Eastern Oregon University is all about the student! Flexible programs, connected faculty who care and a personalized education, combined with low tuition and no out-of-state costs, makes EOU one of the best educations money can buy. Every professor and staff member at EOU is dedicated to working with you throughout your college journey. For more information go to: www.eou.edu

Eastern Oregon University (EOU) guides student inquiry through integrated, high-quality liberal arts and professional programs that lead to responsible and reflective action in a diverse and interconnected world. As an educational, cultural and scholarly center, EOU connects the rural regions of Oregon to a wider world. Our beautiful setting and small size enhance the personal attention our students receive, while partnerships with colleges, universities, agencies and communities add to the educational possibilities of our region and state. For more information go to: www.eou.edu

Eastern Oregon University was founded in 1929 as a teachers college and today serves as a regional University and center for education, culture and scholarship. Located in La Grande along the Oregon Trail, EOU is surrounded by the Blue Mountains, Eagle Cap Wilderness and Elkhorn Mountains. EOU is located between Portland, Oregon and Boise, Idaho, just off interstate 84. Population of La Grande: 12,935 Miles to Portland, Oregon 254, (4 Hour Drive) Miles to Boise, Idaho: 170, (2.5 Hour Drive) Miles to Pasco, Washington 115, (1.5 Hour Drive) For more information go to www.eou.edu

Academic Year - The academic year is divided into three terms (fall, winter, spring) of approximately 11 weeks each, exclusive of summer session. Students may enter at the beginning of any term, although fall term entrance is preferred. INSTITUTIONAL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS The University’s graduation requirements reflect our belief that an undergraduate education should provide both breadth and depth and that all educated individuals should possess certain skills, especially the ability to express themselves in writing, in speaking, and in the language of mathematics. The general education curriculum rests on the assumption that every educated person should have some acquaintance with certain traditional areas of human knowledge and experience and be able to synthesize and contextualize this knowledge within their own lives. Students must complete all institutional graduation requirements for the baccalaureate degree as listed below: 1. Complete a minimum of 180 credit hours. 2. Earn an Eastern GPA of at least 2.000 and a composite GPA of 2.000 for all college work taken up until the time that the degree is conferred. A transfer GPA and the Eastern GPA are combined at the time of graduation. 3. Complete a minimum of 60 credit hours of upper division coursework (300-400 level courses). 4. Complete all requirements in the major area, including at least 35 credit hours, 25 of which must be in 300 or 400 level courses in the major area. Of these credits a minimum of 20 must be from EOU of which 10 must be upper division. 5. Complete a minimum of forty-five (45) credit hours supervised by Eastern Oregon University Faculty. Thirty (30) of the forty-five (45) credit hours must be upper division. These can include online and onsite courses and any credit earned through EOU’s Assessment of Prior Experiential Learning. 6. Students must demonstrate the application of mathematics at the college level. Means for satisfying this requirement will be limited to any mathematics or statistics course that has a prerequisite of intermediate algebra or higher (e.g., EOU’s Math 095 Algebraic Foundations) and is a minimum of three credits. For the purpose of satisfying the Math Competency Requirements, students may use a linked pair of courses, where the second course is a direct continuation of the content of the first course and the first course is a prerequisite of the second course. The total number of credits for both courses must be at least 3 credits. For example, MATH 239 (2 credits) and MATH 240 (2 credits) or STAT 311 (2 credits) and STAT 312 (2 credits) may be used to satisfy the Math Competency Requirement as long as both courses are completed satisfactorily. The Math Competency Requirement must be successfully completed with a “C-” or better. Individual majors may require specific courses to satisfy this requirement. As a program requirement, the course(s) must be graded A-F, otherwise students may take the course(s) “S/U”. 7. A maximum of 90 hours in one discipline may be applied to the degree. 8. Students may choose to earn a Bachelor of Science degree or a Bachelor of Arts degree for most major programs. For more information see: http://www.eou.edu/catalog/

With more than 20 bachelor’s degree programs ranging from anthropology to theatre arts, EOU also offers degrees in agriculture, nursing and engineering through cooperative partnerships, as well as pre-professional programs. Nine complete degrees and 18 minors are available entirely online. EOU’s master’s programs are in teacher education, science in teacher education and business administration. For more information please see: http://www.eou.edu/academics/

80% of classes have fewer than 30 students, with the average class size being 24 students. This allows for direct interaction with teaching faculty and professors. The student to techer ratio is 14:1.

Eastern Oregon University employs 104 full-time faculty; 27 part-time faculty; no teaching assistants and 220 staff.

Definitions Academic Year - The academic year is divided into three terms (fall, winter, spring) of approximately 11 weeks each, exclusive of summer session. Students may enter at the beginning of any term, although fall term entrance is preferred. Subject - Designated area of knowledge such as history, education, business or art. Course - Subject or an instructional sub-division of a subject offered during a single term. Academic Policies 14 Academic Policies Year Sequence - Three closely articulated or consecutive courses in a subject extending through three terms of an academic year. Curriculum - An organized program of study arranged to provide specific cultural or professional preparation. Term or Quarter Hour - For a normal course, a student can expect to spend at least 30 clock hours of time (e.g. in class, in lab, reading, research, studying or in other activities related to coursework) for every term hour of credit earned. Field Placement or Practicum - Field placement and practicum experience are designed to offer students an opportunity to explore career areas and extend the educational experience beyond the classroom through supervised work experience in agencies, schools, or private business. abbreviations In discussion of each course of study, students will encounter several different abbreviations that are commonly used to describe courses of certain aspects of course offerings. Listed below are examples of some of the abbreviations that will be encountered. Under each course description students will find some or all of these illustrative abbreviations and meanings. For more information please see: http://www.eou.edu/regis/

The Residence Life Department is committed to providing an environment that is conducive to social, personal, and educational growth. To that end we strive to develop a sense of community and citizenship among residents living in the halls as well as teach students about the rights and responsibilities of living in a community environment. North and Daugherty Halls feature suite style housing. The two, two-story buildings form around an outdoor commons and house 270 residents in 74 suites. The suites are single gender. There are three and four person suites, with some bedrooms designed as singles and some as doubles. All suites have bathrooms, a living room, storage room, and kitchenette with a sink and a refrigerator. Suite living rooms are furnished with a sofa, chair, and end table. Alikut Hall features apartment style housing. Each furnished suite houses four residents in single rooms and includes two bathrooms, a living room, and a kitchen. Each bedroom is furnished with an adjustable height bed, wardrobe, desk, dresser, bookcase, and desk chair. Alikut rooms are reserved primarily for juniors and seniors, students over 21, and international students. Preference is given to students with previous live-in experience at EOU. For more information go to: http://www.eou.edu/reslife/

Eastern Oregon University has been a nationally recognized leader in online education for nearly 30 years. We offer quality courses and degree programs to students throughout the United States and Canada. For more information: http://www.eou.edu/advising/steps.html STEPS TO OBTAIN A DEGREE ONLINE FOR REGIONAL AND OUT-OF-STATE STUDENTS Step 1 • DEGREE PROGRAM SELECTION: View information about the degrees we offer. You may request an information packet by using the Request Printed Materials form, e-mailing, or by calling 1-800-544-2195 or 541-962-3378. Visit us online at: http://www.eou.edu/advising/orient/ Degrees Offered Request Printed Materials Email for Information Step 2• DEGREE ORIENTATION: Attend a free face-to-face Orientation session held at locations throughout Oregon (listed on each Regional Center’s web site) or view the Online Orientation. EOU Regional Centers Online Orientation Step 3• EOU ADMISSION: Admission to EOU is required for all degree seeking students. View admission requirements and apply by filling out an Online Admission Form. Printed forms are available at any of our Regional Centers or by contacting our La Grande office. Send the completed form with a non-refundable $50 fee to the EOU Admissions Office, One University Blvd, La Grande, OR 97850. Request official transcripts from all institutions that you have attended since leaving high school and have them sent to the Admissions office. Note - You can enroll in up to 8 credits per term without being admitted. Admission Requirements Online Admission Form Regional Centers La Grande Office Request Official Transcripts Step 4• EOU ADVISER: Once admitted to EOU, you will be assigned to an academic adviser who will guide you through your degree program from now until graduation. You must participate in an online or live Degree Planning Workshop (cost is $50). Contact your adviser or Dee Toland (e-mail address: dtoland@eou.edu ) for registration information. More information can be found at: http://www.eou.edu/advising/orient/

Total cost of attending for the 2010-2011 academic year is $19,473 For more information please go to: http://www.eou.edu/admit/IntlStudentEstimatedCosts.htm Eastern Oregon University is listed as the best value in Oregon. EOU has No Out of State Tuition. That means that every student pays the same amount in tuition and fees to come to school. Students from the United State pay the same amount as students from China. For more information: http://www.eou.edu/staccts/tuition2.html

*Freshman Students To be considered for admission, international students applying from high school must have: The equivalent to a "Standard" U.S. high school diploma ("modified," "honorary," or other "non-standard" diplomas are not recognized.) Submit the official transcript in English. A grade point average equivalent to a 3.00 on the US 4.00 scale. 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; or receiving a grade of "B" or better in WR 121 from an U.S. college or university. ELS Language Centers' University & Career School Directory Verification of finances through bank statements and affidavit of support (pdf). *Transfer Students To be considered for admission, transfer students must have: The equivalent of a minimum of a 2.25 cumulative GPA on the US 4.00 scale taken from an accredited college or university. Students with fewer than 30 transferable credits must also meet the Freshmen requirements listed above. All transcripts must be official and in English. 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; or receiving a grade of "B" or better in WR 121 from an U.S. college or university. ELS Language Centers' University & Career School Directory Verification of finances through bank statements and affidavit of support (pdf). Graduate To be considered for admission, graduate students must have: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution 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; or receiving a grade of "B" or better in WR 121 from an U.S. college or university. ELS Language Centers' University & Career School Directory Verification of finances through bank statements and affidavit of support (pdf). * Graduate students must also apply for admission to the specific graduate program. Please review the information and requirements provided on the Graduate Admissions page: http://www.eou.edu/admit/graduate.htm