Student Account Charges allow eligible CWU students to purchase items from the Wildcat Shop and have those charges applied directly to their student account. This page outlines when student charging is available each quarter, how the process works in-store and online, what items may be charged, and how to keep track of your balance. Review the dates and guidelines below to make sure you understand your charging window, account limits, and payment responsibilities.
Student Account Charge Dates
2025-26
Fall 2025
Open Monday, August 25, 2025
Close Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Winter 2026
Open Friday, December 5, 2025
Close Monday, January 12, 2026
Spring 2026
Open Monday, March 2, 2026
Close Monday, April 6, 2026
Summer 2026
Open Friday, May 22, 2026
Close Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Our team at the Wildcat Shop is happy to help! Reach out to us by emailing textbooks@cwu.edu, calling us at 509-963-1311, or stop by the store and chat with us in person.
Education should be about learning—not stressing over textbooks and course materials.
