Ten years after first partnering to make it easier for Columbia Basin College students to pursue a four-year degree at Eastern Washington University, both institutions are making sure that pathway remains clear. 

CBC and EWU recently signed a new three-year agreement that will automatically qualify CBC students with a grade point average of 2.5 or higher for admission to the university while also waiving EWU’s application fees and CBC’s transcript fees. 

CBC President Rebekah Woods said “this partnership is about reducing barriers to ensure students have the support they need to pursue their educational and career goals. 

“By working together, we are creating more opportunities for students in our region to access higher education and build a strong future.” 

CBC has transfer agreements and programs with more than two dozen higher education institutions.