Family PROGRAMS

We’re here to help families stay connected to the Western Oregon University experience through events, resources, and community updates. Join us for our upcoming Family Weekend to enjoy a campus visit packed with activities, special events, and quality time with your student. You can also stay informed year-round with our Family Portal, designed to keep you updated on important dates, university news, and student life.

FAMILY WEEKEND

Family Weekend is making its return to WOU! We’re so excited to host Family Weekend February 28th-March 2nd!

This is a perfect time for families and support people to reconnect and experience campus life together! Whether it’s your student’s first year on campus or they’re counting down the days to graduation, we’ve got a fun-filled weekend with tons of exciting events and activities!

Registration for Family Weekend isn’t quite open yet, but we encourage you to join our Family Weekend interest list to be the first to hear when registration goes live!

Get a sneak peek at the exciting events we have lined up for you!

  • Winter Play hosted by the Theatre Department
  • Men’s and Women’s Basketball Double Headers vs. University of Alaska Fairbanks
  • Cornhole Tournament
  • Family Portrait Contest
  • Local Experiences
A monitor screen, tablet, and phone displaying the Western Oregon Family Portal

Western Oregon Family Portal

Sign up for our Family Portal to stay up to date with all things Western Oregon University!

Whether you’re a family member of a prospective, new, or current student, this is your one-stop shop for:

  • Access to important campus news and deadlines
  • Personalized newsletters on your schedule
  • Announcements via email and text
  • Sharing of updates with friends and family

Contact the department of New Student & Family Programs

orientation@wou.edu | (503) 838-9482 | M-F, 9am-5pm | Virtually & On Campus (WUC 210)