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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