Graduate Prospective Student Viewbook

‘19 ‘20

G R A DU AT E S T UD E N T S

Multnomah University

2019-2020

CONTENTS

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It All Starts Here

Why MU?

Beyond the Classroom

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The MU Difference

Prepare for a Career of Impact

Welcome to Portland

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Your Future Is Bright

Scholarships and Financial Aid

Apply and Visit

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Lead Where God Leads

Home of the Lions

Settle In and Venture Out

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IT ALL STARTS HERE

2019-2020

• Start on your path to a meaningful career • Deepen your relationship with Christ • Make friendships that last a lifetime • Invest in your community • Be mentored by staff and faculty • Find your passion • Build your future

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Average class size:

20 Miles to downtown Portland from campus:

7

Student-faculty ratio:

11:1 Established:

1936

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BEYOND THE CLASSROOM We’re here to help you succeed. We have resources to help you in your studies and connect you to the MU community, so you’ll be supported no matter what you face in the next four years.

• VOCATIONAL AND CAREER DISCIPLESHIP • STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER • MULTICULTURAL CENTER • STUDENT COUNSELING AND WELLNESS CENTER • SPIRITUAL LIFE • STUDY ABROAD

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THE

MUDIFFERENCE 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.

YOU’LL BE 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

student-faculty ratio of 11:1, you’ll be

all disciplines. Study what you love, gain a

mentored and guided by our renowned

foundation in biblical truth, and get ready for

faculty who want to help you succeed.

a future full of meaningful opportunities.

OUR STUDENTS ARE WORLD-CHANGERS

YOU’LL BE READY

Our students leave here and thrive. MU

Leave here and get noticed for the clarity of

alumni are starting nonprofits, doing social

your vision and the strength of your beliefs.

services and mental health counseling,

At MU, you’ll gain the skills to make an impact

serving and teaching overseas, pastoring

wherever God leads.

and starting new ministries, and representing Christ in the marketplace. With a degree from MU, you can go anywhere.

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PREPARE FOR A

CAREER OF IMPACT Study what you love, gain a foundation in biblical truth, and get ready for a future full of world-changing opportunities.

GRADUATE PROGRAMS • Master’s in Counseling (on campus only) • Master’s in Global Development and Justice (on-campus and online) • Master’s in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (on-campus and online) • Master’s in Management and Leadership (online only) • Master’s in Nonprofit Management (online only)

- Chris LaValley, class of 2019

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Welcome

TO PORTLAND

There’s so much to discover in this vibrant city, and it’s one of

the best things about studying at MU. Our MU City Guide is the resource you need to explore Portland like a local.

Check out our Adventure Guide

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WE HOPE YOU’RE HUNGRY What’s the best way to enjoy Portland’s vibrant food scene on a graduate student’s budget? The city has over 500 food carts, with eats from some of the best chefs in the city and every region you can imagine. There’s always something good to eat here.

GO BY BIKE, GO BY TRAIN Exploring Portland is easy, even without a car. Jump on a bus right outside campus, take the MAX light rail downtown, or do as the Portlanders do and hop on your bike and enjoy the 385 miles of bike lanes the city has to offer.

FUEL UP FOR LATE-NIGHT STUDY SESSIONS We’re not exaggerating when we say there’s a coffee shop around every corner in Portland. With more than 40 independent coffee roasters, boasting hometown heroes like Stumptown and Coava, there’s no better place to get your caffeine fix.

HOW ABOUT A DAY TRIP? Grab your friends, load up the car, and drive less than two hours to the beach. Enjoy breathtaking hikes in the Columbia River Gorge or stay in town and enjoy the scenic views and trails in parks like Mt. Tabor, Powell Butte, and Forest Park.

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bright

YOUR FUTURE LOOKS

Choosing one of our top programs is a

no-brainer. You’ll be mentored and guided to

endless opportunities in exciting career fields.

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MASTER’S IN GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT AND JUSTICE Gain expertise in issues ranging from advocacy and social justice to sustainable development and human rights. Whatever you’re passionate about, our MAGDJ degree will give you the tools you need to become an agent of change. You’ll work with faculty mentors who help you make the most of your calling and address complex issues and global dynamics.

MASTER’S IN COUNSELING At MU, you’ll get the skills and clinical experience you need to excel as a mental health professional along with the unique benefits of small class sizes and faculty mentorship. With an MAC degree from MU, you’ll graduate with knowledge, empathy, and skills that will set you apart.

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SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID CURIOUS HOW TO PAY FOR GRADUATE SCHOOL? WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED. APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID ONLINE • Fill out FAFSA at fafsa.gov

96% of students at MU receive financial aid.

• Submit your FAFSA to using our school code:

003206 • Our Financial Aid Office will contact you with next steps after you have been admitted.

MU funds over $3,000,000 in student aid every year.

TUITION (2020-2021) EXPLORE MORE OPTIONS Apply for a variety of external scholarships and grants. You can view our recommended list of scholarships online.

On-campus graduate tuition: $650 per credit Online graduate tuition: $585 per credit Audit hours: $125 per credit

2019-2020

Apply NOW

Ready to join the MU community?

• Fill out the application online at multnomah.edu/apply.

Applications are accepted on a rolling deadline, apply today.

• If you have questions, contact Admissions at (503) 251-6485 or admissions@multnomah.edu.

SEE FOR YOURSELF Come and see what makes studying at MU so unique, from our beautiful grounds to our tight-knit community, it’s a graduate school experience like no other. Set up a visit with the Admissions team today, where you’ll have the chance to talk through any questions about enrollment or financial aid, tour the campus, and even sit in on a class. Contact us today and experience the MU difference.

APPLY TODAY TO MULTNOMAH UNIVERSITY

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LEAD WHERE GOD LEADS Our students are putting their education into practice as they actively pour into the community and serve the people of Portland and around the world.

CONNECT TO A WORLD FULL OF OPPORTUNITIES MU alumni are spread across the globe as they lead ministries, organizations, and nonprofits. Our graduates have served and worked on almost every continent.

You’ll be connected to the legacy of MU graduates and tons of amazing opportunities for ministry and work throughout the world.

LOVING OUR NEIGHBORS Once a semester, our students can participate in our school-wide Days of Outreach, where we do everything from picking up trash in our neighborhood, yard work at local elementary school playgrounds, interior painting in churches, serving coffee and hot dogs at transit stations, to assisting elderly neighbors with house projects. In the fall semester, undergraduate classes are canceled for a halfday to allow all students time to participate, and in the spring semester MU partners with the citywide MLK Day of Service in January.

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MU ALUMNI Our alumni have gone on to work for incredible organizations and put their MU education to work.

MU Grads are employed at: • Adidas • Christianity Today • Dream Center • Facebook • Focus on the Family • Google • Luis Palau Association • Microsoft • MTV • NBC • Seattle Seahawks • The Bible Project • Wieden + Kennedy • Wycliffe Bible Translators

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AMBASSADOR APARTMENTS

MEMORIAL HALL

ALDRICH HALL

THE DEN Our cozy commuter center is a great place for our students to gather together for times of worship, prayer, and fellowship, and other events.

JCA This central building is the hub for our students. It houses the JCA lounge where you can hang out with friends or shoot a game of pool, Roger’s Café for all your coffee needs, the Study Hall and Student Success Center, and the cafeteria.

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HOME OF THE

LIONS LYTLE GYM Cheer on your Lions and connect with fellow students as you “Ponte La Verde” and show your MU pride!

MITCHELL LIBRARY It’s graduate school—you have to study, so why not pull up a chair in the library? Students can search the 95,000-volume MU collection, 500,000+ additional volumes through partner libraries, and digital content available via numerous research databases.

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SETTLE IN While convenience is often the number one reason for living on campus, we offer our students much more than just a place to study and sleep. A decision to live in MU housing means joining the 200+ students who call our campus home!

Living on campus is the best way to connect to the MU community as you live and grow together and make friendships that will last long past graduation.

AMBASSADOR APARTMENTS

ALDRICH HALL

The Ambassador is comprised of shared apartments available to all students. Both single- and double-bedroom occupancies are available. Units are divided by gender and general stage of life. The Student Life department houses an Ambassador interest list that students can use to find roommates.

The Aldrich Hall house traditional undergraduate students, primarily Freshmen and Sophomores. Women are in the North building, and men are in the South building.

All rooms are double occupancy.

2019-2020

MEMORIAL HALL Upperclassmen, non-traditional, and graduate-level students live in Memorial Hall.

Men and women are separated by wing.

Standard rooms are single occupancy. Some suite options are available to students who would like a roommate and a small price break.

Upper Memorial is occupied by traditional undergrads.

Lower Memorial is occupied by graduate, seminary, degree completion, and older traditional undergrads.

- Azaria Coakley, class of 2019

& VENTURE OUT

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