Our Mission
The Western Oregon University Veterans Resource Center provides a supportive and secure environment where the military student family can connect, access essential services, and pursue academic success.
For VA Benefits Issues/Questions: veterans@wou.edu
Contact Us: 503-838-9246 or wouveterans@wou.edu
Lounge Hours: Monday – Friday 09:00am – 5:00pm
Director Office Hours: Monday – Thursday 09:00am – 5:00pm
Core Values
Respect
Dedication
Collaboration
Ownership
8 Keys to Veterans Success
Western Oregon University is committed to supporting veterans as they pursue their post-secondary education and employment goals by means of the “8 Keys” initiative through the Departments of Education, Veterans Affairs, and Department of Defense.
- Create a culture of trust and connectedness across the campus community to promote well-being and success for veterans.
- Ensure consistent and sustained support from campus leadership.
- Implement an early alert system to ensure all veterans receive academic, career, and financial advice before challenges become overwhelming.
- Coordinate and centralize campus efforts for all veterans, together with the creation of a designated space for them (even if limited in size).
- Collaborate with local communities and organizations, including government agencies, to align and coordinate various services for veterans.
- Utilize a uniform set of data tools to collect and track information on veterans, including demographics, retention, and degree completion.
- Provide comprehensive professional development for faculty and staff on issues and challenges unique to veterans.
- Develop systems that ensure the sustainability of effective practices for veterans.
