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| WELCOME TO WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY'S
EARLY CAREER MBA PROGRAM! This Information Directory provides some basic information you will need as you plan for your MBA education at Willamette University's Atkinson Graduate School of Management. We will keep you up-to-date and informed throughout the coming months. Be sure to contact us with your questions. Call 503-370-6167 (toll free within the U.S. at 1-866-MBA-AGSM) or email Judy at joneill@willamette.edu. The entire Atkinson School community congratulates you on your admission
to the Willamette MBA program and encourages you to join us for a Sincerely,
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
If you
need more time to make your decision, email Judy O'Neill at joneill@willamette.edu
to ask for an extension of your deposit date. If you decide not to attend the
Willamette MBA, please notify Judy O'Neill. Academic Calendar
for 2008 - 2009
Special
Note #2: If you intend to use a laptop provided by another organization or an
employer for your MBA course work, be sure the laptop administration is NOT restricted
by the organization's IT department. You may be required to install software,
make network changes, or make other system configuration changes to your laptop.
Laptops with administration lock down or that are only partially configurable
will not meet the requirements of this program.
Federal Stafford Loans and the new Federal Graduate Plus Loan are awarded through the Willamette University Financial Aid Office and require submission of the FAFSA form. The FAFSA can be submitted online online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. The Willamette University FAFSA code is 003227. To get the most from your loan programs, contact Katy Wilson, Willamette University Senior Financial Aid Counselor. There are many different lenders offering a variety of benefits that can reduce the cost of your education: some lenders charge no origination fee, some pay the first payment of your loan for you, and some reduce your payments if you pay on time. Be sure to consult with Katy Wilson to review your loan options and select the best lender for your Willamette MBA! Email Katy at gradaid@willamette.edu, call toll free at 1-877-744-3736 or call 503-370-6273. Merit-based scholarships are awarded to approximately 50% of full-time Early Career MBA students. Scholarships are announced in your letter of admission and based on a number of criteria including GMAT score. Applicants who did not receive a scholarship or are interested in increasing their scholarship will generally be required to retake the GMAT. If you are interested in retaking the GMAT, be sure your new GMAT scores are received by the admission office by March 1, 2008. If your GMAT score increases significantly, your eligibility for scholarship assistance can be reevaluated. Fifty percent of a scholarship award for the academic year is dispersed for fall semester and 50% is dispersed for spring semester. Scholarship awards are not available for summer semester. Atkinson School MBA scholarships are generally renewable for the second year of study if the MBA student meets all of the following requirements: 1) maintains a minimum MBA cumulative grade point average of 3.3 (B+); 2) maintains fulltime enrollment in the Full-time MBA program and completes a minimum of 12 MBA credits per semester; and 3) maintains good standing within the academic policies and expectations of conduct of the Atkinson School and Willamette University. Additional scholarship opportunities for second year students include a selection of competitive scholarships that recognize characteristics such as entrepreneurship, academic achievement, leadership, service, and initiative. Our MBA students apply for these scholarships during the spring semester of the first year of study. MBA/JD joint degree students who receive scholarship assistance from the MBA program will receive the scholarship only during the first academic year in which they are enrolled full-time in the MBA program. Deferment Policy Admitted students may defer their enrollment for up to one year. Deferment applies to admission only and does not defer scholarship awards or financial aid. Contact Judy O'Neill at joneill@willamette.edu or call 503-370-6167 (toll free 1-866-MBA-AGSM).
Most MBA students prefer to live in apartments or houses located off campus. However, each year, a limited number of on-campus apartments are available in the Willamette University Apartments. The UA's are very nice, located close to the Atkinson Graduate School of Management building, and are completely furnished (except for dishes and linens). The price includes electricity, local telephone service, and wireless internet access. The building also has laundry facilities and a lounge with satellite TV. Information and pictures of the University Apartments are available at http://www.willamette.edu/dept/resservices/areas/apts/. The cost is determined by whether you choose to live in the room by yourself or have a roommate. Costs for the 2008-09 academic year are:
Email housing@willamette.edu
as soon as possible to make your reservation or be placed on the waiting list.
Be sure to tell housing@willamette.edu if you want a room by yourself or if you
want to share a room with a roommate (another WU student). Communicate
with an MBA Student, Faculty Member or Alumnus
WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY RESOURCE DIRECTORY
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