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Western Undergraduate Exchange

Western Undergraduate Exchange. NCIAC Meeting Friday October 14 2011 Bernie Day, Foothill College. WICHE Basics. WICHE: Western Interstate Commission on Higher Education 15 states: ALASKA ARIZONA CALIFORNIA COLORADO HAWAII IDAHO MONTANA NEVADA NEW MEXICO NORTH DAKOTA

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Western Undergraduate Exchange

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  1. Western Undergraduate Exchange NCIAC Meeting Friday October 14 2011 Bernie Day, Foothill College

  2. WICHE Basics • WICHE: Western Interstate Commission on Higher Education • 15 states: • ALASKA • ARIZONA • CALIFORNIA • COLORADO • HAWAII • IDAHO • MONTANA • NEVADA • NEW MEXICO • NORTH DAKOTA • OREGON • SOUTH DAKOTA • UTAH • WASHINGTON • WYOMING • Many programs and initiatives, including • Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) 10-15-2011

  3. Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) • 145 colleges and universities participate • 10 CSU campuses participate • Residents of Western states may attend college in other Western states for reduced tuition • 150% of non-resident rate (or less) • May be less expensive than CA colleges and universities • Admission criteria varies • Contact individual campuses for details 10-15-2011

  4. How WUE Works • Students apply directly to participating college/university • 60 universities accept transfer students • 8 will accept IGETC or CSU GE/IGETC • Available in most majors (including nursing, business, engineering) • Online search engine by state and major • No financial need requirement 10-15-2011

  5. WUE Trends • 2010-2011: approximately 28,000 students saved $210 million in tuition • 2010-2011: Nearly 8,000 CA-outbound WUE students • 2010-2011: Approx. 1100 inbound WUE students • Since 2006, CA WUE students increased 275% • CA sends most students; receives least students 10-15-2011

  6. Hitting the Road Where do CA students go? 10-15-2011 Source: WICHE 2010-2011

  7. What Students Are Saying "Without WUE I would not be where I am today. My parents wouldn't have been able to afford CSU, so therefore I would not have been able to attend. I am very grateful for this program. I love CSU and am so glad that I had the opportunity to attend this fine school, thanks to WUE.” Sydney, California resident Class of 2014, Colorado State University 10-15-2011

  8. "The WUE program has significantly helped me with my goal of becoming a teacher and in continuing my education. I am now able to go to my school of choice without the stress of figuring out how to pay for the out-of-state tuition. WUE has given me the opportunity to experience living and learning in a different state and in a place where I feel I can learn the most. I really appreciate the help WUE has given me -- without it, I could not afford such an experience. Thank you very much! " Leslie, California resident Class of 2014, Music Education, Central Washington University "Without WUE I would not be able to attend Colorado State University. WUE has been of essential assistance in my ability to afford my education. I love attending CSU and know I would not be able to do it without WUE." Amy, California resident Class of 2013, Colorado State University, Business Marketing 10-15-2011

  9. Supporting WUE Students • Spread the word! Train counselors, inform students • Establish clear and streamlined transfer pathways • Explore CIAC’s role • Create a CIAC Ad Hoc Committee? • Secure IGETC/CSU GE acceptance • Create CCC WUE transfer brochure • Collaborate with WICHE to increase WUE transfer colleges • Partner with CCCCO? 10-15-2011

  10. For More Information • http://wiche.edu/wue/ 10-15-2011

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