Viewbook 2023

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

First-year

n Standard diploma from an accredited high school

n 2.75 unweighted cumulative GPA

n Completion of the following with C- or Pass grade:

• Language Arts: 4 years

• Math: 3 years (includes first-year algebra and two additional years of college preparatory mathematics)

• Science: 3 years

• Social Science: 3 years

• 2nd Language: 2 years

Transfer

n Be in good academic, financial and disciplinary standing at all prior institutions attended.

n 2.25 cumulative GPA

n 36 quarter credits or 24 semester credits (transferable)

Oregon transfer applicants with a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA are eligible for admission, if they obtain a:

n Oregon Transfer Module (OTM)

n Associate of Arts

Oregon Transfer degree (AAOT)

n Associate of Science

Oregon Transfer degree (ASOT)

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ENTERPRISE VALLEY 1

ONTARIO

COST OF ATTENDANCE

Estimated costs for undergraduate students are based on 2023-24 costs for fall, winter, and spring terms.

VALUE UN BUEN VALOR

To be eligible for grants, loans and work study complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Undocumented or DACA students should fill out the Oregon Student Aid Application (ORSAA).

Applications open Oct. 1 and have a priority deadline of Feb. 1. Solicitudes abren el 1 de octubre y tienen como fecha límite de prioridad el 1 de febrero.

Students receiving financial aid: 78%

Admissions priority deadline: Feb. 1, 2024

Scholarships/Becas

WOU rewards your achievement with scholarships worth up to $6,000 per year. Scholarships are due March 1, 2024 . Las becas vencen el 1 de marzo de cada año.

MERIT AWARDS • FALL 2024

Merit awards are automatically granted to graduating high school seniors with an unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher. (Award is renewable)

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TRANSFER

MERIT AWARDS

Transfer students from a community college or fouryear university can receive this scholarship upon their admission to WOU. Award

amounts: $2,500 (GPA 3.5+) and $1,000 (GPA 3–3.49)

TUITION AND FEES FOR FREE (TF2)

Students may also qualify for free tuition and fees, with our TF2 program. TF2 is the last dollar award offered as a final option for students needing additional aid.

NATIVE AMERICAN TUITION (NAT-WOU)

This tuition program ensures that undergraduate students who are enrolled members of any one of the U.S. Federally Recognized Tribes will pay the equivalent of WOU resident tuition regardless of their state or country of residence

Note: Students from the U.S. Territories (see list on next page) receive the same tuition benefit.

Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)

Students are eligible to save more than $15,000 in tuition per year! ¡Los estudiantes son elegibles para ahorrar más de $15,000 en matrícula por año!

The WUE rate can be combined with scholarships and other forms of financial aid. La tarifa WUE se puede combinar con becas y otras formas de ayuda financiera.

HI

U.S. PACIFIC TERRITORIES & FREELY ASSOCIATED STATES

• Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands

• Guam

• Republic of the Marshall Islands

• Federated States of Micronesia

• Republic of Palau

The TEXAS TUITION program offers the same tuition rates as the WUE. El programa TEXAS TUITION ofrece las mismas tarifas de matrícula que WUE.

BE YOUR BEST SE LO MEJOR

SELF DE TÍ

Get support

WOU offers many student services, programs, and support to ensure you reach your goals.

Center for Professional Pathways is committed to connecting students with transformative experiences, education, and counseling/coaching engagements which will advance student’s career development and benefit society.

• Alternative Break: Travel across the state, nation and world to help build stronger communities through service during spring break.

• Study abroad: Study in many countries across the globe for a term or a whole academic year.

• Volunteering: Students give back and get involved in our local community – MLK Week, Earth Day, Community Impact Day, and more!

The Honors Program is for students seeking more advanced academic challenges. Students must apply for membership.

Multicultural Student Services & Programs provides services for students such as: mentoring, academic advising, advocacy, cultural/social activities and events, referrals to university and community resources, and student recognition and graduation celebrations.

Residence Hall Association: Campus residents earn valuable leadership skills when they serve as Resident Assistants.

Student Enrichment Program (SEP): A large percentage of WOU students are part of the SEP, which provides services and a supportive environment to equip first-generation, low-income and students with disabilities with skills to be successful in college.

Student leadership: Build your leadership skills during a term or a single day, or participate in multiple programs hosted through Student Engagement.

Teacher Prep Student Support Services (TPSSS) is a federally-funded TRIO grant program that provides support to future teachers.

Tutoring centers: Get help at any of these valuable campus resources: Math Center, Science Center, Writing Center - or go to the Student Success and Advising Center for more options.

Veteran’s Resource Center provides an environment that promotes retention and graduation of student veterans in post-secondary education through the coordination of services fostering academic, personal, and professional development.

COMMUNITY LA COMUNIDAD

cross country course

the grove

softball field

soccer field

baseball field

turf field todd hall

werner university center

butler hall

gentle hall

alderview townhouses

ackerman hall

Western is located in Monmouth – about an hour from the ocean, mountain ranges, big city life and other fun destinations in Oregon. We’re also only minutes away from the city of Independence and the Willamette River.

wolfstore

maaske hall

student health & counseling center

landers hall winters building (math/nursing)

arbor park apartments

valsetz dining hall

heritage hall

public safety

welcome center

richard woodcock education center

hamersly library

future student success center (2025) wou.edu/visit

Majors & minors

Accounting

Aerospace Studies (Air Force ROTC)

American Sign Language Studies

Aquarium Science

Art & Design

Art History

Audio Production Biology

Business

Chemistry

Communication Studies

Computer Science

Computer Science & Math

Criminal Justice

Cybercrime Investigation & Enforcement

Dance

Early Childhood Studies (non-licensure)

Early Childhood (noneducation majors)

Earth & Environmental Science

Economics

Economics & Mathematics

Education (teacher licensure, multiple concentrations)

Education Studies (non-licensure)

Educational Psychology

English to Speakers of Other Languages & Bilingual Education

*The new Ethnic Studies major will prepare students to work in a world where cross cultural skills are a necessity. It will combine classroom knowledge and internships with a focus on critical thinking, culture, history, and current societal issues. The program will prepare you to be a culturally competent practitioner—ready to serve diverse populations in fields such as social services, public health, education, and human resources.

English Studies

Entrepreneurship

Environmental Studies

Ethics and Social Justice

Ethnic Studies*

Exercise Science

Film Studies

Forensic Anthropology

Forensic Science

Forensic Psychology

Forensic Science

Gender Studies

Geographic Information Science

Geography

German Studies

Gerontology: Aging & Older Adulthood

Health History

Human Biology

Humanities

Information Systems

Interdisciplinary Studies

International Studies

Interpreting Studies: Theory

Juvenile Justice

Latin American Studies

Latino/Chicano Studies

Legal Studies

Liberal Studies

Linguistics

Literature

Mathematics

Medicinal Chemistry & Pharmacology

Military Science (Army ROTC)

Music

Organizational Leadership

Physical Education

Physical Science

Political Science

Professional Studies in the Deaf Community

Psychology

Public Health

Public History

Public Policy & Administration

Social Science

Sociology

Spanish

Special Education and Rehabilitation Counseling

Sport Management

Sports Leadership

Sustainability

Teacher Education (elementary, middle, and high)

The Arts

Theatre Arts

Writing

Undergraduate certificates

Aging and Older Adulthood

American Sign Language Studies: Culture

American Sign Language Studies: Linguistics

Bilingual and Biliteracy in Spanish Achievement

Bilingual / English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

Computational Linguistics

Early Childhood Education

Elementary French

Elementary German

Elementary Spanish

Geographic Information Science

Infant Toddler

Interdisciplinary Social Justice/Service Learning with Latino CommunityBilingual

Intermediate French

Intermediate German

Intermediate Spanish

Professional Writing

Public and Nonprofit Management

Spanish-English

Interpreting and Translation

Teaching English as a Foreign Language

Endorsement

ESOL

Majors indicated in bold

Pre-professional Programs

One-to-two-year programs: Pre-Nursing

Three-to-four-year programs:

Pre-Clinical Lab Science

Pre-Dentistry

TOP 5 MAJORS

Pre-Medicine

Pre-Occupational Therapy

Pre-Pharmacy

Pre-Physical Therapy

Pre-Physician Assistant

Pre-Veterinary Medicine

Four-year preparation programs: Pre-Law

Education/Teaching Psychology

Interdisciplinary Studies

Business & Economics

Criminal Justice

Graduate Programs

Master of Arts

Criminal Justice

Interpreting Studies

Organizational Leadership

Master of Arts in Teaching

Teaching

Master of Science

Justice Studies

Rehabilitation Counseling

Master of Science in Education

Curriculum and Instruction

Early Childhood Education

Educational Technology

Elementary Mathematics Specialist (K-8)

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

Interdisciplinary Professional Studies

Literacy Education

Reading

Special Education

STEM Education

Graduate Non-Degree

Elementary Mathematics Specialist (K-8) Specialization

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

Endorsement

Reading Endorsement

Special Educator I Endorsement

Graduate License

Special Educator II License

Graduate Certificate

Adaptive Leadership

Advanced Juvenile Justice Studies

Dual Language/Bilingual Education

Elementary Mathematics Specialist (K-8)

Enabling Leadership

English for Speakers of Other Languages

Executive Leadership

Healthcare Administration

Instructional Design

Interpreting Studies:

Educational Interpreting

Interpreting Studies: Professional Practice

Interpreting Studies: Reflective Practice

Interpreting Studies: Research

Interpreting Studies: Teaching Interpreting

Reading Specialist

Social Justice

STEM Educational Leadership

Writing Theory and Practice for In-Service Teachers

Other Programs

Dual Language Specialization

graduate.wou.edu

National research indicates that living on campus contributes to greater overall satisfaction and success in college. You’re more likely to take advantage of academic resources and activities that are available on campus.

FIRST-YEAR RESIDENCE HALLS

Ackerman Hall

Heritage Hall

Landers Hall

“Housing, student engagement, and persistence: A first look.” Gonyea, Robert M.; Polly Graham, Sarah Hurtado, Kevin Fosnacht. July 9, 2018.

Arbor Park Apartments

UPPERCLASS RESIDENCE HALL

Amenities

• Choose your space

• No security deposit

• Nine-month contract

• Utilities included

• Unlimited laundry

• Computer support

• Furnishings included

• Cleaning services

• Close to classes, dining hall, campus resources, and events

• Movie streaming service

• Microwave/mini fridge/ freezer

• Convenience of having one bill on student account

• In hall staff support

wou.edu/housing

Baseball (M)

Basketball (M/W)

Cross Country (M/W)

Football (M)

Indoor Track & Field (M/W)

Outdoor Track & Field (M/W)

Soccer (M/W)

Softball (W)

Volleyball (W)

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woucheerleading

Interested in WOU Cheer or attending the next cheer clinic? Check Instagram for the team’s latest posts!

FIND YOURSELF DESCUBRE A TI MISMO

What else can you do on campus besides go to class? Here are a few options:

Art exhibits: WOU has an official art museum in Campbell Hall, and there are also rotating exhibits in the Hamersly Library and Werner University Center.

Athletic events: The WOU Wolves have 14 NCAA Division II sports teams, so there is always some game or match happening on campus. WOU students get in free, and they lead the cheering section.

Clubs and organizations: There are dozens of special interest clubs and groups for students—everything from the Communications Club to Model U.N. to American Sign Language. You can also start your own club.

Fine arts: The Smith Fine Arts Series and Jenson Lecture Series bring world-renowned performers and speakers to Monmouth every year.

Get Involved

As a current student you‘ll have access to more than 70 student clubs and organizations.

Live music: Music students stage concerts all year, and visiting artists are on campus all the time, too. Musical styles range from classical piano to funk to spoken word.

Student government: ASWOU is the group that represents students on campus. There is also a Student Senate and a Judicial Board.

Sororities and fraternities: Many of the Greek organizations on campus have a themed focus, such as National Honor Society, community engagement or leadership.

Student media: WOU’s student newspaper, radio station (you could be a D.J.!) and literary journal keep students up to date on campus news.

Theatre and dance performances: The Theatre and Dance department stages multiple productions every year, including plays, musicals and the annual Spring Dance Concert (choreographed and performed by WOU students).

Peter Courtney Health & Wellness Center

Access is included for all WOU students! ¡El acceso está incluido para todos los estudiantes de WOU!

• 40-foot climbing wall

• Two-court basketball gym

• Elevated indoor track

• Five-lane lap pool and therapy pool

• Strength training and cardio studio

• 9-hole Disc® golf course

JOIN THE ÚNETE A LA

Are you the first in your family to go to college?

If so, as a FIRST-GEN, (first generation student) you’ll find a lot of support at WOU. We’ll help you navigate your way through all kinds of new experiences!

Outdoor recreation: Hiking at Smith Rock

PACK! MANADA

DESTINATION WESTERN

HSI Making Conexiones

This two-week residential program is designed to help students build the skills needed to succeed in college-level writing and math. Este programa residencial de dos semanas está diseñado para ayudar a los estudiantes a desarrollar las habilidades necesarias para tener éxito en escritura y matemáticas a nivel universitario. Participate in academic sessions in small groups, activities, workshops and social events!

Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI)

WOU was the first public university in Oregon to be named an emerging HSI. But why is being an HSI good for you? HSIs are recognized to have supportive environments, promoting inclusivity and diversity. Latino students report to feel more comfortable in their academic setting and get the support they need to succeed. It also helps to promote cross-cultural understanding between all students.

Lynch, Matthew. May 11, 2023.

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The MI Trolley

The cities of Monmouth and Independence received funding for a free trolley service. State legislators provided grant funds to support a local transit service that links Independence, Monmouth, and our campus.

The trolleys are low-emission hybrid gas-electric vehicles. The routes run every 15-20 minutes from the campus stop (next to the Natural Sciences building on Jackson St.) to Riverview Park Amphiteatre in Independence. Each trolley is equipped with front bike racks.

CONECTANDO CONNECTING

FUN FACT: Willamette Valley wine country was noted as one of the “World’s Greatest Places” by Time magazine in 2023.

Downtown Monmouth Riverview

OUR COMMUNITIES

CONECTANDO NUESTRAS COMUNIDADES

Willamette River

Park Amphitheatre

Downtown Independence