About CWU
Our Local Community
At CWU, we build community on campus and throughout the Kittitas Valley
Join us in Ellensburg
The synergy between the university and the community enhances student life at CWU, fostering personal growth and broader horizons.
Ellensburg and the Kittitas Valley
CWU is situated in the heart of Washington State amidst the scenic landscapes of Eastern Washington.
Our main campus in Ellensburg, WA has a vibrant local community that we encourage our students to take advantage of. Settled in Kittitas County, beyond the Cascades in Eastern Washington, students can step outside of campus and into an active community of farmers, artists, proud small-business owners, and outdoor enthusiasts.
Explore EllensburgThe Yakama Nation
The Ellensburg campus is on lands ceded by the Pshwanapum and other bands and tribes of the Yakama Nation in the Treaty of 1855. View CWU’s comprehensive Land Acknowledgement and learn more about the Yakama Nation.
Read our Land AcknowledgementCWU News
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