WOU Viewbook 2023

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ASTORIA SEASIDE

Clatsop State Forest ST HELENS

WASHINGTON

TILLAMOOK

HERMISTON

PORTLAND

THE DALLES

MCMINNVILLE LINCOLN CITY

MONMOUTH

PENDLETON

Mt. Hood National Forest

SALEM

LA GRANDE

CONDON

Warm Springs Reservation

NEWPORT ALBANY

Umatilla National Forest

CORVALLIS BAKER

Siuslaw National Forest FLORENCE

EUGENE

JOHN DAY

SPRINGFIELD Willamette National Forest

REEDSPORT

CANYON CITY

BEND

Malheur National Forest

SUNRIVER

NORTH BEND

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COOS BAY ROSEBURG Umpqua National Forest Rogue RiverSiskiyou National Forest

Crater Lake National Park

GRANTS PASS

BURNS

CHRISTMAS VALLEY

Fremont National Forest

MEDFORD

BROOKINGS

CALIFORNIA ASHLAND

KLAMATH FALLS

LAKEVIEW

PRINCETON Steens Mountain Wilderness

JORDAN VA

Wallowa Whitmen National Forest ENTERPRISE

CITY

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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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ADMISSIONS

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wou.edu/finaid/tuition-fees/cost-of-attendance

COST OF ATTENDANCE Resident

WUE

Non Resident

Tuition

$9,000

$13,500

$28,710

Fees/Loan origination fees

$2,106

$2,106

$2,106

Room and board

$11,601

$11,601

$11,601

Books & supplies

$1,125

$1,125

$1,125

Transportation/personal

$2,646

$2,508

$2,646

$26,478

$30,978

$46,188

TOTAL

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

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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.

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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

wou.edu/scholarships

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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GPA

Resident

WUE

Non Resident

3.95+

$5,000

$5,000

$12,000

3.75-3.949

$3,000

$3,000

$10,000

3.60-3.749

$2,000

$2,000

$8,000

3.00-3.599

$1,000

$1,000

$5,000

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)

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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

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MT ND SD ID WY NV UT CO CA AZ NM The TEXAS TUITION program offers the same tuition rates as the WUE. El programa TEXAS TUITION ofrece las mismas tarifas de matrícula que WUE.

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wou.edu/student-engagement

BE YOUR BEST SE LO MEJOR

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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.

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COMMUNITY LA COMUNIDAD cross country course turf field

alderview townhouses

softball field soccer field

gentle hall

baseball field

butler hall

ackerman hall

the grove

werner university center

todd hall

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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.

arbor park apartments public safety landers hall

heritage hall

valsetz dining hall

welcome center

student health & counseling center

richard woodcock education center

winters building (math/nursing)

hamersly library maaske hall

wolfstore

future student success center (2025)

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Majors & minors Majors indicated in bold

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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

Pre-professional Programs One-to-two-year programs: Pre-Nursing Three-to-four-year programs: Pre-Clinical Lab Science Pre-Dentistry

Pre-Medicine Pre-Occupational Therapy Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Physician Assistant Pre-Veterinary Medicine Four-year preparation programs: Pre-Law

TOP 5 MAJORS 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

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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.

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

FIRST-YEAR RESIDENCE HALLS

Ackerman Hall

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Heritage Hall

Landers Hall

Arbor Park Apartments

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

UPPERCLASS RESIDENCE HALL

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Intercollegiate

ATHLETICS

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!

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Wolves Volleyball 2022 (WOU vs. CWU)

STAY ACTIVE MANTENTE ACTIVO Club Sports Basketball Dance Team Lacrosse Running

Rock Climbing Rugby Soccer Swimming

Tennis Volleyball Wrestling

Intramural Sports

Includes volleyball, futsal, bowling, golf and more. Learn more and join a team: imleagues.com/WOU

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FIND YOURSELF

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DESCUBRE A TI MISMO

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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.

There is something for everyone! ¡Hay algo para todos!

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

OUTDOOR FACILITIES • 9-hole Disc® golf course • Tennis courts • Turf field

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JOIN THE ÚNETE A LA

Outdoor recreation: Hiking at Smith Rock

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

wou.edu/firstgen

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!

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E PACK!

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!

wou.edu/orientation

MANADA

DESTINATION WESTERN

HSI Making

Conexiones

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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CONNECTING

CONECT

WOU campus

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.

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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

TANDO NUESTRAS COMUNIDADES

Willamette River

Park Amphitheatre

Downtown Independence

Western Oregon UNIVERSITY

Admissions

503-838-8211 • admissions@wou.edu • wou.edu/visit

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