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ALUMNI ACROSS the globe OPTIONAL applicants STATES represented COUNTRIES represented CREATE YOUR FUTURE Our network of Career Communities tailor opportunities for professional growth and career placement to your needs and interests. Immediate support is also available from your peers and professors in our academic hearths.
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PLUG INTO THE POWER OF PROXIMITY Our location across the street from the Oregon State Capitol, Salem Hospital, and Tokyo International University of America (TIUA) opens the door to unparalleled opportunities. THINK 24/7 Take courses in multiple disciplines and take advantage of Willamette’s relationship with the Pacific Northwest College of Art by spending a semester in Portland. Collaborate with faculty to conduct research, participate in independent study projects, and travel on field trips to enrich your study.
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“My experience at Willamette really challenged me. It made me learn how to solve problems, think critically, and really develop myself as a learner.”
Study with faculty who consistently win national awards for teaching excellence, combined with incredible personal and professional opportunities only available to Willamette students.
—Paimon Jaberi ’17, MBA ’18 3
BE ENTERPRISING Join a student community that founded the Bistro coffeehouse and Students Organizing for Access to Resources (SOAR) Center, which provides food, books, and clothing to students in need.
Prepare to explore the connections that shape our world. View public health through the lens of wealth inequality. Examine the role of social media in politics. Connect data science to environmental stewardship. Choose a path that leads to a life of purpose.
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Considering a law degree? Complete a bachelor’s degree and law degree in six years rather than the usual seven.
AMERICAN ETHNIC STUDIES MINOR ARCHAEOLOGY MAJOR/MINOR ART HISTORY MAJOR/MINOR ART, STUDIO MAJOR/MINOR ARTS, TECHNOLOGY & MULTIMEDIA MINOR ASIAN STUDIES MINOR BIOCHEMISTRY SPECIAL PROGRAM BIOLOGY
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Save time, lower your education cost, and gain an extra year of earning power when you enroll in one of Willamette’s distinctive accelerated degree programs.
3+1 BS/MS IN DATA SCIENCE
Earn your BS and an MS in Data Science in four years and apply your knowledge to fIelds ranging from business to medicine to environmental science. 3+2 BA/MBA In just 5 years, you’ll earn your MBA from one of the top schools in the nation while developing the knowledge, real-world experience, and the professional tools employers value. 3+3 BA/JD (LAW)
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“Because of Willamette, I was able to finish my combined undergraduate and law degrees within six years of finishing high school, and secure a job before graduation.” —Christopher Ishihara ’20, JD ’22
MAJOR PRE-HEALTH SPECIAL PROGRAM PRE-LAW SPECIAL PROGRAM PRE-MEDICINE SPECIAL PROGRAM PRE-VETERINARY MEDICINE SPECIAL PROGRAM PSYCHOLOGY MAJOR/MINOR PUBLIC HEALTH
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305 acres in Willamette’s Zena Research Forest provide a unique resource for handson study. RESEARCH AT ZENA
70+ study abroad programs offer learning opportunities across the globe. STUDY ABROAD
STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
—Alexandra Walker ’22 triple major in math, physics, and politics
75+ paid annual research and internships provide real-world experience for undergrads. RESEARCH + INTERNSHIPS
Your professors will connect you to an array of real-world learning experiences, and they’ll never lose sight of your goals. It’s no wonder the Wall Street Journal ranks Willamette nationally in terms of the quality of student-faculty interaction, and the university is home to more Oregon Professors of the Year than any other school.
THIS IS WHERE IT BEGINS
Most students engage in research, internships, or study abroad programs. Many do all three.
“Because the professors here are so passionate about what they are teaching, I’ve become more consumed by the material I am learning.”
Pursue your passion and make a positive impact on your new community. Our students have developed new technologies on campus, spearheaded legislation across the street, promoted conservation at our Zena research forest, and transformed lives around the globe. So can you.
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• J.W. Long Library • Mark O. Hatfield Library • Native American Programs • Office of International Education • Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) • Religious Life • Residence Life/Housing • Student Center for Equity and Empowerment (E&E) • Student Success Hub • Tutoring • Writing Center STUDENT INTERNSHIPSRESOURCES(partial listing) • Accessible Education Services (AES) • Bearcat Pantry • Bishop Wellness Center, includes counseling and health services • Campus Safety • Career Development • Center for Quantitative Understanding, Analysis, and Design (QUAD) • Clothing Share • Digital Learning Studio • First-Generation Book Drive • Gender Resource and Advocacy Center (GRAC) • Cascade AIDS project • Chemawa Indian School • Columbia Sportswear Company • Governor’s Office • Hallie Ford Museum of Art • Head Start • HSBC Global Banking & Markets • Mid-Valley Women’s Crisis Service • New York Mets • Nike • Office of Economic Analysis • Oregon Bankers Association • Oregon Department of Justice • Oregon Environmental Council • Oregon Lottery • Oregon State Legislature • Portland Trail Blazers • Salem Hospital • Salem Housing Authority • U.S. Senate • Willamette Heritage Center • Willamette Valley Bank ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL RESOURCES “At Willamette, I found support in the community to overcome the different challenges that come from attending college as a first generation student of color.” —Juana Arias Cuellar ’22 double major in psychology and sociology 8
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ARTS AND MUSIC OUR MOTTO: NON NOBIS SOLUM NATI SUMUS — NOT UNTO OURSELVES ALONE ARE WE BORN FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE MULTICULTURAL CLUBS STUDENT IMPACT ORGANIZATIONS RELIGIOUS AND SPIRITUAL GROUPS • Chamber Choir • Headband (a cappella) • Improv Club • Pep Band • Poi Club • Student Theatre Arts Group • Alpha Chi Omega • Alpha Phi • Interfraternity Council • Alianza • Asian Coalition for Equality • Black Student Union • Bearcat Pantry • Climate Action Alliance • Clothing Share • Colleges Against Cancer • Community Action Fund for Equity and Sustainability • Buddhist AssociationStudent • Campus Ambassadors Christian Fellowship • Taiko Club • University Chamber Orchestra • Up Top (a cappella) • Voce (vocal ensemble) • Vox (vocal ensemble) • Kappa Sigma • Panhellenic Council • Hawaiʻi Club • Japan Studies Student Leaders • Native and Indigenous Student Union • Disability Advocacy Club • Neurodivergent Student Union • Non Traditional Student Union • Pro Immigrant Rights Student Union • Restorative Justice Club • InterVarsity Christian Fellowship • Jewish Student Union • Waller String Quartet • Willamette Dance Company • Willamette Jazz Collective • Willamette Singers • Wind Ensemble • Sigma Alpha Epsilon • Sigma Chi • Queer Student Union • Sinophone Cultural Association • Sexual Assault Response Advocates • Willamette Emergency Medical Services • Zena Farm Club • Muslim AssociationStudent • Newman Club GETSTUDENTINVOLVEDCLUBS & organizations VOLUNTEER hours annually WORKS OF ART in our museum 80+ 1170,655,000+ “I think the biggest way [Willamette] shaped me as a leader is learning how to take a large project with many moving pieces and execute and finish it. Everyone is so involved and wants to make our community better.” —Elizabeth Gill ’17 major in politics 10
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Invest your energy in our community that welcomes bold initiatives and new perspectives. At Willamette, you’ll connect with peers from different backgrounds who have varied interests and goals, people who are discovering how to make the most of their unique talents alongside you.
Establish YOURSELF
I had coaches and professors who were holistically supportive of me. Being a student-athlete, it is so common to feel tension between sports, school, and other extracurriculars. My coaches were sympathetic to my life outside the pool and I was able to negotiate accommodations with them when necessary. The same held true for my professors, who supported my athletic career.” refugee migration
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“One of my favorite things to do is walk downtown with my friends, get coffee, and walk around Riverfront Park. Having dozens of coffee shops, restaurants, and stores so accessible with in 5-10 minutes means we have so many choices of fun things to do off-campus and makes me feel more like a part of the Salem community.”
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YOUR FUTURE is NOW We’re committed to helping you put together the strongest application possible. We offer test-optional admission and we use the Common Application to streamline the process. Reach out to us if you have any questions along the way. 16 Contact: willamette.edu/go/contact
APPLY TODAY EARLY ACTION/DECISION: Apply by Nov. 15 and receive an admission and aid decision by Dec. 30. REGULAR DECISION: Apply by Feb. 1 and receive an admission and aid decision by Mar. 1. willamette.edu/go/tuition willamette.edu/go/apply merit-based at Willamette made it possible changing resources everyone.”
Let us help you and your family understand the cost of college and help you make the right choice. Explore scholarships and need-based aid at: willamette.edu/go/scholarships
PRICE DOES NOT EQUAL PRESTIGE
• Average Financial Aid Package $29,250 • No application fee • Students should fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on or after October 1 • All applicants are automatically considered for merit scholarships • Stackable competitive scholarships are available • Art • Data Science • Debate • Environmental Science • Music • Public Health • STEM • Theatre Apply:
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Our graduates are equipped with an understanding of how to think, collaborate, and present their ideas beyond the classroom, setting them up for success in the real world. Education should not be exclusive or elitist. That’s why at a time when most colleges and universities increased tuition and fees, Willamette did the opposite and cut tuition by twenty percent and increased scholarships and support to students.
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The natural environment particular to the Pacific Northwest, filled with sequoias and moss-covered stone. Brick facades that serve as a reminder of the generations of minds that have imagined what’s possible and gone on to shape our world, buildings where new ideas are cultivated. Soon the cherry blossoms will bloom. On the banks of the Mill Stream, you may pass the time between classes with a group of new friends or maybe you will find a quiet place to study. On rainy days, you might cozy up in the Bistro with a steaming cup to warm your hands. You will cross paths with people from all over the world who will inspire you to discover your purpose. This is where you will become.
—Sue Corner ’90, Dean of Admission
TAKE IT ALL IN “One of the best parts of my job is welcoming visitors to campus and watching their eyes light up as they realize they’ve found a community that feels like home. When you visit, you’ll see and feel why Willamette’s close-knit community is so special.”
For more information visit: willamette.edu EMAIL: BEARCAT@WILLAMETTE.EDU / CALL: 503-370-6303 / 844-BEARCAT (844-232-7228)
