Extended Campus Sites

Northwest Indian College is committed to serving the educational needs of Tribal communities throughout the Pacific Northwest. This is accomplished by working cooperatively with Muckleshoot, Nez Perce, Nisqually, Port Gamble, Swinomish, and Tulalip Tribal communities to sponsor classes and programs of particular relevance to them.

Instructional programming encompasses formal bachelor’s degrees, associate’s degrees, and awards of completion in several areas. In addition, other classes are offered, such as cultural, vocational/work force training, recreational, adult education, in-service seminars, and other special programming.

Interest is particularly strong at many instructional sites in classes focusing on the cultural traditions and Indigenous knowledge of the Tribal communities. A variety of delivery methods are employed to teach classes. Methods of instructional delivery include on- site teaching using local instructors, Learning Contracts (LC), Independent Learning (IL), Video Conferencing (VC), and Online Courses (OL). Classes are also offered in a hybrid modality.

Student support services are provided to extended campus sites by professional staff located at the main Lummi Campus and at various sites. Students may contact the Lummi Campus to request information and assistance with admissions, financial aid, registration, advisement, career services, and other areas of interest. At the extended campus sites, the college retains staff to offer services as well.