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1) Provide them with abundant resources

Opportunities abound at William Woods University. Hundreds of major and minor combinations, opportunities for internships and on-campus research, and programs like Freshman Advantage and faculty connections. All are created to engage your son or daughter in ways that will unlock their potential, and help them flourish.

$5,000 LEAD Award
Our LEAD program rewards students with $5,000 per year, renewable all 4 years ($2,500 per year for commuter students, also renewable) to get involved around campus – attending events, organizing student activities, becoming a LEADer. The LEAD award is one of a kind. It’s designed to give students the chance to try new things, to reach outside of their comfort zones, to get involved in special opportunities.
Mentor-Mentee Program
Working in a team context with a faculty member, students will assume full responsibility for a research or creative project with a faculty member serving as a mentor. William Woods University is one of a relatively small number of universities that provide undergraduate students with opportunities to become involved in research and truly creative work.
Freshman Advantage
The Freshman Advantage program helps to reduce any anxieties students may have about coming to college, including making friends, adjusting to campus life, and getting familiar to the new surroundings. This annual three-week program held on campus allows them to earn seven Common Studies credit hours, meet friends from their incoming class, bond with upper-class mentors, and get to know faculty and staff.
Woods 101
Coming to William Woods University next fall? Students get a 360-degree look into what it’s like to be a student at William Woods, get their student ID, register for fall classes and attend awesome events to give students just a taste of what college life will be like. Held on three convenient dates in April, May and June.
Service Learning
Did you know any community service students do whether through a student organization, their fraternity or sorority, honors course can with a couple of simple steps be transformed into co-curricular service-learning? Opportunities like reading in a local elementary school can make a difference while simultaneously giving them course credit.
Woods Around the World
Our Woods Around the World program gives students the chance to study abroad and explore some amazing corners of the world they didn’t even know existed. Woods Around the World (WATW) is a unique approach to education that takes the student beyond the classroom and the textbook and into the real world of another culture. They can use Project 123 to help pay for your trip.
Honors Program
The Honors Program at William Woods University is a selective program that fosters the growth of students who are dedicated, imaginative, and excited about learning. The program is a supportive community composed of students from all majors on campus. Approximately 20 students are accepted into the program each year, and all receive a yearly $5,000 room stipend.
Career Services
We are proud of our career service opportunities — a great place to go and sit down with our career experts who can answer all of their questions, big and small. Will they graduate in 4 years? Our 4-year degree plan will keep students on track. We’ll help with other questions like: How does their resume look? What do they wear to this interview? Will you help them prepare for the toughest interview questions? Some other opportunities include career exploration and planning, our career resource library, job and internship searches, graduate school search assistance and study abroad information.

Academic Majors

Bachelor’s Degrees
Accounting
American Sign Language – English Interpreting
Art
- Art Education ^(c)
- Photography ^(c)
- Studio Art ^(c)
Biology
- Pre-Med ^(c)
- Pre-Nursing ^(c)
- Pre-Vet ^(c)
Biology Education
Business Administration

Accounting ^(c)
Advertising & Marketing ^(c)
Economics & Finance ^(c)
Management ^(c)
Management Information Systems ^(c)

Communication
- Digital Filmmaking ^(c)
- Leadership ^(c)
- Media Journalism ^(c)
- Public Relations ^(c)
Criminal Justice
- Law Enforcement ^(c)
- Homeland and Industrial Securities ^(c)
- Mental Health and Counseling ^(c)
Cybersecurity
Deaf Human Services

Educational Studies ~ Non-Certified (B.S.)
Elementary Education
- Early Childhood Endorsement*
- Art Education ^(c)
- English ^(c)
- Mathematics ^(c)
- Science ^(c)
- Social Science ^(c)
- Speech and Theatre ^(c)
English
English Education
Equestrian Science
Equine Administration
Equine General Studies
- Art ^(c)
- Equestrian Leadership ^(c)
- Equestrian Studies ^(c)
- Equine Media ^(c)
- Equine Assisted Therapies ^(c)
Exercise Science
- Human Performance ^(c)
- Physical Education ^(c)
- Pre-Physical Training ^(c)
- Sport Management ^(c)
- Sports, Coaching and Leisure ^(c)
- Sports Medicine/Pre-Athletic Training ^(c)
Graphic Design
History
History Education
Interdisciplinary Studies
Management Information Systems
Management and Leadership
Mathematics

Middle-level Education
- Art Education ^(c)
- English ^(c)
- Mathematics ^(c)
- Science ^(c)
- Social Science ^(c)
- Speech and Theatre ^(c)
Paralegal Studies
Political/Legal Studies
Physical Education (K-12)
Psychology
Special Education
Speech/Theatre Education
- Communication ^(c)
- Theatre ^(c)
Social Work
Sports Management
Theatre
- Musical ^(c)
- Performance ^(c)
- Technical ^(c)
Workforce Development
Undecided
Associate’s Degrees
Liberal Arts
Pre-Engineering

^* Elementary Education majors must select a concentration, but can also add the endorsement for early childhood, if birth to three certification is desired.

2) Involve them with an active Owl community.

Our students share their Owl pride, how it feels to be a part of the William Woods University community, and their future plans.

“Being an owl means giving my all every day on and off the field.... It means stepping out of my comfort zone in all areas.... It means Home." Shelby LeCuru, Sports Management Major

"Being an Owl is going to give me the ability to open the doors that need to be opened in the future for my career." Mason Kramer, Business Administration Major, Concentration in Marketing

"...to be a hard working athlete and student." Gabriel Santos, Track & Field, International student from Brazil, Business Administration Major, Accounting Minor

"I am in an environment where people build each other up, and you are given everything you need from the professors and instructors in order to thrive."Jennifer Kurth, Equestrian Major

3) Help them form relationships that matter.

William Woods University clubs and organizations offer students the opportunity to know and learn from people of all walks of life. You’ll see your daughter or son discover what they’re passionate about, and giving themselves to others.

fourteenAverage class size

70+Academic majors and minors

13:1Student-faculty ratio

4) Connect them to lifelong friends.

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$14,000Average financial aid package offered to freshmen

100%of students are offered financial aid

$5,000LEAD award to every residential student to encourage participation in campus events and commuter students receive $2,500

5) Prepare them
for a life of success.

Big-hearted teachers. Brilliant business leaders. American Sign Language interpreters. Scientists. Journalists. Horse trainers. The list goes on. Our graduates are in amazing fields doing incredible things. Each one carries with them the community, the attitude, and the values that all began during their time at William Woods University. And best of all, they’re not living in their parents’ basements.