Education that leads towards greater success
Welcome to Western Oregon University (WOU) and to the new Freshman Academy.
The Freshman Academy is a comprehensive set of integrated courses and experiences designed to ease your transition into college and to increase the likelihood of your success. In addition to being enrolled in a year-long Academy 101 course, you will take a series of connected classes with your fellow students (cohorts), forming exciting and supportive learning communities. Taken together, the interdisciplinary learning communities and the extended first-year experience course are intended to help you develop the essential habits and skills of successful scholars, to strengthen your connection to the WOU community, and contribute to your overall sense of well-being … all leading in the direction of greater success.

To learn more about the various aspects of the Freshman Academy click on one of the links below: