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College in Boise and Nampa, ID. Operating on a semester system.

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Student guide · Fall 2026 Full 16-Week Session

The semester, explained for College of Western Idaho

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Fall 2026 Full 16-Week Session
Campus terms
6
Local details
15

Academic calendar

Fall 2026 Full 16-Week Session runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

19 entries
  1. Fall 2026 First 8-Week Session
  2. Fall 2026 Full 16-Week SessionFall 2026 SemesterRelevant now
  3. Fall 2026 Second 4-Week Session
  4. Fall 2026 Third 4-Week Session
  5. Fall 2026 Second 8-Week Session
  6. Fall 2026 Fourth 4-Week Session
  7. Spring 2027 First 4-Week Session
  8. Spring 2027 First 8-Week Session
  9. Spring 2027 Full 16-Week SessionSpring 2027 Semester
  10. Spring 2027 Second 4-Week Session
  11. Spring 2027 Third 4-Week Session
  12. Spring 2027 Second 8-Week Session
  13. Spring 2027 Fourth 4-Week Session
  14. Summer 2027 First 4-Week Session
  15. Summer 2027 Full 8-Week SessionSummer 2027 Semester
  16. Summer 2027 Second 4-Week Session

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Campus language

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6 terms

A

Ada
Common shorthand referring to any of the Ada County Center locations in Boise.
ASCWI
Associated Students of the College of Western Idaho, the student government body.

M

Micron
Student shorthand for the Nampa Campus Micron Center for Academic Success.

N

Nampa
General reference to the main campus cluster located in Nampa, Idaho.

P

PTK
Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges.

T

The Bistro
The primary food service location situated within the Nampa Campus Academic Building.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

15 details
ACAD
The Nampa Campus Academic Building, housing classrooms and the library.
ALYN
The Allyn Center, part of the Nampa Campus facilities.
APIN
The Aspen Creek building located at the Nampa Campus.
Blackboard
The learning management system used for course materials, grades, and online assignments.
canteen_micro_market
Canteen Micro-Market
culinary_dining_room
Culinary Dining Room
CWI Alerts
The emergency notification system used for weather closures and campus safety updates.
CYPR
The Cypress building, a facility at the Nampa Campus.
food_trucks_sifta
Food Trucks (SIFTA)
Late Start
Refers to 8-week accelerated courses that begin midway through the standard semester.
MALL
The Mallard Place building, part of the Ada County Center in Boise.
myCWI
The central student portal for accessing registration, financial aid, and personal records.
NCMP
The Nampa Campus Micron Center for Academic Success.
One Stop
The physical and virtual service centers where students handle registration, advising, and payments.
PINT
The Pintail Center, a primary location for the Ada County Center in Boise.

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What academic term is relevant now?
Fall 2026 Full 16-Week Session runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
6 approved campus terms and 15 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Associated Students of College of Western Idaho (ASCWI)

The elected student government, representing the student voice with CWI leadership and the community.

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Club Fest

An event at the start of the semester to explore student clubs, learn about their initiatives, and find out how to join.

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Emerging Scholars

An annual event showcasing student academic and creative work.

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Anthropology Club

Explores the diverse fields of anthropology and provides opportunities for students to engage with the subject outside the classroom.

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Resources & spaces

Counseling & Wellness Services

Provides resources to help students prioritize their mental health and wellness.

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Learning Commons

A central place for academic support, bringing together the Library, Tutoring Services, and the Writing & AI Literacy Center.

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Life in Boise and Nampa for College of Western Idaho Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Boise and Nampa.

Timezone

America/Boise

Median Rent

$1,446

Cost of Living Index

118

Student Population

45,000

City Transportation

Walkability

39

Bikeability

64

Public Transit

Valley Regional Transit

Nearest Airports

Boise Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Cold semi-arid

Avg Annual Temp

53.4°F

Avg Snowfall

18.4 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Nampa Campus Academic Building Lot

surface_lot • Full during peak morning hours

Free for students and visitors.

Ada County Campus Pintail Center

surface_lot • Variable

Free parking located at the Pintail building.

Campus News

Latest updates from College of Western Idaho

Illuminate 2026 Showcases Student and Alumni Art

CWI students and faculty presented art installations at the Illuminate 2026 event in Garden City.

Oct 2, 2026

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CWI Breaking Ground on New Downtown Boise Campus

Construction is officially underway for CWI's 101,000-square-foot Boise campus located at Whitewater Park Boulevard and Main Street, slated to open in Fall 2027.

Aug 5, 2026

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CapEd Student Success Center Set for 2026 Opening

Development continues on the Nampa Campus hub, which will centralize student support resources by Fall 2026.

Dec 4, 2025

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Power Restored to Nampa Campus Academic Building

Maintenance teams successfully repaired an electrical transformer, allowing the Nampa Academic Building to resume normal operations.

Sep 19, 2026

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Nampa Campus Academic Building Road Detour: Opportunity Drive closed due to CapEd Student Success Center construction.

Nampa Campus Academic Building Road Detour: Opportunity Drive closed due to CapEd Student Success Center construction.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at College of Western Idaho

Alter Display - Dia de los Muertos

November 5, 2026

Nampa Campus CapEd Student Success Center (NCSC) Lobby

A vibrant community altar honoring and celebrating the lives of those who have passed away. On display from Oct. 30 to Nov. 6.

IEEE Club - Soldering Night

November 6, 2026

Nampa Campus

A hands-on soldering workshop hosted by the IEEE Club from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Photography Lighting Workshop

November 12, 2026

Nampa Campus

Learn how to light and document artwork for reproduction.

Visiting Artist Emma Hood Lecture

November 12, 2026

Nampa Campus

A guest lecture by artist Emma Hood from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM.

Local Speaker Series

November 17, 2026

Campus (Specific room TBD)

A session featuring local industry speakers from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

Entrepreneur Lab Fall OtterTank 2026

November 18, 2026

Nampa Campus

A pitch competition where students present their business ideas from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM.

Fall Break

November 22, 2026

Campus-wide

CWI offices and classes may be closed for the holiday week through November 28.

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

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