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We are also available via Zoom! | 503-838-8568 |<\/span> tpsss@wou.edu<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/em>For your convenience, here is a link to the WOU Campus Map<\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n
Teacher Prep Student Support Services (TRIO)<\/span><\/h2>\n
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TPSSS APPLICATION<\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n
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Accepting applications for the 2025-26 School Year. Apply today!<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n
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NEED MORE INFORMATION?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Are you a student curious to learn more about our program or a staff member looking to refer a student to TPSSS?\u00a0Fill out the form below!<\/strong><\/h4>\n
HOW CAN TPSSS SUPPORT YOU?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Contact TPSSS<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Email:<\/em> tpsss@wou.edu<\/a><\/h4>\n
Office:<\/em>\u00a0503-838-8568<\/span><\/h4>\n
TPSSS Quicklinks<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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College of Education Quicklinks<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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