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November 29, 2022
Parent Access and Release of Information
Are your folks asking how to pay the bill, or how can they get access to your account?
Your MyCWU account belongs to you, and you can give access to your parent/guardian (or other trusted adult) if you choose.
  • Allowing your trusted adult to have some access may make it easier to pay the bill, and also may allow them to check grades, view class enrollment, order a transcript, communicate directly with the university about their student, and so forth.
  • You can choose what kind of information can be accessed, and set a starting and end date for that access.
  • See more information in the Student Participation Guide under Release of Information.
  • Full instructions (illustrated) can be found on this Release of Information page on the CWU Financial Aid page.
Students have two accounts*
  1. Registration takes place in cihs.cwu.edu
  2. Permanent official records are kept in your MyCWU account at www.my.cwu.edu
*Neither of them belong to the parent/guardian
In CIHS.CWU.EDU, you
  • Begin your CWU career by opening an account
  • Input accurate information which builds your official, permanent record
  • Choose classes
  • Update your registration information
  • Track your course registration status
  • Get parent/guardian consent

Your cihs.cwu.edu registration account is based on the email you used to register the first time, and the password you chose.
In MyCWU, you
  • Check your official enrollment
  • Earn credits and grades
  • Pay your bill
  • Order your transcript
  • Update name & address information
  • Access CWU resources
  • Grant parents permission for access

Your official MyCWU account is based on your 8-digit CWU Student ID number and the username that CWU has assigned you. This information is provided to you one time, when you first enroll with CWU, via US mail and through email. Don't lose it!
Keep your log-in information for BOTH accounts in a secure location so you can find them later.
Have you logged in to your MyCWU account?*
Activate your connection to all available CWU resources, for access to
  • check your final grades
  • pay your bill
  • order transcripts
  • tutoring
  • library services
  • and other assistance
If you have trouble logging in, you must be the one to contact us for help, not your parents.
Privacy law (FERPA) prevents us from disclosing your personal account information (user name and ID number) to anyone except the named student, without permission. See how to give your parent/guardian access.
Your MyCWU account is the key to everything.

*First Time CWU Students: You will receive (or maybe you already received) a letter and an email with your ID, Username and the HOW TO instructions. Watch for this notice. It's important. You only get it once. Keep it in a safe place.

Do you have questions about CiHS?
Resources are available to help you while enrolled.
Is your school on a Trimester schedule?
Your registration portal in www.cihs.cwu.edu will be open for Winter Trimester Registration from November 21 to December 9.
Don't miss the opportunity to sign up for CWU credits and perks!
Ask your teacher and tell your friends about the opportunity.
Keep Building Your Transcript and Get Access to Resources from CWU
  • Tutoring, Office of the Registrar, Cashier's Office, Information Services, Library and more can be accessed on our Resources Page
  • Use your MyCWU credential (username, email and/or ID number) for access
What does Withdrawal mean?
When a student has taken part of a CWU course and can't finish it, they may withdraw. This may be caused by a family moving, a student personal hurdle, health issues, etc.
  • Withdrawal means no credit or grade is earned, and it has no effect on your CWU GPA.
  • The fees will not be reversed, the bill still needs to be paid.
  • Be aware of academic and financial consequences of a withdrawal, as well as tutoring and academic advising that are available to help you succeed.
  • The CWU transcript will show a W+, W, or HW for a withdrawn course, depending on the type of withdrawal.
For complete information on Uncontested, Complete, or Hardship Withdrawal Policy and deadlines, please visit CiHS Withdrawal Policy
Thinking ahead?
The Preparing for College page gives you the main points of things to consider as you work toward your academic goals, and includes links to CWU connections like scholarships, admissions, and more.
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