Newly Admitted Student Guidebook for Graduate Students

GRADUATE STUDENT Newly Admitted Student Guidebook Congratulations on your acceptance and welcome to the Multnomah University Family!

We can’t wait for you to start your MU adventure, but before you do, there’s a few things to take care of.

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ENROLLMENT CHECK LIST

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Secure your enrollment You can submit your enrollment deposit online

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Student Accounts

5.

Housing

Confirm your payment plan with Student Accounts.

to secure your spot and be eligible to register for classes.

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Apply for financial aid Follow the steps on our website and fill out

If you are planning to live on campus or live

your FAFSA.

off-campus, make sure you fill out your housing preference form online.

9 out of 10 students at MU receive financial aid.

$3 Million

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Housing options: • Aldrich Hall • Memorial Hall • Ambassador Apartments

MU funds over $3,000,000 in student aid every year.

Register for classes You can browse courses and register for classes

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Student health Before arriving to campus, make sure to submit

online at selfservice.multnomah.edu. Please note,

your immunization form, read through our

you will not be able to register until you have

student health insurance information, and submit

completed step 1.

the Health Insurance Waiver if applicable.

Links to all forms and guides can be found on our website at multnomah.edu/newly-admitted-students.

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THE SUPPORT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED Our Student Life team has got your back. We have resources and staff available to help you succeed in and out of the classroom. We offer several services including free counseling and career advice, disability services, health insurance, and spiritual life guidance. Learn more at our website: multnomah.edu/student-services-and-care.

Career Services

Student Success Center

We help craft a professional rĂŠsumĂŠ and develop

Staff members are available to assist students in

interviewing skills. Students can use our free online

scheduling tutoring, talking through time management

career building service and receive one-on-one coaching.

techniques, coordinating disability accommodation needs, and reminding them of their ability to succeed academically.

Disability Resources

Student Counseling & Wellness Center

We are committed to providing students with

We offer free professional counseling services to aid

disabilities equal access to programs and services

students in addressing personal, emotional, relational,

on our campus. We work to create an environment

and spiritual issues in their lives.

where students with disabilities are welcomed, valued, and respected.

Spiritual Life Spiritual formation is a foundational goal of MU. We have opportunities for students to delve deeper into their relationship with Christ through student-led worship, chapel, and conferences.

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WHAT’S YOUR FUTURE AT MU? Explore Grad Programs On-campus Graduate Programs

Online Graduate Programs

• M.A. in Global Development and Justice

• M.A. in Global Development and Justice

• M.A. in Counseling

• M.A. in Ministry Leadership

• M.A. in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

• M.A. in Nonprofit Management

• M.S. in Management and Leadership

• M.A. in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) • Dual M.A. in TESOL and Global Development and Justice • M.S. in Management and Leadership

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“I am pretty passionate about [linguistics]. Finding communication without having a common language. MU was really the only college that spoke to me. The amazing TESOL program and hard-core Bible teaching is why I came.” - Reah McCoy (M.A. in TESOL)

Last year’s graduates went on to work at organizations including Washington State Patrol, Grassroots Church, Connect the Dots Pediatric Therapy, TEAM Missions, Wycliffe Bible Translators, and Loom International.

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THE MU DIFFERENCE WHO WE ARE MU is a diverse learning community that equips our students to love Christ and serve their neighbors through their lives and work.

YOU’LL BE MORE THAN A NUMBER

WE’RE SERIOUS ABOUT BIBLICAL INTEGRATION

With an average class size of 20 and a

Our professors weave Bible and theology into all

student-faculty ratio of 11:1, you’ll be mentored and

disciplines. Study what you love, gain a foundation in

guided by our renowned faculty who want to help

biblical truth, and get ready for a future full of meaningful

you succeed.

opportunities.

YOU’RE A PART OF A COMMUNITY

OUR STUDENTS ARE WORLD-CHANGERS

Our students study, worship, and grow together in an

Our students leave here and thrive. MU alumni are

tight-knit environment. At MU, you’ll be encouraged and

starting nonprofits, doing social services and mental health

supported by your fellow students and staff and faculty as

counseling, serving and teaching overseas, pastoring and

you start this next exciting chapter.

starting new ministries, and representing Christ in the marketplace. With a degree from MU, you can go anywhere.

YOU’LL BE READY

YOU’LL ALWAYS HAVE PLACES TO EXPLORE Discover the endless oddities and treasures of Portland or

Leave here and get noticed for the clarity of your vision

take a break from city life and wander through countless

and the strength of your beliefs. At MU, you’ll gain the

parks and nature trails. Get the best of both worlds at MU.

skills to make an impact wherever God leads.

Student-faculty ratio:

11:1

Average class size:

20

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EXPLORE OREGON WE HOPE YOU’RE HUNGRY

GO BY BIKE, GO BY TRAIN

What’s the best way to enjoy Portland’s vibrant food

Exploring Portland is easy, even without a car. Jump

scene on a college student budget? The city has over

on a bus right outside campus, take the MAX light rail

500 food carts with eats from some of the best chefs

downtown, or do as the Portlanders do and hop on your

in the city and every region you can imagine. There’s

bike and enjoy the 385 miles of bike lanes the city has

always something good to eat here.

to offer.

FUEL UP FOR LATE-NIGHT STUDY SESSIONS

THE RAINY DAYS ARE WORTH IT

We’re not exaggerating when we say there’s a coffee

Enjoy breathtaking hikes in the Columbia River Gorge

shop around every corner in Portland. With more than

(a short drive away) or stay in town and enjoy the scenic

40 independent coffee roasters, boasting hometown

views and trails in parks like Mt. Tabor, Powell Butte,

heroes like Stumptown and Coava, there’s no better

and Forest Park.

place to get your caffeine fix.

HOW ABOUT A DAY TRIP? Grab your friends, load up the car, and drive less than two hours to the beach.

MORE THAN

210

PARKS

MORE THAN

500 43

FOOD CARTS

INDEPENDENT COFFEE ROASTERS

Check out our Adventure Guide

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