ONLINE UNDERGRADUATE 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 1.
Secure your enrollment You can submit your enrollment deposit online
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Student Accounts
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Housing
Confirm your payment plan with Student Accounts.
to secure your spot and be eligible to register for classes.
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If you are planning to live on campus or live
Apply for financial aid Follow the steps on our website and fill out
off-campus, make sure you fill out your housing
your FAFSA.
preference form online.
Housing options: • Aldrich Hall • Memorial Hall • Ambassador Apartments
9 out of 10 students at MU receive financial aid.
$3 Million
MU funds over $3,000,000 in student aid every year.
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Student health Before arriving to campus, make sure to submit your immunization form, read through our student health insurance information, and submit
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Register for classes
the Health Insurance Waiver if applicable.
You can browse courses and register for classes online at selfservice.multnomah.edu. Please note, you will not be able to register until you have completed step 1.
Links to all forms and guides can be found on our website at multnomah.edu/newly-admitted-students.
RSVP
TO WELCOME WEEKEND!
You won’t want to miss this time to connect with the MU Community, our faculty, and the city of Portland.
New student orientation dates: January 9-10
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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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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 ALWAYS HAVE PLACES TO EXPLORE
YOU’LL BE READY
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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EDUCATION AT YOUR CONVENIENCE We know you’re busy. That’s why we have created flexible and fully-online courses that work with your life. Over 30
ONLINE DEGREES AT MU
percent of all undergraduate students took online courses according to the National Center for Education Statistics in
• B.A. in Applied Psychology
2016. This number has only increased. We pride ourselves in bringing the MU experience to our students no matter
• B.A. in Bible and Theology
where they are in the world.
• B.A. in Business Management Our online courses are high-quality and offer a seamless transition from a regular classroom setting to an online platform. These degrees will help prepare you for your professional career and build a foundation for Christ-
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centered stewardship in the workplace.
Thrive at MU and beyond Our students earn their degrees from across the country and around the world. Last year’s students were spread across Oregon, Idaho, Washington, Illinois, Montana, Nevada, Colorado, Texas, California, Indonesia, and Sweden.
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