William Woods University

Discover your path
From cybersecurity to deaf human services, there is no shortage of opportunities to pursue your passion.
Explore undergraduate programs
Join the company of Missouri’s leading educators.
Pursue a graduate degree in education leadership, curriculum and instruction, administration, teaching and technology, and more.
Explore graduate programs
Realize a Dream
From paralegal studies to equestrian education, extend your professional horizon.
Explore online programs
Poise Under Pressure
Compete against professional riders from across the country.
Unique opportunities in Equestrian Studies
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
Make the world your classroom.
Let your passion for discovery drive your study of life itself. Take a deep dive into the mysteries of biological science.
Unique opportunities in the sciences
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
Chandler Bramstedt, Communications 2018
“The great thing about Fulton is it’s constantly growing. You’ll never run out of things to do or places to explore.”
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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

NOV

29

Thursday , 7:30pm

The Drowning Girls

By Beth Graham, Charlie Tomlinson, and Daniela Vlaskalic Three women rise from watery graves to...
NOV

12

Monday

Career Planning Event Week

NOV

16

Friday , 8:15am

Discovery Day

JAN

05

Saturday , 4pm

Find Your Fit - New and Transfer Student Orientation
JAN

29

Tuesday , 8:30am

Education Day

FEB

18

Monday , 8:15am

Discovery Day

FEB

21

Thursday , 7:30pm

Eurydice
MAR

15

Friday , 8:15am

Discovery Day

APR

05

Friday , 8am

Woods 101: Orientation Begins

Full Events Calendar

News: The Woods Today

General Frank J. Grass, former member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, to take part in panel discussion at William Woods

November 12, 2018

Meet the Peer Educators helping to make William Woods safer

November 09, 2018

Best-selling author John Hall to deliver keynote address to highlight career week at William Woods University

November 08, 2018

Meet Dr. Stephanie Wells, English

November 06, 2018

Meet Elizabeth Wilson, Professor of Social Work and Social Work Program Director

November 01, 2018

5 Questions for Travis Tamerius, Director for Center of Ethics and Global Studies

October 29, 2018

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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.

Undergraduate Programs

Graduate Programs

Online Programs

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Discover your path From cybersecurity to deaf human services, there is no shortage of opportunities to pursue your passion.

Join the company of Missouri’s leading educators. Pursue a graduate degree in education leadership, curriculum and instruction, administration, teaching and technology, and more.

Realize a Dream From paralegal studies to equestrian education, extend your professional horizon.

Poise Under Pressure Compete against professional riders from across the country.

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

Make the world your classroom. Let your passion for discovery drive your study of life itself. Take a deep dive into the mysteries of biological science.

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.”

Chandler Bramstedt, Communications 2018 “The great thing about Fulton is it’s constantly growing. You’ll never run out of things to do or places to explore.”

Flourish at William Woods

Explore Academics

Discover your path
From cybersecurity to deaf human services, there is no shortage of opportunities to pursue your passion.

Join the company of Missouri’s leading educators.
Pursue a graduate degree in education leadership, curriculum and instruction, administration, teaching and technology, and more.

Realize a Dream
From paralegal studies to equestrian education, extend your professional horizon.

Poise Under Pressure
Compete against professional riders from across the country.

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

Make the world your classroom.
Let your passion for discovery drive your study of life itself. Take a deep dive into the mysteries of biological science.

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.”

Chandler Bramstedt, Communications 2018
“The great thing about Fulton is it’s constantly growing. You’ll never run out of things to do or places to explore.”