Student Life
The university has approximately 1,000 undergraduate students from all over the U.S. and numerous other countries. William Woods also offers approximately 40 student organizations, including co-curricular, honorary, religious/faith-based, service/leadership, and social/academic/special interest.
The primary goal of the Office of Multicultural Affairs is to support students from every walk of life by coordinating, implementing, and promoting all-inclusive cultural programming. Fostering understanding and acceptance of racial, ethnic, gender, age, and other cultural differences. Providing informative presentations, which encourage discussions on current cultural issues. Scheduling relevant cultural film series. Offering professional development workshops and training to faculty, staff, and students.
The Office of Faith and Service provides programming aimed at the spiritual needs and interests of our students. In addition to regular chapel services, students can take part in a speakers' series (Tabletalk at the Woods), a film series (Faith on Film) as well as various small group discussions and service opportunities. Several student organizations with a spiritual emphasis are active on campus. Additionally, students will find a number of local places of worship from which to choose.
Counseling and Health Services provided physical health related services as well as counseling/mental health related services for students
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