Your future starts today!

CHOOSE AN OREGON PUBLIC UNIVERSITYHigh School Admissions Tour 2015

GROW…

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LEARN…

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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

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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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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!