About WOU

Welcome

Western Oregon University’s student body of 3,320 undergraduates and 431 graduates enjoys a vibrant and close-knit intellectual community. As a public-serving institution dedicated to strengthening our region and Oregon, WOU is home to the nationally renowned The Research Institute, the Research and Resource Center with Deaf* communities and the Rainbow Dance Theatre.

In addition to teaching excellence, WOU’s faculty members are engaged in wide-ranging scholarship as well as community-based projects, including many faculty-student collaborations. Our picturesque, award-winning campus blends welcoming traditional features with 21st century convenience, including many multimedia classrooms, extensive wireless Web access and a modern and well equipped recreation center.