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The Western Transfer Advantage
Admissions and registration | Early Bird Registration | Orientation | Scholarships & financial aid | Academic support & development
Our long-established strong priority of student learning and development makes WOU a great choice for every student wanting to be challenged and supported in their academic development as a person who is afforded the respect of being known by their name, not an identification number or as just another student.
For students transferring to WOU a number of customized services and support mechanisms have been developed to facilitate a successful transition to our university. These complement our small classes, innovative services, and continual focus upon student success.
Admissions and registration Visit the Admissions Office online at www.wou.edu/admissions
Students can go online to the WOU Web site to see how their courses transfer to WOU. In spring 2008, WOU will be one of the charter universities in Oregon to provide this information statewide as part of the ATLAS (a statewide online database of transfer course articulation) program.
Transfer student admission requirements* 1. If you have 24 or more transferable, college level quarter hour credits (16 semester hours), you need to have a cumulative 2.00 GPA or better in all college-level work attempted and be in good standing at all prior institutions attended. 2. If you have less than 24 quarter hours (16 semester hours) of college work, you must submit your high school transcripts and SAT or ACT scores. Students with zero to 11 transferable quarter hour credits must meet all freshman admission requirements. Students with 12 to 23 transferable quarter hour credits must meet all freshman admission requirements and have a 2.00 GPA in all college-level course work. 3. Foreign language requirement Transfer students are required to have taken either two years of the same foreign language while in high school or two quarters or semesters of the same college-level foreign language. Students who graduated from high school in 1996 or earlier do not need to meet the foreign language requirement. American Sign Language is acceptable in meeting the foreign language requirement. Note: if you completed this language requirement in high school we will need your official high school transcript sent with your admissions application to verify completion.
* For students entering Western Oregon University in the fall of 2009 or beyond, there have been some adjustments to the admission requirements. Students are now required to have 36 or more transferable, college level quarter hour credits (24 semester hours), as well as a cumulative 2.25 GPA or better in all college-level work attempted and be in good standing at all prior institutions attended. Please contact the Office of Admissions if you have questions about these new requirements.
Transfer student application procedure 1. Complete and return an application form and the required $50.00 non-refundable fee. Students can complete and submit both of these online. 2. Have an official, complete transcript sent from each college or university attended. To be considered official, transcripts must be sent directly to the Admissions Office from the issuing institution. Unofficial or student copies are not acceptable. Omitting an institutional record from your application may result in disciplinary action.
WOU is committed to serving all students. Applications for admissions will be reviewed throughout the year. The Admissions Office reserves the right to rescind the admission of any student who fails to meet the conditions of their admission to WOU.
Transfer student advising Potential and incoming transfer students can schedule an advising meeting with the Office of Academic Advising and Learning Center to map out the most effective and efficient pathway to a degree.
For Chemeketa Community College students, WOU has formal pathway agreements into the most popular majors for transfer students. These pathways guarantee that students are adequately prepared for majors on the WOU campus.
Dual enrollment agreements WOU has formal dual enrollment agreements with Chemeketa and Clatsop Community Colleges.
Oregon Transfer Days During January and February WOU admission counselors visit every Oregon community college to meet with prospective students and answer questions about admissions, financial aid, majors, housing and other topics.
Early Bird transfer student registration For admitted transfer students Early Bird Transfer Student Registration is the first opportunity for admitted transfer students to register for fall term courses. In addition to registering for courses, students will attend academic advising with faculty, learn about valuable campus resources, receive ID cards and tour the residence halls.
Upcoming Early Bird: Saturday, May 16, 2009 - registration required:
For more information
Tentative Early Bird program agenda
Orientation WOU New Student Week incoming students spend a week on the campus before classes begin leaning about programs, services, and other key elements of the college experience. Learn about New Student Week
Articulation of courses
Community college students from other states In efficient addition to normal course articulation, students from several Western states can transfer to WOU through the use of their state’s transfer degrees. These transfer degrees enable students to transition to WOU having met our Liberal Arts Core Curriculum (LACC). Campus diversity and PE requirements must also be met and may require additional WOU courses.
Scholarships and financial aid
Overall affordability WOU is one of the most affordable universities in the west. Students at WOU receive a small college experience at the price of a public university.
Financial aid is a normal part of college for most students All students are strongly encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year. The Oregon Opportunity Grant has doubled its funding for the 2008-09 academic year. Oregon residents should actively apply for these new funds by completing the FAFSA. For more information, go to www.getcollegefunds.org.
Scholarships WOU offers many scholarships, some specifically for transfer students.
Other scholarships that are open to all incoming students: Diversity Commitment, Leadership and Service and David Brody Scholarship.
Western Tuition Promise
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) WOU offers WUE awards to transfer students who are residents of one of the 13 western states that participate in the program. WUE students receive a tuition rate of only 50 percent above Oregon residents. This is a savings of nearly $9,000 per year. All majors are open to WUE students.
The Oregon Opportunity Grant The Oregon Opportunity Grant provides financial support to low and middle-income families. Because the state of Oregon is committed to making college more afford-able to more families this grant is money that will not need to be paid back.
Academic support & development for enrolled transfer students Academic advising All students can use the Academic Advising and Learning Center for advising. Students with a declared major have a faculty adviser to support their progress towards a degree and success at WOU.
Career Services The Office of Service Learning and Career Development offers students assistance in securing internships, career development, preparing résumés and job searches.
Free tutoring The Academic Advising and Learning Center provides free tutoring—just ask!
Honors Program Transfer students are eligible to apply for selection into the WOU Honors Program.
Student Enrichment Program (SEP) The Student Enrichment Program provides services and a supportive environment to equip first generation, low income and students with disabilities with skills to be successful in college. The purpose of this program is to increase the retention and graduation rates of this student population.
Study Abroad Transfer students can participate in an educational experience through Study Abroad and International Exchanges at over 100 foreign universities.
Writing Center Obtain assistance in becoming a better writer overall or on a particular paper or project. Writing Center assistance is available online or in person.
Transfer Admissions
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WOU is the only public university in the west to guarantee that its tuition for undergraduate students will not increase during the four years it takes to complete a degree. Transfer students receive a pro-rated guarantee period with 15 transfer credits equal to one-third of an academic year. The program is automatic and mandatory or Oregon residents and WUE program participants. 
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