Operating under Abby’s House, the Stonewall Center is a student-led center dedicated to providing resources, support, and a safe hangout space for the LGBTQIA2S+ community at Western Oregon University. The Stonewall Center is open from 9am-5pm and is located in the Werner University Center, Room 111. It is staffed by the Violence Prevention/LGBTQ+ Coordinator, the Stonewall Coordinator, and volunteers. Throughout the year, the Stonewall center hosts educational, informational, and social programs, including a Lavender Graduation. To keep up to date with events and Stonewall Center operating hours, follow The Stonewall Center on Instagram: @woustonewall. Questions? Contact stonewall@wou.edu!

Check out some of our resources below or on our website. 

• Campus Resource Guide 
• Guide to resources in our wider community
• List of gender neutral restrooms on campus

The Veterans Resource Center at WOU provides an environment that promotes the retention and graduation of student veterans in post-secondary education through the coordination of services fostering academic, personal, and professional development. You can read more about our services on our website.

We offer two programs, a full-service lounge, and are developing scholarship opportunities for our military family. We look forward to meeting you and introducing you to all the great opportunities to connect with your military family!

1. Equipment Loan Program
2. Military Connections Program

Our TRIO Student Support Services programs, the Student Enrichment Program and Teacher Prep Student Support Services, support students that are first generation (neither parent graduated from a 4-year college), low-income, or have a documented disability. Both programs are accepting applications.

1. The TRIO SSS Student Enrichment Program (SEP) provides services and a supportive environment to equip students in any major with skills to be successful in college. The purpose of this federally funded TRIO Student Support Service is to increase the retention and graduation rates of this student population.
   You can apply for the SEP program using this link.
2. The TRIO Teacher Prep – Student Support Services Program (TP-SSS) provides services and a supportive environment to equip education majors, with skills to be successful in college. The purpose of this federally funded TRIO Student Support Services Program is to increase retention and graduation rates of participants.
   You can apply for TP-SSS using this link.

The office of Multicultural Student Services & Programs (MSSP) is committed to the recruitment, retention and graduation of underrepresented & underserved populations by providing educational opportunities and outstanding programming for ethnically and culturally diverse students. MSSP strives to enrich the undergraduate experience and foster a supportive environment for students of color to live, learn and grow as active members of the Western Oregon University community and as individuals.

Our services include:

• Personal Guidance, Advising, and Advocacy
• Academic Advising and support to Develop an Academic Progress Plan
• Peer Mentoring
• Referrals to University and Community Resources
• Cultural/Social Activities & Events
• Student Recognition and Graduation Celebrations
• Facilitating the successful transition of first-year students

And our programs include:

• Diversity Scholars Program
• On-Track Program
• Multicultural Representatives
• Multicultural Student Union

To really know what you need for your future, we encourage you to try it out first! The Center for Professional Pathways (CPP) can help connect you with opportunities to give you necessary skills and experience that you will need for your careers down the road. More information about the Center for Professional Pathways can be found here.

To find out more about student employment opportunities visit the CPP website for general information or go directly to Wolflink (also known as Handshake) located at the top of your WOU Portal to see current postings!