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Nestled in the lush Willamette Valley, with an easy drive to both the Pacific Ocean and the Cascade Mountains, the University of Oregon is renowned for its research prowess and commitment to teaching. Our students are smart, creative, and increasingly diverse. We support and celebrate their successes, and we work hard to provide inspiring educational opportunities in the classroom and beyond. Not so small that everyone knows you. Not so large that you feel lost. The University of Oregon is one of just two schools in the Pacific Northwest selected for membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities, a consortium of 62 leading public and private research institutions in the United States and Canada. Our faculty members are as busy learning as they are teaching. This ongoing pursuit—and sharing—of fresh ideas and better ways is what sets apart top-tier research universities like the UO. We want to energize you with a liberal arts education that rewards your curiosity, sharpens your thinking, and challenges you to live your best life. In the process, the fruits of our teaching, research, and public service efforts return billions to Oregon's economy every year. We exist to provide Oregonians and their peers from around the world access to an excellent education. We challenge our students to question critically, think logically, communicate clearly, act creatively, and live ethically. We serve the people of Oregon, our nation, and the world through research, teaching, and outreach that benefit humanity, drive innovation, strengthen the economy, and transform lives. We have students from all fifty states and more than a hundred countries. Our students, faculty, and staff represent all walks of life. Differing points of view. Every part of Oregon, our nation, and our planet. Because one of the best things about being at a great university is the chance to study, work, play, explore, debate, and engage with people from places you have not been to. Whose lives is nothing like your own? It's looking for commonalities while also celebrating differences. Learning from each other. Making the future brighter. Together. Throw sepia tones on an October morning in 1876. That is when 155 students showed up for the first day of classes at the University of Oregon. They filed into a looming, four-story building in the middle of a muddy clearing, with workers inside still hammering away on the upper floors and cattle grazing in the pasture outside. From these rustic origins grew one of the nation's leading research institutions. Today, our campus is vibrant and green, and we're pursuing the grand challenges facing our state and the world. Ducks are everywhere. They're leaders in business, industry, education, the arts, government, NGOs, and their communities. They include winners of Emmy, Oscar, and Tony awards, Pulitzer Prizes, Guggenheim Fellowships, MacArthur Genius Grants, the Nobel Prize, Olympic medals, Rhodes Scholarships, the National Humanities Medal, and countless other honors for achievement and public service. Our ROTC graduates more officers than any other civilian school, and we rank 16th for Peace Corps volunteers produced by the nation's largest universities. The university's academic heart, we bring together hundreds of top-notch faculty who are committed to both path-breaking research and mentoring the next generation. We are serious, determined, focused, and hands-on. But we are not your typical business school. We are a place that does not shy away from societal issues but tackles them, solves them. World-renowned for our groundbreaking Sustainable Cities Initiative, we are among the nation's finest professional schools for architecture and the arts, planning, public policy, and design. Teacher education? Of course, we do that, but we also train administrators and counselors. School psychologists and family therapists. Human service providers and clinicians. The Clark Honors College features small classes and close interaction among students and faculty. We foster an intense, creative exchange of ideas in a tight-knit, dynamic community. We teach students the power of storytelling through ethics, innovation, and action in journalism and communication. We are inventing the future of media, transforming "What If? Into "What Is!". We are the premier educational institution of music and dance in the Pacific Northwest. We offer programs in music performance, music education, composition, and choreography-performance. A professional law school with a drive for positive change, we thrive on faculty and student engagement, a commitment to solving problems, helping people, and groundbreaking research. Over one hundred graduate options are available. Masters and doctoral degrees. Certificates and specializations. Empowering students to take their education and careers to the next level. The UO ranks in the top 20 (or top 20 percent) nationally in such varied fields as creative writing, education, environmental law, landscape architecture, psychology, sports marketing, sustainable business practices, and many more. UO is a great place to study all kinds of things. Our highly ranked programs include anthropology, biology, comparative literature, geography, earth sciences, physics, psychology, sustainable design, and special education. Our research funding has more than doubled over the last 20 years and encompasses thousands of scholarly, scientific, and creative endeavors. It contributes millions of outside dollars to the state, generates jobs, and fuels innovation. It gives rise to groundbreaking discoveries, innovative technologies, and inspiring creative works. It enriches our culture, advances the economy, and improves the health and well-being of Oregon, the nation, and the world. View full university

Western Oregon University creates endless opportunities for student success through transformative education and personalized support. Our vision is "To become Oregon's campus of choice for students, faculty, and staff who seek a student-centered learning community." As the first public institution of higher education established in Oregon, we uphold an enduring commitment to the value of teaching and learning. Our academic and co-curricular activities enhance our region's economic, cultural, and intellectual vitality and the larger world. To serve the greater good, we educate individuals in an accessible and supportive environment. Our students enjoy a personalized experience in a comprehensive, mid-sized public university. The knowledge and abilities cultivated in our graduate programs meet compelling needs for work, service, and leadership beyond our campus. Western Oregon University empowers its students, employees, and alumni to lead meaningful, responsible lives. Western Oregon University wants to see you here! We strive to make visiting our campus and apply for admission super easy because we know that you will be hooked once you are here. Every new student wants to be part of a community, and that is what WOU provides. Whether you just graduated high school, are transferring from a community college, or are returning to university after a long time away, the WOU campus will feel like home. If you are starting as a freshman, transferring, an international, or a graduate student – you will need to choose your program and find your specific requirements. At Western Oregon University, helping students achieve academic success is always at the top of our priority list. Thanks to our many great major and minor programs, you get to decide where you want your college degree to take you in the future. WOU offers several bachelor's (four-year) degrees – bachelor of science, bachelor of arts, bachelor of music, and a bachelor of fine arts – as well as certificates, advanced baccalaureates, master's degrees, and pre-professional tracks. The Honors Program at Western Oregon University is designed to nourish intellectual abilities and cultivate an interest in new subjects and activities. The program comprises dedicated, friendly, and highly motivated students who pursue a variety of majors and extracurricular activities, ranging from creative arts to community service and study abroad. It is the goal of the Honors Program to help its students achieve their highest aspirations. Toward this end, we seek to foster a way of life where faculty and students understand that inquiry and learning happen every day and in a shared and continuous mode. Every term, WOU has exciting sports teams competing on the field, court, or track. Students join together to cheer the Wolves to victory in more than a dozen sports, and our student-athletes are a valuable part of campus. Student voices are heard on WOU's campus! We have three student media outlets — a newspaper, a radio station, and a literary journal — that provide a stage for expression in many forms. Want to be a reporter, a DJ, or a published poet? WOU is the place! Like video production or working on global issues? How about foreign languages or honor societies? WOU students are involved in many organizations, including social action clubs, LGBTQ groups, and culture-based organizations. Choose your favorites and start connecting with your campus! The WOU campus community values diversity in voices, experiences, ability levels, and cultures. We believe that inclusion makes us more robust, and that is why you will find all a wide range of student groups, services, and supports that ensure everyone feels at home at Western. There are more great places to study at WOU than you can count. From the library, with its computer labs and coffee shop, to the array of tutoring centers, our campus is full of comfortable and quiet hideaways where you can get your study on. Good physical and mental health is crucial to student success, which means we make them a top priority at WOU. The brand new Student Health and Wellness Center provides a welcoming place for students to receive health and counseling services from friendly, professional staff. Western has an entire department dedicated to ensuring students with disabilities can access campus, classes, and activities. It provides interventions, programs, and services to encourage personal growth, support success, and increase effective communication. The office of Multicultural Student Services & Programs is committed to the recruitment, retention, and graduation of underrepresented & underserved populations by providing educational opportunities and outstanding programming for ethnically and culturally diverse students. MSSP strives to enrich the undergraduate experience and foster a supportive environment for students of color to live, learn, and grow as active members of the Western Oregon University community and individuals. Service Learning and Career Development provides access to transformative experiences, education, and counseling that advance student career development and benefit society. The Career Mentoring Program (CMP) connects current students with alumni mentors to prepare for life after WOU by developing career readiness through exploration, skill-building, and networking. View full university

Oregon State is an international public research university that draws people from all 50 states and more than 100 countries. We go wherever the challenges are, push ourselves to the very edge of what is known and keep going. We are determined to forge solutions. We are diverse and welcoming. We embrace our responsibility to Oregon and the world, building a future that's smarter, healthier, more prosperous, and juster. We see what could be and have worked relentlessly for 150 years to make it so. OSU's mission is to promote economic, social, cultural, and environmental progress for the people of Oregon, the nation, and the world. We achieve this by producing graduates competitive in the global economy, supporting a continuous search for new knowledge and solutions, and maintaining a rigorous focus on academic excellence, particularly in the three signature areas of sustainable earth science, human health and wellness, and economic growth and social progress. Oregon State University's outstanding faculty and academic programs consistently attract more high-achieving students than any other school in Oregon. Oregon State offers more than 200 undergraduate and 100 graduate degree programs through its 11 colleges, the graduate school, and the Honors College, one of only a handful of degree-granting honors programs in the U.S. Oregon State University earned $441 million in external research funding in 2017, a third consecutive year of record-breaking growth. Oregon State is one of only two land, sea, space, and sun grant institutions in the U.S. It is the only university in Oregon to have earned both Carnegie Classifications for Highest Research Activity and Community Engagement. It is the state's largest comprehensive public university, preeminent for scholarly achievement and the direct impact of applied development, fulfilling the land-grant mission to serve the public good. Oregon State's researchers are top-ranked in their fields, hold leadership positions in international and national professional organizations, and have earned prestigious honors. Oregon State has always been on the leading edge, made possible by students just like you! Through discovery, innovation, and application, we meet challenges, solve problems, and turn ideas into reality. You've got big dreams for your future, and Oregon State University can help put that future within your reach. The Office of Financial Aid welcomes the opportunity to help you make your dreams of a quality education come true. View full university

The Oregon Institute of Technology (Oregon Tech) is an institution founded on the principles of excellence through hands-on knowledge. We believe in giving students a rigorous, practical education while applying cutting-edge concepts for real-world solutions. As the Pacific Northwest's only public institute of technology, we take pride in our mission to deliver technology education. We continually partner with industry leaders to ensure that our programs and classes are at the top of the board with adapting to new technology and preparing students for workforce demands. This real-world focus gives our students a competitive edge: 90 percent are employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation. Year after year, our baccalaureate graduates earn excellent starting salaries. Oregon Institute of Technology, an Oregon public university, offers innovative and rigorous applied for degree programs in engineering, engineering technologies, health technologies, management, and the arts and sciences. To foster student and graduate success, the university provides an intimate, hands-on learning environment, focusing on applying theory to practice. Oregon Tech offers statewide educational opportunities for Oregonians' emerging needs and provides information and technical expertise to state, national and international constituents. There are many opportunities for current students to gain international experience while attending Oregon Tech. Students who study abroad develop international skills and global understanding, and see the world in a whole new perspective. It is never too late to spread your wings and fly! Studying abroad is easier than you may think. Look into it now. The Oregon Institute of Technology (Oregon Tech) welcomes international students as applicants and vital members of our campus community. Oregon Tech is an accredited public university in the United States. The university is certified to admit F-1 visa applicants to a variety of international and exchange programs. The mission of the Oregon Tech Integrated Student Health Center is to support students by providing tools that encourage them to be knowledgeable about and actively invested in the benefits of self-care and choosing well to maintain their physical and emotional wellness. The overarching purpose of the Oregon Tech Honors Program (OTHP) is to provide Oregon Tech students with a complementary academic curriculum and a collection of extracurricular learning experiences that promote a more well-rounded future career professional, a socially responsible person, and a connected and liberally educated student: this is the idea of the professional as a person. A professional, understood in this way, is a person connected to many communities, locally and globally, scholarly and civic-oriented, and is a person who strives to make the most of those connections with others to lead a more meaningful life. The Financial Aid Office is committed to providing high-quality service to all students, their families, and the community. As part of that commitment, the office strives to provide accurate, easy to understand and enables students to make educational funding decisions. We also attribute this to our dedicated professors, who provide personalized attention and are genuinely invested in their students' learning. A total enrollment of about 4,000 allows for an intimate campus environment distinguished by small classes and a student-to-faculty ratio of 20:1. This personal approach provides many benefits of a prestigious private education at a public price. Our individualized and applied approach to teaching, which blends theory and practice, is the main reason our alumni are so avidly recruited. Whether they study software engineering, vascular technology, management, or dental hygiene, Oregon Tech students have unique opportunities to apply what they learn in lab-based classes, clinics, externships, and workplaces. This practical focus is reinforced in the classroom by instructors who come to Oregon Tech with relevant business, industrial, or clinical experience. And in every program, significant studies are underscored by a general-education core that broadens students' understanding of the world and teaches them to communicate effectively, solve problems, and think for themselves. Oregon Tech is best known for its traditional engineering and technological core, but new degree options (and surprising twists on old ones) are remarkably multi-dimensional. Oregon Institute of Technology is the only public institute of technology in the Pacific Northwest. It had successfully evolved through several stages since its beginning in 1947 – first, as a vocational rehabilitation school for World War II veterans known as Oregon Vocational School, then as a regionally-accredited institution, known as Oregon Technical Institute, offering associate degree programs, then as a four-year technical school known as Oregon Institute of Technology. For more than 70 years, the Oregon Institute of Technology (Oregon Tech) has focused on changing Oregonians' lives by preparing them to meet the technical and management needs of business, industry, and healthcare agencies. The Northwest Commission accredits it on Colleges and Universities. Individual programs also are accredited by the appropriate professional organizations. Today, Oregon Tech offers Bachelor of Science programs in engineering, health technologies, management, communication, and the applied sciences. These include bachelor's degree-completion programs offered online and over 20 bachelor's and master programs entirely completed at the Portland-Metro Campus (Wilsonville). Oregon Tech also offers several associate degree programs, both online and in Salem, Oregon. View full university

Oregon College of Art and Craft is dedicated to Craft as the creative material practice at the core of art and design. OCAC's mentor-based learning community fosters self-reliant, entrepreneurial, globally conscious, critical, and innovative makers. The OCAC Library is an exceptional resource for students of art and Craft. Our library houses more than 12,000 volumes, 90 journal subscriptions, and is a member of the Washington County Cooperative Library Services (WCCLS). Therefore, we have access to our on-site collection and over one million items across the county. With Interlibrary Loan (ILL) aid, we can borrow from and lend to libraries across the country. We also have a collection of Rare Books, Ephemera, Artist Pamphlets, and an extensive slide library. Oregon College of Art and Craft offers three Master of Fine Arts programs and a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Contemporary Craft for those seeking to advance their studies beyond the Bachelor's level.OCAC is an intentionally-small, student-centered art college and community comprised of people from all over the country and the globe. Student life is centered around the studio peers working alongside one another to master new skill sets, wrap their minds around new concepts, and engage in on-going dialogue. The relationships established at the college between students and their faculty, staff, and visiting artists provide a support system while in school and a meaningful network after graduation. Student Services provides various resources and services designed to support students in pursuing their academic, personal, and career goals. The Student Services office, located in the Red House on OCAC's campus, is a comfortable place where students can express their needs and get personalized attention and assistance. Student Commonwealth is a group of students democratically elected by the student body to empower, facilitate, and advocate for student interests. SCW also sponsors events, including the annual Halloween party, film screenings, art sales, holiday parties, and several other events, which reflect the evolving interests and needs of OCAC's student body. Peer Mentors serve as new students' first point of contact at OCAC. Their role is to welcome new students and help integrate them into the academic and co-curricular community. This is accomplished by providing individualized advising, assisting with the facilitation of New Student Orientation, and various on-and-off campus activities with first-year students. At OCAC, anyone can start a Student Club. Clubs contribute significantly to the student experience by encouraging students to explore a wide array of interests and activities. OCAC provides funds for all official clubs and clubs have the right to pursue social, cultural, and other interests on campus, and organize and hold various activities for the benefit of their members. Residence Life staff understand that going away to college is very exciting and also overwhelming at times. Many questions arise during the months before OCAC begins. At Jordan Schnitzer Family Art Adventures, we have been crafting exciting and innovative youth art camps and family workshops since 1998. We find the most creative and nurturing artists and staff to guide youth by exploring art mediums, taking creative risks, and problem-solving. Whether a young artist is sculpting, painting, stitching, building, felting, or printing, we give them the tools, inspiration, and freedom to discover their passion. Jordan Schnitzer Family Art Adventures is one of Portland's most respected arts programs and generously sponsored in part by Jordan Schnitzer and the Harold and Arlene Schnitzer CARE Foundation. We provide the tools, skills, and respect necessary to build a young artist's creative experience and help families create together. Oregon College of Art and Craft traced its origins to 1907 when Julia Hoffman founded the Arts and Crafts Society to educate the public on the value of arts and crafts in daily life. Through art classes, visiting artists, lectures, and exhibitions, the best educators and artwork of American Craft were brought to Portland. Today Oregon College of Art and Craft is a private, accredited, independent college offering a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, three Master of Fine Arts degrees, two certificate programs, continuing education for adults, and youth classes and workshops. Design plays a pivotal role in our lives, and through the MFA in Industrial Design, students re-think, explore, create and test ideas that challenge the status quo. The dynamic learning environment spans research and hands-on making with advances in computational design and fabrication to confront modernity conditions and innovate. Students define their work through critical inquiry and in-depth material investigations in a supportive, mentor-based community. The Master of Fine Arts in Craft and Material Studies, Low Residency fosters the creative practice, materials knowledge, and academic achievement of independent, self-motivated artists, particularly those with established professional lives, family or community commitments that present challenges to attending a traditional curriculum. This program's central tenet is its cross-media approach to pursuing the qualities and potential of materials and processes. MFA in Craft and Material Studies students will apply an expanded understanding of material literacy to their creative work about individual interest and awareness of personal, social, and cultural contexts. Various forms of art and craft studio practice are elaborated with access to state-of-the-art equipment and the exceptional studio facilities at OCAC. Students further enhance their research, writing, and presentation skills with renowned faculty and visiting artists' guidance. MFA in Craft and MFA in Industrial Design offers Fall and Spring (January) enrollment periods for accepted students. MFA in Craft and Material Studies offers Fall, Spring, and Summer enrollment periods. Admission to Oregon Colleges of Art and Craft is competitive and based upon an applicant's previous academic performance, evaluation of his or her art competence, and their ability to succeed in the program as determined by review of portfolio of art and Craftwork, letters of recommendation, personal statements, résumé, and the interview. Students applying to the programs must have a minimum education credential of a Bachelor's degree. View full university

OHSU's singular focus on improving health starts with Oregonians and has a global impact. We are the only academic health center in Oregon, but we're also nationally distinct as a university dedicated solely to advancing health sciences. This allows us to concentrate resources on research to prevent and cure disease, education that prepares physicians, dentists, nurses, and other health professionals to succeed in an evolving health care environment, and on patient care that incorporates the latest knowledge and discoveries. Based in Portland, we have 16,000 employees, operate the top-ranked adult and children's hospitals in Oregon, and secure competitive research funding of more than $400 million a year. As a public organization, we provide community outreach and services for Oregon's most vulnerable populations. Our vision is to partner to make Oregon a national leader in health and science innovation to improve the health and well-being of Oregonians and beyond. OHSU's focus on healing, teaching, and discovery--combined with our deep history in Oregon--is unique. We are the state's only academic health center, and one of the only universities in the U.S. devoted exclusively to educating doctors, dentists, nurses, pharmacists, and public health professionals. We not only treat the most complex health needs in the region; we make discoveries that save lives and train leaders to address the societal issues that impede health. OHSU strives for excellence in education, research and scholarship, clinical practice, and community service as part of its multifaceted public mission. OHSU stimulates the spirit of inquiry, initiative, and cooperation among students, faculty, and staff through its dynamic interdisciplinary environment. As Oregon's only public academic health center, OHSU educates the physicians, nurses, dentists, and other health care professionals who will lead the state's health care providers in the future. Our students thrive through innovative curricula, access to world-class tools and experiences, and learning new ways of working in the health professions. Our commitment to diversity goes hand in hand with our commitment to excellence. We provide the resources students need to reach their potential. As you prepare for your pursuit of higher learning at Oregon Health & Science University, you take on many exciting responsibilities and challenges. The pursuit of funding is a responsibility, but it doesn't have to be a challenge. Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) recognizes that students and their families may have difficulty financing postsecondary education. To ensure that all qualified students have an opportunity to attend OHSU, the university provides financial assistance through the Financial Aid Office. OHSU is one of the pioneers of personalized medicine. We focus on health outcomes research and offer customized treatment plans coordinated across teams of specialists. Nationally recognized for many programs, OHSU serves patients with unmatched expertise. Doernbecher Children's Hospital has more children's specialists in one place than anywhere else in Oregon and Southwest Washington. But it is laughter that makes the difference in our care. With the latest treatments, technologies, and clinical trials, the Knight Cancer Institute is the only cancer center in Oregon designated by the National Cancer Institute. As the state's only academic health center, OHSU's breakthrough research leads to new cures, new standards of care, and a better understanding of the basic science that drives biomedical discovery. OHSU researchers are exploring new basic, clinical, and applied research frontiers. What sets OHSU apart from other institutions is the array of multidisciplinary and collaborative approaches our researchers take to solving the most intractable problems in human health—including diseases of the central nervous system, cardiovascular-related research, cancer, rare genetic disorders, and infectious disease. OHSU is known for providing the most comprehensive health care services in Oregon, bringing patients the benefits of cutting-edge research and treatments found nowhere else in the region. To improve the health of Oregon and beyond, OHSU is expanding its South Waterfront Campus with the addition of three buildings. With your help, we can bring better care and new hope to children throughout Oregon and southwest Washington. Your philanthropic dollars can help us expand the range of services available to kids, accelerate new cures for hard-to-treat children's diseases, and provide an excellent education for the next generation of pediatric specialists. Make a gift today. View full university

Concordia University is a private, nonprofit Christian liberal arts university open to students of any faith. Nestled in the Pacific Northwest, Concordia University is committed to the dual purpose of preparing students for life and living. Concordia provides a challenging yet supportive learning environment where spirited intellectual inquiry strengthens our commitment to justice, compassion, and moral integrity. We respect diversity and integrate faith into every aspect of learning, service, and life. Concordia is a Christian University preparing leaders for the transformation of society. Concordia graduates are well prepared to meet the world's needs with sharp minds, moral courage, and genuine compassion. Concordia continues to be known for academic excellence and personal relationships while remaining centered in servant leadership, rigor, and Lutheran values. Our vision includes the on-going commitment to the community as a premier, private, nonprofit University of quality and distinction that engages all students and produces alumni who serve with integrity in their lives, fields of study, and resulting careers. We accomplish our mission and vision by welcoming diverse perspectives in an environment of open discourse and academic freedom in Luther's tradition. With the support of our community of family, friends, mentors, business partners, and donors, our students thrive in an environment that's challenging, motivating, and inclusive. This never-ending commitment allows us to evolve, engage, and innovate continually. We strive to be diverse, adaptable, and sustainable in order to continue to grow and thrive. Here at Concordia University, our vision drives everything we do. Transforming society is more than just our mission statement – it is our Christian mission. As a Christian university open to students of all faiths, our mission is to prepare leaders for society's transformation while remaining firmly rooted in our three core values of Lutheran, Rigor, and Servant Leadership. It is an exciting time to be at Concordia University. We are motivated by our students, their development, and their success. As a result, we are now ranked among the fastest-growing private universities in the nation over the past decade by the Chronicle of Higher Education (2015). The University's students, faculty, and staff contribute more than 250,000 service hours annually, benefitting an estimated 10,000 people, including 5,000 youth. Additionally, we are at the forefront of creating systematic change in the education continuum through our ground-breaking 3 to the Ph.D. initiative. As outlined in our Vision 2024, we remain steadfast in our commitment to our mission, core values, and community engagement. From our vibrant, main urban campus in Portland, Oregon, to our law school in the heart of downtown Boise, Idaho, and our rapidly expanding online programs, we provide rigorous academics combined with transformative service-learning experiences for students seeking our undergraduate, graduate and doctorate degrees as they further prepare to lead and serve in communities around the world. The result? Our graduates are among the most sought after nurses, educators, financial professionals, nonprofit executives, public servants, church leaders, and more. Equipped with knowledge in their field, leadership skills, and a servant's heart, Concordia graduates, are called to make the world a better place. The Concordia campus hums with life. Take in movies, go to dances, enjoy live music or kickback. Take part in residence hall tournaments and intramural sports. Attend community seminars about timely topics. Get involved in campus service projects or any number of other volunteer opportunities. Alternatively, go out and play and experience college life in the heart of Portland, Oregon. Surrounding the Concordia University campus is a city brimming with opportunities. Portland offers sporting events, museums, concerts, festivals, and more. Regional outdoor activities range from mountain slopes to ocean shores, with lakes, rivers, and hiking trails in-between. As a Christian university, Concordia offers small group Bible studies, weekday campus worship services, weekly student-led praise, prayer and fellowship, retreats, mission trips, and more. A cornerstone of our northeast Portland neighborhood since 1905, Concordia is a private, Lutheran liberal arts university that welcomes students of every culture and faith. From the newest staff member to the most seasoned professor, we are a Christian university united by a common goal: Preparing leaders to transform society. We encourage you to spend some time exploring the Concordia web site. Want to see if we offer the major you're interested in? We have more than 25 undergraduate degrees, listed under Academics. Curious to see what a 21st-century residence hall looks like? Check out Student Services. Athletics? Clubs and organizations? Study abroad? You'll find it all here, just a click or two away. Then, when it's time, our admission staff is here and ready to help – answering questions, providing information, and helping you complete and submit your online application. Concordia opened its doors in 1905 as a four-year academy to meet regional needs for pastors and school teachers for the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. The campus has evolved into a university that offers a solid liberal arts education with undergraduate and graduates degree programs in education, business, nursing, healthcare, social sciences, religion, math, and science. In 2012 Concordia opened a School of Law in Boise, Idaho, which offers a Juris Doctor Degree and an innovative 3+3 program that allows undergraduate students to earn both a bachelor's degree and a law degree just six years. With 2,100 on-campus and 3000 online students, Concordia serves a diverse population from across the United States and worldwide. View full university

Eastern Oregon University was founded in 1929 as a teacher's college and today serve as a center for education, culture, and scholarship in Oregon's rural areas. Students receive personal attention from professors and build strong relationships with peers and mentors. Officially designated Oregon's Rural University, EOU cultivates innovative partnerships with communities across the region to expand economic and educational opportunities for all. YOU guide student inquiry through integrated, high-quality liberal arts and professional programs that lead to responsible and reflective action in a diverse and interconnected world. As an educational, cultural, and scholarly center, EOU connects Oregon's rural regions to a broader world. Our beautiful setting and small size enhance the personal attention our students receive. At the same time, partnerships with colleges, universities, agencies, and communities add to our region and state's educational possibilities. Academic programs at Eastern Oregon University are offered through the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, College of STM and Health Science, and the Colleges of Business and Education. Also, programs in Agriculture, in cooperation with Oregon State University, and the baccalaureate degree in Nursing through the Oregon Health & Sciences University are offered on this campus. The EU Writing Center promotes students' confidence in their practice of writing processes and critical thinking, and to support faculty. Writing tutorials are free of charge to all EOU students, undergraduate, and graduate. The Math Lab is located in Loso 232, just down the hall from the Learning Center, and provides math tutoring services to all students currently enrolled at OU. The Learning Center employs students with records of academic success in foundational coursework to lead group study sessions. Eastern Oregon University's Disability Services Office provides students with disabilities equal access for successfully meeting their academic needs and higher education goals. EOU offers the Undergraduate Elementary Education program, which results in a Bachelor's degree and teacher licensure at the elementary level. The MAT Program is a graduate teacher preparation program designed to help students obtain Preliminary Oregon Licensure in either an Elementary-Multiple Subjects or Secondary-Single Subject Area(s) and enable students to earn a Master of Arts in Teaching Degree. The Master of Science degree (MS) is intended to provide the student with a full graduate-level study related to education. English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) is available at a graduate or undergraduate level. It can be taken in conjunction with the Undergraduate Elementary Education program or the MS in Education. It can also be completed separately at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Eastern Oregon University and the College of Education offer a non-licensure major in Early Childhood Education. The Early Childhood Education major is offered entirely online and can be completed in as little as two years. EOU offers an online Literacy program at the graduate level. The program is available to licensed teachers who wish to add an endorsement to their license. Eastern Oregon University offers teachers who possess a teaching license the opportunity to pursue their Special Education endorsement. We are a community. With a small campus, students and staff get to know each other and create lasting connections. These relationships create possibilities for our students to succeed in school and their careers. EU students are an integral part of our community, on and off-campus. Did you know that Eastern Oregon University's excellent academic programs are ranked among the nation's best? Our students have high acceptance rates into graduate, professional and medical schools and are working worldwide as teachers, scientists, CEOs, and artists, naming a few. Discover a program that's right for you. Get the support you want when you need it! From personal academic advising and career coaching, a library that stays open late (and serves coffee!), to free general medical and wellness checkups at the Student Health Center, our faculty and staff work together across departments to serve students – on and off-campus. Eastern Oregon University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and educator, committed to building a diverse and inclusive community and learning environment. The EU Multicultural Center develops and delivers programs and services designed to support and retain students from socially and culturally diverse backgrounds. The Center provides students a place to engage in multicultural activities. It offers an inclusive educational environment that nurtures cross-cultural communication and fosters diverse perspectives and ideas. YOU Student Support Services (SSS) is a comprehensive program designed to promote academic success in college. The program is designed for students whose socioeconomic background, educational records, and personal situations suggest they may experience challenges in the EU. Diversity focused clubs provide opportunities for students to learn and appreciate their background, interests, values, beliefs, etc., as well as the diverse backgrounds of other student groups. Eastern Oregon University was founded in 1929 by the state legislature as Eastern Oregon Normal School. In 1939, the school's name was changed to Eastern Oregon College of Education, which became two years later, a four-year degree-granting institution. The school's name was changed to Eastern Oregon College in 1956 and Eastern Oregon State College in 1973. The most recent name change, Eastern Oregon University, occurred on April 1, 1997, when Governor John Kitzhaber signed House Bill 2364 at a ceremony in the Governor's office at the Capitol in Salem. View full university

With a campus of over 6,100 students and a culture of engaged faculty, Southern Oregon University supports strong, meaningful connections and emphasizes inclusion and sustainability. SOU strives to guide all learners to become knowledgeable and innovative, creating lives of purpose. Southern Oregon University will become an inclusive, sustainable university for the future that guides all learners to develop the knowledge, capacities, and audacity to innovate boldly and create lives of purpose. Southern Oregon University is a regionally-engaged learning community committed to being the educational provider of learners' choice throughout their lives. We inspire curiosity and creativity, compel critical thinking, foster discovery, and cultivate bold ideas and actions. We achieve student success, professional preparation, and civic engagement through service excellence, evolving technologies, and an innovative curriculum. We foster access, equity, inclusion, and diversity in thought and practice. We prepare our learners to be responsible, engaged citizens in our democracy. We promote economic vitality, sustainability, cultural enrichment, and social well-being in our region, nation, and the world. At Southern Oregon University, admissions decisions are based on a holistic review of all applicant information, both academic and personal. Our rolling admissions policy allows students to apply anytime throughout the year. SOU provides a career-focused and comprehensive undergraduate experience in 36 areas of study. Pre-professional tracks of one to four years are available in specific areas and master's degree programs in 13 specialties. First-year and transfer students accepted to SOU may qualify for merit-based, need-based, or departmental scholarships. Residents of participating states automatically receive the Western Undergraduate Exchange tuition rate. Also, students may be eligible for loans or grants through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. The support staff and admissions counselors at Southern Oregon University are dedicated to making your SOU transition easy. We are here to help incoming transfer students evaluate transfer courses, SOU admissions requirements, and articulation agreements between SOU and partnering Colleges. Southern Oregon University is committed to providing students with access to high-quality educational experiences using online delivery tools. Faculty are supported in the design, development, and delivery of online courses by the Center for Instructional Support. The Center also provides workshops and training materials to ensure faculty and students are successful in teaching and learning online. Southern Oregon University is an inclusive campus environment. Disability Resources is here to ensure equal access for students with disabilities to all of SOU's great classes and programs. We provide academic accommodations for students with documented disabilities and information and resources for all segments of SOU. The strength of curricular and co-curricular experiences depends upon a campus community rich with a diversity of ethnicity, race, gender and gender identity, size, nationality, age, language, religious affiliation, socioeconomic background, disability, and political affiliation. Without this diversity, the educational process is diminished. The appreciation of difference requires all members of this academic community to seek knowledge and understanding through their unique lenses and recognize the perspectives and needs of others. View full university

Oregon Episcopal School offers an inquiry-based education that prepares students for higher education and lifelong learning. We are a community of learners in which excellent faculty engage small groups of students to foster their curiosity and inspire them to cultivate their power to do good work in the world. Among the woodlands, wetlands, and wildlife of the hills of Southwest Portland lies the unique educational experience that is Oregon Episcopal School. The school occupies a 59-acre campus where 870 students in Pre-K– Grade 12 share an excellent faculty, a college preparatory curriculum, and a strong community sense. Offering a dedicated liberal arts curriculum, OES is dedicated to scholarship and an enriched academic environment of "learning by doing" that strives to help each individual reach his or her fullest potential. Small classes provide intimate learning environments that allow teachers to instill a love for learning and the joy of discovery in each student. Learn more about our Academic philosophy and Essential Competencies. The oldest Episcopal school west of the Rockies, OES values developing the spirit and the mind. Though steeped in Episcopal heritage and tradition, the school welcomes students of all beliefs. We provide instruction about all major faiths and encourage individuals to discover their spiritual path. Learn more about our Episcopal tradition. For those of you who are exploring OES for the first time, we are pleased you are interested. First and foremost, we are a community. As a Pre-K through 12th-grade school, we partner closely with families through these great years' growth and development. We know our students and families well—which is why we can support them so thoroughly through the adventures of Lower, Middle, and Upper School. For almost 150 years, OES has educated students, preparing them for higher education and a life engaged in learning, service, and engagement. We succeed because of a remarkable faculty and an innovative, inquiry-based program. In the Episcopal educational tradition, OES is committed to high academic standards, coupled with a commitment to our students' artistic, physical, spiritual, social, and emotional growth. We gather each week as a community, guided by our chaplains. We commit substantial time to our service-learning programs, giving back to the school and our local, regional, and global communities. The intellectual journey is at the heart of the OES experience. We believe children learn by doing, and we use inquiry as a driver for learning from our earliest grades. In our Middle and Upper Schools, this evolves into an emphasis on research and performance. This emphasis crosses disciplines—from science to history to world languages. Our goal is to develop habits of work and habits of mind in our students to prepare them for the world they will be entering. Our success is reflected in the many graduates who return to campus to tell us of their comfort and success in college, the workforce, and ultimately in their communities. As an Episcopal school, we are rooted in the values of compassion for our human family, the strength of dialogue to promote understanding, and a commitment to inclusion. Our Episcopal roots further challenge us to create an environment—both within and beyond our school—that recognizes and values each person has lived experiences and where everyone thrives and is known. Oregon Episcopal School prepares students for higher education and lifelong learning by inspiring intellectual, physical, social, emotional, artistic, and spiritual growth so that they may realize their power for good as citizens of local and world communities. View full school