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Resources<\/h2>\n

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Support Programs<\/h2>\n

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Student Enrichment Program (SEP)<\/span><\/h3>\n

sep@wou.edu<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

SEP provides support to students of all majors with advising, mentoring and financial aid application support.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Teacher Preparation Student Support Services (TPSSS)<\/h3>\n

tpsss@wou.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

TPSSS provides support to students who plan to become future teachers by providing advising, mentoring and tutoring.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Multicultural Student Services & Programs (MSSP)<\/h3>\n

mssp@wou.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

MSSP provides a supportive environment for students of color to live, learn and grow as active members of the WOU community and as individuals.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Applying to College
What You Need to Apply<\/em><\/h2>\n

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First Year<\/strong> Students:<\/span><\/h3>\n
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