La Grande is in Northeastern Oregon. It is located approximately 4 hours from Portland and 5 hours from Seattle, Washington. Many students fly to Portland or Seattle, and then take another plane to the regional airport in Pendleton, Oregon. The International Student Advisor can meet you at the Pendleton Airport and drive you to campus. It is approximately 1 hour away from La Grande. Alaska and Horizon Airlines fly to Pendelton (http://www.alaskaair.com).
Another option is to take the bus to La Grande. Greyhound bus lines have service from Portland and Seattle (www.greyhound.com). The International Student Advisor can also meet you at the bus station in La Grande and drive you to campus. Please note that the bus ride can be long with many stops. Also, the bus station is too far from campus to walk, so you will need someone to drive you.
To receive additional information regarding policies and procedures, please contact Janet Camp, the International Student Advisor, directly at 541-962-3406 or toll-free at 1-800-452-8639 or by e-mail: International Student Advisor
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International Student Programs
Room 106
Inlow Hall
Eastern Oregon University
One University Boulevard
La Grande, OR 97850-2899
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Eastern Oregon University is a member of the Oregon University System