Brittany Corr

Brittany Corr

Posted on August 28, 2023

“It has been a true pleasure being a student at Eastern Oregon University and working with the EOU Military/Veteran Coordinator as my advisor throughout my academic career. The support that he provided was incredible. I am a full-time military member of the Air National Guard and when I started at EOU in 2019 I had […]


Amber Naito

Amber Naito

Posted on August 28, 2023

“I was referred to Eastern Oregon University by a good friend that was also a graduate. My own experience at EOU has been amazing and exactly what I needed! Being able to go to school online has given me the flexibility to continue working and get the degree that will help me advance my career. […]


Jamybel Rodriguez

Jamybel Rodriguez

Posted on August 28, 2023

“Transferring to EOU online has been the best decision. Being in the military, going to school, and working 40+ hours a week can make taking classes difficult, but going online has made it possible for me to continue my education. Not only do they offer in-class or online sessions, but they also have a VA […]


Kenté Bates

Kenté Bates

Posted on August 28, 2023

“Eastern Oregon University has an excellent Military/Veterans Office – they really do care about students! I’ve been attending Eastern since January 2020, and it’s been an overwhelmingly positive experience for me. They will go the extra mile for you (if you put in the effort). For those of you who are Veterans and want to […]


Sarah Dedek

Sarah Dedek

Posted on August 28, 2023

“Serving in the Air National Guard while pursuing my bachelor’s degree online at Eastern Oregon University has afforded me the opportunity to take schoolwork with me while I travel for work or vacation. This convenient option allows me to work at my own pace while being geographically separated from campus!”


Aaliyah Villalobos

Aaliyah Villalobos

Posted on August 28, 2023

“My experience at Eastern Oregon University has been nothing but amazing. As a mom, wife, student, and being active duty military, it’s a lot to juggle. But with supportive professors and online advisors I have been able to make it happen. There are so many opportunities at EOU, like the Active Duty scholarship that has […]


Chase Krause

Chase Krause

Posted on August 28, 2023

“My 22+ years in the military has resulted in many different transcripts and working with a few different schools over the years. Working with the Eastern Oregon University admissions team and Kerry Thompson, the Military Coordinator, has been and continues to be, by far, the easiest process in working towards my degree.”


Shawn Puckett

Shawn Puckett

Posted on August 28, 2023

“Eastern Oregon University has made my educational experience swift, easy, and stress-free. Although I attend online classes, I am constantly in contact with online advisors who are readily available to answer any questions I may have.. Being in the military, I have Tuition Assistance which covers a portion of my college expenses. EOU has an […]


Lane Loennig

Lane Loennig

Posted on August 28, 2023

“After separating from the Navy after seven years of service it can be stressful to find a school that suits your needs. After some searching, I chose Eastern Oregon University. The military coordination staff have been tremendously helpful throughout the process of teaching me how to use and set up my VA benefits and any […]


Jacob Gappmayer

Posted on August 28, 2023

“Eastern Oregon University has been a great experience for me to attend online while I am also in the military. The entire faculty and staff are understanding and work with me on my hectic schedule. I recommend EOU to all military members.”


Taylor Moe

Taylor Moe

Posted on August 28, 2023

“I was an online student based out of Washington state, so support was important to me. My online advisor helped me not only register for classes but also put together my educational map, ensuring that I took all the right classes for graduation. She took a burden off my shoulders with all the help and […]


Victoria Coalwell

Victoria Coalwell

Posted on August 28, 2023

“I never thought that college would be in my future while I was attending high school. However, Eastern Oregon University made it easy for me. It offered an affordable online program that allowed me to begin my career while furthering my education. I have now earned my degree in Accounting with no student debt – […]


Holly Brandwen

Holly Brandwen

Posted on August 28, 2023

“I have really enjoyed my time at Eastern Oregon University. I took online classes and because of this opportunity, I was able to finally obtain my degree. I enjoyed every single EOU course I took – some were absolutely fascinating, all were thought-provoking and interesting. I plan on utilizing my knowledge in working with environmental […]


Chanel Smith

Chanel Smith

Posted on August 28, 2023

“Through my two years attending Eastern Oregon University online, I’ve had nothing but pleasant experiences. Even when bad news needed to be delivered I was thankful to have dedicated, focused staff to assist in my journey. My online advisor has been a consistent force throughout the entire process – from getting transcripts to registration and […]


Railee Bradshaw

Railee Bradshaw

Posted on August 28, 2023

“I’d love to share my experience at Eastern Oregon University with Credit for Prior Learning. I spent most of my college-age years acquiring life and work experience in Texas, Utah, Oregon, and Brazil. Returning to school at EOU in my early thirties was daunting, but earning college credit for the knowledge I’d gained was very […]


Adam Bogdanowicz

Adam Bogdanowicz

Posted on August 28, 2023

“The EOU Computer Science program has been an enlightening, challenging, and rewarding experience. The faculty have all been instrumental in sharing and teaching their unique expertise to the EOU CS students. I highly recommend this program to anyone with a dedicated interest in becoming a software developer.”


Graham Preston

Graham Preston

Posted on August 28, 2023

“Coming back to school at Eastern Oregon University has been one of the best things I’ve ever done. I almost can’t believe I just knocked two full terms off my time in college by using Credit for Prior Learning. I’m so jazzed to be jumping into the computer science coursework where I belong, instead of […]


Carrie Crist

Posted on August 27, 2023

“As a single mother of two boys I was able to earn my degree through EOU with lots of help from my online advisor. During my time at EOU, life had some twists and turns,and at each one, my advisor was there to guide me. On June 17, 2023, I walked across the stage hearing […]


Heidi Schulz

Heidi Schulz

Posted on August 27, 2023

“As an older student, I naturally felt nervous about returning to school, but my time at EOU turned out to be incredibly enjoyable. My advisors, professors, and peers were all helpful and supportive, and the classes were informative, enriching, and downright fun. My time at Eastern allowed me to finally finish my dream of receiving […]


Gabe Ortega

Gabe Ortega

Posted on August 27, 2023

“The experience I had at Eastern Oregon University was one of the most exciting and rewarding experiences I have ever had. I am so happy that I made the decision to enroll at EOU. The faculty and staff were knowledgeable, approachable, and quite skillful at providing a quality education both in-class and online. The academic […]


Audra Sherwood

Audra Sherwood

Posted on August 27, 2023

“I began my education journey later in life and I was extremely nervous. After meeting with an EOU online advisor I began to feel as though I could do this!  My online advisor  walked me through the steps and supported me all the way through. I was able to reach my professors when needed and […]


Tiny Gibbons

Tiny Gibbons

Posted on August 25, 2023

“My experience attending Eastern Oregon University online was beyond excellent. My online advisor helped me to stay focused and motivated by listening and helping me problem-solve. Every professor showed empathy and understanding, which supported my learning. They also encouraged me to share my ideas and culture and connect them to my goals. I love that […]


Tayler Wood

Tayler Wood

Posted on August 25, 2023

“I am proud and happy to be a student of Eastern Oregon University. My time at EOU has been unique due to living with chronic migraine while working toward my degree in business administration. I have grown and learned substantially from this program, and it is apparent seeing the material transfer and apply to my […]


Pete Vanness

Pete Vanness

Posted on August 25, 2023

“EOU’s Emergency Medical Service Administration program offers the knowledge base that allows me to provide the best service I can to my personnel and our citizens. The classes align perfectly with the job I do every day. If you are considering a career in EMS management, this program is a perfect fit.”


Jacob Henderson

Jacob Henderson

Posted on August 25, 2023

“It was a difficult decision to choose to do online education but I’m glad I chose EOU! The support was above and beyond and EOU made getting my Bachelor’s degree a breeze. The advisors, faculty, and staff are absolutely “rock-solid Super Stars” and I am so proud to be a Mountaineer. Thank you, Eastern Oregon […]


Allison VanLeuven

Posted on July 29, 2020

“I am so pleased with my EOU Online experience and I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a supportive and positive online educational experience. When I decided to go back to school I knew I needed something that would fit my needs, and EOU was exactly what I was looking for. As […]


Natalie Schwalenberg

Posted on July 29, 2020

“EOU Online allowed me to continue my education while also balancing family and work commitments. The courses challenged me and broadened my perspective. I had a great adviser who helped me navigate my degree. I knew I could count on their guidance and support, without which I might not have finished.”


Jessica Groseth

Posted on June 22, 2020

“I was really nervous about the idea of going back to school. I wasn’t sure if I could fit it into my regular life, where I’m married and work a full-time job. But I heard about EOU’s online program through a friend, and thought that kind of program could work for me. I started off […]


Mara Kalat

Posted on June 22, 2020

“I began studying for my bachelor’s degree at 28. As a non-traditional student I had years of life experience in both career and international travel. When Assessment of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) was recommended to me by a professor, I was intrigued. It helped me to analyze my prior career and travels from an academic […]


Taylor Pasanello

Posted on June 22, 2020

“The APEL course at EOU was an absolute gamechanger for me. After searching for a university where I could pursue my degree in economics, I stumbled across EOU and the APEL course. Not only was I able to obtain a year’s worth of upper division credits in a single course, I learned APA style writing […]


Gabe Ortega

Posted on June 22, 2020

“EOU online courses are great for working adults with careers who are looking to continue or complete their university coursework. A big part of why I will complete my degree through EOU online is because the professors are always available for advice and guidance. The advisors know the courses, professors, and ways to help students […]


Ida Ghramm

Posted on June 22, 2020

“I have created friendships through my time in Phi Theta Kappa that allow me to see how reachable my goals are while encouraging me to further my personal growth with connections to students at EOU, which have become as important as the degree I am working toward. The rewards from my peers will stay with […]


Hayden Hawkins

Posted on April 20, 2020

“Being Active Duty, I need to have an incredibly flexible schedule and Eastern Oregon University has been able to provide that. Kerry Thompson, Military/Veteran Coordinator, has been most helpful in recommending which classes I should take and pointing me in the right direction for financial assistance. Everyone knows that school can be relatively expensive, but […]


John Kirk

Posted on April 10, 2020

“As an online student, my experience at Eastern Oregon University has been positive. The process of applying for Chapter 31 went seamlessly and I encountered nothing but willing assistance along the way. My VA advisor has pointed me in the right direction whenever I have encountered difficulties with class selection and registration. My academic advisors […]


Loren Barazza

Posted on April 10, 2020

“Going to EOU as an online student has been such a rad experience. EOU has a Military/Veteran online advisor that is prior military and can honestly relate to the struggles of going to school while actively serving, or transitioning to a civilian. I have gotten so much support from Eastern Oregon University, I wish I […]


Brady Watkins

Posted on July 23, 2019

“Eastern Oregon provides a great learning experience. By completing online while working full-time I was able to accomplish a huge goal of purchasing a home at 19. I have found the degree to be very helpful as I have begun a career in public accounting.”


Frederick Wallace

Posted on May 18, 2018

“The APEL class was the most inspiring class I took at EOU. It helped me acknowledge my past experiences and then merge them into my future academic and professional life goals. The class assignments kept students engaged and interacting with each other, and through this process I realized I could reach my dream of completing […]


James Wierson

Posted on May 18, 2018

“APEL enabled me to complete my undergraduate degree in a timely and efficient manner. The process was guided expertly by the class instructor and the feedback I was given was extremely helpful in enabling me to craft both an effective and meaningful essay. What was truly amazing was seeing how my life experiences have been […]


Jerry Mott

Posted on May 18, 2018

“I made an effort to use all the accelerated options EOU offered. I’m a non-traditional student with a heavy professional workload. The flexibility and cost savings of the Assessment of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) program was just one of the attractive attributes of EOU. A student utilizing APEL must understand this program may save them […]


Amanda Machuca-Martinez

Posted on May 14, 2018

“I love the flexibility of online schooling through EOU. I can fit in all that I need to get done throughout my day and I can do schoolwork at a time that is convenient for me. Compared to other schools, I believe that EOU has a far better organizational structure of their online environment. I […]


Frank Smiaek

Posted on December 8, 2017

“I made the decision to restart my goal of obtaining a bachelor’s degree about three years ago with Eastern Oregon University. I could not have expected all of the life changes that would come my way after that point: a job promotion, moving to another state, getting married, and now expecting our first son in […]


Laurie Fialka

Posted on December 8, 2017

“As a nontraditional student juggling work, family and community commitments, the idea of going back to school can be very daunting. EOU has been a great fit for me because of the accessibility and flexibility of the online degree programs; I can pursue my dream while still maintaining my other commitments. The advisors and faculty […]


Joey Grosjacques

Posted on December 8, 2017

“I have been going to EOU for a few years now as an online student. After graduating from BMCC with my associate degree in 2013, I landed a great full-time job and became very involved with the community, which made it hard to leave my hometown of Pilot Rock. I began taking classes full-time, but […]


Lacey Towers

Posted on June 7, 2016

“As a full-time working professional, taking classes online was the best option for my busy schedule. EOU’s remarkable staff made my transition seamless and the instructors challenged me to succeed. Even though the tuition is already very affordable, there were many scholarship opportunities that helped me finance my education. I have had such a positive experience with my undergraduate program that I decided to continue my education with EOU’s MBA program this fall.”

– Lacey Towers
Business Administration Major with Marketing Concentration;
Communication Minor
Vale, Ore.


Dawn Lawrence

Posted on March 28, 2016

“The customer service at EOU is great for online students. I have been helped every step of the way to finish my degree that I started over 30 years ago. I appreciate the great staff at EOU to help me complete my journey!”

– Dawn Lawrence
Business Administration Major
Hemet, CA


Chely Peterson Carpenter

Posted on March 28, 2016

“I was such a lost soul before meeting my advisor. I had minimal educational credits and tons of life experience to present, but I needed a path. As a mother and wife, being able to continue my job and maintaining that connection with the regional center was just what I needed. Whether it was a phone call or emailing back and forth with faculty, onsite courses, weekend learning or just lending an ear, EOU was the best fit for me.”

– Chely Peterson Carpenter
Physical Activity & Health Major
John Day, OR


Bryton Parker Lochridge

Posted on March 28, 2016

“Before I was accepted to EOU, I was attending a different college and EOU is by far much more accommodating. As an online student, you will find yourself challenged, yet not over burdened with unnecessary work that doesn’t benefit you. EOU has proven to be a fantastic choice for my family and myself”

– Bryton Parker Lochridge
Business Administration Major
New Plymouth, Idaho


Connie Hoskins

Posted on March 28, 2016

“I have been taking online classes during my lunch hour for several years. When my job ended, I was in a great position to finish a bachelor’s degree in business since I had been pursuing it on my own time. Now I have a better chance of successfully returning to the workforce. If you are thinking about taking online classes, do it!”

– Connie Hoskins
Business Administration Major