Admissions
Jamiere Abney, Director
wou.edu/admission/
503-838-8211 (TTY)
Toll free: 877-877-1593, ext. 1
To attend classes at WOU, students must apply for and receive formal admission. WOU’s admission process reflects the institution’s strong commitment to providing an excellent student-centered education.
To be eligible for admission and to be admitted to freshman standing, students need to fulfill each of the following requirements:
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Graduate from an accredited high school.
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Have at least a 2.75 cumulative high school grade-point average.
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Applicants who do not meet admission requirement (below 2.75 cumulative grade-point average) may be asked to submit additional materials for a comprehensive review such as:
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Submission of ACT or SAT scores is optional for freshman applicants. Freshman applicants who do not meet the 2.75 grade-point average are encouraged, but not required, to submit ACT or SAT scores.
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Complete the following courses upon high school graduation with a minimum of C- or Pass grade:
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4 years in Language Arts
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3 years in Math culminating in a course with a primary focus in algebra, calculus, data science, discrete mathematics, geometry, mathematical analysis, probability, or statistics
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3 years in Science
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3 years in Social Science
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2 years in the same second language
Alternative to course subject-based requirements:
- If you completed SAT Subjects Test(s) prior to the College Board discontinuing these in 2021, you can submit your scores. These are our expectations:
- Taken after January 1, 2014: Minimum overall average score of 170 AND minimum score of 150 on each subject test.
- Taken between January 1, 2002 & December 31, 2013: Minimum overall average score of 580 AND minimum score of 410 on each subject test.
- Taken before January 1, 2002: Minimum overall average score of 46 AND minimum score of 40 on each subject test.
- Make up high school course deficiencies by taking high school or college course(s) for specific subject requirements and achieve a grade of C- or better.
Note: If you do not meet these traditional admission requirements or alternatives, please see the comprehensive admission review section or contact Admissions for a review of your eligibility.
Freshmen are encouraged to apply beginning their senior year of high school to receive priority consideration for WOU scholarships. The application procedure for entering freshmen (students with no preparation beyond high school) consists of the following steps:
- Complete and return an application for admission. Students can apply for admission online at wou.edu/admission/. WOU does not have an application fee (no waiver required).
- Submit your unofficial high school transcript documenting your grade-point average and all course work completed to date.
- Submit a final official transcript documenting all high school coursework, final grade-point average, and date of graduation. First-year and Transfer students seeking to transfer college credit are required to submit an official transcript from each college or university attended to the Office of the Registrar.
First-year students who attend WOU within one year of their high school graduation are required to live on campus (see University Housing policy). Admissions reserves the right to rescind the admission of any student who fails to meet the conditions of his or her admission to WOU.
WOU conducts comprehensive reviews of applicants who do not meet the minimum admission requirements. Reviews may include the request of additional materials such as:
- Personal essay
- Up to 3 letters of recommendation
Academic performance is not the sole criterion for admission to WOU. WOU may evaluate a person’s behavior and background to determine their ability to maintain the standards of academic and professional conduct expected at the university. An evaluation may take into consideration current behavior and performance as well as past experiences and actions. For information, go to wou.edu/admission/.
For information, go online to wou.edu/admission/.
Students completing the full IB Diploma with a score of 30 or higher receive the following:
- Certain credits to fulfill General Education Requirements. These are based on IB exam scores and official scores must be submitted for review.
- The above could lead to 2nd year level academic standing
For information, visit our website at wou.edu/admission/.
Western Oregon University has a rolling admissions process. While there is a priority deadline of January 15 each year, applications are accepted throughout the academic year. Students can also apply for each academic term. Students who wish to apply for financial aid, scholarships or university housing are advised to consult Admissions regarding deadlines.
International Student Admissions
Office of International Education and Development (OIED)
wou.edu/international/
503-838-8425
WOU offers admission to eligible international students. International students must apply through the Office of International Education and Development to apply. International applicants are required to complete the following to be considered for admission:
- Complete, sign application form
- Complete, sign Financial Affidavit
- Official Transcripts from previous and/or current school(s) with English translation or original format.
- Proof of English proficiency
- Financial documentation illustrating family’s ability to cover tuition and fees
- Copy of passport ID page
More detailed examples for these requirements can be found on the OIED webpage for international admission and on the apply checklist.
Transfer Students
- Students with 36 or more transferable, college-level quarter hour credits (24 semester hours) must have a cumulative 2.25 grade point average or higher in all college-level work attempted and be in good academic standing, disciplinary/student conduct and financial standing at all prior institutions attended.
- Students with fewer than 36 transferable, college-level quarter hours are required to provide an official high school transcript or GED scores and must meet freshman admission requirements.
- Transfer applicants who obtain an Oregon Transfer Module (OTM) or an Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer degree (AAOT) from an Oregon community college are admissible with a cumulative grade-point average of 2.00.
A transfer student who does not meet the regular admission requirements may be considered for admission by the Comprehensive Admission Review Committee. Refer to section on comprehensive admission review or contact Admissions.
The application procedure for transfer students consists of the following steps:
- Complete and return an application for admission. Students can apply for admission online at wou.edu/admission/. WOU does not have an application fee (no waiver required).
- Submit your unofficial high school transcript documenting your grade-point average and all course work completed to date.
- Submit a final official transcript documenting all high school coursework, final grade-point average, and date of graduation. First-year and Transfer students seeking to transfer college credit are required to submit an official transcript from each college or university attended to the Office of the Registrar.
First-year students who attend WOU within one year of their high school graduation are required to live on campus (see University Housing policy). Admissions reserves the right to rescind the admission of any student who fails to meet the conditions of his or her admission to WOU.
Greg Davis
Dual Enrollment Partnerships at Designated Community Colleges
Western Oregon University offers the Degree Partnership Program (dual admission and enrollment) at the following Oregon Community Colleges:
The DPP program is designed to allow qualified students access to Western Oregon University and their selected community college. As a DPP participant, students can attend classes at either institution, utilize financial aid to pay tuition incurred at both institutions, and have the option of using campus facilities and services. There is also flexibility in scheduling with access to more classes and one application process to attend both institutions. Learn more at wou.edu/partnerships/.The state of Oregon has a number of transfer agreements in place to facilitate a smooth transition from Oregon community colleges to four-year public universities.
WOU has approved major-specific articulation agreements with Oregon community colleges. In addition, WOU has Transfer Admission Guarantees (TAGs) with many California community colleges. WOU also has a TAG agreement with Chemeketa Community College.
Students with qualifying transfer courses will be awarded credit at WOU in accordance with Undergraduate Academic Regulation U-13 . Credit for the following standardized exams are awarded as follows:
Students from designated states who have earned specific transfer degree will be considered as having met WOU’s General Education requirements.
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