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As a dual credit student, you will be provided with an official CWI account. The username and password will be used to access , , your , and more.

CWI Login Information

• Visit , and select Enroll.
• Sign in with your username and password.
  • Username: Your username is typically a combination of your first and last name (e.g., johnsmith). In cases where multiple individuals share the same name, a numerical identifier might be included in your username for distinction (e.g., johnsmith5). 
  • Password: The temporary password is your first initial capitalized + last initial capitalized + 'logon' + the last four digits of your social security number (e.g., FLlogon1234). 
    • If you have not provided your social security number to the College or do not have one, please use the last four digits of your student ID number.
  • Follow the prompts to set up security questions.
  • Reset your password to a custom password of your choosing.
  • For login assistance, please contact the or by calling 208.562.3444. 

Once your account has been enrolled, you may use  to reset or change your password and recover access to your account. 

To ensure you are placed in the correct math and English classes, CWI uses placement exams to verify your academic skill level. Placement testing is required for students taking dual credit classes taken on campus or online at CWI.

Accepted placement exams:

• ACT
• SAT
• Advanced Placement (AP) math and English classes completed in high school
• College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
• CWI Write Class (English) Placement
• CWI Math Placement
• Math or English classes taken at other colleges or universities

 and your will be essential to your success as a dual credit student. You will use your CWI username and password to log in to each system.Ìý

myCWI

Stay connected and on track with , your customizable hub for quick access to:

• the Self-Service Toolkit
• Blackboard
• links to resources and services across the College
• and more!

Access myCWI on the go with the CWIMobile app, free on Apple and Android.

Email

You will be provided with an official CWI email account through Outlook. Be sure to check your regularly as this is where you will receive important information and communication from the College and your instructors.

You will use  to access information and resources, submit assignments, take exams and quizzes, and view important announcements and updates for each of your classes.

Review the details below to learn what types of information is available in the Institution Page,ÌýActivity Stream,ÌýCourses, and Organizations sections located in the left menu within Blackboard.Ìý

1. Institution Page

Find free academic and support resources available to students from Tutoring Services, the Writing Center, Library, and more.Ìý

2. Activity Stream

View upcoming, completed, and past due assignments.

3. Courses

View dual credit classes you are registered for on campus or online at CWI. Select a course to view details including: 

• Syllabus: class expectations and resources, instructor contact information, and assignments
• Weekly Modules: a breakdown of your assignments by week
• My Grades: current grade for the class

4. Organizations

Access to myCommons where you can view tutorials and resources that support and extend your learning and earn badges for mastering a topic or skill. For example, you may choose to earn the Blackboard Basics badge. To earn this badge, you will learn how to navigate Blackboard then complete a quiz with an 80% or higher. Earning badges is not required in general but may be required for specific class assignments.Ìý

Student ID

Your student ID number may be located in your Self-Service Toolkit on .

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• Find the Self-Service Toolkit card, and select Log In.

• Once you are logged in to the Toolkit, select User Options from the left menu, then User Profile.Ìý

• Your student ID number is listed beneath your name in the top left section of the page under Colleague ID.Ìý

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Scroll down on the About You page to review your personal information and make updates as necessary.Ìý

• Changes to your address, email, or phone number can be made directly in the Toolkit.Ìý
• To update your name, complete a Student Information Update Form and send it along with a copy of your photo ID to registrar@cwi.edu from your student email account.Ìý

Your class schedule may be viewed in Student Planning on .

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• Find the Student Planning card, and click on the image to access the system.Ìý

• ¹ó°ù´Ç³¾ÌýStudent Planning, select Go to Plan & Schedule.

• The current semester will be shown first. Click on the arrows to switch between semesters.Ìý

Students who complete classes on campus or online at CWI are responsible for purchasing textbooks at the CWI Bookstore. 

• From the Bookstore page, click on CWI Bookstore Online. 
• To find which textbooks are required for your class(es), enter your student ID number under Get Your Textbooks.
• Some textbook and course material costs may be paid as part of your tuition and fees. Visit Course Materials to learn more. 
• Advanced Opportunities funding does not cover the cost of books.

CWI Bookstore

CWI offers a variety of resources on campus and online to help you achieve academic success. Learn how to connect with a tutor or math coach, get help with your writing, take a placement test, and more! 

Explore Academic Resources

Advanced Opportunities

To support students in opportunities to earn college credit, Idaho’s Department of Education provides several programs through the  initiative. Through the initiative, high school students in Idaho are allocated funds to use toward the cost of college credits, training, and courses as outlined below. Advanced Opportunities funding does not cover the cost of textbooks or additional fees. 

Public School

• Grades 7 – 12
• $4,625 allocated to use toward eligible expenses
• No state funding limit
• Dual Credits: college course taken by high school students that are transcribed on both their high school and college transcripts
• Exams: college credit bearing or career-technical exams (e.g., Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), College Level Examination Program (CLEP), or Career & Technical Education (CTE) exams)
• Workforce Training:  at Idaho public colleges
• Overload Courses: high school level course taken in excess of the student's regular school day
• Out-of-District Funding: Covered when course has approved Advanced Opportunities funding. If funding is not approved for a course, students may submit a  to their county.

Nonpublic School

• Students attending a  accredited Idaho nonpublic school in grades 7 – 12
• $2,500 allocated to use toward eligible expenses
• State funding limited
• Dual Credits: college course taken by high school students that are transcribed on both their high school and college transcripts
• Exams: college credit bearing or career-technical exams (e.g., Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), College Level Examination Program (CLEP), or Career & Technical Education (CTE) exams)
• Workforce Training: not included
• Overload Courses: not included
• Out-of-District Funding: Not covered by Advanced Opportunities funding. Student may submit a  to their county.

For more information regarding Advanced Opportunities funding, please contact your school counselor who can help you decide which classes to take and complete any necessary paperwork. 

Apply for Advanced Opportunities

Tuition and fees for dual credit students are due by the end of the semester. 

Payments can be made:

• in-person at One Stop Student Services
• over the phone by calling 208.562.3000
• or from the Student Finances section of your Self-Service Toolkit on .

Grades

Final grades may be viewed in your Self-Service Toolkit ´Ç²ÔÌý.

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• Find the Self-Service Toolkit card, and select Log In.

• ³§±ð±ô±ð³¦³ÙÌýGrades to get started.

• On this page, you will see a list of your in-progress and completed semesters.Ìý
• Expand each semester to view your grades for each class taken that semester using the arrow on the right.

• Note: Only final grades will show in Self-Service. In-progress grades may be viewed in Blackboard.Ìý 

Transcripts

Students who complete dual credit classes at their high school will have a high school transcript and a CWI college transcript.Ìý

• The letter grade will be consistent between both transcripts.
• Students who complete dual credit classes on campus or online at CWI or at their high school must receive a D or higher in order for the class to count toward a degree, certificate, or prerequisite.ÌýSome classes may require a C or higher depending on major requirements.Ìý
• Although not eligible to count toward degree or certificate requirements, F and X grades on your transcript will be reflected in your GPA.
• If you are planning to transfer to another college or university, contact them directly to verify how your CWI credits will transfer.Ìý

Unofficial Transcripts

Your unofficial transcript may also be viewed in your Self-Service Toolkit ´Ç²ÔÌý.Ìý

• From your Toolkit, select Academics from the left menu options.

• From the drop-down, choose Unofficial Transcripts.

Official Transcripts

• ³Õ¾±²õ¾±³ÙÌýTranscripts & Verifications to request to have your official CWI transcript sent to another institution.Ìý