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We are honored to serve the students who represent their families and their tribes when they walk through our doors.

STUDENT LIFE AT NWIC

At Northwest Indian College the student body is a diverse group. The average student is a 29-year-old female with at least one dependent. 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 tribe and we represent over 90 different tribal nations. Northwest Indian College proudly serves over 1,100 students annually.

Student Success Commitment Statement
“We are committed to:
Supporting the educational dreams of our students and their academic achievement by building leadership skills, inspiring engagement, and strengthening their tribal identity.”
The staff, faculty, and community
of Northwest Indian College

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 2022

Justin Aceveda
Sylvia Agaton
Lydia Agnus
Coralise Almojera
Ernesto Amador
Tia Anderson
Brian Auld
Josephine Badoni
Salena Bailey
Bobbi Blacketer
Russell Blacketer
Avari Blake
Jeannie Blakley
Athena Blum
Amber Borton
Leon Cline
Stephanie Cultee
Amanda Davies
Donna Diaz
Rachel Dreher
Delanae Estes
Jared Etl
Bonnie Fornsby
Elisia Gaona
Mickki Garrity
Stella Gladstone
Sasha Hayes-Garcia
Dorothy Huff
Mia James
Sandra James
James Jefferson
Jennifer Johns
Latacha Johnson
Alanna Jones
Mary Karrer
Justin Ketah
Kiana Kiely
Elizabeth Lawrence
Rachel Leisure
Lettie Machado-Olivo
Merena Marois
Joseph Martin
Michelle Martin
Sherry Martin
Jeannette Meeks
Calvin Miller
Karla Miller
Otta Moody
Shannon Nicholai
Richard Ogle
Alexe Ortiz
Jeffreen Patton
Jolene Peters
Meghan Peters
Marshall Plumage
Amanda Purser
Kylie Reed
Violet Rideout
Lakeisha Dawn Rogers
Shawnita Ross
Santana Shopbell
Misty Sigo
Aaron Slavin
Chesity Slinkey
Carine Solomon
Jeffrey Solomon
Sadie Spargur
Shana Squally
Brittany Stacy
Jimmie Tail
Brooke Taylor
Catlin Torres
Magdalena Turrieta
Alexis Walker
Colleen Waters
Gabrielle Weightman
Ellen Wells
Shelly Williams
Mikayla Wilson
Cammi Wittwer
Maren Yeager-O’Daniel
Kendall Youckton-Medina
Pearl Zaldivar

DEAN’S LIST
FALL 2022

Esteban Andres-Gaspar
Rose Arzate
Deontay Begay
Dayna Benefield
Erika Biggers
Justice Black-Williams
Elaina Blanco
Moses Bobb
Shannon Boldt
Lila Brockie
Feather Broncheau
Justine Bull Calf
Stephanie Butler
Terri Capoeman
Carmen Cooper
Carmen Cooper
Jenna-C Cox
Andrea Craig
Natasha Damien
Mary Delgado
Lily Diaz
Kaui’lani Fontes
Jacob Fundak
Emma Garcia
DayleAnn Gonzalez-Montanez
Faith Graham
Reya Hale
Christina Henry
Victoria Jackson
Richard Johnson
Christopher Jones
Corrina Kaubin
Kiona Kaubin
Latoya Kaubin
Feather Kiona
Jessica Ledesma
Natasha Lemieux
Tricia Longshore
Ann Lopez
Vena Louie
Patrick Lowry
Antonio Marquez
Martin Tyler
Grayson Nagashoah
Serena-Jo Pantalia
Annie-Laurie Partney
Philip Peterson
Eddie Reeves
Eliase Rockwell
Nevalynn Salazar
Misty Shanburn
Silvey Cori
Malory Simpson
Raenell Singer
Sierra Spencer
Velton Stovall
Candice Thomas
Gloria Turner
Josephine Ward
Mariah Watchman
Zachary Williams
Wanda Wong
Kindra Youckton
FShylah Zackuse
Tiffani Zamudio

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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