WOU: Multicultural Student Services and Programs

Mission Statement

The Office of Multicultural Student Services & Programs is committed to providing educational opportunities and outstanding programming for ethnic and culturally diverse students. MSSP strives to foster a supportive environment for students of color to live, learn and grow as active members of the Western Oregon University community and as individuals.

Services

Assisting prospective students and families with the admissions and university processes.
Organizing and presenting workshops focused on preparing students to enter higher education.
Providing personal support and guidance to currently enrolled students.
Assisting with general academic and career advisement.
Making student aware of scholarship and financial aid opportunities.
Connecting students to educational resources on and off campus.
Advising the Multicultural Student Union (MSU).
Assisting MSU with the organization and implementation of campus-wide cultural events.
Networking and establishing communications with community-based organizations.
Coordinating the Diversity Scholars Program.
Coordinating the On-Track Program.
Advising the Multicultural Recruiters.

Get Involved

We advise the Multicultural Student Union (MSU) on campus. MSU has weekly meetings, discussions, gatherings and retreats. The club also sponsors numerous cultural events throughout the year. Everyone is welcome to participate in and to assist in our goal to raise cultural awareness and diversity issues on WOU’s campus and in the surrounding community. To find out more about MSU please click on the group name above or to the left.

Office Location

The Multicultural Student Services and Programs Office is on Level 5 of the Academic Programs and Support Center (APSC) building. The APSC building is at the South end of campus, on the NE corner of Jackson Street and Monmouth Avenue. The APSC building is building number 4 on the campus map. To view a map of campus, please click here.