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No application fee. No test scores required. Rolling admission means you can apply any time — but earlier gets you more scholarship money.

Free to Apply No Test Scores Rolling Admission Decision in ~2 Weeks

Who Are You?

Find Your Application Path

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First-Year Student

Graduating high school this year or recently? You're in the right place. No test scores required.

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Transfer Student

Coming from a community college or another university? WOU makes transferring straightforward.

Transfer to WOU
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Graduate Student

Ready to take your career further? Explore our graduate programs and apply online.

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International Student

Students from around the world are welcome at WOU. Find visa, English, and application info.

International Admissions

Don't Miss Out on Money

Admission Deadlines

Nov 1
Early Action
Best chance at scholarships
Jan 15
Priority Decision
Still great for aid
Rolling
Final Deadline
2 weeks before term start

WOU offers Rolling Admission — you can apply any time of year. The final deadline for any term is two weeks before it begins. But apply early for the best shot at scholarship money.

Keep It Simple

What You'll Need

  • Completed online application (free!)
  • Official high school transcripts
  • Official transcripts from any prior colleges
  • Proof of English proficiency (international students only)

Applications are processed within two weeks of receiving all materials. You'll get your decision by email and mail. No SAT, no ACT, no essay — just you.

Your Next Step After Applying

Lock In Your Financial Aid

As soon as you apply, file your FAFSA. WOU is one of Oregon's most affordable public universities — and 90% of students get some form of aid. Use our Net Price Calculator to get a real estimate of what you'd actually pay.

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90%
Of students receive financial aid
$7,890
In-state tuition per year
$10K+
Average scholarship award
$0
Application fee — always free

Other Ways to Join WOU

More Application Paths

Post-Baccalaureate

Already have a bachelor's degree and want a second one? Apply using our undergraduate application.

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Non-Degree Seeking

Want to take classes without pursuing a degree? No formal admission required.

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Returning Student

Previously attended WOU and want to come back? Complete a re-enrollment form to get started.

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Degree Partnership

Take classes at WOU and a partner community college at the same time with the DPP program.

Learn More

Ready? Let's Go.

Free application. No test scores. Takes about 20 minutes. You've got this.

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