Academic Support
Western Oregon University has a terrific Student Success and Advising department. The team offers a variety of services and resources:
- Tutoring
- Time management instruction
- Test-taking strategies
- Note-taking and study skills
There are many other services offered that are easy to access. To schedule an appointment, call 503-838-8428 or visit https://wou.edu/advising/.
Student Success Team
Most students need to change their study habits as they adapt from high school to college. Don’t be afraid to analyze your own and try some new skills that may reduce your workload while making you more successful.
Services at the SSA are FREE. They want you to have a successful experience when you come for your appointment. Here are some ways you can prepare for your visit.
- Attend class regularly
- Bring all needed materials to your appointment
- Work on the assignment, reading, etc. before you come
Tutoring
Tutoring is free. Drop-in tutoring is available as well as one-on-one appointments for many lower division courses. Learn more.
Don’t wait until you are failing a course to seek tutoring. In fact, it’s often difficult to help as much then. Be smart and use your resources. Actually, we have more honor roll students than failing students who use tutors. We want you to have a successful, rewarding academic life at Western Oregon University.
For drop-in tutoring… Come prepared with material and your V number.
For a variety of lower division courses… Tutors are peer students, mostly juniors and seniors, who have been recommended by faculty in their subject area. Their goal is to provide academic support for all our students. Tutors have times available to schedule appointments. However, sometimes they have other options when times don’t work out, so be sure to ask about various arrangements. Don’t wait until you’re failing a course to seek help. Be smart and use your resources.
How to schedule a tutor:
- Visit your portal homepage
- Under “My Programs” select “Schedule a Tutor”
- Fill out the form to make an appointment
Academic advising
Western Oregon University operates under a shared advising model. This means that you will be working with both professional academic advisers and directly with faculty members. Prior to registration each term, you will be required to meet with your academic adviser. WOU has also instituted an online degree-planning system called Degree Tracks, which is your tool to understand exactly where you are and where you are going in your academic program. Your adviser will expect that you have consulted the Degree Tracks system before you go into your advising session. Degree Tracks is your first and most available resource and can be found in your Portal as an icon near the top.
Education-impacting disabilities
Disability Services (also known as ODS) provides reasonable accommodations to ensure that students with disabilities have access to WOU and its programs through intentional interventions, programs and services. WOU pledges to meet federal requirements, encourage personal growth and increase effective communication for our students.
