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Woodbury University: Student Life
Woodbury University in Burbank, California offers a vibrant, supportive student life that complements its rigorous academic programs. Nestled in Southern California's creative hub, the university provides students with a dynamic environment that fosters academic and personal growth.
The campus is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities including dedicated spaces for design students, a fitness center, and student organizations that encourage leadership and community involvement. From on-campus housing options to health and wellness resources, Woodbury University ensures students have the support to succeed. The university also emphasizes inclusivity with services for students with disabilities and promotes a culture of situational awareness and emergency preparedness.
Housing Options
Woodbury University provides student housing options that fit a variety of budgets and living preferences, including two on-campus residence halls – North Hall and South Hall. North Hall, a three-story residence, offers air-conditioned rooms organised into eleven community sections. Each section houses up to fifteen students, who share a community kitchen and bathroom.
North Hall also has a common central lounge, drink and snack machines, and laundry facilities. South Hall, a single-story coed building, provides ceiling fan-equipped rooms, communal kitchens, and separate bathrooms for male and female residents. Both halls feature laundry facilities and vending machines, with South Hall additionally housing the Fitness Center.
Research shows that students who live on campus have higher GPAs and are more likely to graduate. On-campus housing means that students are just steps away from classes and studios, Woody’s Café, University library, computer labs, staff and faculty offices, academic support services, basketball courts, fitness center and pool. The off-campus housing program is a resource for students searching for off-campus living arrangements. This flexibility allows students to choose living situations that best fit their personal preferences and needs.
Student Organizations
Woodbury University boasts diverse student organizations that helps students develop leadership skills, network, make a contribution to the campus community, and have fun. Woodbury believes in cultivating student leaders to shape the campus community and the community at large. Popular organisations include Animation Club, Woodbury Gaming, Cultural Organizations, Black Student Association, Christian Fellowship Alive, ASWU Campus Activities Board, Residence Hall Association, and Master of Business Administration Association.
Helping to foster a nurturing and collaborative environment is the active student government organization —Associated Students of Woodbury University— as well as the Campus Activities Board. Both are committed to enhancing the social and cultural environment on campus with a variety of programs. Additionally, the Office of Student Affairs works closely with Associated Students of Woodbury University to enrich the social and educational experience. This collaborative environment challenges students to develop academically and personally, as well as provide the support necessary for them to do so.
Students consistently rank the Woodbury community among the top reasons why they love the university. They highlight the sense of family that exists on campus as well as the close collaboration that occurs between students, faculty, staff and administrators—all working toward one goal: helping students achieve their dreams. For many students, this is a truly transformative experience, and one that they could only have at a small university like Woodbury.
Campus Facilities
The university's 22-acre campus is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to support student learning and extracurricular activities. The Architecture Complex serves as a hub for design students, featuring dedicated studio spaces, the Wedge Gallery, and advanced fabrication labs equipped with tools like CNC milling machines and 3D printers. Additionally, the campus includes spaces for exhibitions, film screenings, and community events, fostering a creative and collaborative atmosphere.
Health And Wellness
Woodbury University offers health and wellness resources for students offered by TimelyCare and Office of Disability and Accessibility Services. The TimelyCare offers licensed counsellors and medical professionals. Woodbury has a new partnership with TimelyCare, a virtual health and well-being platform that provides 24-7 access to care, at no cost to students.
Life can present personal, family, or social challenges that impact academic and personal well-being. These challenges can range from stress related to coursework, difficulties in personal relationships, or unexpected family issues. Such obstacles affect the ability to focus, maintain motivation, and achieve goals. Student Affairs encourage students to reach out for help as seeking support is a sign of strength, not weakness. The university resources provide students with the assistance to navigate challenges.
Woodbury CARE Team is a cross-departmental, multi-disciplinary team of professionals that work together to identify and respond to students who are overwhelmed, experiencing distress or are at risk of crisis. The team works collaboratively to connect students with campus or community resources to help them manage the distress and resolve the issue so that they can maintain wellbeing and academic achievement. Reach out to CARETeam@woodbury.edu or the Chair, Carrie Watts, at 818-394-3345 for assistance.
Services for Students with Disabilities
Through the provision of academic support services focused on promoting self-advocacy, resourcefulness, and independence, Woodbury Office of Disabilities and Accessibility Services supports, empowers, and integrates students with disabilities into campus life — in collaboration with the concerned departments, programs, and faculty.
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, 19% undergraduate and 12% graduate students report a disability. Woodbury strives to promote campus-wide disability awareness, increase visibility of disability supports, and facilitate a culture of inclusion by focusing on purposeful student engagement and ensuring that all of processes, services, and environment are accessible and enrich the student experience.
Woodbury grants an adjustment or modification that allows for equal opportunity for academic or physical access. Reasonable accommodations are determined after an interactive process that involves submission of necessary documentation and an intake meeting during which the Director of Office of Disability and Accessibility Services seeks an in-depth understanding of the functional impact of the disability.
Safety
Campus Security Officers are dedicated to ensuring the safety of people and property. They work with the Burbank and Los Angeles Police Departments to provide security at the main entrance, screening vehicles and conducting campus patrols, supported by CCTV. Security officers also perform safety inspections, crowd control, traffic and parking enforcement, and providing security escorts. They are First Aid-certified and handle emergency calls.
Woodbury University prioritizes safety by promoting a culture of situational awareness and emergency preparedness. The campus participates in emergency training sessions, including earthquake survival. To help maintain safety, students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to stay alert, secure personal property, and report suspicious activity.
Tips to help keep the student community safe:
- Wherever you are, stay alert and in tune with your surroundings
- Never leave your personal property unattended
- Always lock your car — even for a few minutes
- Remember to place valuables under the seat, in the trunk, or somewhere else out of sight
- Familiarise yourself with the location of emergency telephones, first-aid kits, and fire extinguishers.
- Stick to well-lit and busy areas. Stay on the sidewalk that is farthest away from shrubs or doorways
- Avoid displaying cash, jewellery or expensive clothing
- If you’re walking on campus and have a feeling that something’s wrong, change directions to a well-travelled, well-lit area and contact campus security
- Always have emergency contacts in your phone
- Let people know where you’re going
Conclusion
Student life at Woodbury University is characterized by a strong sense of community, diverse opportunities for involvement, and access to excellent facilities. Whether residing on campus or exploring off-campus housing options, students are supported in creating a balanced and fulfilling college experience. The university's commitment to fostering personal and academic growth ensures that students are well-prepared for success in their future endeavors.
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