Willamette University: An Education Built for Tomorrow

AN EDUCATION Built for

TOMORROW START HERE

DARE

to go

FIRST

Don’t just accept what is — imagine what could be, and then make it happen. Willamette will unleash your potential as a creative thinker and problem solver in a world that demands innovation. It’s time to forge the future you want.

THE WILLAMETTE Edge As the frst university in the West, Willamette has inspired leaders and energized diference makers since 1842. We blend frst-rate academics with unparalleled learning experiences to push the boundaries of knowledge in every feld — and nobody does it better.

THINK 24/7.

BE ENTERPRISING.

Take courses in multiple

Join a student community

disciplines, collaborate with

that founded the Bistro

faculty on innovative studies,

cofeehouse and the SOAR

and socialize with your

Center, which provides

professors and classmates in

food, books and clothing to

our academic hearths.

students in need.

THE POWER OF PROXIMITY.

CREATE YOUR FUTURE.

Our location across the

Explore our six Career

street from the state Capitol

Communities and gain

and Salem Hospital opens

experience in professional

the door to unparalleled

internships that prepare you

learning opportunities.

for the world of tomorrow.

WELCOME to Willamette

33

%

STUDENTS of color

13 COUNTRIES represented

41 STATES represented

GET involved

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KEEP playing

+

STUDENT CLUBS & organizations

70,655 VOLUNTEER hours annually

10 MUSIC ensembles

NCAA DIVISION III SPORTS • • • • •

Baseball M Basketball M/W Cross Country M/W Football M Golf M/W

CLUB SPORTS • • • •

Equestrian eSports Men’s Rugby Men’s Soccer

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Lacrosse W Soccer M/W Softball W Swimming M/W Tennis M/W

• • • •

Nerf Outdoor Program Running Ultimate Frisbee

• Track and feld M/W • Triathlon W • Volleyball W

• Willamette Rugby Football • Wrestling

PERFORMING ARTS CLUBS • Headband (a cappella) • Pep Band • Poi Club

100 OUTDOOR program trips

• Student Theatre Arts Group • Taiko Club

• Tandem (a cappella) • Up Top (a cappella) • Willamette Dance Co.

Establish

YOURSELF

Invest your energy in a community that welcomes bold initiatives and diverse perspectives. At Willamette, you’ll connect with artists, athletes, entrepreneurs and activists who inspire you to make the most of your unique talents.

LEARN on the LEADING EDGE Get ready 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.

And choose a path that leads to a life of purpose.

ACADEMIC Programs

MAJOR

MINOR

SPECIAL PROGRAM

DUAL DEGREE

Explore: willamette.edu/academics

CIVIC COMMUNICATION & MEDIA CLASSICAL STUDIES COMPUTER SCIENCE CREATIVE WRITING DATA SCIENCE DATA SCIENCE 3+1 BS/MS ECONOMICS ENGINEERING 3+2 ENGLISH ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE EXERCISE & HEALTH SCIENCE FORESTRY 3+2 FRENCH & FRANCOPHONE STUDIES

GERMAN GLOBAL CULTURAL STUDIES HISTORY INDIVIDUALIZED MAJOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES JAPANESE STUDIES LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES LAW 3+3 BA/JD MATHEMATICS MUSIC NOT-FOR-PROFIT MANAGEMENT 3+2 BA/MBA PHILOSOPHY PHYSICS POLITICS, POLICY, LAW & ETHICS

PRE-HEALTH PRE-LAW PRE-MEDICINE PRE-VETERINARY MEDICINE PSYCHOLOGY PUBLIC HEALTH PUBLIC MANAGEMENT 3+2 BA/MBA RELIGIOUS STUDIES RUSSIAN SOCIOLOGY SPANISH SUSTAINABILITY THEATRE WOMEN’S & GENDER STUDIES

ACCELERATED Programs

3+1 BS/MS IN DATA SCIENCE

3+2 BA/MBA

3+3 BA/JURIS DOCTOR (LAW)

Save time, lower your education cost

Earn your BS and an MS in Data Science in four years and apply your knowledge to felds ranging from business to medicine to environmental science.

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.

Considering a law degree?

Complete a bachelor’s degree and law degree in six years rather than the usual seven.

AMERICAN ETHNIC STUDIES ARCHAEOLOGY ART HISTORY ART, STUDIO ARTS, TECHNOLOGY & MULTIMEDIA ASIAN STUDIES BIOCHEMISTRY BIOLOGY BUSINESS BUSINESS MANAGEMENT 3+2 BA/MBA CHEMISTRY CHINESE STUDIES CINEMA STUDIES

and gain an extra year of earning power when you enroll in one of Willamette’s distinctive accelerated degree programs.

Get the guidance YOU NEED Your professors will connect you to an array of real-world learning experiences, and they’ll never lose sight of your goals.

Willamette is ranked No. 8 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.

SECURE AN INTERNSHIP. • Oregon State Legislature • Governor’s Ofce • Oregon Department of Justice • Oregon Environmental Council • Ofce of Economic Analysis • Portland Trailblazers • Hallie Ford Museum of Art • Salem Hospital • Salem Housing Authority • Willamette Heritage Center • Mid-Valley Women’s Crisis Service • Cascade AIDS project • Head Start

TURN KNOWLEDGE into action

75

305

RESEARCH GRANTS awarded annually to undergrads

ACRES in Willamette’s Zena research forest

100

%

STUDENTS involved in research, internships or study abroad

MOBILIZE Your Ideas

Pursue your passion and make an impact now. Our students have developed new technologies on campus, spearheaded legislation across the street at the state capitol, promoted conservation at our Zena research forest and transformed lives around the globe. So can you.

STUDY at the HEART Visit Willamette and fnd out what it’s like to be a Bearcat. Tour campus, talk to students and meet your future professors. While you’re in the area, set aside some time to explore Oregon’s

1. OREGON STATE CAPITOL

4. TOKYO INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA

rivers, beaches and mountains — all within an hour of campus.

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MINUTES to the Oregon Coast

2. HALLIE FORD MUSEUM OF ART

5. SALEM HOSPITAL

3. OREGON SUPREME COURT

6. McCULLOCH STADIUM

MINUTES to downtown Portland

MINUTES to Mt. Hood

Visit: willamette.edu/go/visit

7. THE GLOBE

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8. RIVERFRONT PARK

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9. ELSINORE THEATER

COFFEE SHOPS RESTAURANTS RIVERS / STREAM PARKS

YOUR FUTURE is NOW We’re committed to helping you put together the strongest application possible. We ofer test-optional admission, and we use the Common Application exclusively to streamline the process. Reach out to us if you have any questions along the way.

Discover ENDURING VALUE

APPLY today

Our alumni are sought after by employers and graduate schools alike for their ability to adapt, create, collaborate and tackle challenges from multiple perspectives.

EARLY ACTION/DECISION:

Apply by Nov. 15 and receive an admission and aid decision by Dec. 30.

REGULAR DECISION:

• Annual Tuition $43,500 • Average Financial Aid Package $32,354 • Percent of students who receive fnancial aid 99% • No application fee

Apply by Jan. 15 and receive an admission and aid decision by Mar. 1.

Apply: willamette.edu/go/apply

OUR FOCUS is clear

11:1

17

STUDENT to faculty ratio

AVERAGE class size

1,585 UNDERGRADUATE enrollment

Consider Yourself

WARMLY INVITED

Tour campus, talk to current students, explore our academic environment and get to know our community.

For more information visit willamette.edu

OFFICE: 900 STATE STREET SALEM, OR 97301 / EMAIL: BEARCAT@WILLAMETTE.EDU / CALL: 503-370-6303