. His approach to Wellness is holistic and nurtures the creative spirit of the individual.  

     
    In addition to working one-on-one with students, Patrick organizes the NWIC Lummi Campus Community Food Pantry and cooking demonstrations, advises the Native Pride Music Club and works with students on a variety of music-related projects. In his extracurricular life, Patrick is a gigging musician and volunteers at the Bellingham Food Bank. He is a proud father and loves to cook for his family. Patrick is of Hungarian and Irish ancestry. 
     

    Contact Patrick at pjdoran@nwic.edu 

Wellness Events & Activities

Note: Wellness events and activities are offered weekly, but subject to change. Events are not available when the College is closed due to a holiday observance or emergency weather closure.
Wellness Jam — Tuesdays

The Music Club hosts weekly jam sessions on Tuesdays at noon – 3 pm in the Lummi Campus, Bldg. 5 Annex (Side of Lummi Day School). Come sing, learn to play an instrument or show off your skills! For questions, contact Student Wellness Coordinator Patrick Doran at pjdoran@nwic.edu

Beading and Stone Soup — Wednesdays

The Student Activities & Wellness Committee offers weekly beading and a community meal on Wednesdays at 11:50 am – 1 pm at the Lummi Campus, Bldg. 5 (Lummi Day School). For more questions, to volunteer or offer donations contact Staff Wellness Advocate Heather Jefferson at hlj@nwic.edu

NWIC Food Pantry — Thursdays

The Northwest Indian College Community Food Pantry is located on the Lummi Main Campus at 2522 Kwina Rd. in Building 14 near the Eagle’s Market. The pantry is open to all on Thursdays from noon to 3 pm. For questions, to volunteer or offer donations contact Student Wellness Coordinator Patrick Doran at pjdoran@nwic.edu

Food Pantry Highlight

First Year Experience

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at Northwest Indian College (NWIC).

First Year Experience provides students under forty-five college credits with opportunities to participate in a uniquely designed Indigenous student success initiative that aligns with institutional mission fulfillment. FYE also helps integrate these students into the academic rigor and cultural community of NWIC.

FYE courses and activities help students to:

  • Transition into college.
  • Enhance knowledge and academic skills for college success.
  • Develop an educational degree plan.
  • Connect with local community holistic and wellness support services.
  • Participate in co-curricular activities.
  • Establish personalized student support.
  • Improve student life skills and personal academic organization.

The First Year Experience Student Objectives:

  • Exhibit Tribal place-based awareness.
  • Commitment to Tribal community and civic responsibility.
  • Demonstrate college level skills in mathematics, oral communications, reading, and writing.

Math and Writing Center

The Math and Writing Center is a safe haven that provides academic support for all students. Peer and professional tutors provide individual and small group tutoring. Support is provided in subjects such as mathematics; including algebra, calculus and statistics, English; such as writing, grammar, editing, and science; with emphasis in chemistry and biological studies. Access to computers and printing services is also available.

Although the Math and Writing Center is located at the Lummi campus, online tutoring is also available for all students, regardless of location. Online tutoring can be accessed by emailing tutoring@nwic.edu. For questions or special tutoring arrangements contact the Math and Writing Center, building 3, at the NWIC Lummi Campus. The Math and Writing Center is open from 9 am to 4 pm on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.

For more information, please call 360-392-4235 or email tutoring@nwic.edu.

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TUTORING IN-PERSON OR VIA ZOOM

Monday   —    9 am to 4 pm
Tuesday   —    9 am to 4 pm
Thursday —    9 am to 4 pm

In-person at Lummi – Bldg. 3 or schedule an online session. Email tutoring@nwic.edu

Schedule Tutoring

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Lummi Library

The mission of the library is to support the Northwest Indian College and the Lummi Community with research, informational, and recreational resources that enhance life-long
learning.

The collections include more than 30,000 titles in print, audio, and video formats and focus on curricular support and Native American topics while including general interest and children’s materials. Subscriptions provide access to a number of electronic databases. The library also holds the personal collection of Native scholar Vine Deloria, Jr.

The catalog is available through our NWIC Library page. Purchasing or borrowing from other libraries may be an option.

Facilities include a computer lab with internet access and office software, wireless access, photocopying and scanning, study space, and video playback.

Library instruction is available individually and to classes. Distance learning students and faculty are encouraged to use library resources, and to contact the library for details.

View NWIC Library Page

Online Bookstore

At Northwest Indian College, selecting and ordering textbooks is done entirely online at the NWIC Online Bookstore. Created in partnership with Ambassador, the Online Bookstore simplifies the textbook ordering process for students and faculty while providing them with a variety of physical and digital textbook formats.

Textbooks are no longer available in the on-campus bookstore, but the NWIC Eagles Market is still open with a variety of snacks, gifts, clothing and additional products.

NWIC has partnered with Ambassador, an outside vendor, that opens for ordering textbooks, and other course materials, 4 weeks prior to the start of each Quarter and remains open for approximately six weeks into the quarter.

  • The online bookstore is for registered students who have an NWIC student ID.
  • Students with financial aid will have funds in their bookstore account to charge against. All other students will need to pay with a credit card.

How to Order Books

Enrollment Information

Enrollment  & Transcripts

Northwest Indian College’s primary focus is on recruiting Native American and First Nations (Canadian) students but follows an “open door” admissions policy.

Anyone who is 18 years of age or older and who has graduated from high school or completed a GED may enroll. Students who are between the ages of 16 and 18, who have completed a high school diploma or GED, must obtain permission from their school district before enrolling for college or high school level courses. Students 16 years of age and older are eligible to enroll in Continuing Education (CEU) courses. Students who are not prepared to begin college level courses are provided with a wide variety of developmental course work designed to enable them to prepare for more advanced study and to pursue programs suited to their interests and aptitude.

*As of July 1, 2015, students are REQUIRED to submit a copy of a high school diploma or GED before their application is considered accepted.

Getting Your Transcripts

Online

Ordering a transcript online through the National Student Clearinghouse is a more convenient option that ensures all information is entered correctly to prevent delays and includes status notifications. There is a $4.00 fee and a convenience fee of $2.25 per transaction (the $4.00 fee is waived one time for currently enrolled full-time students).

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Ordering a transcript through the Enrollment Services Office. There is a $4.00 fee and a convenience fee of $2.25 per transaction (the $4.00 fee is waived one time for currently enrolled full-time students). Completed forms should be submitted to enrollmentservices@nwic.edu.

If you have any questions please contact the Enrollment Office at 360-392-4245 or 
enrollmentservices@nwic.edu.

Enrollment & Transcript Forms

Transcript Ordering Center

COMPLETE ON-LINE
Order your Official Transcript Online at National Student Clearinghouse website.

Registration Form

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For students who are enrolling in a course that is not available to be enrolled in JICS by an advisor/site manager.

Add/Drop Form

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For students currently enrolled, who need to change his/her schedule after JICS is closed or who need instructor permission for late registration or pre-requisite waiver.

Continuing Education
Units Form

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For Continuing Education Units, typically used for workshops & conferences.

Name Change Request Form

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A copy of your social security card must be attached in order to complete a name change. 

Diploma Reorder Form

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Students get one free diploma upon graduation. If you like to reorder an additional diploma, please complete the reorder form.

Catalog 

Class Schedule

*Please note classes under the location ‘Lummi’ are in-person. Find virtual class options under Independent & Online and Video Conference. Please consult with your advisor or site manager for questions and assistance. 

Definitions of Class Types

Student Housing

Student Housing Options

StudentDorms

NWIC offers two housing options: The Residence Life Center (RLC) and NWIC Family Housing at the Kwina Village Family Housing, both located at the Lummi campus.

The mission of the NWIC Housing Program is to build a sustainable community through promotion of healthy living, leadership development, and embracing traditional ways of its residents and the community. Programming will enhance and strengthen individual access to culturally relevant education and personal growth.

NWIC Residence Life Priority Deadlines

NWIC QuartersDeadline Date
Summer QuarterJune 1
Fall QuarterSeptember 1
Winter QuarterDecember 1
Spring QuarterMarch 1

What to Bring

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Residence Life Center (Dormitory)

The RLC houses 64 students and 3 Resident Assistants. There are double and triple occupancy rooms available. All rooms have a private suite style bathroom, sink, desk, chairs, bunk beds, dressers and space for either a microwave or small fridge.

The RLC also has a fully furnished lounge which includes: Television, Direct TV satellite, couches, chairs, dining set, kitchen and two computer stations. There is an on-site laundry facility and a dining hall where students have meals prepared for them. The quarterly meal plan is required for all residents.

Kwina Village Apartments

The NWIC Family Housing at the Kwina Estates is located within walking distance from main campus. There are eight 1-bedroom, nine 2-bedroom, and two 3-bedroom apartments available. These units are not furnished. Residents of these units can purchase a quarterly meal plan but it is not required. This option requires an application obtained at the Residence Life Center office or download the PDF Form on this page.

Housing applications will be accepted continuously. All applications must be complete and include the $50.00 application fee. Complete applications will be placed on a waiting list in the order they are received. For more information please contact housing@nwic.edu.

Kwina Village Apartment Rent Rates

BedroomsQuarterly Rate
1 Bedroom$1,350
2 Bedroom$1,500
3 Bedroom$1,650

KVA Forms

NWIC Kwina Village
Family Housing

Policies & Procedures Handbook
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Student Activities

Associated Students of Northwest Indian College

The primary function of the Student Executive board is for student involvement in the college decision-making process and communication between college administration and students.

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All full and part-time students on the main and extended campuses are automatically members of the Associated Students and are entitled to privileges and responsibilities of such membership. The ASNWIC annually elects a Student Executive Board (SEB) to represent the interests of students at all NWIC campuses. The Executive Board consists of student officers as President, Vice-President of finance, Vice-President of Clubs and Organizations, Vice-President of Activities, and Vice-President of Extended Campuses. In addition, the organization provides programs which meet the needs of students in the areas of education, culture, social activity and student welfare.

Learn More About the ASNWIC!

Getting Involved

NWIC students are encouraged to be aware of the Constitution and Bylaws that help the Student Executive Board make decisions. The SEB uses the following documents to guide all the policy and procedures.

ASNWIC Bylaws

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SEB Logo

Campus Clubs and Organizations

Campus clubs and organizations exist for a variety of reasons.
Clubs allow students to develop a community of people with similar interests. Clubs often provide a door into the non-academic world through professional contacts with business and Tribal leaders. Clubs and organizations provide students a way for involvement in the larger community. Clubs and organizations add value to a student’s collegiate experience. Students may create a Campus Club with a group of students coming together with a collective mission that aligns with the college’s mission.

 

Campus Clubs and Organizations include, but are not limited to:

Want to Start an NWIC Club?

NWIC students are encouraged to be involved in an existing club or organize a group of students to form a new club.

NWIC Events Calendar

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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.

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.

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