Overview

Financial Information

• Scholarships and Financial Aid:
  The Financial Aid Office educates students regarding financial aid and scholarships by providing thorough financial aid counseling and financial aid consumer information. By delivering service in a timely, accurate and service-oriented manner, the Financial Aid Office assists the university's recruiting and retention efforts.

Information for Transfer In Students

• Transfer Applications Received:
  Fall: 869
• Transfer Applications Accepted:
  Fall: 810
• Percentage Accepted:
  Fall: 93%
• Transfer Applicants Enrolled:
  Fall: 590

Transfer Application Requirements

• Minimum GPA:
  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.
• Official Transcripts:
  Have an official, complete transcript sent from each college or university attended. Students with less than 36 transferable hours at the time of application are required to provide an official high school transcript.
• SAT Scores:
  Students with less than 36 transferable hours at the time of application are required to provide ACT or SAT Reasoning Exam scores.
• Essay:
  An essay may be required of some applicants.
• Application Fee:
  There is a $50 non-refundable application fee.
• Interview:
  An interview may be recommended for some applicants.
• Apply Here:
  https://www.wou.edu/student/admissions/transfer/index.php

Transfer Credit Policy

• Credits (Min/Max):
  You must complete a minimum of 45 credits in residence at Western Oregon to earn a bachelor's degree.