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NG HERE As a Great Jobs KC student, we’ve created a path just for you at The Woods.

• $20,000 scholarship per year for up to five years Some additional things you’ll find along the way: • A $500 scholarship for visiting campus (when you enroll at WWU).

• Waiver on $250 enrollment deposit requirement.

• 20% tuition discount towards earning your graduate/doctoral degree.

YOU’LL SUCCEED Student Success Seminars geared for each step of their academic journey.

First Year

Second Year

Navigating your college experience and finding your passion

Joining cultural and experiential learning opportunities outside the classroom

Third Year

Fourth Year

Finding internships, study abroad, and other relevant immersion opportunities

Getting career ready and introduction to graduate school opportunities

Enrollment into a first-semester student success course intentionally designed for Great Jobs KC scholars: • How to navigate the college to find help and support.

• Make personal connections with faculty, staff, and peers.

• Support on things like campus services, policy, time management, tutoring, and more.

LEARN WHAT YOU LOVE

Explore what you care about with professions-oriented programs and realworld opportunities. Small classes and first-rate academic amenities set you up for success. Whether you know exactly what you want to do … or you’re 100% COOLEST 6 exploringofallstudents your options … dedicated faculty mentors offered small townensure you have the professio financial assistance in America majors a foundation to excel in college, and in your future career.

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UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Accounting Accounting & Finance (c) Advertising & Marketing (c) American Sign Language (m) American Sign Language – English Interpreting Art Art Education K-12 Art Therapy (m) Biology Business Administration* Chemistry (m) Coaching (m) Communication Criminal Justice Cybersecurity* Deaf Human Services (m) Digital Filmmaking (c) Early Childhood Education B-K (c) Educational Studies (non-certified) Elementary Education 1-6 English Equestrian Science Equestrian Studies (c) Equine Administration Equine Assisted Therapies (c) Equine General Studies Equine Media (c) Equine Media (m) Exercise Science General Studies Graphic Design (c)

History (m) Interdisciplinary Studies Juvenile Justice (m) Leadership (A.A.)* Liberal Arts (A.A.)* Management & Leadership Mathematics (m) Middle-level Education 5-9 Military Studies (GOLD) (m) Multi-media Journalism (c) Music (m) Photography (c) Physical Education K-12 Physics (m) Political & Legal Studies Pre-Athletic Training Pre-Med (c) Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Vet (c) Psychology* Secondary 9-12 Education Social Work Sport Communication (c) Sport Management Spanish (m) Special Education K-12 Strategic Communication (c) Strength and Conditioning (c) Studio Art (c) Theatre (m) Workforce Management

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WELCOME TO THE WOODS Find your home here, on our beautiful green campus (We call it The Woods).

Whether you’re interested in academic challenge, Greek life, theatre, faith, careers and leadership, diversity and social issues, Owls athletics – or a little bit of everything – you’ll find like-minded students and a caring community to support you.

I fell in love with WWU because it gave me countless opportunities to develop myself as a student, member of the campus community, and build meaningful relationships with my peers and professors.

Molly O’Connell ’22 Plan your visit to The Woods at

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Tucker Dining Hall has all your favorites – home cooking, new flavors, endless desserts, and lots of options.

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Junior Lake is home to sand volleyball, kayaking, patio parties, and relaxing by the water. Pull up a chair.

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FABULOUS FULTON

A small town with a big heart and a national reputation, Fulton, Missouri has it all: trendy dining, quirky shopping, and easy access to big-city amenities when you need them. Plan your visit and discover why our oneof-a-kind Central Missouri hometown is “worth the road trip.”

Gateway to nature If you love hiking, biking, horseback riding, kayaking, camping, golfing or fishing, you’ll love it here. The natural beauty of Missouri surrounds our green 225-acre campus.

Hundreds of acres of state and national parks are nearby including favorites like Mark Twain National Forest and the riverside Katy Trail.

Easy to find When you want the big city, St. Louis is only 90 miles away; Columbia, MO is thirty minutes. Lake life is only an hour away at world-famous Lake of the Ozarks.

Taste for adventure Our walkable, historic downtown “Brick District” offers Insta-worthy small businesses around every corner. We have chain restaurants and retail too, but why bother … when there’s so much more to explore here?

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William Woods is committed to ensuring every student has the opportunity to flourish.

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THE WOODS DIFFERENCE The university experience is about stretching yourself. Get out of your comfort zone. Meet people from around the world. Take a class you never thought you’d enjoy – and find your future.

At William Woods, we go beyond the classroom to ensure you have what you need to flourish and thrive. We offer the spaces, amenities, co-curricular programs, and hands-on learning you’d expect from a larger institution while continuing to treat every student as a unique person.

GRADUATE BRIDGE PROGRAM With the Graduate Bridge Program, students add one year of study to their degree plan and graduate with a WWU master’s degree. There are many options in business, leadership, public health, and education for those driven to excel and eager to make a difference. We also support graduate school planning with pre-professional pathways in the sciences, exercise sciences and pre-med/pre-vet.

WOODS AROUND THE WORLD Study abroad and explore the world.

Our Woods Around the World program is a unique approach to education that takes you outside the classroom and into another culture.

Our students have journeyed to every corner of the globe; we’ll work with you to ensure you can too.

HONORS PROGRAM Challenge yourself with a selective program that includes a scholarship for dedicated, imaginative students who love to learn.

Live, study and experience new academic adventures alongside like-minded students in a supportive community.

IVY SCHOLORS We want to give you a jump start on college. For first-time-in-college students, the Ivy Scholars precollege summer program offers preparation for college life and academics while earning college credit. Get to know current student mentors and future classmates before the “big move”.

ACADEMIC AMENITIES At WWU, we make sure you have the resources to fully explore your program of study. Our Center for Human Performance, Cox Art Gallery, studio spaces, model courtroom, MAC and film labs, cybersecurity testing center, and Center for Equine Medicine are just some examples of the top-notch facilities and amenities that help students learn here.

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TAKE ON THE WORLD

Our graduates go on to work at industry-leading companies, excel in graduate school, and become innovative entrepreneurs. They make a difference in their communities in many ways, building a life of purpose.

No matter where you go after graduation, you will carry with you the sense of community and confidence that began during your time at William Woods.

Five Reasons to Love William Woods

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