william woods university is nationally known for its equestrian studies and american sign language programs. if you're interested in either of those aspects, i would absolutely recommend william woods without any reservations. william woods is a small school with a big reputation for equestrian and asl excellence.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
come and visit our campus if at all possible! once you see our beautiful campus (the trees are simply fantastic in the fall!), state of the art equestrian facilities and american sign language lab, and meet our amazing professors you'll see for yourself why we love it here at the woods! while your here, ask for a meeting with a professor in your department of interest; our professors and instructors love to meet prospective students and are very committed to the educational success of every student in their classes.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
the academic rigor of william woods really depends on the program you intend to enter. our equestrian studies and american sign language programs are definitely challenging, but the challenges prepare graduates to be the best of the best in their professional fields.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
each of the four sororities, two fraternities, and six independent houses on campus has its own spirit and community. student community advisors work with residential life to set up monthly hall events. each hall creates its own charter at the beginning of the new school year, so students have a say in policies and rules of their dorm.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
tucker dining hall offers many choices every day, including vegetarian options, and the food is delicious! every day soup, salad, homestyle, ethnic, and comfort foods are always offered as well as desert options. during finals week, the dining hall hosts a late night breakfast for the campus to cut down on late-night cravings while cramming for finals!
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
visit the barns, get involved in extra-curricular clubs, see the play, go to the movies, visit the nearby winston churchill museum or old-fashioned soda parlor in sault's drug store in historic downtown!
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
william woods' lead scholarship is available to every student! to maintain the scholarship, students must simply accumulate lead points by attending events on campus such as theatrical productions, films, concerts, art gallery exhibits, guest speakers, and more. i love the lead program because it gets me out of my room and involved in campus life and introduces me to many ideas and events that i never would've imagined i would enjoy. maintaining the lead scholarship is easy and adds greatly to the college experience.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
the barns and arenas for the equestrian program are located on campus, a rarity even among the few equestrian programs in the nation. with 157 horses in one city block, the equestrian complex is a must-see.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
students interested in american sign language interpreting or equestrian studies, especially therapeutic horsemanship
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
international justice mission, cru (campus crusade for christ), academic honors clubs, first impressions show choir, jesters student-led theatre group, art clubs, equestrian clubs for every riding discipline, and hands up american sign language club are just a few of the clubs offered! and if you want to create a club that doesn't currently exist on campus, the process is simple and highly encouraged.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
phi gamma delta (fiji) - fraternity
pi kappa alpha (pike) - fraternity
alpha chi omega - sorority
alpha phi - sorority
chi omega - sorority
delta gamma - sorority
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
though certain neighborhoods near the college are questionable, others are fine. campus itself is very secure, and the annual security report can be viewed on the william woods website. campus security patrols campus 24 hours a day and is always on call for escorts or emergencies. william woods' campus crime rate is lower than that of our brother school westminster college.
william woods university is nationally known for its equestrian studies and american sign language programs. if you're interested in either of those aspects, i would absolutely recommend william woods without any reservations. william woods is a small school with a big reputation for equestrian and asl excellence.
come and visit our campus if at all possible! once you see our beautiful campus (the trees are simply fantastic in the fall!), state of the art equestrian facilities and american sign language lab, and meet our amazing professors you'll see for yourself why we love it here at the woods! while your here, ask for a meeting with a professor in your department of interest; our professors and instructors love to meet prospective students and are very committed to the educational success of every student in their classes.
the academic rigor of william woods really depends on the program you intend to enter. our equestrian studies and american sign language programs are definitely challenging, but the challenges prepare graduates to be the best of the best in their professional fields.
each of the four sororities, two fraternities, and six independent houses on campus has its own spirit and community. student community advisors work with residential life to set up monthly hall events. each hall creates its own charter at the beginning of the new school year, so students have a say in policies and rules of their dorm.
tucker dining hall offers many choices every day, including vegetarian options, and the food is delicious! every day soup, salad, homestyle, ethnic, and comfort foods are always offered as well as desert options. during finals week, the dining hall hosts a late night breakfast for the campus to cut down on late-night cravings while cramming for finals!
visit the barns, get involved in extra-curricular clubs, see the play, go to the movies, visit the nearby winston churchill museum or old-fashioned soda parlor in sault's drug store in historic downtown!
william woods' lead scholarship is available to every student! to maintain the scholarship, students must simply accumulate lead points by attending events on campus such as theatrical productions, films, concerts, art gallery exhibits, guest speakers, and more. i love the lead program because it gets me out of my room and involved in campus life and introduces me to many ideas and events that i never would've imagined i would enjoy. maintaining the lead scholarship is easy and adds greatly to the college experience.
the barns and arenas for the equestrian program are located on campus, a rarity even among the few equestrian programs in the nation. with 157 horses in one city block, the equestrian complex is a must-see.
students interested in american sign language interpreting or equestrian studies, especially therapeutic horsemanship
international justice mission, cru (campus crusade for christ), academic honors clubs, first impressions show choir, jesters student-led theatre group, art clubs, equestrian clubs for every riding discipline, and hands up american sign language club are just a few of the clubs offered! and if you want to create a club that doesn't currently exist on campus, the process is simple and highly encouraged.
phi gamma delta (fiji) - fraternity pi kappa alpha (pike) - fraternity alpha chi omega - sorority alpha phi - sorority chi omega - sorority delta gamma - sorority
though certain neighborhoods near the college are questionable, others are fine. campus itself is very secure, and the annual security report can be viewed on the william woods website. campus security patrols campus 24 hours a day and is always on call for escorts or emergencies. william woods' campus crime rate is lower than that of our brother school westminster college.