Freshman Admission Requirements

The Oregon State Board of Higher Education sets admission policies and enrollment limits.

Such policies are subject to change, therefore, students should consult with Admissions staff about current standards.  

Procedures

All freshman applicants must submit the following to the Office of Admissions

• Completed Application for Undergraduate Admission.
• Sealed official high school transcripts or GED scores.
• A $50 nonrefundable application fee is required for all new applicants. The $50 will be credited to your first tuition bill when you register for classes. Students that do not register within one year will have to reapply and resubmit the application fee.
• If you choose you can submit a deferral form to defer payment of the $50 application fee so that the fee comes out of your financial aid. In order to defer the application fee you must fill out the deferral form found at the OUS Website and complete the documentation required.
• Official SAT or ACT test scores  (see below to determine what tests are required)
• Sealed official college transcripts (if applicable).
• Any other documents required per instructions below.

Grade Point Average

• Students will be automatically admitted to EOU with a 3.00 in the 14 subject requirements when all other requirements are met.
  (Must complete with a minimum of C- or better in each area as EOU does not accept D's as passing grades.)
• Students will be considered for admission to EOU with a 2.75 - 2.99 in the 14 subject requirements with a 1470 SAT Reasoning or 21 ACT.
• Students who do not meet the above requirements please refer to the special admission procedure outlined below.

College Preparatory Subject Requirements

Entering first-year students must complete the following subjects by high school graduation:

• English (4 units)
  Shall include the study of the English language, literature, speaking and listening, and writing, with an emphasis on and frequent practice in writing expository prose all four years.
• Math (3 units)
  Shall include first-year algebra and two additional years of college preparatory mathematics selected from geometry (deductive or descriptive), advanced topics in algebra, analytical geometry, finite mathematics, advanced applications, calculus, probability and statistics, or courses that integrate topics from two or more of these areas.(One unit is highly recommended in the senior year. Algebra and geometry taken prior to the ninth grade will be accepted.)
• Science (2 units)
  Shall include a year each in two fields of college preparatory science such as biology, chemistry, physics, or earth and physical science, one recommended as a laboratory science.
• Social Studies (3 units)
  Shall include one year of US history, one year of global studies (world history, geography, etc.), and one year of social studies elective (government is strongly recommended).
• Second Language (2 units)
  Two years of the same high school-level second language, or a C- or above in the third year of a high school second language, or two terms of a college-level language with a grade of C- or above, or satisfactory performance on an approved assessment of second language knowledge and/or proficiency. Demonstrated proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) is acceptable in meeting the second language requirement. Note:Students who graduated from high school prior to 1997 may replace the second language with 2 units of other college preparatory courses.

Alternatives to Subject Requirements

Students who will not complete the subject requirements, but whose GPA is 2.75 or above with a minimum of a C- in the required courses and who score a 1470 SAT Reasoning or 21 ACT, will be considered for admission and may be required to complete prescribed coursework during their first year of attendance.

Test Requirements

First-year applicants must submit Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or American College Test (ACT) scores. Test scores are used to determine course placement and are not a factor in the selection process for fully qualified applicants. Test scores are evaluated when consideration is given to applicants not meeting the minimum high school GPA requirement (3.00).

Non-Accredited and Home Schooled Students

Students who did not graduate from a standard or accredited high school and home schooled students will be considered for admission by achieving:    

• A minimum composite score of 1470 on the SAT Reasoning or 21 on the ACT Enhanced AND An average 470 or above (1410 total) on three College Board SAT-II Tests (Writing, Math Level I or IIC, and a third test of the student's choice).

GED

Students who apply on the basis of GED scores must achieve a minimum average score of 510 and a minimum score of 400 on each of the five GED subject tests. For example, if you score a 510 average but receive less than a 400 on one of the subject requirments, you would not meet the GED requirements. Students who took the GED 1997 or later must also meet the second language requirement as described above.  All GED students must submit official SAT Reasoning or ACT scores.

Returning Adult Applicants

Applicants who graduated from high school prior to 1985 must present current (within the last 5 years) SAT Reasoning or ACT scores and meet the minimum GPA requirement for entering first-year students. The high school subject requirements are waived.

(Note: Online applicants are not required to submit SAT or ACT scores for admission purposes. However, they are strongly encouraged to complete writing and math placement testing.)

Individual Admissions Review

Students who believe they may not meet the admission requirements may petition the Admissions Committee by providing the following information:

• A typewritten essay of 300 to 500 words explaining their circumstances, educational goals and reasons for choosing EOU.
• A minimum of two letters of recommendation (one should be from a counselor or teacher) that address the probability for academic success.
• Other evidence of academic and community achievements and service.

The Admissions Committee will review each submitted portfolio and assess the probability of academic success and may prescribe coursework and remediation activities as conditions for enrollment. All portfolios must be submitted 30 days prior to the beginning of the desired term of attendance.

Students from the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)

In addition to the above admissions requirements students from the Federated States of Micronesia are required to demonstrate English language proficiency by:

• English proficiency as demonstrated by achieving 520 on the TOEFL, 190 on the computer based TOEFL, or 70 on the internet based TOEFL with a minimum of 14 in each section
• A score of 6 on the IELTS
• Satisfactory completion of level 112 in an English Language School
• Receiving a grade of B or better in WR 121 from a U.S. college or university

New Student Checklist

• Enclose the non-refundable $50 application fee.  Make checks payable to Eastern Oregon University.  To use your credit card, please contact the admissions office.
• Checked Social Security Number for accuracy.
• Completed the "College Preparatory Subject Requirements" section on your application.
• Requested official test scores to be sent to this institution.
• Read the statement to certify the accuracy of the information provided and signed your application for admission.
• Make a copy of application for personal records.  Keep copy of entire application for admission.
• Requested official transcripts be sent from your high school now and after graduation, as well as any from all colleges you have attended.
• Checked to see that school official has mailed transcript.
• Sent proof of measles vaccination to the Admissions office.
• Read the above information about admissions and procedures.