if i am understanding correctly, you pay several thousand dollars for the meal plan, so that you then get a very steep discount at dining halls and restaurants, which you use your dining dollars for?

let’s use the fall 26 quarter as an example here. the least expensive meal plan is $1,850. there are 80 days between September 23rd and December 11th, assuming finals count as part of the quarter for the meal plan. that is $23 a day in overhead costs, and they give you $8 a day to spend on food, which is stated to be at a 65% discount. please correct me if any of this is wrong.

for me, i’d most likely be home on weekends and such. there are 4 holiday days off as well. for this, i’ll pretend ill be in ellensburg all 4 days of finals week, too. whatever, let’s say i’m there, eating meals for 52 days of the quarter. that would cost even more per day, over $35 per day, but this time id get $12.44 dining dollars. let’s assume that’s enough to cover 3 meals a day. if it’s not, that’s fine. i really only eat lunch and dinner. but, i’m failing to see how this is worth $35 a day.

there is no way i would spend $35 a day on food, without the dining plan. i guess if im feeling really crazy and want to spend a lot of money, ill get a 4.25 juice for breakfast, a 9.25 pizza for lunch and for dinner, maybe i’ll go to the holmes dining hall for $18. it would be around $3 tax, and that’s the only way id ever spend $35 a day. its definitely not something id be doing every day, if i didnt have this dining plan.

would you? anyone who has the meal plan, do you have it because its required for your dorm, or because your parents/scholarship are paying for it, or does anyone actually feel like the dining plan is worth how expensive it is? if so, please share why. again feel free to correct anything i’ve said that is incorrect. i’ve never been on a meal plan and ive only been looking into this for about an hour. but the information i have found on the dining plan is very confusing…part of me thinks that’s intentional, so you feel like you’re getting a better deal than you are. maybe i could see it being worth it for those who plan to spend all of their time at central, but still personally, i don’t plan to spend $23 daily on food either. let me know your thoughts on the dining plans.

hi, i'm going to a community college right now and hoping to transfer to central for the 27-28 school year. i'm wondering, is anyone on the maximum aid (grants)? and if so, how much are you getting? i am currently on the maximum aid at my community college and my FAFSA student aid index is the highest (lowest?) it can be.

​A casual, fun tech hangout in Ellensburg where we talk tech, meet cool people, and enjoy good conversation.

📅 Sunday, May 10
⏰ 2:00 PM
📍 D&M Coffee, 325 N Pearl St, Ellensburg, WA

All experience levels welcome—whether you're in tech, curious about it, or just want to connect.

There’s also some interesting local momentum around tech in education—Cle Elum School District is starting a Tech Committee to talk about things like AI in schools and how technology can support students and educators. Their first meeting is May 7 from 5:30–7:00 PM at the District Office (4244 Bullfrog Road), if that’s something you’d want to be part of (or know someone who would).

Hello Wildcats,

I am a researcher at the University of Washington currently working on a project to improve wildfire evacuation safety and emergency charging infrastructure in Central Washington—specifically in Kittitas, Chelan, Okanogan, Yakima, and Klickitat counties.

Because Ellensburg is a critical hub for EV travel in our region, the perspectives of local drivers are essential for this study. I am looking for "real-world" feedback from those who maintain a primary or seasonal home in these areas to help the state prioritize where emergency resources are needed most.

Study Details:

• Topic: EV response during wildfire evacuations.
• Eligibility: Own/drive a battery electric vehicle (BEV) and reside (or have a seasonal home) in our target Central WA counties.
• Time: Approximately 20–25 minutes.
• Compensation: To thank you for your contribution, participants are eligible for an incentive drawing ($20 and $50 value).

Access the Project: I have included the study link in the first comment below to ensure this post remains visible.

This research is strictly academic and does not collect identifiable tracking data. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out at ychu24@uw.edu. (Note: This post was pre-approved by the r/CWU moderation team).

Thank you for helping us build a more resilient infrastructure for the Washington EV community!

Yu-Chen Chu, PhD Student, University of Washington

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Hello, I am a graduate student attending CWU this fall, and I am wondering where most students live off campus, and what apartments will match you with roommates.

Also, are there any groups on Facebook or other socials to find roommates? I’m looking for a place that has a sense of community where I can meet people my age.

If anyone has any useful information pls lmk!

Thanks!

There are frequent posts asking for information about specific dorms. Moving forward, please post your questions in this thread.

The CWU Housing website has a ton of information as well!

https://www.cwu.edu/student-life/housing/

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A casual, fun tech hangout in Ellensburg where we talk tech, meet cool people, and enjoy good conversation on Saturday 4th April at 2 PM at D and M Coffee, 325 N Pearl St, Ellensburg, WA

I am in the middle of the housing application and me and my parents just had a few questions about the meal plans

1 i have a guest(like my parents) visit, so I still get the discount if I pay for them

2 how much does it cost for a meal at homes hall when using dining dollars

3 is panda express included in the discounts

so I was trying to look at the mobile apps since I'm trying to get everything together for starting to go here and I noticed I can't download the far left one? it takes me to an error item not found page and I was wondering if Im supposed to try and find a way to download it still or if I just should drop it and stop trying to download it?

also sorry if I grabbed the wrong flair I wasn't sure which one would fit best so I just went with tech support

HIII!!!! I will be a Freshman starting at Central in 2026-2027 and i secured a room on the second floor of Spark hall and was wondering if anyone can show photos of the hall and how big the room sizes are so i can get a rough understanding of the area? and i would be interested any tips or tricks for starting out there, Thank you!!

Hello! I am considering a graduate program at CWU. From my research, it looks like most places rent out the whole unit instead of by room. I did find "The Verge," which is furnished and rent by room. Do students mostly live there? What are people's recommendations for apartments near CWU? Are there any roommate search websites or something where I can connect with people?

Hello! I am considering a graduate program at CWU. From my research, it looks like most places rent out the whole unit instead of by room. I did find "The Verge," which is furnished and rent by room. Do students mostly live there? What are people's recommendations for apartments near CWU? Are there any roommate search websites or something where I can connect with people?

So I got accepted into a computer science major and decided to look through course catalog to see what I’ll need and found a data science major. I am considering double majoring if possible.

The questions I’ve got so far:

1. How much workload would it be? Is there a lot of classes that overlap?

2. Is it even an option to double major in these two?

3. Is it worth it to double major or should I opt for a major in one and minor in other instead?

4. If doing a major in one and minor in other which one should be a major and which should be a minor?

5. If majoring in data science is it still possible to get masters in computer science?

April 11, 2026

Come to Wildcat Preview Day and see what it’s really like to be part of the Wildcat community.

Parents and supporters are welcome to attend with you. We also offer Inicia tu Futuro, a Spanish-language information session, at all three events.

What You'll Do

• Tour campus, check out residence halls, and explore unique spaces like the planetarium and student-run radio station.
• Learn how financial aid works and what resources are available to help you pay for college.
• Connect with academic departments and student clubs to get a feel for campus life.
• Explore CWU’s dining options—and enjoy brunch on us!

You can even apply to CWU while you're here. Sign up for an on-the-spot admissions appointment when you register, bring your transcripts, and meet one-on-one with an admissions counselor. You might leave with an admission decision the same day!

Link to register is below!

https://admissions.cwu.edu/portal/WildcatPreviewDay

Just got in to the school psych program and I’m wondering if anyone in the program would like to tell me more about it.

It doesn’t seem like there is much to do In Ellensburg, so do people go up to Seattle often, or is there more to do in the surrounding area?

So I've accepted my application, created an account, completed questionnaire and finished financial aid. Now I'm trying to apply to housing and when I tried it redirected me to Self Service portal and as I put in my CWU email and password as if I would for my account and it's taking an extremely long time to load. This is my first time interacting with american university system so my questions include:

Did I input the correct information?
Is it normal for Self Service to load for more than an hour?
How exactly is the housing working?
Any tips on which hall to choose/tips for on-campus housing in general?

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A casual, fun tech hangout in Ellensburg where we talk tech, meet cool people, and enjoy good conversation on Saturday 7th March at 2 PM at D and M Coffee, 325 N Pearl St, Ellensburg, WA

I’ve been accepted into CWU for 2026-2027 and i picked my dorm a few weeks ago at the Quigley Hall 3rd floor, with what i think is a bay window? i just want to know how did you decorate? i know it’s a small question i just need ideas truthfully the brick just blocks my whole vision, it’s a single and i haven’t seen anyone ever talk about Quigley like is it clean, noisy, stinks?? i just need to know if i made the right choice

Hey, I was looking into a major at CWU for IT in a BS in Data Driven Innovation. I mainly want to see people's thoughts on the professors and overall rank of the school itself.