Category: Students

EWU just switched academic planning tools for students. The new Degree Works Planner has benefits such as being connected to a student’s degree audit. With this major upgrade, faculty, students, and staff no longer must have two windows open for academic planning.  The “Still Needed” section of the planner shows the missing course requirements based…

Veteran’s Day is November 11th and as a veteran and current Director of the Veterans Resource Center at Eastern Washington University, I work with many parents who served or are currently serving in the military. EWU has close to 500 students who are veterans, service members or military connected family members currently using some form…

“Here are 10 helpful tips for new Eagles to soar high while they get comfortable at EWU.”

“We invite students to make themselves at home at the JFK Library and Learning Commons.”

“With many events happening all week long, there are plenty of opportunities to connect with your Eag on and off campus.”

“Parents and family members can play a crucial role in supporting their college students and helping to prevent alcohol-related problems.”

Advisors are hard at work reviewing students’ grades and working on academic plans to help assist students with questions they have about classes. The first day that students may register for their next term classes is determined by their number of earned college level credits (classes students are currently enrolled in are not included). We…

When your child is away from home for college, you as a parent often don’t know what they are going through on a daily basis. Most college students face mental health issues at some point in the collegiate career. It can be caused by homesickness, too much stress with school and work, or other contributing…

“One way to learn to better manage stress is through self-regulation techniques, like biofeedback.”

“Student clubs with an academic focus offer a way to deeply engage with learning beyond the classroom.”