Western Undergraduate Exchange NCIAC Meeting Friday October Bernie Day, Foothill College

WICHE Basics WICHE: Western Interstate Commission on Higher EducationWICHE: Western Interstate Commission on Higher Education 15 states:15 states: ALASKA ALASKA ARIZONAARIZONA CALIFORNIACALIFORNIA COLORADOCOLORADO HAWAIIHAWAII IDAHOIDAHO MONTANAMONTANA NEVADANEVADA NEW MEXICONEW MEXICO NORTH DAKOTANORTH DAKOTA OREGONOREGON SOUTH DAKOTASOUTH DAKOTA UTAHUTAH WASHINGTONWASHINGTON WYOMINGWYOMING Many programs and initiatives, includingMany programs and initiatives, including Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)

Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) 145 colleges and universities participate145 colleges and universities participate 10 CSU campuses participate10 CSU campuses participate Residents of Western states may attend college in other Western states for reduced tuitionResidents of Western states may attend college in other Western states for reduced tuition 150% of non-resident rate (or less)150% of non-resident rate (or less) May be less expensive than CA colleges and universitiesMay be less expensive than CA colleges and universities Admission criteria variesAdmission criteria varies Contact individual campuses for detailsContact individual campuses for details

How WUE Works Students apply directly to participating college/universityStudents apply directly to participating college/university 60 universities accept transfer students60 universities accept transfer students 8 will accept IGETC or CSU GE/IGETC8 will accept IGETC or CSU GE/IGETC Available in most majors (including nursing, business, engineering)Available in most majors (including nursing, business, engineering) Online search engine by state and majorOnline search engine by state and major No financial need requirementNo financial need requirement

WUE Trends : approximately 28,000 students saved $210 million in tuition : approximately 28,000 students saved $210 million in tuition : Nearly 8,000 CA- outbound WUE students : Nearly 8,000 CA- outbound WUE students : Approx inbound WUE students : Approx inbound WUE students Since 2006, CA WUE students increased 275% Since 2006, CA WUE students increased 275% CA sends most students; receives least studentsCA sends most students; receives least students

Hitting the Road Where do CA students go? Source: WICHE

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

"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

Supporting WUE Students Spread the word! Train counselors, inform studentsSpread the word! Train counselors, inform students Establish clear and streamlined transfer pathwaysEstablish clear and streamlined transfer pathways Explore CIAC’s roleExplore CIAC’s role Create a CIAC Ad Hoc Committee?Create a CIAC Ad Hoc Committee? Secure IGETC/CSU GE acceptanceSecure IGETC/CSU GE acceptance Create CCC WUE transfer brochureCreate CCC WUE transfer brochure Collaborate with WICHE to increase WUE transfer collegesCollaborate with WICHE to increase WUE transfer colleges Partner with CCCCO?Partner with CCCCO?

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