Central Washington University is a four-year public comprehensive university with many characteristics and advantages. The following is a detailed introduction to this university:

History:

The school was founded in 1891 and was formerly the Washington State Normal School. During its development, the name of the school has undergone many changes, from the original Washington State Normal School to the later Central Washington College, Central Washington State College, etc., and finally it was named Central Washington University.

One of the school's landmark buildings, Barge Hall, was built in 1893 to commemorate the first president Benjamin Franklin Barge. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.

Geographic location:

The school is located in the historical and cultural ancient city of Ellensburg in central Washington State, USA, close to Mount Rainier National Park, and has a beautiful environment. It is far away from the pollution and noise of the city and is a suitable place for study and life.

Convenient transportation, only about two and a half hours' drive from Seattle, convenient for students to go to big cities for internships, employment or various cultural activities.

Campus settings:

The main campus of Central Washington University is the Ellensburg campus, which covers an area of ​​380 acres (about 2306.7 acres). In addition, the school has 7 branch campuses, located in Des Moines, Everett, Lynwood, Pierce County, Moses Lake, Wenatchee and Yakima, providing convenient learning opportunities for students in different regions.

Academic majors:

Rich majors: The school offers more than 135 majors, covering arts and humanities, business, education, science and other fields. Famous majors include business management, accounting, music, geology, aviation, health care, physics, chemistry and education.

Advantageous disciplines: Music, geology, health care, physics and education majors enjoy a high reputation nationwide and in the region, and the mathematics, physics, geology, music and chemistry teaching teams are recognized as having national standards or the highest regional standards. The school's accounting major is excellent, and students perform well in the national CPA exam every year; the music course is also highly praised; and in the northwest region of the United States, the school is the only university that offers a four-year flight technology course, and the employment prospects of students in the aviation department are good.

Teaching features:

Small class teaching: It is known for its small class size, and the class size generally does not exceed 20 people, which enables teachers to better pay attention to the learning progress of each student and provide students with personalized guidance and support.

Focus on practice: The school has established extensive cooperative relations with various research institutions, laboratories and enterprises, providing students with rich practical opportunities and scientific research projects, helping students to apply theoretical knowledge to practice, and improving students' practical ability and employment competitiveness.

Campus life:

Campus facilities: There are 21 independent college buildings on the main campus of the school, including libraries, art theaters, sports facilities, swimming pools, etc., which provide good conditions for students' study and life.

Club activities: The school has more than 125 student clubs, organizations and clubs, covering academic, cultural, artistic, sports and other aspects. Students can choose to participate according to their interests and hobbies, enrich their extracurricular life and expand their interpersonal relationships.

International Exchange: The school has a high degree of internationalization and has established solid partnerships with more than 30 universities in the world, providing students with opportunities for overseas exchanges and study, and cultivating students' international vision and cross-cultural communication skills.

School Honors:

Rated as "Washington State's Top University" by The Economist;

Rated as "World's Top 5% Business School" by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB);

Rated as "Top 100 Earth Science Departments in the United States" by the National Science Foundation;

Listed as "A-Secondary Education" in the "Best Value Ranking of Teacher Education" by the National Committee on Teacher Quality (NCTQ);

Rated as the second "Best Online Education College in Washington State" by BestSchools.com;

Rated as "Top 50 LGBT-Friendly Colleges in the United States" by Campus Pride;

Won the "Higher Education Excellence Award for Diversity" (HEED) for two consecutive years;

Rated as a "Veteran Supportive Campus" by Washington State.