Channel: "Admissions"

¡WOU: Donde Tú Perteneces!

Clases pequeñas, una comunidad muy unida y una educación personalizada hacen que Western Oregon University sea realmente especial. Western Oregon University es donde tú perteneces!

Welcome Back 2023!

Fall term has begun at Western Oregon University and we're excited to be a part of this community. Scenes recorded during New Student Week 2023.

WOU: Where YOU Belong

Discover why Western Oregon University is where YOU belong! Learn more at wou.edu.

Meet Our First Generation Faculty & Staff

WOU is comprised of 47% first generation students. Students whose parents and caregivers did not attend college. WOU faculty & staff are proud to support first generation students because we are first generation, too!

Criminal Justice Careers Day 2023

The WOU admissions office presents Criminal Justice Careers Day 2023 featuing a distinguished panel of WOU alumni talking about various careers in criminal justice. Recorded 3/1/23

WOU First Gen: Meet Our Firsts!

Find out what it means to be a first generation student from current students and WOU graduates. Recorded 1/31/22

Mini Recorrido Del Campus

¡Bienvenidos al mini recorrido por el campus de la Western Oregon University que incluye el Centro de Bienvenida, el Centro de Educación Richard Woodcock, el Centro de Salud y Bienestar Peter Courtney y más!

Welcome Wolves 2022

They're back! WOU welcomes new and returning students to campus for fall 2022. Drone footage recorded 10/5/22.

CECLC 2022 Keynote: Yosimar Reyes

The Cesar E. Chavez Leadership Mini Edition hosted by Western Oregon University welcomes keynote speaker, poet and activist Yosimar Reyes. Recorded 4/8/22

HSI Summit 2022: Keynote Panel

A remote panel of diverse experts discuss what it means to become a Hispanic Serving Institution. Recorded 4/1/22

HSI Summit 2022: Cosecha Mestiza

Cosecha Mestiza is a music and dance group from Woodburn that presents Mexican folkloric dance along with live music. Recorded 4/1/22

HSI Summit 2022: Community Member Panel

A panel of community members discuss what it means to become a Hispanic serving institution. Recorded 4/1/22 (Some audio distortion)

HSI Summit 2022: Welcome & Keynote

What does it mean to become a Hispanic Serving Insitution (HSI)? Welcome & Keynote. Recorded 4/1/22

Mini Campus Tour 2022 (v.3)

Welcome to Western Oregon University's mini campus tour featuring the Welcome Center, the Richard Woodcock Education Center, the Peter Courtney Health and Wellness Center and more! (v.3)

WOU Student Success Center

This WOU project update features the recently state-funded Student Success Center scheduled to open in Fall 2023.

Remembering Dean Jack Morton

WOU Dean Jack Morton made a difference in students' lives from 1955 to 1981.

Wou Said Yes 2021

Congratulations, WOU Said Yes! Here's your 10-point admitted freshman and transfer student checklist. Updated for admissions June 2021.

Admitted Student Reception: April 2021

Welcome Future Wolves presented by the WOU Office of Admissions. Recorded live 4/25/21. (See attached document for transcript)

Apply Now for Fall 2021!

Now is the time to submit your application to Western Oregon University. Apply today at wou.edu/apply.

Scholarships at WOU: Presented by Financial Aid

WOU Assistant Financial Aid Director Leslie Lloyd explains what you need know when applying for scholarships at Western. Recorded 12/29/20

Saturdays at WOU

The Western Oregon University Office of Admissions presents Saturdays at WOU, an online presentation for high school seniors and transfer students. Learn about WOU from the Director of Admissions, Financial Aid, Housing and Dining and a student panel. Recorded Live 12/5/20 (Video is open captioned.)

Scholarship Update 2020-21

Student Ambassador Kyle Murray talks with WOU Director of Admissions Rob Findtner about exciting, new changes in scholarship applications. Recorded 11/16/20

Apply Today at WOU #3

TV spot announcing a new admission policy for freshman and transfer students. There's no application fee and transcripts are not required to apply.

Apply Today at WOU #2

Student Ambassador Kyle Murray announces new admission policy for freshman and transfer students. There's no application fee and transcripts are not required to apply.

Apply Today at WOU #1

Graphic spot announcing a new admission policy for freshman and transfer students until September 1, 2021. There's no application fee and transcripts are not required to apply.

WOU Living History: Unique Sites

WOU Living History presents these unique sites: Campbell Hall, The Grove and Swindel Hall.

SOAR: Parent Transitions

WOU Transfer Pathways Director Kristin Mauro give parents tips on helping students transition to college.

SOAR: President's Welcome

President Rex Fuller welcomes students to Western Oregon University's virtual SOAR event for 2020.

TSOAR: President's Welcome

WOU President Rex Fuller welcomes transfer students to the 2020 virtual TSOAR event.

TSOAR: A Student's Journey to WOU

Earth Science major and transfer student Salvador Garcia Lopez talks about his journey to WOU. Recorded 5/8/20

TSOAR: Financial Aid

WOU Bilingual Financial Aid/Scholarship Counselor Anel Venegas Trujillo provides information on things you need to know when applying for and receiving financial aid. Recorded 4/24/20

TSOAR: President's TRIO Message

WOU President Rex Fuller welcomes all TRIO, Upward Bound and SEP students to Western.

TSOAR: Change Homeschool Form

WOU Transfer Pathways Director Kristin Mauro on how to submit a degree partnership program change homeschool form.

TSOAR: Degree Declaration

WOU Transfer Pathways Director Kristin Mauro on how to submit a degree partnership program declaration form at Western.

TSOAR: Degree Transfers

WOU Transfer Pathways Director Kristin Mauro on Oregon Transfer Degrees versus Non-Oregon Transfer Degrees and what to expect at Western.

Inside the WOU Welcome Center

An inside look at the future home of the WOU Welcome Center featuring the Jack Morton Memorial Lobby opening fall 2020.

WOU Financial Aid Part 1

WOU Financial Aid Part 1: How to Start the Financial Aid Process

WOU Financial Aid Part 2

WOU Financial Aid Part 2: How to Track Your Financial Aid Application

WOU Financial Aid Part 3

WOU Financial Aid Part 3: How to Accept and/or Decline Your Awards

WOU Financial Aid Part 4

WOU Financial Aid Part 4: After You Accept Your Financial Aid

LIVING at WOU: An Introduction to Campus Housing

WOU is a great place to live! Learn more in this short tour of campus housing.

WOU Salem: What's Next

Enroll today in a 4-year degree completion program at WOU Salem. Go to wou.edu/salem

Winter Preview Day 2019

:30 TV spot for Winter Preview Day 2019 Saturday, Feb. 9th. To register go to wou.edu/admission

SOAR 2019

Welcome to SOAR: Summer Orientation Advising & Registration at Western Oregon University for incoming freshmen. Find the 2019 SOAR schedule, learn more and sign-up at wou.edu/admission/freshman/soar

Funding Your Future

The university education you've worked for is within reach. Explore WOU's options for funding your future. Recorded 1/3/19

Scholarships 2019

Find out WHY you should apply for scholarships and WHERE to look for scholarship opportunities. Recorded 1/3/19

Scholarship Application Site Demo

A quick tutorial for WOU admitted students on how to apply for Western scholarships. Recorded 12/17/18

WOU Salem Opens

WOU comes to YOU! Learn more about Western Oregon University offering classes in Salem. Recorded 12/11/18

WOU Transfer Pathways

Meet WOU's Director of Transfer Pathways Kristin Mauro and find out more about dual enrollment.

Aerial Tour Fall 2018

A view of Western Oregon University from above. Recorded September-October 2018

RHA President Eliza Sleezer Talks About WOU

Residence Hall Association President & 4th-year student Eliza Sleezer talks about WOU during halltime of the SFU football game with KWVT announcer Matt Palumbo. Recorded 9/29/18

New Student Week 2018

Sights and sounds from Western Oregon University's new student week - WOU Adventure 2018.

First Look

Some important tips and information about your first visit to Western Oregon University.

Why Choose WOU 2

There's more than one reason why you should choose Western Oregon University to get your degree!

Why Choose WOU

Hear for yourself why students choose to attend Western Oregon University.

Aerial Tour 2

Take this updated aerial tour of Western Oregon University. Footage originally recorded June 2017.

Facilities Master Plan

Facilities Master Plan Work Session 1 with SRG, a Portland architectural firm developing the new campus plan. Recorded 12/5/17

Aerial Tour 1

Take an aerial tour of Western Oregon University. Drone footage recorded June 2017.

Your Campus Community

Your guide to Western Oregon University's campus community: Monmouth, Independence and the Willamette Valley.

International Students 2017 (Chinese Version)

Meet two of WOU's international students majoring in education and visual communication design. (Audio is in Chinese)

International Students 2017

Meet 2 of WOU's international students from China majoring in education and visual communication design.

WOU Scholarships 2017

"How to Effectively Search and Apply for Scholarships" presented by Kara Westervelt Parker, WOU Assistant Director of Financial Aid. Recorded 2/17/17

Landers Hall

Recently remodeled Landers Hall is open to first-year students for Fall 2016.

College Live 3

Director of Admissions Rob Findtner hosts this edition of CollegeWeekLive with an overview of Soar 2016. Recorded 6/15/16

SOAR 2016

Learn about SOAR. Western Oregon University's Summer Orientation, Advising and Registration program for admitted freshmen.

Awards 2015-16

Why WOU? Take a look at our recent list of awards.

Awards Profile 2

A graphic list of WOU's most prestigious awards.

Campus Community

Your guide to Western Oregon University's campus community: Monmouth, Independence and the Willamette Valley.

Butler Kitchen (HD)

HD video of a kitchenette unit in Butler Hall

Knox Street (HD)

HD video of a Knox Street apartment

Alder View (HD)

HD video of a townhouse in Alder View

Arbor Middle (HD)

HD video of a middle unit in Arbor Park

Arbor End (HD)

HD video of an end unit in Arbor Park

Heritage Double (HD)

HD video of a double room in Heritage Hall

Heritage Single (HD)

HD video of a single room in Heritage Hall

Butler Triple (HD)

HD video of a triple room in Butler Hall

Gentle Triple (HD)

HD video of a triple room in Gentle Hall.

Barnum Triple (HD)

HD video of a triple room in Barnum Hall.

Ackerman Double (HD)

HD video of double room in Ackerman Hall

Ackerman Single (HD)

HD video of single room in Ackerman Hall

Awards Profile 1

2014 Profile of WOU Awards

Undergrad Reception

Students learn about WOU at the undergraduate reception. Recorded 4/30/2014.

Ayuda Financiera 101

Ayuda Financiera 101 con Jacky Guerrero.

Financial Aid 101

Financial Aid 101 with Jacky Guerrero.

Vince WOU Story

Vince Ampi's Western Oregon University experience.

Travis WOU Story

ASWOU President Travis Meuwissen's Western story.

Alejandra WOU Story

Alejandra Guerrero's Western Oregon University experience.

Luanne WOU Story

Luanne Carrillo's Western Oregon University experience.

Cappex Financial Aid

Associate Director of Financial Aid Ryan West explains how to pay for college during the Cappex virtual open house.

Cappex Leadership

Assistant Director for Student Leadership & Activities Megan Haberman explains how to get involved on campus for the Cappex virtual open house.

College Live

Director of Admissions Rob Findtner explains the basics for applying to Western during a Cappex virtual open house.

Cappex Housing

Associate Director of University Housing Patrick Moser explains on-campus living during a Cappex virtual open house.

Chichester Exchange

Chichester student government students experience the benefits of degree progression at WOU.

Faculty Welcome

Three WOU faculty members welcome new students to campus.

Students Choose WOU2

Find out why this out of state student chose WOU. Features Vidur Gopinath from Atlanta, GA.

Faculty Choose WOU

WOU faculty members explain why they teach at Western.

Bloggers Choose WOU

Three WOU student bloggers share why they chose to attend Western Oregon University.

Students Choose WOU

A variety of students share why they chose to attend Western Oregon University.

Family Weekend

Highlights from a typical family weekend at WOU.

Transfer Advantage

ASWOU President Jonathan Farmer explains why WOU was a great college choice for him.

WUE

With the Western Undergraduate Exchange program, California and other western state residents are eligible for a substantial reduction in non-resident tuition.

Tuition Choice

Western Oregon University is breaking new ground again with the Tuition Choice. Save money now or save later - it's your choice.

International Students

An introduction to Western Oregon University for International Students, featuring two Chinese students. (Narrated in English)

International Students - CHINESE VERSION

An introduction to Western Oregon University for International Students, featuring two Chinese students. (Narrated in Chinese)

SOAR Program 2011

SOAR....Western's Summer Orientation and Registration program will make your transition to college a positive experience.

Campus Housing & Dining

At WOU, you'll find a variety of room and board options, from residence halls to apartments. Enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner, too!

TOP 10 List

Make the most of your college experience with the WOU Top 10 List...our guide to getting involved and enjoying your time at Western.

Campus Life

WouTV interviews undergraduate students to find out what its like to live, study, work and participate in campus life.