Willamette University

For Alumni

MBA for Professionals Alumni Referral Program

As a Willamette MBA alumnus, you are the greatest advocate for our program.  We appreciate your continued support of our recruitment efforts and thank you for sharing the Willamette MBA story with your co-workers, friends and family.

Our goal is to recruit exceptional students just like you.  To do that, we ask for your help in identifying high achieving professionals you know will benefit from the personal attention offered through our evening MBA for Professionals program in Salem or Portland.

When you make a referral to the MBA for Professionals program and that candidate is admitted and enrolls, we’ll credit $1000 to his or her tuition balance during the student’s first semester in your name.  It’s a great way to empower someone to make a solid investment in his or her future and allows you to extend your legacy as a successful Willamette MBA.

Thank you for continuing the Willamette MBA tradition into the future.

Referral Instructions:

  • Any graduate from the Atkinson Graduate School of Management (regardless of program format) is eligible to make a referral.
  • The referred student must enroll in the evening MBA for Professionals program in Salem or Portland for the tuition credit. 
  • The referrer must complete the online form (below) and send a formal letter of reference to the MBA for Professionals program (mba-professional@willamette.edu).  The letter and/or e-mail must be received prior to the completion of the candidate’s application for admission and will be a part of the candidate's file.
  • The $1000 tuition credit will appear in the candidate’s student account after he or she enrolls in the program and completes one (1) semester of study.
  • Current students in the MBA for Professionals may also refer students under the “MBA Referral Program” for students.  Referrals from students with less than one semester left in the MBA for Professionals program fall under the rules of the Alumni Referral Program.

Note: Field Names in Red are Required.

Alumni Referral Online Form

Please complete all sections below prior to the referred candidate completing the MBA for Professionals application for admission.  In addition to completing the form, you should send your letter of reference via e-mail (mba-professional@willamette.edu) or mail to:

MBA for Professionals Admission Office
RE: Alumni Referral Program
Willamette University
900 State Street
Salem, OR 97301

Your letter should address the applicant's strengths, knowledge and potential to complete his/her degree in Willamette University's MBA for Professionals program. The letter will become part of the candidate's file. The program is designed to allow completion in two years while continuing full employment. Courses are delivered two weeknights per week, three semesters per year.

Your First Name:*
Your Last Name:*
Your E-Mail Address:*
Referred Candidate's First Name:*
Referred Candidate's Last Name:*
Referred Candidate's E-Mail Address:*
Referred Candidate's Phone Number:
Referred Candidate's Company Name:
Referred Candidate's Title:
How do you know the referred candidate?:*