William Woods University

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Take your love of horses to a higher level!
William Woods University has been the name to know in equestrian studies since 1924.
Explore equestrian programs
Advance your career without ever leaving it.
The Bureau of Labor and Statistics projects a 17% growth in master’s-level occupations through 2026. William Woods University graduate programs combine national certification and academic excellence with convenience and value.
Explore graduate programs
Choosing your career path is a major decision, but we can help!
The WWU Major Assessment is the perfect tool to get you pointed in the right academic direction. It only takes 10 minutes to come up with a college and career plan that is tailored for you…
Complete the assessment
Shape the conversation.
Immerse yourself in a unique culture and community alongside passionate peers in our nationally-ranked ASL programs.
Unique opportunities in American Sign Language
Put your interest under the microscope and see the bigger picture.
Smaller class sizes mean big opportunities to flourish in science, biology, chemistry and physics.
Explore the Biology program
Military Friendly: Proudly serving those who have bravely served.
Here you will find camaraderie in passionate peers, support from faculty as you embrace new challenges, and freedom to pursue your interests in the comfort of a small campus community.
Unique opportunities for military
Juan Esteban Duran, Business Administration 2019
“There’s something about the people here — my professors, my teammates and classmates. Their friendliness feels like home.”
Unique opportunities for international students
Exercise Science is a Degree on the Move!
Health and fitness is a billion dollar industry! Our B.S. in Exercise Science gives you the tools to flourish in Pre-Physical Therapy, Human Performance, Physical Education and Coaching, Sports Management and more.
Discover limitless opportunities in Exercise Science

Flourish at William Woods

Your dedication, your desire, your dogged persistence. We are a community of teachers, mentors, and friends routinely exceeding all expectation.
LEAD awards… up to $5,000 for getting involved.
Passionate faculty… inspiring your success.
Amazing coaches… mentoring dozens of NAIA scholar athletes.
Study abroad… short-stays and semester-long immersions.
Big school facilities… biology labs, television studios and more.
My hometown, Fulton… enjoy simple pleasures in Missouri’s best small town.
Find new faces… make friends from 35 states and a dozen countries.

Upcoming Events

JAN

04

Saturday , 4pm

Orientation Celebration

Printable Schedule (PDF) New Students! Join us as we welcome you and ease the transition to life...
JAN

16

Thursday , 4pm

Faculty Art Show Opening Reception

JAN

23

Thursday , 4pm

Visual and Performing Arts Day

FEB

17

Monday , 8:15am

Discovery Day
FEB

20

Thursday , 7:30pm

Pride and Prejudice

MAR

26

Thursday , 9am

Crime Scene to Courtroom

APR

03

Friday , 10am

Woods 101: Orientation Begins
APR

16

Thursday , 7:30pm

The Dixie Swim Club

APR

17

Friday

Alumni Weekend 2020

Full Events Calendar

News: The Woods Today

5 Questions with Spencer Burck, Admissions Counselor

December 06, 2019

William Woods University to once again host selection trials for 2020 U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup team

December 04, 2019

EQS Alumni of the Month: Patti Boland ’95

November 25, 2019

Meet Adrianna Koty ‘21 Elementary Education and ASL minor

November 20, 2019

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William Woods University stands among Missouri's best colleges, known for top programs in Equestrian Studies, American Sign Language, a growing number of graduate offerings in education and business, and adult degree completion.

Undergraduate Programs

Graduate Programs

Online Programs

STEM Programs

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You can now find WWU on Common App!

Take your love of horses to a higher level!
William Woods University has been the name to know in equestrian studies since 1924.

Advance your career without ever leaving it.
The Bureau of Labor and Statistics projects a 17% growth in master’s-level occupations through 2026. William Woods University graduate programs combine national certification and academic excellence with convenience and value.

Choosing your career path is a major decision, but we can help!
The WWU Major Assessment is the perfect tool to get you pointed in the right academic direction. It only takes 10 minutes to come up with a college and career plan that is tailored for you…

Shape the conversation.
Immerse yourself in a unique culture and community alongside passionate peers in our nationally-ranked ASL programs.

Put your interest under the microscope and see the bigger picture.
Smaller class sizes mean big opportunities to flourish in science, biology, chemistry and physics.

Military Friendly: Proudly serving those who have bravely served.
Here you will find camaraderie in passionate peers, support from faculty as you embrace new challenges, and freedom to pursue your interests in the comfort of a small campus community.

Juan Esteban Duran, Business Administration 2019
“There’s something about the people here — my professors, my teammates and classmates. Their friendliness feels like home.”

Exercise Science is a Degree on the Move!
Health and fitness is a billion dollar industry! Our B.S. in Exercise Science gives you the tools to flourish in Pre-Physical Therapy, Human Performance, Physical Education and Coaching, Sports Management and more.

Flourish at William Woods

Upcoming Events

Orientation Celebration

Faculty Art Show Opening Reception

Visual and Performing Arts Day

Discovery Day

Pride and Prejudice

Crime Scene to Courtroom

Woods 101: Orientation Begins

The Dixie Swim Club

Alumni Weekend 2020

Full Events Calendar

News: The Woods Today

5 Questions with Spencer Burck, Admissions Counselor

Holiday Message

William Woods University to once again host selection trials for 2020 U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup team

EQS Alumni of the Month: Patti Boland ’95

Woods Briefs: Fall 2019

Meet Adrianna Koty ‘21 Elementary Education and ASL minor

Explore Academics

Undergraduate Programs

Graduate Programs

Online Programs

STEM Programs

You can now find WWU on Common App!

Take your love of horses to a higher level! William Woods University has been the name to know in equestrian studies since 1924.

Advance your career without ever leaving it. The Bureau of Labor and Statistics projects a 17% growth in master’s-level occupations through 2026. William Woods University graduate programs combine national certification and academic excellence with convenience and value.

Choosing your career path is a major decision, but we can help! The WWU Major Assessment is the perfect tool to get you pointed in the right academic direction. It only takes 10 minutes to come up with a college and career plan that is tailored for you…

Shape the conversation. Immerse yourself in a unique culture and community alongside passionate peers in our nationally-ranked ASL programs.

Put your interest under the microscope and see the bigger picture. Smaller class sizes mean big opportunities to flourish in science, biology, chemistry and physics.

Military Friendly: Proudly serving those who have bravely served. Here you will find camaraderie in passionate peers, support from faculty as you embrace new challenges, and freedom to pursue your interests in the comfort of a small campus community.

Juan Esteban Duran, Business Administration 2019 “There’s something about the people here — my professors, my teammates and classmates. Their friendliness feels like home.”

Exercise Science is a Degree on the Move! Health and fitness is a billion dollar industry! Our B.S. in Exercise Science gives you the tools to flourish in Pre-Physical Therapy, Human Performance, Physical Education and Coaching, Sports Management and more.

Flourish at William Woods

Explore Academics

Take your love of horses to a higher level!
William Woods University has been the name to know in equestrian studies since 1924.

Advance your career without ever leaving it.
The Bureau of Labor and Statistics projects a 17% growth in master’s-level occupations through 2026. William Woods University graduate programs combine national certification and academic excellence with convenience and value.

Choosing your career path is a major decision, but we can help!
The WWU Major Assessment is the perfect tool to get you pointed in the right academic direction. It only takes 10 minutes to come up with a college and career plan that is tailored for you…

Shape the conversation.
Immerse yourself in a unique culture and community alongside passionate peers in our nationally-ranked ASL programs.

Put your interest under the microscope and see the bigger picture.
Smaller class sizes mean big opportunities to flourish in science, biology, chemistry and physics.

Military Friendly: Proudly serving those who have bravely served.
Here you will find camaraderie in passionate peers, support from faculty as you embrace new challenges, and freedom to pursue your interests in the comfort of a small campus community.

Juan Esteban Duran, Business Administration 2019
“There’s something about the people here — my professors, my teammates and classmates. Their friendliness feels like home.”

Exercise Science is a Degree on the Move!
Health and fitness is a billion dollar industry! Our B.S. in Exercise Science gives you the tools to flourish in Pre-Physical Therapy, Human Performance, Physical Education and Coaching, Sports Management and more.