Newly Admitted Student Guidebook for Parents

PARENT 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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THEY’RE IN GOOD HANDS We can’t wait to help your student thrive and succeed, both on campus and after they graduate. Here you’ll find important next steps to help your student secure their enrollment and the resources you’ll need to support them throughout the next four years.

HELPFUL LINKS Academic Calendar

Campus Safety

Student Accounts

Dates and Deadlines

Campus Directory

Athletics

RESOURCES FOR PARENTS If you have any other questions about life at MU or how to support your student, check out our website at multnomah.edu or contact Alumni and Parent Relations at (503) 251-6458 or parents@multnomah.edu.

MORE RESOURCES

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THE SUPPORT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED We have resources and staff available to help your student 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

Student Government

Spiritual formation is a foundational goal of MU. We

Our elected students get opportunities to develop

have opportunities for students to delve deeper into

leadership skills and enhance their involvement on

their relationship with Christ through student-led

campus. These students collaborate with faculty and

worship, chapel, and conferences.

administration to advocate for student needs and interests, inform the student body of current campus events, and empower student leadership in clubs and government positions.

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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.

STUDENTS ARE 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.

STUDENTS ARE 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.

THEY ALWAYS HAVE PLACES TO EXPLORE

THEY’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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Top five programs at MU: • Bible and Theology • Biology

LEAD WHERE GOD LEADS

• Business • Psychology • Youth and Educational Ministries

Explore MU Majors

All programs: • Accounting

• History

• Bible and Theology

• Human Resources Management

• Biology (program options: Pre-Dental, Pre-Med,

• Humanities

Pre-Pharmacy, and Pre-Veterinary)

• Ministry and Pastoral Leadership

• Business Administration

• Professional Sales

• Business and Organizational Psychology

• Psychology

• English

• Summit (B.A. and M.A. in five years)

• Environmental Science

• Supply Chain Management and Logistics

• Exercise Science

• Teaching English to Speakers of Other

• Global Studies • Greek • Hebrew

Languages (TESOL) • Youth and Educational Ministries

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“The professors are super kind and caring and willing to make accommodations if you have problems or struggles. They’re willing to meet with you one-on-one outside of class. Just knowing that the professors care about you as a person and not just only as a student really makes an impact.” - Chris LaValley

“The highlights here have been the community created through staff, faculty, and students as well as the opportunity to apply our faith in the variety of classroom environments and not just the Bible and Theology classes.” - Amanda Jones

“Here I see how everyone has these imperfect lives despite following Jesus. I think that’s helped me keep my faith and stay strong when I really needed it. I’m convinced I’ve met a few people here I wouldn’t have found anywhere else in the world. I met the people who are my best friends now when I moved on campus and that made a world of a difference.” - Azaria Coakley

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