Eastern Oregon University Named to 2025 Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Honor Roll

Eastern Oregon University Named to 2025 Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Honor Roll

La Grande, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University (EOU) has been named to the 2025 Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Transfer Honor Roll, marking the University’s fifth consecutive year of recognition for outstanding support of community college transfer students.

PTK is the leading international honor society for two-year college students, with over 3.5 million members across nearly 1,300 chapters worldwide. EOU is one of just 251 institutions in the nation to be honored for creating clear, affordable, and practical pathways to bachelor’s degree completion.

EOU stood out for its low tuition, generous transfer scholarships, streamlined admission policies, and one-on-one advising. The award is based on 40 performance indicators from the PTK Connect platform, using national data and institutional submissions. Only the top 25% of evaluated schools earn a place on the Honor Roll.

“This honor highlights EOU’s decades-long commitment to helping transfer students achieve their academic goals.” EOU Director of Off-Campus Recruitment Danny Cecchini said. “We work hard to give transfer students the help and support they need to finish their degrees and find high-quality careers.”

Eastern Oregon University is a leading university in supporting Phi Theta Kappa members through innovative programs and generous aid, offering up to $3,500 in transfer-specific scholarships, including the first guaranteed $1,000 PTK Transfer Scholarship offered by an Oregon public university. EOU also became the nation’s first university to award college credit for PTK Edge and Leadership courses through its Agency-Sponsored Learning program. Combined with credit earned through prior learning assessments, PTK students can apply up to 60 credits toward their degree—saving time and reducing overall cost.

“At EOU, we believe every student deserves a clear and supportive path to success,” said Tressa Seydel, Director of Enrollment Support. “We work closely with community college partners across Oregon and beyond to create streamlined pathways that respect the hard work transfer students have already completed.”As Oregon’s official rural university, EOU remains committed to expanding access and opportunity for transfer students across the region and beyond. To learn more about transfer pathways, scholarships, and support services at EOU, visit eou.edu/transfer or contact the Admissions Office at (800) 452-8639 or admissions@eou.edu.