Werner University Center (WUC) Building Information

List of WUC Services

  • Study Rooms
  • Meeting and Club Space
  • E-mail stations and printer
  • Wolfpack Lounge/Makerspace
  • Pool table
  • Information Desk
  • Social environment
  • WOU’s Center for student life!
  • BBQ Rental
  • Sandwich Boards and Easels
  • Make Change
  • ID Cards–any photos sent in must be on a medium/dark background
  • Sustainability and Recycling
  • Coin Change Machine
  • Bike Repair Station
  • USB charger stations in the 1st floor ASWOU Club Lounge (Room 111) and the 2nd floor Summit Food Court
  • Electronic reader boards with the WUC for advertising

Campus Map, Parking, and Driving

The WUC is located on the corner of Monmouth Avenue and Church Street in Monmouth, Oregon, 97361.

Slideshow Tour, Art Collection, and Guest Wifi

Sustainability Efforts

Water Conservation

  • The WUC aims to reduce water usage wherever possible, saving thousands of gallons of water.
  • Waterless urinals in two bathrooms.
  • All sinks have an automatic shut-off feature.
  • Every bathroom has dual-flush toilets.

Energy Management

  • Installed more efficient LED light bulbs throughout the building (now including the Pacific Room).
  • Removed some office light bulbs that weren’t necessary.
  • Replaced the chiller with a more environmentally friendly model in 2009.
  • Many areas have automatic light sensors.

More Sustainable Efforts from the WUC

  • Recycling stations in public areas and conference rooms for trash, cans, and cardboard.
  • Utilizing “green” chemicals in cleaning.
  • Departments in the WUC have sustainability plans to reduce, reuse, and recycle more within their areas.

Bike Repair Station

  • Located outside the West Entrance on the patio.
  • Includes Dero Air Kit Prime bike pump.
  • Includes Dero Fixit Plus repair stand.
  • Comes with all necessary tools for simple bike maintenance and repair.

Bike repair station
If you have any questions, contact the WUC Information Desk at seoofc@wou.edu or (503) 838-8261.

Who’s in the WUC?

Abby's House, Center for Equity & Gender Justice
Associated Students of Western Oregon University
Caffe Allegro
Dean of Students
Mosaic Center
Multicultural Student Services and Programs
New Student and Family Programs
Stonewall Center
Student Activities Board
Student Conduct
Student Engagement
Summit Food Court
Veterans Resource Center
Wolfstore (Bookstore)

Reservations and Events

Are you interested in reserving a space in the WUC? Or in planning an event? We are happy to help! Click the buttons below to find out more.

Reservations
Event Planning Toolkit

Incidental Fees

Student Engagement Operations Budget: $962,005

The WUC is operated with Incidental Fees, which are fees that every student pays each term as part of Western Oregon University’s tuition and fees.

  • 57%: Personnel (professional salaries and benefits)
  • 20%: Utilities and building maintenance
  • 11%: Personnel (student payroll and benefits)
  • 9%: Administrative overhead (charge from business office for transactions they facilitate)
  • 4%: Other services and supplies (telecom charges, furniture, custodial and office supplies, etc.)
  • 1%: Professional development (professional and student staff)
Infographic of the budget breakdown for Student Engagement's operations.

Leadership, Activities, and Inclusion Budget: $51,924

 Student Engagement also receives programming money through Incidental Fees.

  • 41%: Activities (large-scale events)
  • 25%: Activities (small and mid-scale events)
  • 12%: Inclusion programs and resources
  • 9%: Leadership development programs
  • 9%: Admin overhead
  • 2%: Professional staff development
  • 2%: Marketing/printing
Infographic of the budget breakdown for Leadership, Activities, and Inclusion.

WUC Academic Year Operating Hours:

Starting September 21st, 2025**

Monday through Friday: 7:30am to 8:00pm  |  Saturday: 11:00am to 3:00pm (Fall/Winter) 10:00am to 2:00pm (Spring)  |  Sunday: Closed

**Hours subject to change for events, holidays, and operational needs

Makerspaces

Student Engagement is collecting input from current WOU students and Alumni about Makerspace themes in the WUC. Makerspaces are areas where students can be creative in different ways, build community, take a break and create a sense of belonging. These spaces can change each academic term or academic year and would have a take-home/mail-to-home component. There is no cost to WOU students to participate in these spaces.

To share your amazing ideas, fill out this Makerspace input Google Form!

Nontraditional Student Services

Who are Nontraditional Students?

According to the definition at WOU, our nontraditional students are students who are over the age of 25, returning to school after an extended break, and/or have children.

Services Offered in the WUC

Lockers

A limited number of lockers are available for nontraditional students to rent. The lockers are located in the Wolfpack Lounge and can be rented on a term-by-term basis. To rent a locker, visit the WUC Information Desk.

Emergency Locator

This service provides a system for family members to get in touch with a student during the school day in emergency situations. WOU students provide information about their current class schedule so children, child care providers, or family members can call and have a message delivered to the student in the classroom in case of emergency. If you are interested, fill out the Emergency Locator Service Form. The form needs to be updated each term. A must for parents!

Wolfpack Lounge lockers

Campus Resources

There a variety of campus services and resources available to nontraditional students that can enable them to be more successful during their college career.

Counseling Services

The Counseling Center offers a variety of individual and group counseling services and activities to ensure a successful college experience for every student. Counseling sessions are free for WOU students. Students can book appointments by calling (503) 838-8313 or scheduling in-person with the front desk. For more information, visit the Student Health & Counseling Center website.

Parent Student Guide

The Parent Student Guide, created by the Student Success and Advising office, aims to help students navigate resources on campus. For more information, visit the Student Success and Advising Office website.

Child Care Center

The Teaching Research Child Development Center is available for students with children ages 30 months to 5th grade. A portion of the incidental student fee each student pays is allocated to the Child Development Center to supplement care for the children of WOU students. The center is open from 7:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m, Monday through Friday, and is located at the northwest corner of Monmouth Avenue and Stadium Drive, right behind Campus Public Safety. For more information on how to apply, visit the Child Development Center website or call (503) 838-8238.

Floor Plans

Werner University Center 1st Floor layout
Werner University Center 2nd floor layout