Medical Coding

Do I need to know medical terms or have taken a medical terminology course before enrolling in the Medical Coding and Billing Professional program?

Students in the Medical Coding and Billing Professional program will highly benefit from solid experience with medical terminology and anatomy and physiology as the course content...

What is the certification exam? Are there fees?

The Certified Professional Coder (CPC) examination is offered through the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).  It consists of questions regarding the correct application of CPT®, ...

Nursing, Practical

Can I attend the Practical Nursing Program part-time?

Students admitted into the Practical Nursing program are placed in a cohort and are expected to attend classes full-time. At this time, a part-time class option is not available.

Does CWI have a Practical Nursing to Registered Nursing bridge program?

At this time, College of Western Idaho does not have a Practical Nursing to Registered Nursing bridge program.

Honors Program

Is the Honors Program the same as Phi Theta Kappa?

The Honors Program is separate from Beta Sigma Pi, CWI's chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society. Students are not required to be in one to be in the other.

A separate application process is required for PTK membership. Beta Sigma Pi officers may qualify for PTK scholarhips....

What is an approved CWI Event?

Students accepted into the Honors Program will need to participate in at least one CWI sponsored event. This can be a club meeting, events hosted by CWI (Visiting Artist, Latinx Student Services, Counseling Services, Tutoring, etc.) Contact the...

What support is available if I am struggling?

A variety of resources are available to help you during your journey at CWI including tutoring, financial aid,...

Bookstore

How are IncludEd course materials received?

View the IncludEd Classes course materials list to find out if your class provides a physical or digital copy of required course materials. 

  • Physical copies of course materials may be picked up at the
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How do I order textbooks online?

CWI Bookstore Online

  • Select Textbooks from the top menu.
  • Enter your Student ID number or Shop by Courses.
  • Select desired
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I have not received a confirmation email — what do I do?

  • If you have not received a confirmation email after placing an online order, log back in to your Bookstore account to ensure your email is correct.
  • If your email is displayed correctly, check your spam folder.
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Why are my textbooks not showing up online?

If the textbooks for your class are not displayed on the site, the Bookstore is likely waiting on further information from your instructor regarding course materials. Please contact the Bookstore for more information, and check back for updates.

Veterans and Military Family Services

As a continuing student, how does my enrollment get certified?

You must complete a CWI Request for Certification form online every semester, after you have registered for classes and your final schedule is chosen, in order to verify benefits are being requested.

Do I need to set up a payment plan if I have veteran education benefits coming?

We advise students who are Chapter 30, 35, and 1606 and receive direct payment of their VA Benefits to set up a payment plan prior to the start of the semester. Payment plans can be set up in myCWI under “MyToolkit” and then “Student Finance...

Does Veteran Affairs care which classes I take?

YES. While you are a degree/certificate-seeking student at CWI, the VA will only allow certification for classes that apply toward your degree/certificate requirements. If you have previously completed classes that meet the requirements of your degree/certificate at CWI, from another school, or...