William Woods University
Join us and make history!
A NOTE FROM Dear Future Owl, Words don’t adequately express how excited I am to build William Woods University’s collegiate football program. When you become a part of this new program, you’re saying yes to a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Your name will be written in the history books as a member of the original Woods Football Team. Woods Athletics are rooted deeply in academics, athletics, and community, and our football program is no different. We expect 100% effort 100% the time–on the field, in the classroom, and in the community. Join us! Become the student, athlete, and person you want to be while adding to the institution’s traditions and culture. Coach Mendez
THE WOODS FOOTBALL We’re building this program on the four most important aspects of academics, athletics, and life:
FAMILY
COMPETITION
As a team, our family is every member of our team, every person on campus, and our community, in Fulton and beyond.
We’re here to bring it. If there is a score being kept, our eyes are clearly focused on 100% effort. Our goal is always doing at least 1% better than we did the time before.
ACCOUNTABILITY
RESPECT
Our team is accountable for all the actions of any and all of its members, both on and off the field. Period.
We dedicate ourselves to always act respectfully. The only way to gain respect is to earn it.
OUR IDEAL IS ALL IN AT ALL TIMES
PERSON Lasting, Positive Impact Looks for ways to enhance and improve athletics, The Woods campus, and the surrounding community.
PLAYER Continuous Improvement Dedicated to pushing on the field, in training, in practice, and on gameday to make them and their team better.
STUDENT Academics First Gives their all in the classroom.
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FULLY COMMIT, BODY AND MIND! PUSH YOUR POTENTIAL! ENJOY THE RIDE! ONE TEAM! #TalonsUp
Complete Stadium Rendering Coming Soon
PLANS FOR NEW
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We care about you at William Woods – as an individual. We have developed programs and opportunities to ensure you have the support you need to excel in college, and in your future career. We have built a community of Owls who give it their all and who inspire the best in one another. Welcome to The Woods.
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LEARN WHAT YOU LOVE
Explore what you care about with professions-oriented programs and real-world opportunities. Small classes and first-rate academic amenities set you up for success. Whether you know exactly what you 100% COOLEST want to do … or you’re exploring all your options … dedicated faculty 6 of students offered small town mentors ensure you have the foundation to excel in college, and inprofessio financial assistance in America majors a 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 and 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 one-of-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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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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THE RECRUITMENT
Fill out the Athletic Questionnaire Fill out our FREE Application Schedule an On Campus/ Virtual Visit Receive an Official Offer Submit your FAFSA (WWU code: 002525) Commit to being an OWL
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HEAD COACH JULIAN MENDEZ julian.mendez@williamwoods.edu 619-446-8769
ASSISTANT COACH STEVEN DUDLEY steven.dudley@williamwoods.edu 785-639-8100
One University Avenue Fulton, Missouri 65251