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.
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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

OCT

18

Friday

Autumn at the Woods

Autumn at The Woods is designed for prospective students who want to learn more about what...
OCT

21

Monday , 7:30pm

Bridging Differences Symposium: Conversations on Gender, Race, and Equality

OCT

22

Tuesday , 4pm

Bridging Differences Gallery Reception

OCT

23

Wednesday , 6:30pm

Bridging Differences Symposium Keynote Address: Dr. Laura Free
NOV

08

Friday , 8:15am

Discovery Day

NOV

14

Thursday , 4pm

Nick Satinover Opening Reception

NOV

21

Thursday , 7:30pm

Twas the Night Before Christmas
JAN

16

Thursday , 4pm

Faculty Art Show Opening Reception

JAN

23

Thursday , 4pm

Visual and Performing Arts Day

Full Events Calendar

News: The Woods Today

William Woods to host fourth annual diversity and equality symposium

October 17, 2019

William Woods Athletic Training program transitions to an accelerated master in five program

October 16, 2019

Meet Makayla Cahill ’21, Art Education

October 15, 2019

William Woods joins Common App platform to increase access, quality and visibility of the university

October 14, 2019

Meet Aurora Henriksen ’20, Physics and Math

October 11, 2019

International experiences for students at William Woods University unmatched among similar institutions

October 09, 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.

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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

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.