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Written by Maureen Brakke
MONMOUTH, Ore. — Western Oregon University and Central High School announce a new direct admission program for graduating seniors with a 3.0 GPA or higher. These students are guaranteed admission to Western and will receive an automatic merit-based scholarship.
Students will be admitted without completing the traditional college application process, making the transition to college seamless and accessible. Western will provide ongoing guidance and support in collaboration with Central High School, including financial aid assistance and additional scholarship resources and opportunities. Acceptance letters will be mailed to students’ home addresses and distributed directly at the high school starting this fall.
“This is exciting news for our students at CHS and another great opportunity in partnership with WOU”, said Jennifer Kubista, Central School District’s superintendent. “We are always looking for ways to remove barriers for students to access their next pathway after graduation from high school and this is an amazing opportunity for students to do that!”
“This partnership with Central High School represents an important step in our mission to make higher education more accessible and attainable for students,” said Western Oregon University President Jesse Peters. “By guaranteeing admission and scholarships for qualified seniors, we are streamlining the transition to college while better serving our local community.”
Students, families, and others interested in learning more about the direct admission program are encouraged to visit the Western Oregon University website and attend Fall Preview Days on October 11 and November 16. Contact admissions@wou.edu for more information.
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