Mission

• The Office of Multicultural Student Services & Programs is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented & underserved populations by 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

• Organizing and presenting workshops focused on preparing students to enter higher education.
• Assisting prospective students and families with admissions and financial aid.
• Providing personal support and guidance to currently enrolled students.
• Assisting with general academic and career advisement.
• Making students aware of scholarship and financial aid opportunities.
• Connecting students to educational resources on and off campus.
• Coordinate annual programming that focuses on first generation, low-income and/or culturally underrepresented students.
• 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 Representatives.