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
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 industry! Our B.S. in Exercise Science gives you the tools to flourish in Pre-Physical Therapy, Human Performance, Physical Education and Coaching, Sport 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

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06

Thursday , 10am

Woods 101: Orientation Begins

William Woods understands the needs of incoming freshmen, transfers, and their families. Woods...
MAY

28

Tuesday , 9am

Summer Baseball Camp

JUN

09

Sunday

Missouri Association of Student Councils

JUN

10

Monday

Freshman Advantage
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16

Sunday

College for Kids: Session I, Grades 3 and 4

JUN

16

Sunday

Equestrian Academic Camp, Session One, Dressage and Hunter-Jumper

JUN

23

Sunday

College for Kids: Session II, Grades 5 and 6
JUN

23

Sunday

Rotary Youth Leadership Academy Session One

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23

Sunday

Equestrian Academic Camp, Session Two, Saddle Seat and Western

Full Events Calendar

News: The Woods Today

William Woods University faculty and staff train to respond to mental health crises

May 21, 2019

EQS Alumni of the Month: Lucy Courchaine ’11 MBA ‘13

May 14, 2019

New academic classification places William Woods in the same category with some of the nation’s finest universities

May 09, 2019

William Woods students receive university’s OWL Achievement Awards

May 08, 2019

William Woods University students named Distinguished Scholars

May 07, 2019

William Woods appoints Byron S. Bagby, U.S. Army Major General (Retired), as member of the university’s Board of Trustees

May 01, 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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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.

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 industry! Our B.S. in Exercise Science gives you the tools to flourish in Pre-Physical Therapy, Human Performance, Physical Education and Coaching, Sport Management and more.

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.

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 industry! Our B.S. in Exercise Science gives you the tools to flourish in Pre-Physical Therapy, Human Performance, Physical Education and Coaching, Sport Management and more.