William Woods University

Join us as we celebrate 150 years of excellence!
For a calendar of events, please visit:
williamwoods.edu/2020celebration
You can now find WWU on Common App!
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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

JUN

08

Monday

Virtual Freshman Advantage

The Freshman Advantage program helps to reduce "freshman anxieties" including making friends, adjusting to campus life, and getting familiar to the new surroundings.
JUN

11

Thursday

Virtual Woods 101

JUN

22

Monday

Summer Jump

JUL

23

Thursday , 9am

Woods 101: Orientation Begins
Full Events Calendar

News: The Woods Today

William Woods University announces revision of fall semester 2020 academic schedule

June 03, 2020

Tips for job hunting during COVID 19 from Director of Career Services Amy Dittmer

May 22, 2020

Kim Keller, associate professor of Biology, awarded Distinguished Professor of Year at William Woods

May 19, 2020

WWU alums on the front lines, risking their lives in the fight against COVID-19

May 15, 2020

Fulton resident wins prestigious service award from William Woods University

May 14, 2020

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Explore Academics

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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Join us as we celebrate 150 years of excellence! For a calendar of events, please visit:

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

Join us as we celebrate 150 years of excellence!
For a calendar of events, please visit:

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.