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
ˇBienvenidos 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!
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
This WOU project update features the recently state-funded Student Success Center scheduled to open in Fall 2023.
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)
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
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.)
TV spot announcing a new admission policy for freshman and transfer students. There's no application fee and transcripts are not required to apply.
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.
WOU Transfer Pathways Director Kristin Mauro give parents tips on helping students transition to college.
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
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.
WOU Transfer Pathways Director Kristin Mauro on how to submit a degree partnership program change homeschool form.
WOU Transfer Pathways Director Kristin Mauro on Oregon Transfer Degrees versus Non-Oregon Transfer Degrees and what to expect at Western.
LIVING at WOU: An Introduction to Campus Housing
WOU is a great place to live! Learn more in this short tour of campus housing.
The university education you've worked for is within reach. Explore WOU's options for funding your future. 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
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
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)
Meet 2 of WOU's international students from China majoring in education and visual communication design.
Associate Director of Financial Aid Ryan West explains how to pay for college during the Cappex virtual open house.
Director of Admissions Rob Findtner explains the basics for applying to Western during a Cappex virtual open house.
With the Western Undergraduate Exchange program, California and other western state residents are eligible for a substantial reduction in non-resident tuition.
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....Western's Summer Orientation and Registration program will make your transition to college a positive experience.