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Congratulations, WOU said yes. Hi I'm Nolan Arasato an admissions counselor here at Western Oregon University. 

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Your admission is valid for the term and year specified in your letter. 

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If you do not enroll for that term please contact the Office of Admissions cancelling your acceptance or updating your application to a future term.

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Also please check your letters to make sure you're tuition classification is correct. 

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Are you an Oregon resident or non resident?

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Students who qualify for the Western Undergraduate Exchange tuition rate, including Texas residents,

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will initially be classified as a non resident

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then will receive notification from the Admission office confirming your WOE status. 

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Now I'm sure you're wondering where to start. While I can't help you with your packing list,

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 I can help you with this admitted freshman and transfer student checklist. 

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Number 1 The WOU Portal: Activate your account at

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wou.edu/portal 

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Click the activate your account link and follow the prompts.

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Number 2 share your enrollment decisions: New students admitted for fall term should share their enrollment decision by May 1.

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Our intent to enroll link is available at wou.edu/admission 

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Number 3 student health form: 

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Download and complete the Health History form and return it to the Student Health and Counseling Center by the start of your first term at WOU.

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Number 4 Revolving charge account contract: 

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Download and complete the Revolving Charge Account Contract and return it in person to the Business Office by the start of your first term at WOU.

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Number 5 Student housing: 

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Apply for university housing at wou.edu/housing

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First year students who enroll at WOU within one year of high school graduation are required to live on campus for the full academic year. 

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Transfer students are strongly encouraged but not required to live on campus. 

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Number 6 Financial Aid and Scholarships:

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Submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) beginning October 1 and not later than WOU's priority deadline of February 1. 

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Some scholarship awards are based on the information students provide in their admission file. 

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Other scholarships require the completion of a separate application by March 1.

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Visit wou.edu/scholarships for more information. 

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Number 7 Transcripts:

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Freshman are required to provide a final official transcript upon high school graduation in addition to any college or university transcripts. 

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Transfer students are required to provide to provide a final official college or university transcript to complete their admission file. 

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Number 8 Register to attend SOAR or TSOAR:

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Summer Orientation, Advising and Registration. Transfer students will attend TSOAR in May.

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Freshman will attend SOAR in the summer.

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Visit wou.edu/admission for more information.

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Number 9 Plan to attend New Student Week:

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All new students are invited to participate in New Student Week activities held the week prior to fall term classes. 

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Meet new students and take part in a variety of recreational and social events. 

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Finally number 10 Stay Connected:

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Read and respond accordingly to all mail and emails from the Admissions Office and other WOU departments. 

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And that's it. We are excited to have you join our pack of Western Oregon Wolves! I look forward to seeing you on campus. 

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