admission - Western Oregon University

Western Oregon
UNIVERSITY
2014
-15
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wou.edu/admissions
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admission
application procedures
1. Complete the Application for Undergraduate Admission and
send it to:
Office of Admissions
Western Oregon University
345 N. Monmouth Ave.
Monmouth, OR 97361
Freshman: Scholarship priority receipt date: Feb. 28, 2014
q Application for Undergraduate Admission sent to the Office
of Admissions with $60 non-refundable application fee or
Oregon University System (OUS) Request for Deferral of
Application Fee Form.
q Request official transcripts be sent by high school to the
Office of Admissions and provide a list of senior year courses.
Also request any official college transcripts.
q Official test scores (ACT or SAT) sent to the Office of
Admissions.
Transfer students: Scholarship priority receipt date: Feb. 28, 2014
q Application for Undergraduate Admission sent to the Office
of Admissions with $60 non-refundable application fee or
OUS Request for Deferral of Application Fee Form.
Please include the $60 non-refundable application fee or
Oregon University System Request for Deferral of Application
Fee Form. The application fee is valid for one academic year.
2. Send an official high school transcript showing all course
work through your junior year and provide a list of senior
year courses. Upon graduation, you are required to provide
an official transcript confirming graduation and showing all
course work and grades. Also request any official college
transcripts.
Note: final high school transcripts must be received by Sept. 1
in order to receive your financial aid.
q Official transcripts from each and every college or university
3. 2014 high school graduates with college credit are required
to follow freshman application procedures and meet
freshman admission requirements.
housing
4. Submit results of either the ACT with the writing exam or
SAT Reasoning Exam. When you take the test, list WOU as
one of the recipients of your scores.
q Housing Application (pg. 13) sent to University Housing with
qTransfer students: University Housing includes apartments
5. Students who submit a complete admission file by February
28 will receive consideration for WOU scholarships.
financial aid
Minimum admission requirements
q Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) comp leted
1. You must have graduated from a standard or regionally
accredited high school. We will admit you before your
graduation date if you can demonstrate on the application
how you plan to meet our admission requirements by
that time, but we require a final high school transcript
verifying graduation, final GPA and completion of subject
requirements in order to finalize your admission.
attended sent to the Office of Admissions.
(Beginning Oct. 1, 2013)
a $40 non-refundable application fee.
and residence halls for upperclass students.
Priority receipt date: Feb. 1, 2014
and sent to the Federal Processor.
q WOU listed as one of the schools that will receive your
financial information.
This publication can be made available in alternative formats to assist persons
with disabilities. Please give reasonable notice to WOU's Office of Admissions,
503-838-8211 (V/TTY) or toll free 1-877-877-1593. The information in this publication is as accurate as was possible to obtain at the time of publication. The provisions are subject to change without notice and do not constitute a contract with
Western Oregon University. The university is not responsible for any misunderstandings of its requirements or provisions that might arise as a result of errors in
the preparation of the publication. Refer to constantly updated information on the
Office of Admissions website at wou.edu/admissions.
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ACT school code: 3480
SAT school code: 4585
To be considered for admission, freshman applicants need to
meet all of the following requirements:
2. You must have at least a 2.75 cumulative grade point
average. If below a 2.75, see the admission alternatives
section on page three.
3. Submit ACT or SAT Reasoning Exam scores which include
a standardized writing examination. Applicants with a
2.75 cumulative grade point average who graduated prior
to 2011 are exempt from the ACT or SAT Reasoning scores
requirement.
4. You must satisfactorily complete 15 subject requirements
with a C- or better.
These requirements are as follows:
English (4 years) - English language, literature, writing,
speaking and listening, with emphasis on and frequent
practice in writing expository prose during all four years.
fi rst
-year
admission
WOU institutional code: 003209
Mathematics (3 years) - First-year algebra and two additional
years of college-preparatory mathematics selected from
geometry (deductive or descriptive), advanced topics
in algebra, trigonometry, analytical geometry, finite
mathematics, advanced applications, calculus, and probability
and statistics, or courses that integrate topics from two or
more of these areas. (One unit is highly recommended in the
senior year. Algebra and geometry taken prior to ninth grade
will be accepted, if transcripted by your high school with a
grade of C- or better.)
Note: Regardless of the pattern of (three) math courses or the
number of years of math taken, the math course work must
culminate at the algebra II (or equivalent) or higher level to
meet the requirement.
Science (3 years) that shall include at least one year each in
two fields of inquiry based college preparatory science such
as biology, chemistry, physics, or earth and physical science.
Science courses that are "inquiry based" provide students the
opportunity to apply scientific reasoning and critical thinking to
support conclusions or explanations with evidence from their
investigations. It is strongly recommended that one year be
taken as a laboratory science.
Social science (3 units) that shall include analysis of societal
issues and events. It is strongly recommended that study
include knowledge and use of geographic information, patterns
of U.S. history, patterns of human history, structures and
systems of U.S. government, and anaylsis of economic systems.
Foreign language (2 years) - Two years of the same foreign
language required. Foreign language requirement: Students
are required to have two years of the same foreign language
at the high school level. Students who graduated from high
school in 1996 or earlier do not need to meet the foreign
language requirement. A student may also elect to take two
quarters or semesters of the same foreign language at the
collegiate level. American Sign Language meets the foreign
language requirement.
Note: If you are lacking in one of these areas, consult the
admission alternatives on the next page. Exception to meeting
the specific subject requirements for admission will be granted
to students who graduated from high school prior to 1985.
5. All students from the Federated States of Micronesia, the
Republic of the Marshall Islands and the Republic of Palau,
must submit a minimum TOEFL score of 190 (paper score of
520). WOU will also accept Michigan Test scores. A minimum
score of 75 is required for undergraduate admission and 80 for
graduate admissions.
6. All WOU academic scholarships require 2014 high school
graduates to complete a minimum of three approved college
preparatory credits with a C- or better in their senior year.
Automatic admission policy
Freshman applicants from the state of Oregon who meet all five of
the criteria listed below will qualify for automatic admission to WOU
for the 2014-15 academic year:
1. Graduate from a regionally accredited high school.
2. Complete all courses required for both the Oregon Diploma and
the 15 Oregon University System subject requirements (four
years in English, three in math culminating in algebra II or higher,
three in science, three in social science and two in the same
second language.
3. A minimum grade point average of 3.40 for all high school
coursework and satisfactory completion of a student’s senioryear courses.
4. Satisfactory performance on assessments of four essential skills:
reading, writing, applied mathematics, and speaking. Proficiency
in each of the individual essential skills may be demonstrated by:
Speaking
• Any of the assessments approved by the Oregon Department
of Education, with scores at the “Proficient” level or above.
Reading (one of the following three)
• ACT Reading (score of 25 or better)
• OAKS Reading (score of 252 or better)
• SAT Critical Reading (score of 550 or better)
Writing (one of the following three)
• ACT Writing (score of 7 or better)
• OAKS Writing (score of 40 or better)
• SAT Writing (score of 550 or better)
Applied mathematics (one of the following three)
• ACT Mathematics (score of 25 or better)
• OAKS Mathematics (score of 250 or better)
• SAT Mathematics (score of 550 or better)
5. Satisfactory fulfillment by February 1, 2014, of all the
requirements for admission to WOU, including submission of ACT
or SAT reasoning exam scores.
General Education Development (GED)
Students who did not graduate from high school but received a GED
must fulfill each of the following requirements:
1. Receive a minimum score of 410 on each of the five GED tests.
2. Receive an average score of 550 for the five tests.
3. Meet the foreign language requirement, if graduating class would
have been 1997 or later (see foreign language requirement
section).
4. Home-schooled students who received a GED are eligible for
admission if they fulfill the above requirements.
Graduates of unaccredited high schools or homeschooled students
Students graduating from an unaccredited high school or who were
home-schooled must fulfill each of the following requirements:
1. Receive a composite score of 21 on the ACT (including the
Writing section) or a combined score of 1000 on the SAT
Reasoning Exam (Critical Reading and Mathematics sections).
2. Receive a minimum score of 470 on each of two College Board
SAT Subject Tests (Math level I or IIC and another test of the
student’s choice). Students who do not take a SAT Subject Test
in a foreign language must prove language proficiency through
another process.
3. Meet the foreign language requirement (see foreign language
requirement section).
admission alternatives
Freshman applicants with a cumulative grade point average between
2.50 and 2.74 are eligible for admission if they receive a composite
score of 21 on the ACT or a combined score of 1000 on the Critical
Reading and Mathematics sections of the SAT Reasoning Exam. If you
do not meet the 15 subject requirements, you may be required to
meet one of the following conditions:
1. Score an average of 470 or above on the SAT Subject Test in two
sections (math level I, or IIc; and a second test of your choice*).
The combined score must be 940 or above for the SAT Subject
Test.
2. Make up course deficiencies by repeating courses in high school
or taking college course work (transfer or developmental) for
specific subject requirements and achieve a minimum grade of
C- or better.
* If you are taking the SAT Subject Test to meet the foreign
language requirement, you must receive a score of 530 or above
in the foreign language section.
scholarships
1. Apply for admission to WOU
Submit a completed admission file beginning Sept. 1, and before
Feb. 28, for priority consideration for Presidential Scholarships
(for freshmen) and Provost Scholarships (for transfer students).
These scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement
data from the admissions application. No separate application is
required.
2. Apply for additional WOU scholarships and awards
To be considered for additional awards, complete the WOU
General Scholarship and Award Application. This one application
covers nearly 100 awards. If you are an outstanding student
from a diverse cultural, educational and economic background,
complete the WOU Diversity Commitment Award Application.
Both applications are available from the Financial Aid Office or
online at wou.edu/scholarships.
Athletic awards are available to exceptional student athletes
in all of the official WOU sports. To inquire about athletic awards,
contact the Department of Athletics at 503-838-9030.
Refer to the Financial Aid website at wou.edu/scholarships
for specific deadlines and additional scholarship opportunities
at WOU.
3. Research and apply for private scholarships and
awards
Many scholarships and awards are available through private and
civic organizations. Spend the time researching and applying
for them. Places to look include employers, places of worship,
professional organizations, civic or service groups and private
businesses.
Search the free online search sites. There are many out there
that will match you up with your particular achievements and
academic goals. Focus only on free sites, and be skeptical if you
are ever asked to pay a fee.
The Oregon Student Access Commission (OSAC) awards over
$11 million in scholarships and awards annually. A list of awards
and applications are available online at GetCollegeFunds.org or
by calling OSAC at 1-800-452-8807.
campus security act notice
In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus
Security Policy and Campus Crime Act of 1990, WOU issues
an annual security report that is published and available
online at wou.edu/admin/safety/#survival. The annual
report contains information about campus security and
topics such as crime prevention, university law enforcement
authority and crime reporting procedures.
Information for the Clery Act can be found on the
WOU website at the bottom of every page under the
WOU Campus Safety Report. Hard copies of the report are
available from the Office of Campus Public Safety, 345 N.
Monmouth Ave., Monmouth, OR 97361, or contact us at
503-838-8481.
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application procedures
1. Complete the Application for Undergraduate Admission and send
it to:
Office of Admissions
Western Oregon University
345 N. Monmouth Ave.
Monmouth, OR 97361
Please include the $60 non-refundable application fee or Oregon
University System Request for Deferral of Application Fee Form.
The application fee is valid for one academic year.
2. You must request that official transcripts be sent from every
college or university you have attended (whether credits were
earned or not) to the Office of Admissions. If you took foreign
language in high school, send a high school transcript (see
previous page for foreign language requirements).
3. Students with less than 36 transferable, college-level quarter
hours (24 semester hours) must submit an official high school
transcript and ACT or SAT Reasoning Exam scores. Students with
zero to 17 transferable quarter hours must meet all freshman
admission requirements.
Students with 18 to 35 transferable college-level quarter hours
must meet all freshman admission requirements and have a 2.25
grade point average in all college-level course work. ACT or SAT
Reasoning Exam scores are not required for transfer applicants
with less than 36 transferable, college-level quarter hours who
graduated prior to 2011 with a cumulative high school grade
point average of 2.75 or higher.
4. 2014 high school graduates with college credit are required to
follow freshman application procedures and meet freshman
admission requirements.
5. Students who submit a complete admission file by Feb.28 will
receive consideration for WOU scholarships.
Transfer admission requirements
1. 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 standing at all prior institutions attended. Transfer
applicants are required to have a writing course beginning with
Writing 121 (or the equivalent) with a grade of C- or better;
and college algebra or above with a grade of C- or better, or the
equivalent of Math 105.
2. If you have less than 36 quarter hours (24 semester hours) of
college work, you must submit your high school transcripts
and ACT or SAT Reasoning Exam scores. Students with zero to
17 transferable quarter hour credits must meet all freshman
admission requirements. Students with 18 to 35 transferable
quarter hour credits must meet all freshman admission
requirements and have a 2.25 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
admission application to verify completion.
Evaluation of transfer credit
You will receive an official evaluation of your transferable course
work with your acceptance letter. The Office of Admissions
evaluates transfer work to determine which courses will be transferred and also determines if these courses fulfill WOU’s general
education requirements, known as the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum
(LACC). WOU’s catalog explains LACC guidelines (wou.edu/catalog),
and the Office of Admissions can provide specific information about
course transferability.
Your major/minor departments will determine if your transferable courses meet major/minor requirements.
Transfer degrees from Oregon
Associate of Arts/Oregon Transfer degree (AAOT) or Associate of
Science/Oregon Transfer degree (ASOT)Students who attend an
Oregon community college and earn an AAOT or ASOT-Business
degree meet all of WOU’s LACC requirements. Applicants who
obtain an AAOT or ASOT degree from an Oregon community college
are guaranteed addmission with a cumulative grade point average
of at least 2.00. Some selective enrollment programs recommend
that prerequisite courses be completed within the AAOT/ASOT
degree to be considered for admission into these programs.
Transfer degrees from other states
Students from surrounding Western states can transfer to WOU
through the use of their state’s transfer degrees. Students who earn
one of the following degrees will meet WOU’s LACC requirements.
• California: Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum
(IGETC) and California State University Transfer Degree. Transfer
Admission Guarantees (TAG) with various California community
colleges. Go to wou.edu/california for more information.
• Hawaii: Articulated Associate of Arts from the University of
Hawaii
• Washington: Direct Transfer Degree
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Community college and vocational/technical
credit
If you are transferring from a community college, you may transfer
a maximum of 124 quarter hours of course work. A maximum of 24
hours of elective credit will be granted for technical or vocational
classes taken at an accredited two-year college. Some programs at
WOU may allow additional vocational credit.
Dual enrollment partnerships
Chemeketa Community College
Dual enrollment partnership programs are designed to allow
qualified student access to WOU and the selected community
college. As a dual enrollment participant, students can attend classes
at either school, utilize financial aid to pay tuition incurred at both
schools, and use campus facilities and services such as academic
advising and tutoring. Please contact the WOU Office of Admissions
for more information.
Eligibility is determined by meeting certain income requirements that indicate financial need. For a complete listing of eligibility
requirements and Request for Deferral of Application Fee Form, refer
to the OUS website at ous.edu/stucoun/prospstu/admission.php.
Change of entry term
The non-refundable $60 application fee is good for one academic
year (fall through summer). If you plan to begin attending WOU
during a term within the same academic year other than the one for
which you applied, you must request in writing that we reconsider
your application.
You will not need to send an additional $60 if you request consideration within the same academic year. If you wish to enroll during
a subsequent academic year, you must resubmit an application,
updated transcripts and a new application fee.
Honors Program
Freshman
Students with a 3.50 high school grade point average, ACT scores of
27, or a cumulative score on the critical reading and math sections of
the SAT of 1150 or more are encouraged to apply. Specific application requirements can be found on the Honors Program application
at wou.edu/honors.
Transfers
Students seeking admission to the two-year Honors Associate
Program should have a minimum college cumulative grade point
average of 3.25. Additional requirements can be found on the
Honors Program application.
comprehensive
admission review
Western Oregon University conducts more comprehensive reviews
of applicants who do not meet the minimum admission requirements. Reviews include additional factors such as standardized test
results, rigor of courses taken, review of writing sample or personal
essays, non-cognitive factors, and other indicators that predict
success in college. Academic performance is not the sole criterion for
admission. 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.
A limited number of students who do not meet admission
requirements, but can demonstrate a level of college preparation
that will enable successful transition to college, may be admitted
through action of the Comprehensive Admission Review Committee.
To be considered by the committee, you must submit the following:
1. A personal letter stating why you do not meet the admission
requirements and what you are doing to address deficiencies.
The petition should include information on your career and
academic goals and why you want to attend WOU.
2. Three letters of recommendation from school personnel who can
objectively evaluate your academic preparation. Letters from
family members, friends and employers will not be considered
by the committee.
Review of these materials by the committee does not guarantee
admission. With conditional admission, additional courses and
academic support activities may be recommended or required.
Application fee deferral
Eligible freshman and transfer applicants may defer the application
fee. The applicant will be required to pay the fee upon enrollment or
will have the sum deducted from any financial aid funds received.
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Apply
Complete the application for admission and the Honors Program
application. The Honors Program application is available online at
wou.edu/honors, by calling 503-838-8389, or request by mail to:
Honors Program Director
Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR 97361
Notification
Admission decisions are made on a rolling basis once your file is
complete. However, students who are seeking alternative admission
may experience a delay in notification. 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.
Residence classification: members of Oregon
tribes
Student who are enrolled members of federally recognized tribes of
Oregon or that ceded or reserved lands within the state of Oregon
shall be considered residents regardless of their state of residence.
Students who are enrolled members of federally recognized tribes
of Oregon or who are enrolled members of a Native American
tribe which has traditional and customary tribal boundaries
that included parts of the state of Oregon or which had ceded or
reserved lands within the state of Oregon shall be assessed resident
tuition regardless of their state of residence. For a complete listing of
Native Americans tribes eligible for this consideration, please visit the
following website (OAR 580-010-0037).
A student seeking to be assessed resident tuition under the provisions of this rule shall submit, following procedures prescribed by the
OUS institution where the student seeks to enroll, a photocopy of
tribal enrollment which documents tribal membership.
Tuition equity
House Bill 2787 provides that certain students are entitled to
exemption from nonresident tuition and fees at public universities.
In summary, WOU may grant in-state tuition for undocumented
students who have attended school in the country for at least five
years; studied at an Oregon high school for at least three years;
graduated from an Oregon high school; enroll in university no
more than three years from graduating from high school; and show
intention to become a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.
First-time undergraduates (freshmen and transfers) who are
admissible under current WOU admission requirements and meet
the requirements of HB 2787 may be assessed in-state tuition rates
at WOU. Please note: the assessment of in-state tuition rates under
HB 2787 do not change a student’s residency status.
Students should follow the normal steps to apply for admission.
Students wishing to be considered for in-state tuition rates under
HB 2787 should answer the citizenship question as “no” and then
check the box that asks if the student wishes to be considered for
in-state tuition under HB 2787.
In addition to completing the undergraduate application for
admission, students wishing to be considered for in-state tuition
rates under HB 2787 are required to provide an affidavit and
request for exemption from nonresident tuition and fees. Please
contact the Office of Admissions toll free at 1-877-877-1593, option
1, for more information.
High school students
Incoming freshmen must also meet the specific academic requirements: minimum 2.75 grade point average and satisfactorily
complete 15 subject requirements with a C- or better. Applicants with
a cumulative grade point average between 2.50 to 2.74 are eligible
for the WUE Scholars Program if they receive a composite score of 21
on the ACT or a combined score of 1000 on the Critical Reading and
Mathematics sections of the SAT Reasoning Exam.
Transfer students
College transfer students must also meet the specific academic requirements: minimum 2.25 cumulative grade point average on 36 or
more transferable, college-level quarter hours (24 semester hours),
and have a writing course beginning with Writing 121 (or the equivalent) with a grade of C- or better; and college algebra or above with a
grade of C- or better, or the equivalent of Math 105.
The WUE tuition rate is renewable up to 12 terms for high school
student recipients. Transfer student recipients will receive a reduced
number of terms based upon the number of credits transferred. All
students must maintain good academic standing as defined by the
university. For more information about WUE, contact the Office of
Admissions at 503-838-8211.
Residency
Please pay close attention to the Tuition Classification for Enrollment section on page ten of the application. The data you supply
here determines whether you pay in-state or out-of-state tuition.
If you are under 24 years old, you are required to answer all the
questions for yourself and a parent or guardian. If WOU’s Residency
Officer needs more information in order to make a decision, we will
ask you to complete a residency affidavit.
Returning after an absence
If you have previously been admitted to WOU and have attended,
complete an Application for Re-Enrollment (available in the Registrar’s Office).
If you have attended WOU as a non-admitted student, complete
this undergraduate application for admission and freshman or
transfer application procedures.
Note: If you have completed a baccalaureate degree since your
absence from WOU, you will need to complete a Graduate or PostBaccalaureate Application for Admission. See pages 77-90 of the
WOU Course Catalog for more information, or go online to wou.
edu/catalog.
Veteran benefits and services
Information regarding veteran benefits and services is available
through the WOU Registrar’s Office. Specific information can be
found online at wou.edu/registrar. WOU has been recognized as a
military friendly school by G.I. Jobs. WOU is also a participant in the
Yellow Ribbon Program. The WOU Veterans’ Clerk can be contacted
at 503-838-8183. Oregon veterans are encouraged to visit the Oregon
Department of Veterans’ Affairs website at oregon.gov/ODVA.
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) tuition
rate program
The WUE program offers qualified students the opportunity to pay
150 percent of resident tuition. If you are a resident of one of the
participating WUE states (Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado,
Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, South
Dakota, Utah, Washington and Wyoming) or residents of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and would like to apply
for the WUE tuition rate program, you must complete the following
requirements:
• Submit an application for admission
• Be admitted to the university under standard admission
procedures
oregon university system
social security number (SSN)
disclosure consent statement
To comply with the Tax Payer Relief Act of 1997, Western
Oregon University must obtain your correct social security
number (SSN) to file returns with the Internal Revenue Service
(IRS) and to furnish a statment to you. The returns filed by
WOU must contain infromation about qualified tuition and
related expenses.
The Privacy Act of 1974, section 6109 of the Internal
Revenue Code, requires that you give your correct SSN to
agencies that must file information returns with the IRS.
The IRS uses your SSN for identification and to verify the
accuracy of your tax return. For more information, please
refer to Internal Revenue Code section 6050S. By signing the
application, you give your permission for the use of your SSN
to assist WOU and the OUS (and organizations conducting
studies for or on behalf of the OUS) in developing, validating,
or administering predictive tests and assessments; administering student aid programs; improving instruction; identifying students internally; collecting student debts; or comparing
student educational experiences with subsequent work-force
experiences.
When conducting studies, WOU and the OUS will disclose
your SSN only in a manner that does not permit personal
identification of you by individuals other than representatives
of WOU and the OUS (or the orgranization conducting the
study for the OUS) and only if the information is destroyed
when no longer needed for the purposes for which the study
was conducted. By providing your social security number, you
are consenting to the uses identified above.
This request is made pursuant to the Oregon Revised
Statutes 351.070 and 351.085. You are not required to
consent to the use of your SSN for research; if you choose not
to do so, you will not be denied any right, benefit, or privilege
provided by law. You may revoke your consent for the use of
your SSN at any time by writing to the Office of Admissions. If
you do not give consent to use your SSN for research, please
attach a note requesting a system-generated number.
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financial aid information (2014-15)
WOU institutional code: 003209
The information in this publication is as accurate and up-to-date as
possible and is in accordance with the latest federal and state guidelines. Some dollar amounts and regulations are subject to change
and may affect current policies and procedures. Refer to our website
at wou.edu/financialaid for more details.
How and when do I apply for financial aid?
All students wishing to be considered for federal financial aid should
complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The
FAFSA is filed online at fafsa.gov.
In order to be considered for all the aid types WOU offers, your
FAFSA must be received by the Federal Processing Center as soon as
possible after January 1, but no later than February 1. You may still
complete the FAFSA after Feb. 1, but certain limited aid types may
not be available to you. When completing your FAFSA, you may use
estimated tax information so you can meet the Feb. 1 deadline. After
you complete your federal tax return, you can correct your FAFSA
estimates to the actual amounts.
What types of financial aid are available?
Financial aid is intended to assist students with paying the costs of
college by providing grants, work-study and student and parent loans.
Grants
Most grants are funds that do not requirement repayment and are
available to eligible undergraduate students. The Federal TEACH
Grant is also available to eligible graduate students.
• Federal Pell Grant
• Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
• Federal TEACH Grant (requires four years of teaching service
after graduation)
• Oregon Opportunity Grant
• WOU Tuition Grant
Federal Work-Study
The Federal Work-Study Program provides funding for students to
work part-time on campus or in a community service position offcampus to earn money to assist with paying for college. The Service
Learning and Career Development Office can help students find a
work-study job. If you do not qualify for work-study, that office can
help you find a part-time job on- or off-campus.
Loans
Most financial aid is in the form of student and parent loans. Federal
student loans do not require repayment while the student is in
school, and most student loans allow a grace period after graduation before a student begins repayment. Parent loans usually require
repayment while the student is attending school. For detailed information on the loan programs at WOU, visit wou.edu/financialaid.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available from WOU and from numerous private
donors and foundations. Visit our scholarship information on the
Web at wou.edu/scholarships for the most current information on
application procedures and deadlines.
What happens after I apply for financial aid?
The Federal Processor will notify you once your FAFSA is processed
and explain how to make corrections to your FAFSA if you filed using
estimated tax information. The Federal Processor will also provide
your FAFSA information to WOU if you listed WOU as a school to
receive your information when completing the FAFSA.
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Once WOU has received your FAFSA, the Financial Aid Office checks
to see if you have applied for admission. WOU will offer financial aid
packages to students with a valid admission application on file with
the Admissions Office. WOU may need copies of certain documents
to complete your financial aid file and will request them from you if
necessary.
Once we complete the review of your financial aid file, we will send
you an award letter that details the types and amounts of financial aid
you are eligible to receive. We send award notices beginning in late
February and continuing through summer. Students who complete the
FAFSA early, have applied for admission and have complete financial
aid files receive the first award notices. You will have three weeks to
accept or reject the aid, or risk cancellation of your aid without further
notice.
Can I view my information online?
WOU students can track the status of their financial aid data via a Web
module: a secure, self-service channel to access financial aid award
status. To access the Web module, visit the Financial Aid Office website
at wou.edu/financialaid and click on “My Financial Aid.”
What requirements do I have as a financial aid
recipient?
If you are receiving financial aid, you are responsible for satisfactory
academic progress. Detailed information on satisfactory academic
progress will be included in your award letter packet or is available
online at wou.edu/financialaid.
Be sure to report additional financial resources (such as outside
scholarships, stipends, tuition remission, vocational rehabilitation
benefits, etc.) to the Financial Aid Office so any necessary adjustments
can be made and possible repayment of aid can be avoided.
Remember that your financial aid package was created based on
the information from your FAFSA. If your or your family’s situation has
changed since filing the FAFSA, contact the Financial Aid Office about
your special circumstances and your resources may be reevaluated.
Where do I find the answers to other questions?
Financial Aid Office
Administration Building, Room 310
Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR 97361
503-838-8475 • 1-877-877-1593, opt. 2 (toll free)
Call us to make an appointment to speak with a financial aid
counselor.
Other sources of information
• Oregon Student Access Commission:1-800-452-8807
• Federal Dept. of Education: 1-800-433-3243 or 1-800-730-8913 (TTY)
• “Funding Education Beyond High School”: U.S. Dept. of Education
booklet available at the Financial Aid Office
Web addresses
National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators home
page on the Internet is an information page for parents and students:
nasfaa.org. This NASFAA-sponsored financial aid page is a comprehensive free resource for student financial aid information: finaid.org.
The Oregon Student Access Commission administers federal, state
and private funding for the benefit of Oregonians: oregonstudentaid.
gov. U.S. Department of Education, Student Financial Assistance: studentaid.ed.gov.
For office use only
application for
undergraduate admission
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A $60 non-refundable application fee or OUS deferral form is required to process your
application. Enclose a check payable to Western Oregon University. The application fee
is only valid for this academic year. Please print clearly.
1. Social Security Number: ___ ___ ___ – ___ ___ – ___ ___ ___ ___ Please refer to Oregon University System Social Security Number (SSN) Disclosure Consent Statement on page five.
2. Legal name: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Last
First
Middle
3. Other name(s) that may appear on your academic records:_ _______________________________________________________
4. Which quarter and year are you entering WOU? q Fall______ q Winter________ q Spring_ _______ q Summer_______
5. What is your intended major? (See list of codes for undergraduate majors on page 11.)
____ ____ ____ ____ — ____ ____ — ____ ____ (Please list code.)
6. Mailing address: _ __________________________________________________ _______________________________________
P.O. Box Home phone (include area code)
_________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________
Street address
Cell phone (include area code)
_________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________
City
State
Zip
County or province
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Email
7. Gender:
q Male q Female q Other_ ____________________________________________________________________
Date of birth: ___ ___ / ___ ___ / ___ ___ (month/day/year)
Place of birth: ____________________________________________________
8. In case of emergency, WOU may contact the following person:
q Mother q Father q Guardian q Other (please specify)________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Last name
First
Middle
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Permanent address
City
State
Zip
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Home phone (include area code)
Work phone (include area code) ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Email
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9. Are you a citizen of the United States of America? (Failure to respond will result in a delay in your application process.)
q Yes q No If not, of which country are you a citizen?______________________________________________________
Immigrant/permanent resident number: A - ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
Date issued: ___ ___ / ___ ___ / ___ ___ Attach photocopy of permanent resident card, front and back.
10.
q I wish to be considered for in-state tuition (Tuition Equity) under HB 2787 (see page 4).
Month
Day
Year
To comply with federal statistical reporting requirements, Western Oregon University must ask for the following demographic
information (sections 10 and 11.) We encourage you to provide the information, but doing so is entirely voluntary, and your
application will receive the same consideration whether or not you do.
11. Please indicate your ethnic identity by checking one of the following: Are you Hispanic or Latino? q Yes q No
12. What is your race? Please choose one or more:
q American Indian or Alaska Native
q Asian q Black or African American
13. Did your parents graduate from college?
q Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
q White (original peoples of Europe, the Middle East, or North Africa)
q Yes q No
14. Are you a veteran of the United States Armed Forces?
q Yes q No
15. Oregon residents only: If you are a freshman applicant and are not admitted to WOU, do you authorize release of your
application materials to other Oregon University System institutions for possible admission, including consideration for
automatic admission? q Yes q No
16. Name of high school: _ _______________________________ City:_ _______________________________ State:________
Date of graduation or date you expect to graduate____________________________ 17. Freshman self-report of senior year college preparatory subject requirements:
• 2014 high school graduates are required to complete this section regardless of whether they meet transfer student
requirements.
Example:
Literary Fiction 2
12th grade
Three years: biology,
chemistry, physics, etc.
(One year lab science
recommended)
Algebra 2
FALL SEMESTER
SPRING SEMESTER (planned)
Science
Social Studies
Three years: U.S.
history, global studies,
government, economics,
psychology, world history
Biology 2
FALL SEMESTER
SPRING SEMESTER (planned)
Two years: same
language; American Sign
Language is acceptable
U.S. H istory 2 Spanish 2
FALL SEMESTER
SPRING SEMESTER (planned)
Foreign Language
FALL SEMESTER
SPRING SEMESTER (planned)
FALL SEMESTER
SPRING SEMESTER (planned)
This row is for office use only
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# of semesters
Three years: Algebra I
and two additional years
(to include Algebra II)
# of semesters
Mathematics
# of semesters
Four years: writing,
literature, speaking,
listening
# of semesters
English
of semesters
# of#semesters
• Enter courses you are taking during your senior year of high school in the following subject areas. Failure to list courses will
delay the processing of your application.
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18. Examination information: Please report the month and year you took any of the following tests.
Test: SAT Reasoning Exam
ACT
SAT Subject Exam Date: ____________________ ___________________ GED
___________________ ___________________
19a.Colleges attended: List below every college and university you have attended or are currently attending. Omitting a prior
college or university from this list may result in denial of admission or disciplinary action. Contact the Registrar's Office at
each of these institutions and have official transcripts sent directly to the Office of Admissions at WOU.
School name (most recent first)
Example:
Western Oregon University
City
State
Monmouth
OR
Credits completed
Quarter/Semester
Degree received
Include month/year
received
1
2
3
4
5
19b.Courses in progress: Institution where courses are in progress or will be taken:_____________________________________
Enter course titles for work in progress or work you plan to complete before you enter WOU. Please indicate the last term
you will be taking courses at your current institution.
Term taken
Example:
W '14
Course #
Sp 111
Course name
Intro to Speech (example)
Credits
3
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Residency status for tuition purposes
20. Tuition classification for enrollment: All information must be completed. Are you claiming tuition classification as an
Oregon resident?
q No (This means you will be paying non-resident tuition, unless you qualify for the Western Undergraduate Exchange
[WUE] tuition rate program. See page five.)
q Yes (Includes students who are enrolled members of federally recognized tribes of Oregon or that ceded or reserved
lands within the state of Oregon. See page five.)
q Yes, I wish to be considered for in-state tuition (Tuition Equity) under Oregon HB 2787 (see page 4).
If yes to question 20, completion of all questions in the following section is required.
Failure to do so will result in your classification as a non-resident. If you are under the age of 24, you must complete both the
student information section below (left column), and the parent or guardian information section (right column). Students who
wish to be considered for in-state tuition under HB 2787 (Tuition Equity) are not required to complete question 21.)
21. Residency status for tuition purposes:
Student information
Parent information
If you are under the age of 24, please also complete the
parent information at right.
Please check one of the following:
q Mother q Father q Guardian
Date of your most recent, continuous, presence in Oregon:
Date of your most recent, continuous, presence in Oregon:
(month/year) from________ /_ _______ to ________ /_ _______
(month/year) from________ /_ _______ to ________ /_ _______
Original issue date of Oregon Driver's License: _____ /______
Original issue date of Oregon Driver's License: _____ /______
Date of Oregon voter registration (month/year):
Date of Oregon voter registration (month/year):
_________________ /_ _______________
_________________ /_ _______________
Dates of military service, if applicable: from ______ /______
Dates of military service, if applicable: from ______ /______
Did you enter military service from Oregon? q Yes q No
Did you enter military service from Oregon? q Yes q No
List last two years Oregon income taxes have been filed: List last two years Oregon income taxes have been filed: ________________ ,_ ________________
________________ ,_ ________________
Oregon employment information:
Oregon employment information:
Student's employer (1)_ ______________________________
Parent/guardian's employer (1)_________________________
City_________________________________ State_________
City_________________________________ State_________
from________ /_ _______ to________ /_________
from________ /_ _______ to________ /_________
Student's employer (2)_ ______________________________
Parent/guardian's employer (2)________________________
City_________________________________ State_________
City_________________________________ State_________
from________ /_ _______ to________ /_________
from________ /_ _______ to________ /_________
22.Certification and release authorization: Must be read and signed by all students to certify the accuracy of the information
provided: I certify that I have provided complete and accurate responses to the items on this application. To the best of my
knowledge, I further certify that all official documents submitted in support of this application are authentic and unaltered
records that pertain to me. I authorize release of any information submitted by me in connection with this application to any
person, firm, corporation, association or government agency, but only to verify or explain the information.
q I authorize the Office of Admissions to release to my parents or legal guardians information regarding my application,
test scores, transcripts and other supporting documents as they relate to my admission status.
q I do not authorize the release of the information in my file.
I also authorize WOU and OUS to use my SSN for tracking and statistical purposes as outlined in the OUS Social Security
Number Disclosure Consent Statement on page five of this document.
Applicant’s signature________________________________________ 10
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Research indicates that students who live on campus
generally have higher grade point averages and
graduate with greater frequency.
application procedures
You must apply for admission to the university before you
apply for housing. Space will not be guaranteed unless you
have completed the formal registration process.
We will accept your housing application beginning October 1 for the
following academic year and your priority date will be the date your
housing application and fee are received in our office. We encourage
you to apply early. Any applications received prior to October 1 will be
dated October 1.
For more information about the residence halls before making
your decision, please call University Housing at 503-838-8311, toll
free at 1-877-877-1593, opt. 4, or by email at [email protected].
The residential community
Because of the educational value of on-campus living, all single
first-year students without dependents and who enter WOU within
one year of high school graduation are required to spend their first
year in university-operated housing. Many returning and transferring
students also choose to live on campus for convenience, available
services, and varied activities.
WOU offers a variety of accommodations for on-campus living.
Rooms, suites and apartments are primarily set up for occupants of
the same gender, but there are apartments that are gender inclusive
(and other spaces by request). Availability of specific options is
subject to demand and facility designation. All residence halls are
tobacco-free and alcohol-free communities. There are designated
tobacco use areas in outdoor locations throughout the residential
community.
Residence halls
All rooms are carpeted and have window coverings. In addition, each
room is furnished with the following:
• Desk
• Extra-long single bed (36” x 80”)
• Chair
• Bookshelf or shelves
• Wardrobe/closet
• Garbage can
• Storage drawers
• Recycle bin
Each room is wired for telephone service, caller ID and voice mail;
students must bring their own touch tone phone and arrange with
telecommunications for phone line activation (a separate fee will
apply). All rooms have wireless access and are also hard-wired for
computer hookups and cable TV.
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Live-Learn communities
Live-Learn communities are designated communities within
Ackerman Hall that function around a specific theme or academic
interest. The purpose for offering live-learn communities is to
provide students with the option to live with others that share
a similar interest or goal with respect to their academic and/or
residential experience.
The specific live-learn communities offered for the coming
academic year will be located in Ackerman Hall. The community
choices are listed on the last page of this document. If you are interested in a live-learn experience, please check the box offered under
preferences and fill out the live-learn community options section on
the housing application.
Ranking your residence hall choices
The enclosed application requests that you rank your hall and
room style preferences. For descriptions and room tours, go online
to wou.edu/student/residences.
Choosing a roommate
You may indicate a preferred roommate by listing that person’s
name and student ID number on the application. To be placed
together the person you request must also request you to
validate the roommate selection. You must also both rank your
building choices the same and for Ackerman requests, live-learn
community preferences must also be the same to be placed
together. If you don’t have a preferred roommate, a roommate will
be assigned to you.
Contracts
Housing is granted on the basis of an agreement between Western
Oregon University and the student. By signing, you agree to spend
the entire academic year (or remainder thereof) in university
housing. Term contracts are available only to returning and transfer
students, for fall and winter terms. Contractual terms and conditions
of occupancy are based on consideration for other residents, health
and safety standards, and compliance with established laws and
WOU’s Code of Student Responsibility.
Canceling the contract
If you leave the residence halls, and continue to attend classes
at WOU, your account will be charged a cancellation fee^ for the
remainder of the academic year for breaking your contractual
agreement with the university. If you withdraw from WOU during
the academic year you will be released from your contractual
obligations.
^ Currently $7 per day, subject to change.
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The University Housing & Campus Dining program provides a variety of
room and board options, as well as live-learn opportunities that enhance
the academic experience gained in the classroom.
Requests and assignments
Meal Plans are REQUIRED -
Requests for specific accommodation (including live-learn communities) and/or specific roommate, must be noted on the application.
Once University Housing receives your application, we will send you
a letter of confirmation. While every effort is made to honor specific
hall type and roommate requests, applications are processed by date
of application; thus, we may be unable to meet specific requests.
For those applying for fall term, please note that hall assignment,
roommate and contract information will be mailed to your home
at the end of July. If you do not receive your assignment before you
leave for school in September, please contact the Office of University
Housing when you arrive on campus.
If you are applying for winter and spring terms, you will receive
your building assignments when you arrive on campus at the
beginning of the term for which you applied.
For Ackerman, Barnum, Butler, Gentle, Heritage and Landers halls
you must have a meal plan. Select a meal plan with the amount of
food dollars to meet your eating patterns.
The five plans listed show the different food dollar amounts
available each term. Unused amounts roll over to the following term.
Unused food dollars are NOT refunded at the end of the school year.^
Money may be added for immediate use any time, with a minimum
$20 deposit. Meal plans MAY be changed for the following term.
Cancellations
Cancellation of housing reservations should be submitted in writing
to University Housing. If you have not checked into campus housing
by the end of the first day of classes or have not made prior arrangements with the Office of University Housing for a later arrival, your
reservation may be canceled.
campus dining
Meal plans
The residence hall meal plan is a debit account that allows you to
purchase any amount of food anywhere on campus and at any time
during the day. At the beginning of each term, resident students
receive a food dollar balance. If you run out of food dollars before the
end of the term, you can make deposits of $20 or more. Food dollars
remaining at the end of the term are transferred to the following
term but they are never refunded in cash. Balances left at the end
of spring term or when a student leaves the residence halls are not
refunded.
Dining locations
Valsetz Food Court is centrally located to the residence halls and is
the main location for meals. Wholesale pricing in Valsetz is offered
only for the residence hall meal plans. Residents on meal plans
receive the wholesale price because they pay for the food service
overhead expenses with their room fee. Other customers pay the full
retail price for food. These meal plans are also accepted at the restaurants in the Werner University Center, centrally located on campus.
Restaurants here include the Wolf Express, Wolf Grill, the Western
Deli and Caffè Allegro. Purchases in these restaurants are full retail
price, because the food service overhead payment does not cover
their overhead expenses.
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Meal Plans are OPTIONAL
The Arbor Park apartments feature a full kitchen and residents living
in them may have a meal plan if they wish to, but meal plans are
NOT required here. Residents living here may choose from the five
meal plans listed below or opt for a Wolf Bonus Account (WBA). Food
purchases made with a Wolf Bonus Account are purchased at retail
pricing with a 5% discount. The WBA is a continuous plan and may be
continued if the student moves off-campus and continues registration at WOU. A minimum of $20 is required to open a WBA.
Residence hall meal plans
Plan #1: $225/term
Plan #2: $350/term
Plan #3: $450/term Plan #4: $550/term
Plan #5: $120/term
Meal plan #2 is the most popular plan; 40 percent of the residential population select this plan for winter and spring terms. When
in doubt in choosing between two meal plans, the smaller dollar
amount is always recommended. Meal plan additions can always
be made, but leftover food dollars at the end of spring term are not
refundable.^
An average wholesale meal price is $3.
Meal plan changes
• You may only change your meal plan between terms.
• A meal plan must be purchased every term for most halls.
• All meal plan change requests must be made in writing before
the following term begins.
• Balances roll from term to term with the exception of spring
term. Unused balances at the end of spring term are not refundable.^
^ As an incentive for our returning residents, students who re-contract
to live on campus the following year and complete a financial commitment to do so, may roll their remaining food dollars in excess of
$20 into their meal plan for the next academic year.
* These figures reflect current rates at the time time of publication.
Rates are subject to change.
western oregon university 2014-15 housing application
A $40 non-refundable application fee is required to process this application and is valid for this academic year only.
__________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________
Last name
First name
M.I.
WOU ID number
What year did you graduate high school? _____________ Birthdate __________________ Gender
o Male o Female o Trans o Other
Please define "other" _________________________________
____________________________________________________ _ ____________________________________ Email Home Phone _ __________________________________
Cell PHONE
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Street/PO Box
City
State ZIP
q
I REQUEST INFORMATION REGARDING AVAILABILITY OF GENDER-INCLUSIVE* HOUSING OPTIONS.
ENTRY STATUS AND CONTRACT DURATION:
q First-Year undergraduate within 12 months of high school graduation. (See live-in requirement).
GENDER-INCLUSIVE HOUSING
provides an option for
residents of mixed gender
designations to live together
within a single unit. (Room or
apartment).
x YEAR CONTRACT (From date of arrival and staying until the end of the school year in June).
o Winter o Spring $40 housing aplication fee due at time of application.
ARRIVING: o Fall
q Transfer/Non-traditional Undergraduate. ARRIVING: o Fall
o Winter o Spring
o YEAR CONTRACT (From date of arrival and staying until the end of the school year in June).
$40 housing aplication fee due at time of application.
o TERM CONTRACT (From date of arrival and staying until the end of the term).
$40 housing aplication fee due at time of application, plus $150 term contract fee due at time of application.
q Graduate/other
________________________________ ARRIVING: o Fall
o Winter o Spring
o YEAR CONTRACT (From date of arrival and staying until the end of the school year in June).
$40 housing aplication fee due at time of application.
o TERM CONTRACT (From date of arrival and staying until the end of the term).
$40 housing aplication fee due at time of application, plus $150 term contract fee due at time of application.
Send completed application and application/contract fee(s) to University Housing, 345 Monmouth Ave. N, Monmouth, OR
97361. Make checks payable to Western Oregon University. If more convenient, fax application to 503-838-8968 then telephone
your VISA/DISCOVER/MASTERCARD payment to 503-838-8311.
The housing office offers seasonal updates and important time sensitive information to students' families. Do you want your
family to receive these comunications?
q Yes, please send seasonal housing information to my family at: (email: _____________________________________________)
q No, I opt out of receiving housing information sent to my family.
________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ Student's signature
Today's date
Office use only
Paid $ _______________ Receipt # ________________ Receipt Date ________________ Dfr Date _______________ V# ___________________
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Did/will you graduate high school in 2014?
YES!
rank first-year halls below
NO!
rank upperclass halls below
Heritage Hall (traditional residence hall room)
Ackerman Hall (traditional residence hall room)
• Co-ed floors/ same gender roommates
• Gender-specific community bathroom on each floor
• Gender-neutral private bathrooms (limited
quantities)
Rank your top three hall requests.
____ Heritage Double: two in a 2-person room
____ Heritage Single: one in a 1-person room w
____ Heritage Super Single: one in a 2-person roomw
o I want to live in a Co-Ed Wing (Men and women are
neighbors. Same gender roommates. Separate male
and female bathrooms).
o I want to live in a Single-Gender Wing (Men ONLY
or Women ONLY, based on availability)
Landers Hall (traditional residence hall room)
____ Landers Double: two in a 2-person room
____ Landers Super Single: one in a 2-person roomw
Ackerman Hall (traditional residence hall room)
• Co-ed floors/same gender roommates
• Gender-specific community bathroom on each floor
• Gender-neutral private bathrooms (limited quantities)
____Ackerman Double: two students in a 2-person room
____Ackerman Deluxe Double: two in a larger 2-person
roomw
____Ackerman Single: one in a 1-person roomw
____Ackerman Super Single: one in a 2-person roomw
Barnum Hall (suite with private bathroom)
• Suite-style rooms with separate sleeping and living
areas
• Bathroom within each unit
____ Barnum Triple: three in a 3-person suite
____ Barnum Deluxe Double: two in a 3-person suitew
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Rank your top three hall requests.
____ Ackerman Double: two in a 2-person room
____ Ackerman Deluxe Double: two in a larger 2-person
roomw
____ Ackerman Single: one in a 1-person room w
____ Ackerman Super Single: one in a 2-person room w
Butler and Gentle Halls (suite with private bathroom)
• Suite-style rooms with separate sleeping and living
areas
• Exterior entrances
• Bathroom in unit
• Small kitchenette in unit (limited quantities, Butler Hall
only)
____ Butler/Gentle: two to three in a 3-person suite
____ Butler/Gentle Deluxe Double: two in a 3-person
suite w
____ Butler Kitchenette: two in a 2-person suitew
Arbor Park apartments (four-person apartments)
• Private bedrooms
• Shared bath: with one other same gender student
• Shared living and kitchen areas
• Fully furnished
• With or without meal plan option
____ Arbor Park: no meal plan
____ Arbor Park: with meal plan. Higher rate will
apply. Select from meal plan choices on next
page.
• Incomplete applications may be skipped and processed last.
• All assignments are based on availability.
w Additional costs apply (limited availability). Super Single and Deluxe Double (BBG)
accommodations are generally NOT available fall term due to space limitations.
students interested in
ackerman hall
Ackerman Hall is entirely dedicated to Live-Learn
Communities which function around a specific theme or
interest. If you requested a space in Ackerman Hall, please
rank your top three Live-Learn Communities below:
1. _____________________________________________
2. _____________________________________________
3. _____________________________________________
I understand that Ackerman Hall is a sustainable building
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and agree to participate in a more sustainable lifestyle
with respect for energy consumption and reduction. ACKERMAN HALL LIVE-LEARN COMMUNITIES
If you ranked an Ackerman Hall space on the previous
page, use the information below to rank your top three
communities.
• The Arts: You are culturally oriented, and include the arts
amongst your hobbies/interests whether it be fine art,
film, music, etc.
• Future Educators: Students interested in studying to
be educators will live together where education and
teaching is the common theme.
• Global Village: This community will serve as an intersection where ethnicity, culture and diversity converge to
form one community.
• Green House: For those who want to pursue "greener"
lifestyle with a focus on sustainability.
• Outdoor Adventure: Do you head to the great outdoors
every chance you get? If so, Outdoor Adventure Livelearn is for you.
• Pre-Nursing: For those who are in pursuit of an education
within the health/wellness fields; ie: nursing, health
education, pre-med, etc.
• Honors (Associated Students of Honors): This community
is designated for students participating in the WOU
Honors program.
• ASL (American Sign Language): ASL is for students who
have an interest in sign language or plan to major in ASL.
meal plan selection
MEAL PLANS ARE REQUIRED FOR:
• Heritage Hall
• Landers Hall
• Ackerman Hall
• Barnum, Butler and Gentle Halls
MEAL PLANS ARE OPTIONAL FOR:
• Arbor Park Apartments
Higher rate, which includes overhead costs, will apply.
Meal Plan options:
q MEAL PLAN #1, $225
q MEAL PLAN #2, $350
q MEAL PLAN #3, $450
q MEAL PLAN #4, $550
q MEAL PLAN #5, $120
Meal Plan amounts listed are food dollars per
term, for all plans. With the exception of the end
of the academic year, unused food dollars roll
over into the next term.
Money can be added at any time for
immediate use. A minimum of $20 will be
required to make a meal plan addition.
Written meal plan change requests are
accepted for the following term. (Meal plans
cannot be changed within the term for that term).
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placement questionnaire
All applicants must fill out this questionnaire when submitting the completed
housing application to University Housing - even if you already know who
you want to live with. This questionnaire will assist our office with assigning
you a roommate who has similar living habits to yours. We cannot guarantee
that all of your answers will exactly match those of your assigned roommate.
Please check only one response for each question. If you are unsure, pick the
answer that best matches you most of the time.
1.I object to living with a smoker.
q Yes
q No
2.I am a smoker.
q Yes
q No
3.I object to the use of chewing
tobacco in my room.
q Yes
q No
4.I use chewing tobacco.
q Yes
q No
5.I prefer to study in my room.
q Yes
q No
6.When I study, I prefer to:
q Listen to music
q Have the TV on in the
background
q Study with friends
q Study in a quiet environment
7.My preferred (sleeping)
temperature is:
q 65° or less q 65 – 70°
q 70 – 75° q 75° or more
8.My preferred time to wake up is:
q By 8 a.m.
q By 10 a.m.
q By noon
9.I like to stay up until:
q 10 – 11 p.m.
q 11 p.m. – midnight
q Midnight – 1 a.m.
q After 1 a.m.
0. When I sleep, my sensitivity to
1
noise is:
q Very light sleeper – awakened by mild noise
q Average sleeper
q Heavier sleeper – not bothered
by noise
1.The importance of having a neat
1
and clean room is how important to you?
q Very
q So-so
q Who cares?
roommate requests
Please give the full name and student ID nmber
(V#) of your preferred roommate(s).
If you leave this section blank, we will assign
you a roommate(s) based on your answers on
your placement questionnaire.
FULL ROOMMATE NAME(S):
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
ROOMMATE(S) ID NUMBER(S) (Student V#'s):
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
If you rank your halls differently, you will be
assigned together in any hall available.
2.I will socialize in my room:
1
q A lot
q Some
q Very little
If you rank your live-learn community
choices differently, you will not be assigned
together.
3.I like to listen to music:
1
q As background music (use of earbuds is encouraged regardless of volume level)
q Moderately loud
q Loud
KEEP IN MIND: If you request to live in a
themed community, that request supersedes
all other requests previously made - including
a specific roommate choice. If you have made
a specific roommate request, check to see that
your live-learn options are ranked the same as
that of your chosen roommate.
voluntary information
Please note information that should be considered for room or roommate assignments.* _____________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
*NOTE: Disability accommodation requires additional documentation. Contact the Office of Disability Services for more information.
wou.edu/student/disability/future_student.php
Return completed application and $40 application fee to: University Housing
Western Oregon University
For more information call 503-838-8311
345 N. Monmouth Ave.
or toll free 1-877-877-1593, opt. 4
Monmouth, OR 97361
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undergraduate degree programs
AB: Applied Baccalaureate • BA: Bachelor of Art • BFA: Bachelor of Fine Arts • BM: Bachelor of Music • BS: Bachelor of Science
ollege of education
Code
Program description
Degrees
8PIT
8ASL-BA
6ECS
6PED
7CHE
7EXR-AP
7EXR-PE
ASL/English Interpreting ASL Studies Early Childhood Studies
Education (Teaching)
Community Health Education
Exercise Science: Applied Track
Exercise Science: Pre-Education
BA/BS *
BA
BA/BS
BA/BS *
BA/BS *
BA/BS *
BA/BS *
college of liberal arts and sciences, cont.
Code
Program description
3PSE
3MTH-MT
3MTH-AP
Earth Science Mathematics: Math Track BA/BS
Mathematics: Applied Track
Degrees
BA/BS
BA/BS
behavioral sciences division
4PPS
4GRO
Psychology Gerontology BA/BS *
BA/BS
social sciences division
college of liberal arts and sciences
Code
Program description
Degrees
business and economics division
5BUS
4BEC
Business Economics BA/BS *
BA/BS
computer science division
5CSC
5CSM
5ISY
Computer Science Computer Science/Mathematics Information Systems BA/BS
BA/BS
BA/BS
1ART
1CMS-BM
1CMJ
1CMP
1DAN
1MUS
1CMT-BM
1ARS
1THA
1THA-MT
1THR
1VCD
Art Contemporary Music Contemporary Music/Jazz
Contemporary Music/Popular Music
Dance Music
Music, Contemporary/Music Theater The Arts Theater Arts Theater Arts: Musical Theatre Theatre Visual Communication Design BA/BFA/BS
BM
BM
BM
BA/BS
BA/BFA/BS
BM
BA/BS
BA/BS
BA/BS
BFA
BFA/BS
4ANT
4CRJ
4PFS
4GEO
4HST
4PSC
4PPA-00
4SOC
4SSC-00
Anthropology Criminal Justice
Fire Sevices Administration
Geography
History
Political Science
Public Policy and Administration
Sociology Social Science
BA/BS
BA/BS
BA/BS *
BA/BS
BA/BS
BA/BS
BA/BS
BA/BS
BA/BS
special programs in the liberal arts and
sciences
creative arts division
0IDS
0INT-AS-BA
0INT-AF-BA
0INT-CA-BA
0INT-EU-BA
0INT-LA-BA
0PSS-NU
Interdisciplinary Studies
International Studies: Asian
International Studies: African
International Studies: Canadian
International Studies: European
International Studies: Latin American
Nursing (offered in conjunction with
Oregon Health Sciences University)
BA/BS
BA
BA
BA
BA
BA
applied baccalaureate
(For transfer students only)
4PSA
Psychology 4GRA
Gerontology
AB
AB
humanities division
pre-professional programs
2COM
Communication Studies
BA/BS
2ENG-LG-BA
2ENG-LT-BA
2ENG-WR-BA
2GER 2HUM
2PHL
2FLS-BA
English - Linguistics
English - Literature
English - Writing
German Studies
Humanities
Philosophy
Spanish
BA
BA
BA
BA
BA/BS
BA/BS
BA
natural sciences and math division
3BIO-00
3PCH-CH
3PCH-EC
3PCH-FC
3PSN-CP
3PCH-MC
Biology
Chemistry Chemistry: Environmental Chemistry
Chemistry: Forensic Chemistry
Chemistry: Physics: Natural Science
Chemistry: Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmocology
BA/BS
BA/BS
BA/BS
BA/BS
BA/BS
BA/BS
0PPS-DE
0PPS-DH
0PPS-LA
0PPS-ME
0PPS-MT
0PPS-NU
0PPS-OP
0PPS-OT
0PPS-PA
0PPS-PH
0PPS-PO
0PPS-PT
0PPS-VM
Preprofessional Dentistry
Preprofessional Dental Hygiene
Preprofessional Law
Preprofessional Medicine
Preprofessional Med Technology
Preprofessional Nursing
Preprofessional Optometry
Preprofessional Occupational Therapy
Preprofessional Physician Assistant
Preprofessional Pharmacy
Preprofessional Podiatry
Preprofessional Physical Therapy
Preprofessional Vet Medicine
* Some of these programs may require prerequisites or a separate
application. Please contact the appropriate department if you
have question about these limited enrollment programs.
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