CWU-Pierce County is located at Pierce College, Ft. Steilacoom in Lakewood, Washington.
CWU-Pierce County is located at Pierce College, Ft. Steilacoom in Lakewood, Washington. This partnership provides the opportunity for students to earn their first two years of a bachelor's degree at Pierce College and stay on campus to complete their bachelor's degree at CWU-Pierce County.
CWU University Centers are co-located on community college campuses around the state to provide greater access to higher education. CWU knows that students have families, jobs, and commitments that don't always allow them to attend a traditional campus. The university centers provide degree programs and certifications that meet individual and community needs. Classes are available through face-to-face, interactive television, and online classes.
The mission of Central Washington University is to prepare students for enlightened, responsible, and productive lives; to produce research, scholarship, and creative expression in the public interest; and to serve as a resource to the region and the state through effective stewardship of university resources.
Qualified faculty and staff create a community that encourages and supports the emotional, personal, and professional growth of students from a variety of backgrounds. The university works with community colleges to establish centers throughout the state and employs technology to extend the reach of its educational programs.
The university community values teaching as the vehicle to inspire intellectual depth and breadth, to encourage lifelong learning, and to enhance the opportunities of its students. The faculty develop and strengthen bachelor's and master's degree programs in the arts, sciences, and humanities; in teacher education; in business; in the social services; and in technological specializations. A strong liberal arts foundation; applied emphases; opportunities for undergraduate research, creative expression, and international study; and close working relationships between students and faculty are hallmarks of the undergraduate experience. Graduate programs develop partnerships between faculty and students to extend scholarship to important areas of research and practice.
