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ADMISSIONS / NEW STUDENT PROGRAMS http://www.eou.edu/admissions/ Freshmen Admission | International Students |Financial Aid | Veterans Benefits | Housing on Campus Students may submit either an application received from Admissions/New Student Programs or a copy that has been downloaded from the website above. The State Board of Higher Education in Oregon sets admission policies and enrollment limits. Such policies are subject to change, therefore, students should consult with the Office of Admissions staff about current standards. Freshman Admission Requirements Grade Point Average Students will be admitted to EOU with a 3.00 in the 14 subject requirements when all other admission requirements are met. Students will be considered for admission to EOU with a 2.75 2.99 in the 14 subject requirements and a 1000 SAT I or 21 ACT. Students not meeting the above requirements refer to the special admission procedure outlined below. College Preparatory Subject Requirements Entering first-year students must satisfactorily (C- or above) complete the following 14 subject requirements that fulfill the Oregon University System subject requirement. Alternatives to Subject Requirements Students who will not complete the subject requirements, but whose GPA is 2.75 or above in the required courses and who score a 1000 SAT I or 21 ACT, will be considered for admission and may be required to complete prescribed coursework during their first year of attendance. Students may be required to complete coursework for specific subject deficiencies prior to admission to EOU. Test Requirements First-year applicants must submit Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT I) 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). High School Graduation Students who did not graduate from an accredited high school and home-schooled students will be considered for admission by achieving:
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. Students who took the GED 1997 or later must also meet the second language requirement as described in the course requirements. Returning Adult Applicants Applicants who graduated from high school prior to 1985 must present current (within the last 5 years) SAT I or ACT scores and meet the minimum GPA requirement for entering first-year students. The high school subject requirements are waived. (Note: Distance education 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.) Petition for Special Admission Students who believe they may not meet the admission requirements may petition the Admissions Committee by providing the following information: A typewritten essay of 300 500 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. Oregon University System HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS Each high school in Oregon submits a list to the Oregon University System with that school's courses that fulfill area requirements. Oregon students may check with their counselor for these lists. SUBJECT: English: UNITS (YEARS): 4 REMARKS: Shall include the study of the English language, literature, speaking and listening, and writing, with emphasis on and frequent practice in writing expository prose during all four years. SUBJECT: Mathematics: UNITS (YEARS): 3 REMARKS: Shall include first-year algebra and two additional years of college preparatory mathematics such as geometry (deductive or descriptive), advanced topics in algebra, trigonometry, 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 ninth grade will be accepted.) SUBJECT: Science: UNITS (YEARS): 2 REMARKS: 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). SUBJECT: Social Science: UNITS (YEARS): 3 REMARKS: Shall include one year of U.S. history, one year of global studies (world history, geography, etc.) and one year of social studies elective (government strongly recommended). SUBJECT: Second Language * UNITS (YEARS): 2 REMARKS: Two years of the same high school-level second language or a C- or above in the third year of a high school-level 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. If admitted by exception to the foreign language requirement, two terms of a college level second language is required. TOTAL REQUIRED UNITS: 14 OPTIONS FOR MEETING THE FOREIGN LANGUAGE ADMISSION REQUIREMENT High School and College Credit Options:
Highly Recommended Proficiency-Based Assessment Options:
Other Recommended Options:
*Students graduating from high school prior to 1997 may substitute two years of college prep courses for the Second Language requirements. The courses include computer science, fine and performing arts or other college prep electives which may include a comprehensive sequence of units in a vocational-technical area of study. WHEN TO APPLY Students may apply as soon as they receive their sixth semester transcript. Students must enclose a copy of their sixth or seventh semester transcript along with the application. On graduation, students must have a final transcript showing graduation date, course completion, and final GPA, sent to the Office of Admissions, Eastern Oregon University, One University Boulevard, La Grande, OR 97850. NON-COLLEGE COURSE REQUIREMENTS Students may be required to take skill development courses before they begin to take college level courses. These courses are self-support and may cost more should the student take more than 12 hours per quarter. Students will be advised into these courses based upon SAT, math placement scores and portfolio. APPLICATION PRIORITY FILING DATE: AUGUST 1. TRANSFER AND GRADUATE STUDENT ADMISSION Resident and Non-Resident Transfers and Graduates: To be admitted, all resident transfer and graduate applicants must:
(See page 9 for options.) Applicants with fewer than 24 transferable quarter credits must:
SPECIAL ADMISSION A limited number of transfer students who do not meet the regular admission requirements may be admitted through special action of the Admissions Committee. To be considered on this basis, it is necessary for you to contact the Office of Admissions.. STEPS FOR ADMISSION FOR FRESHMAN AND TRANSFERS 1. Application for Admission Official application forms should be sent to the Office of Admissions, Eastern Oregon University, One University Boulevard, La Grande, OR 97850. The forms may be obtained from high school counselors, from the Office of Admissions, or on the Worldwide Web at http://www.eou.edu. High school seniors may file an application immediately after the completion of their junior year. Seniors applying for admission before graduation must include an official transcript. A transcript verifying graduation and final grade point average, must be sent at the end of the eighth semester or upon graduation. If applying after graduation, students must request that their high school send EOU a transcript with verification of graduation, and final GPA. Transfer students may apply any time. 2. Application Fee The application fee (currently $50) must be included with the application. The fee covers the cost of evaluating the application and transcript; it is NOT refundable and NOT transferable between institutions. Students on state or federal aid programs may qualify for application fee deferral. 3. Official Transcripts An official transcript is needed of all high school course work if applying for admission with fewer than 30hours of transferable college credit or to verify that the second language requirement was met in high school. If transferring from another college, EOU needs an official transcript from each college attended, showing all college course work. Students must request these transcripts in writing from each college. Be sure to include the appropriate fee for each transcript requested and have the transcript sent directly to the Office of Admissions. Be sure to list every school, whether or not credits were earned, on the application for admission. Graduate students must request an official transcript from the institution that granted the baccalaureate degree as well as official transcripts showing any post-baccalaureate course work. Application deadline for the MTE program is January 15. Contact the School of Education and Business Programs for the MTE application. 4. Letter of Admission The Director of Admissions will notify the applicant of their admission status as soon as all the required documents have been received and evaluated. Students must be fully admitted to Eastern Oregon University by the end of the first week of classes to take more than 8 hours or receive financial aid for that term. All students receiving financial aid must be admitted. All documents sent to the University for admission become the property of the University and will not be returned. PASS - Proficiency-based Admission Standards System The Oregon University System is developing and field-testing a new approach to undergraduate admissions. This approach uses proficiency standards to describe the knowledge and skills students must demonstrate to be accepted into any of Oregon's seven public universities. The new system of admission is known as the Proficiency-based Admission Standards System (PASS). In fall 2001 students applying to any of the seven OUS universities will have the option of demonstrating proficiency in English and math to meet admission requirements in those subject. Applicants will have the option of demonstrating proficiency in science in 2002, the arts in 2003, second language in 2004 and social science in 2005. Beginning with fall term 2005, applicants from Oregon public high schools (who graduate spring of 2005) will be expected to meet proficiency requirements in all six content areas (English, math, science, arts, second language and social science.) For more information contact PASS, P. O. Box 3175, Eugene, OR 97403-0175; 1-800-961-7277 or you may find information on the PASS web site at www.ous.edu/pass. MAJOR PROGRAM ADMISSION Admission to Eastern Oregon University does not necessarily guarantee admission to a major program. Each program including the graduate program may have its own set of admission criteria. For more details on admission to degree programs, refer to the admission requirements for that particular program. IMMUNIZATION POLICY Every admitted student at EOU who was born on or after January 1, 1957, must provide the school with evidence of having received two doses of measles vaccine on or after his/her first birthday with a minimum of 30 days between doses. If month and year of first dose are not available, documentation of the second dose in or after December 1989 must be provided. The dates must be accompanied by the student's signature. For more information contact the Student Health Center at Eastern Oregon University. RE-ENTERING STUDENTS Students seeking re-admission who are taking more than 8 hours a term (formerly attended EOU as an admitted student, but have been out of school more than three consecutive terms, excluding summer) must apply for re-admission at the Admissions Office. The re-admission application form and supporting documents should be received in the Admissions Office prior to registering for classes. Students taking 8 or fewer credit hours may register for courses without filing a re-admit form unless they will be receiving financial aid. NON-ADMITTED STUDENTS Anyone who wishes to take 8 credit hours or less is not receiving financial aid, and is in good academic standing at EOU may do so without going through the above admissions process. Any credits 100 or above are applicable toward a degree. Students attending part-time who are working towards a degree, may be assigned a faculty advisor to assist with class selection. Contact the Admissions office for more information. Advanced Placement and College Level Examination Program Successfully completed college-level studies in high school under the Advanced Placement Program sponsored by the College Entrance Examination Board may be granted credit in similar courses at Eastern on first-year admission. Additional credit may be awarded for successful CLEP tests at the time of admission or during attendance at EOU. Official copies of test scores must be provided to the Office of Admissions to be evaluated for possible credit. A maximum of 45 such credit hours may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree. Additional information may be obtained from an advisor after arriving on campus. Students educated in a language other than English will not receive credit for that language at the first or second year level through challenge or CLEP examination. Students should consult with the appropriate modern language faculty for evaluation and placement. TRANSFER OF CREDITS Students transferring to EOU from another college or university may have questions about acceptance of credits. Following are Eastern's policies explaining how credit is transferred and advice on making a smooth transfer. Credit from Four-Year Institutions Most, if not all, credits from other accredited four-year colleges or universities will transfer to EOU.Official transcripts must be submitted at the time of application for admission to Eastern to be evaluated. Transfer evaluations of students are provided to faculty advisors for more accurate program planning. Credit earned at a non-accredited institution will be evaluated for possible transfer after two terms in residence and the completion of at least 35 credits toward a baccalaureate degree at EOU. Students must request that the Registrar's Office post any credits awarded at the appropriate time. Credit from Community Colleges EOU accepts for credit toward a baccalaureate degree up to 126 lower division term hours of transfer work completed at an accredited college or university. Students with the following Associate Degrees will be considered as having met the general education distribution requirements at Eastern:
Students transferring to EOU from an accredited community college in Oregon, Washington or Idaho without an Associate of Arts degree or those transferring from a non-Oregon community college, will have their transcripts evaluated to determine the coursework acceptable toward EOU's general education requirements. Up to 45 credits of professional-technical work taken at an accredited community college may be accepted if the coursework is deemed to be appropriate to EOU's academic programs. If community college courses and equivalent courses vary in credits, the number of credits accepted will be the lesser of the two. Acceptable professional-technical credits will count as part of the 126 allowable lower division college transfer hours. If professional-technical coursework is not deemed to be appropriate to a specific EOU program or equivalent to specific courses, up to 24 credits may still be awarded. The acceptable credit will count as part of the total 126 lower division hours allowable from other colleges. Make a Smooth Transfer Make an early decision to transfer to Eastern Oregon University. We will be pleased to provided help with transfer credit. All colleges and universities have different academic requirements and policies. It is important that students take the right courses which will transfer to Eastern Oregon University. Community colleges typically offer three types of academic programs:
Coursework taken in a community college transfer program will generally be accepted at four-year colleges or universities including EOU. Please consult closely with a community college counselor who is knowledgeable about transfer procedures. |
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