Your future starts today! CHOOSE AN OREGON PUBLIC...
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Your future starts today!
CHOOSE AN OREGON PUBLIC UNIVERSITYHigh School Admissions Tour 2015
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EXPERIENCE…
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ENGAGE…
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Find the right campus for you!
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Your future starts today!
CHOOSE AN OREGON PUBLIC UNIVERSITYHigh School Admissions Tour 2015
Why go to college?
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College = opportunity
• Find your future
• Create connections
• College pays
U.S. Census Bureau• A bachelor’s degree increases your chance of
employment by nearly 50%. • Over the course of the average adult's working life,
someone with a bachelor’s degree will earn an $1.9 million dollars more than someone with a high school diploma.
More education = higher earningsMedian annual earnings of workers ages 25-34
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Education Level 1990 2013
Less than High School $25,700 $24,500
High School Diploma or GED $36,000 $33,900
Some College $37,000 $37,800
Associate’s Degree $35,000 $40,400
Bachelor’s Degree $43,000 $57,600
Master’s Degree or Higher $52,000 $69,100
SOURCE: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics,, Current Population Survey (CPS), Employment Projects Chart 001.
Why choose an Oregon Public University?
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Affordable!
Take advantage of resident tuition
Variety!
Hundreds of quality programs
Choice!
Urban life or a college town, large campus or small, choose what’s best for you
Residency Costs
Resident $8,524
Non-Resident $23,838
Tuition Cost Difference
$15,314
Financial AidMany options, including 3 types of aid
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State and federal: Grants, loans, work study and other opportunities.
Institutional (College):Scholarships and loans granted by the specific university you plan to attend.
Private:Scholarships from organizations and individuals that can be used at any college
How to Apply for Aid
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State and federal aid:Apply beginning January 1, 2016 online at fafsa.ed.gov
Visit: OregonStudentAid.gov to learn more about the Oregon Opportunity Grant and other aid!
Institutional (college) aid:Check each university’s admissions website for deadlines and details.
Private aid: Ask a guidance counselor to help you find these opportunities.
NOTE TO SELF: Submit FAFSAOnline beginningJanuary 1
Freshman Admission: Basic Requirements
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Here are the basic requirements for all of Oregon’s public
universities:*
Be sure that you visit campus websites or ask
an admissions counselor about campus-specific requirements.
*If you don’t meet these requirements, you can still apply; ask a counselor for details.
1. Graduate from a public or accredited private high school
2. Meet a satisfactory minimum average GPA
3. Complete the SAT or ACT
4. Complete a minimum of 15 Subject Requirements
Subject Requirements
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Complete the minimum 15 subject requirements:
4 Units English
3 Units Math (through Algebra II)
3 Units Social Studies
3 Units Science
2 Units of the Same Second Language
These subjects need to be passed with a C- or better.
Eastern Oregon UniversityLa Grande
• Location: La Grande; Northeast Oregon, 4 hours east of Portland
• Size: 2,400
• Notable Majors: Business Administration, Education, Physical Activity & Health, Chemistry-Biochemistry, Music, Theatre
• Application Deadlines:
• Scholarship: February 1
• Fall Priority Application: February 1
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EOU.edu
Oregon Institute of TechnologyKlamath Falls and Wilsonville
• Location: Klamath Falls, Southern Oregon, and Wilsonville, 25 minutes south of Portland
• Size: 4,414
• Notable Majors: Engineering , Allied Health Professions, Management, Communication Studies, Applied Psychology, Applied Sciences
• Application Deadlines:
• Application/Scholarship Priority: March 1
• Regular Application: Sept. 716
OIT.edu
Oregon State UniversityCorvallis
• Location: Corvallis, 1½ hours south of Portland
• Size: 28,886
• Notable Majors: Engineering, Business, Science & Natural Resources, Ocean Sciences, Graphic Design, Apparel Design, BioHealth Sciences, Pre-Vet, Pharmacy
• Application Deadlines:• Early Notification: Nov. 1• Priority Deadline (Admission
and Scholarships): February 1 17
OREGONSTATE.edu
Oregon State University, Cascades Bend
• Location: Bend; 3½ hours southeast of Portland
• Size: 980
• Notable Majors: Biology, Business, Computer Science, Energy Systems Engineering, Exercise & Sport Science, Psychology, Hospitality Management
• Application Deadlines:
• Admissions/Scholarship Priority: February 1
• Regular Application: September 1
• Scholarship: February 1
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OSUCASCADES.edu
Portland State UniversityPortland
• Location: Portland, South Park Blocks
• Size: 28,766
• Notable Majors: Biology, Engineering and Computer Science, Management, Fine and Performing Arts, Psychology, Communication Studies
• Application Deadlines:
• Admission Priority: December 1
• Scholarships: February 1
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PDX.edu
Southern Oregon UniversityAshland
• Location: Ashland; Southwestern Oregon, 20 minutes south of Medford, 10 minutes north of California
• Size: 6,200
• Notable Majors: Business, Criminal Justice, Education, Emerging Media & Digital Arts, Outdoor Adventure Leadership, Theatre Arts
• Application Deadlines: Application Priority: February 15
• Regular: Rolling Admissions
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SOU.edu
Western Oregon UniversityMonmouth
• Location: Monmouth; 20 minutes west of Salem, 1½ hours south of Portland
• Size: 6,188
• Notable Majors: Criminal Justice, Psychology, Business, Education, Exercise Science, American Sign Language
• Application Deadlines:• App./Scholarship Priority:
February
• Regular Application: Rolling
• Honors: Rolling21
WOU.edu
University of OregonEugene
• Location: Eugene; 2 hours south of Portland, 2½ hours north of Medford
• Size: 24,548
• Notable Majors: Architecture, Art, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Cinema Studies, Computer & Information Science, Dance, Education, Human Physiology, Journalism, Music, Psychology
• Application Deadlines:• Early Notification (including
Honors): November 1
• Standard Admission and Scholarship: January 15
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UOREGON.edu
Campus Preview Dates 2015-16
• Come visit! All campuses have Fall preview dates. Contact each college for more information!
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Next Steps…
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Meet application deadlines
Ask questions
– Visit campuses
– Use your resources: counseling center, websites, admissions staff
Finish strong
Have fun!