The application deadline for the 2026 Western Archives Institute (WAI) is fast approaching on Friday April 10, 2026. 

WAI is an intensive, two-week program that offers integrated instruction in basic archival practices. It is designed for individuals with diverse professional goals, including those whose roles require a foundational understanding of archival skills but who have little or no prior archival training; those assuming increased responsibility for archival materials; practicing archivists without formal archival education; and individuals committed to pursuing a career in archives.

Registration fees for WAI are $950 for the two-week program (held July 20-31, 2026). Visit our website to learn more about WAI and to apply.

For additional information please contact Marcella Lees, WAI Administrator, and Eric Milenkiewicz, WAI Associate Administrator, at wai@calarchivists.org.