Aim Higher: Transfer to Willamette University

AIM

HIGHER

TRANSFER TO WILLAMETTE AND TAKE YOUR STUDIES TO THE NEXT LEVEL

LIVE YOUR

POTENTIAL You’re going places, and we’ll help you get there. At Willamette, you’ll study with professors who focus on your personal and intellectual growth. You’ll put your knowledge to work in professional settings on and off campus. And you’ll be fully prepared to excel in the career of your choice.

THE WILL AMET TE EDGE As the first university in the West, Willamette has inspired leaders and energized difference makers since 1842. We blend first-rate academics with unparalleled learning experiences to push the boundaries of knowledge in every field — and nobody does it better.

MOBILIZE YO U R I D E A S

Our location is unbeatable. Intern for lawmakers at the state Capitol, shadow doctors at Salem Hospital or serve at a local nonprofit — all within minutes of campus. You’ll also be close to Portland, where you can gain experience at places like Nike, Intel and Oregon Health & Science University.

AC T I VAT E YO U R K N O W L E D G E

100%

Students involved in research, internships and/or study abroad

SECURE AN INTERNSHIP Some of our internship partners › Cascade AIDS Project › Center for Hope and Safety › Hallie Ford Museum of Art › Oregon Department of Justice › Oregon Environmental Council

75+

Paid annual research grants for undergrads

› Salem Housing Authority › Salem-Keizer Public Schools

B E I N G O O D C O M PA N Y Notable employers hiring Willamette graduates › Boeing › Intel › Microsoft

60+

Study abroad programs

› National Public Radio › Nike › Seattle Seahawks

KEEP ON LE ARNING Graduate schools attended by recent alumni › Columbia University › Harvard School of Public Health

MEET OUR STUDENTS

› Oxford University

Undergraduate enrollment: 1,585

› Princeton University

Graduate enrollment: 541

› Stanford University

Students of color: 33%

› Yale University

DISCOVER E ND UR ING VA LUE

Make an investment that will pay off for the rest of your life. The average midcareer salary of a Willamette grad is $111,000, and our students tend to graduate more quickly than their peers at public universities. You’ll start your career sooner and maximize your earning potential.

I N V E S T I N YO U R S E L F

$111,000

Average mid-career salary of a Willamette grad

MERIT SCHOL ARSHIPS Up to $25,000 per year You’re automatically considered for merit scholarships when you apply, and the awards are based primarily on academic achievement.

COMPETITIVE SCHOL ARSHIPS

99%

Combine one of these scholarships with your merit award (fall entry only) Music: Up to $12,000 per year

Students who receive financial aid

Theatre: Up to $15,000 per year Debate: Up to $5,000 per year Art: Up to $5,000 per year

$37,658 Average financial aid package

don't believe I would have had the same “ Igreat experience attending another

Environmental Science: $4,000 per year Phi Theta Kappa: $2,000 per year

NEED-BASED GRANTS AND AID To be considered for aid, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at fafsa.gov. Willamette’s FAFSA School Code is 003227.

university. The resources Willamette provides, the location, the class sizes and the overall experience made it well worth the price.”

Kaehlin Terry ’19 Archaeology graduate Transferred from Des Moines Area Community College

EXPLORE SCHOLARSHIPS AND NEED-BASED AID AT

willamette.edu/go/ourvalue

LE ARN ON THE

LEADING EDGE

Be part of an engaging, supportive community. Our academic hearths are casual spaces where you can socialize with your professors and peers. The Learning Commons will give you 24/7 access to advanced technology. And our Student Success Hub will connect you with the resources you need to thrive.

LE A R N FR O M E V E RYO NE A R O U ND YO U

11:1

Student-to-faculty ratio

American Ethnic Studies m

History M, m

Anthropology M, m

Humanities M

Archaeology M, m

International Studies M

Art History M, m

Japanese Studies M, m

Art, Studio M, m

Latin American Studies M, m

Arts, Technology and Multimedia m

17

Average class size

0

Classes with more than 50 students

Asian Studies m Biochemistry s Biology M, m Business M, m Business, Government and Not-for-Profit Management m › Business Management 3+2 BA/MBA s Chemistry M, m Chinese Studies M, m Civic Communication and Media M, m Classical Studies M, m Comparative Literature and the History of Ideas M Computer Science M, m

40%

Students involved in research with professors outside of class

Creative Writing s Data Science M, m › Data Science 3+1 s Economics M, m › Engineering 3+2 s English M, m Environmental Science M, m Exercise and Health Science M Film Studies M, m

Note: If you pursue a 3+ program, transferring credit to Willamette may affect your degree completion timeline. Contact the Office of Admission for details.

› Forestry 3+2 s French and Francophone Studies M, m German M, m

› Law 3+3 BA/JD s Mathematics M, m Medieval and Renaissance Studies m Music M, m › Not-for-Profit Management 3+2 BA/MBA s Philosophy M, m Physics M, m Politics M, m Politics, Policy, Law and Ethics M Pre-Health s Pre-Law s Pre-Medicine s Pre-Veterinary Medicine s Psychology M, m Public Health M › Public Management 3+2 BA/MBA s Religious Studies M, m Russian m Sociology M, m Spanish M, m Sustainability m Theatre M, m Women’s and Gender Studies M, m M = major; m = minor; s = special program;

› = 3+1, 3+2, 3+3 dual degree

I T ’ S YO U R

move GET STARTED AT

willamette.edu/go/transfer

Take the next step and apply to Willamette University today. It’s free to apply, we offer test-optional admission, and we use the Common Application to streamline the process.

A P P L I C AT I O N C H E C K L I S T REQUIRED › Common Application › College Report › Official College Transcript(s) › Official High School Transcript(s) › Faculty Recommendation

OPTIONAL › SAT/ACT Scores › Admission Interview › Resume

A P P L I C AT I O N DEADLINES We encourage you to submit materials by the following deadlines for maximum financial aid eligibility: › Fall entry: April 15 › Spring entry: November 15 The enrollment deadline is set at admission.

so much more at Willamette “ There’s than just academics. There are great internships and networking opportunities within the community that give ample support to undergrad students.”

Brian Ixtlahuac ’21 International studies and Spanish major Transferred from Linn-Benton Community College

GET THE CREDIT YO U D E S E R V E › If you’ve earned an associate of arts degree from an accredited community college, you’ll automatically be granted junior credit standing upon enrollment. › Six quarter hours or four semester hours of transfer credit equal one Willamette credit. › You may transfer in a maximum of 64 semester credits or 96 quarter credits (equal to 16 Willamette credits) to count toward your Willamette degree. › In most cases, classes taken at regionally accredited colleges or universities will receive full credit if they’re comparable to our courses. You need at least a C- to receive credit.

G E T S TA R T E D N O W Come spend a day with us in person or virtually. Tour campus, talk to students, meet with a professor and explore our majors. You’ll discover a learning community that‘s open to your ideas and committed to your success.

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