Destination Western Application 2022

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PLEASE NOTE THE PRIORITY DEADLINE HAS PASSED. All further applications will be placed on a waitlist.

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While reviewing this application, please be prepared to write on the following prompts. You may wish to draft a response and then copy/paste it into this application:

PROMPT: "What are your goals for your time as a WOU Student? How would Destination Western help prepare you for these goals?"

and

PROMPT: "Please list a minimum of THREE (3) questions or concerns (i.e., career, personal, and/or academic) that you would like to have addressed during Destination Western."

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Dates: September 5th-16th, 2022

You must be available to attend all sessions during the program dates, including the weekends.

This form is to apply for the Destination Western Program at Western Oregon University. Destination Western is a two week residential program designed to help students get the skills needed to succeed in college level writing and math. Participants will take two non-credit courses throughout the two week program in small groups, as well as participate in academic activities and social events.

Benefits:
Live in the Residence Halls with other program participants
Make friends and create your WOU community
Meet WOU faculty and staff dedicated to student success
Learn to navigate WOU before the fall term starts
Have access to academic and campus resources
$1000 wage replacement stipend* OR One free FYS class remitted during the Academic Year**
Free on campus housing and meals throughout the experience

Requirements:
Attend all academic courses during the program dates AND
Go to at least one section of professor Office Hours
Attend at least one study group with a writing tutor and one with a math tutor per week
Attend at least one social event each evening
Participate in one large Weekend Excursion or on campus activities over the weekend of 9/10 & 9/11
Attendance is required to receive the wage replacement benefit. Students will be allowed only one unexcused absence.
If students anticipate absences for personal or medical reasons, please communicate in advance with your assigned Peer Advisor and Staff member.

Eligibility

An admitted Western Oregon University student, enrolled in Fall 2022 courses who also is one of the following:
2022 graduate from an Oregon high school
2021 graduate from an Oregon high school who did not attend college in 2021-22
2021 graduate from an Oregon high school who enrolled in an Oregon community college or university in 2021-22 and were adversely impacted by COVID-19 (reduced academic load, financial distress, poor grades, etc.)

Additionally, 2021/2022 graduates of Non-Oregon High School are also eligible, with priority given to Oregon graduates.

Preference will be given to students who:
Are from underserved communities
Have previously participated with AVID, ASPIRE, GEAR UP, and other student success or college access programs
Student who are a part of Student Enrichment Program, Teacher Prep SSS, Diversity Scholars, or Bilingual Teacher Scholars

Priority Application Deadline: 11:59pm, July 27, 2022

*Students eligible for the FAFSA will receive a $500 weekly stipend over the two week experience.
**Students not eligible for the FAFSA will be reimbursed the cost of one FYS 107 or FYS 207 course tuition for a course taken the 2022-2023 academic year. This is equivalent to roughly $850

If you have any questions and/or concerns, please contact the New Student and Family Programs office via phone or email.
Phone: 503-838-9482
E-Mail: destinationwestern@wou.edu

If you would like to request disability related accommodation(s) to fully participate in Destination Western, and while in attendance at WOU, please apply with the Office of Disability Services as soon as you are able. More information is available at wou.edu/disabilityservices/

Email *

First Name *

Last Name *

Preferred Name *

This is the name you'd like to be used during Destination Western. It can be the same or different than your legal name.

Pronouns

Example (He/Him, She/Her, They/Them, and others)

V-Number/Student ID Number *

Phone Number *

The best number for reaching you for a voice call or text

Gender Identity (used for housing purposes) *

This Fall term (2022), I plan to live... *

On-Campus in WOU's Housing system

Off-Campus (Monmouth/Independence or within about 5 miles of campus)

Off-Campus (not Monmouth/Independence or more than 5 miles from campus)

Other:

Which of the following is true for you? *

2022 Graduate of an Oregon High School

2022 Graduate of a Non-Oregon High School

2021 Graduate of an Oregon High School

2021 Graduate of a Non-Oregon High School

Other:

Have you participated in a pre-college or college support program like AVID, ASPIRE, Talent Search, Upward Bound, TRIO?

Yes

I am uncertain how best to answer this question.

Clear selection

4-Year degree in household: Which of the following best describes your situation? *

If you are uncertain, please mark that box and we will follow up with you. Please continue to complete the application.

No, My primary support(s) (Parent/Guardian or other) DO NOT have a 4-year college degree (bachelor's degree)

Yes, One or more of my primary support(s) (Parent/Guardian or other) DO have a 4-year college degree (bachelor's degree)

I am an independent student for the purposes of financial aid.

I am uncertain how best to answer this question.

PROMPT: What are your goals for your time as a WOU Student? How would Destination Western help prepare you for these goals? *

In the event that we are not able to accept all applicants, this response will be used to assess 1) Need for the supports provided by Destination Western, and 2) Your desire to participate in Destination Western to the fullest extent of your abilities.

PROMPT: Please list a minimum of THREE (3) questions or concerns (i.e., career, personal, and/or academic) that you would like to have addressed during Destination Western. *

This information will not be used to select participants invited to participate, but will be used to inform the content and delivery of the program. We would appreciate your thoughtful response.

If you were adversely impacted by COVID-19, please include a brief statement of how you were impacted.

4 sentences or less is enough detail, but you may write as much as you want. This information will only be used to qualify you for the program, and will not be used to select participants invited to participate. If you feel you have been impacted by COVID-19 in any way, you are encouraged to complete this section.

Destination Western strives to support students from underserved populations. If you identify in a group that has been historically underserved by the education system, please share that experience here.

Thank you!

If you would like to request disability related accommodation(s) to fully participate in Destination Western, and while in attendance at WOU, please apply with the Office of Disability Services as soon as you are able. More information is available at wou.edu/disabilityservices/

A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.

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