| WELCOME TO WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY'S
MBA PROGRAM!
Admitted U.S. Students 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 career-building
and life-changing experience.
Sincerely,
| Judy O'Neill | Aimee Akimoff | Desiree Vorhees |
| Associate Dean and Director of Admission |
Director of Recruitment | Admission
Counselor | IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Reserve Your Place in the Incoming Class of 2010
To confirm your
place in the entering class of 2010, complete the Acceptance of Admission form
enclosed with your letter of admission and return it with your $200 deposit
to
the Willamette University MBA program by your deposit date. Make checks payable
to Willamette University. The deposit will be applied toward your tuition and
fees billing for fall semester 2010. Deposits are not refundable.
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 2010 - 2011
Fall Semester 2010 begins on Tuesday, August 17th, with Compass Week. Compass Week is required for all new students.
The academic
calendar for 2010-11 is shown below.
|
Fall Semester 2010 |
Spring Semester 2011 | | Fall Semester Begins |
3:00 p.m. - August 17 |
First
Day of Spring Semester |
January
17 |
| Labor Day Holiday |
September
6 |
Spring Vacation |
To Be Announced |
| Thanksgiving
Vacation |
November 25 - 26 |
End
of Semester |
May 13 |
| End of Fall Semester |
December
10 |
Commencement |
May
15 |
Laptop Requirement
All Willamette
MBA students are required to have a laptop computer. In some classes you will
use your laptop extensively; in others periodically or minimally.
Current required laptop specifications are listed below.
* 802.11b or 802.11g wireless LAN capability
* Microsoft Office
software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) compatible with Microsoft Office 2003
* Recommended RAM of 2G
* Some courses require Windows only software applications.
Apple OS X Intel based laptops (MacBook and MacPro) must be set up to support
the
Windows operating system. The cost to purchase Windows operating system
software and license are the responsibility of the laptop user.
The cost to purchase the required laptop can be included in your financial aid budget. If you plan to use funds from educational loans to pay for you laptop, contact Katy Wilson, Senior Financial Aid Counselor, (gradaid@willamette.edu , 503-370-6273, toll free in U.S. 1-877-744-3736) for information about submitting a Budget Adjustment Form.
Special
Note: 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.
Tuition
for 2010-2011
The cost of tuition for 2010-11 will not be available until the Willamette University Board of Trustees meets in February. The cost of tuition for 2009-10 is $28,500
for
the
academic year ($14,250 per semester). The student body fee is $80 per academic
year ($40
per
semester).
Tuition generally increases approximately 4% to 5% each year. There is also an additional
second year of fee of $50 for renting graduation regalia.
Financial Aid
Educational
loans are the most common source of financial aid for MBA students in the
US, and make it possible for students to invest in a future of expanded career
opportunities and increased earning power. The combination of Federal Stafford
loans (up to $20,500 per year) and the new Federal Graduate PLUS loans can cover
the entire estimated institutional budget for educational, living and personal
expenses while completing your MBA.
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
and MBA for Career Change students. Scholarships are announced in your letter of admission and based on
a number of criteria including GMAT or GRE score. Applicants who did not receive a scholarship
or are interested in increasing their scholarship will generally be required
to
retake the GMAT or the GRE. If you are interested in retaking the GMAT or GRE, be sure your new
GMAT or GRE scores are received by the admission office by March 1, 2010. If your GMAT
or GRE 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).
Off-Campus Housing
Willamette
MBA students generally live off-campus. We have developed two two great resources for information
about off-campus housing and will update these sources in early summer of 2010.
1) For our 2009 Google map and recommendations from students
visit Housing
Recommendations and Tips From Students
(http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=104006393528237628807.00000112dfdf750522eec&z=9
2) For additional general information
see the Willamette University graduate student brochure titled Moving
to Salem - How to Look for Housing.
Other resources for information
include the Statesman Journal (Classified
Ad) and Craigslist
A recent Statesman Journal newspaper
article (Your Town - April 22, 2008) estimates the going rate for two-bedroom,
one-bathroom apartment ranges from $560 to $650 per month. ...The typical one-bedroom
rents for about $460 to $570 per month.
On-Campus Housing
Willamette
University estimates that on-campus housing for graduate students will
not be
available for the 2010-11 academic year. If you are interested in living
on-campus,
you are welcome to email housing@willamette.edu,
tell them you are interested in living on-campus, and ask to be put on the
waiting
list. However, we do not anticipate availability at this time. We will update you if the situation changes.
Communicate
with an MBA Student, Faculty Member or Alumnus
If you would like
to communicate with an MBA student, faculty member and/or alumnus, we will be
happy to connect you! To request contact, just email joneill@willamette.edu.
Changes in Your Mailing Address, Email Address or Telephone
Number
If you have a change in your mailing address, email address
or telephone number, be sure to tell us so we can continue to keep you informed
of important information. Email changes to joneill@willamette.edu.
Disability Services
Students who have a documented disability requiring
accommodation should contact the Office of Disability and Learning Services at
503-370-6471 or email JoAnne Hill at jmhill@willamette.edu.
Visit the Atkinson School
If you have not already visited us, plan
to do so soon. We will be happy to arrange a campus visit for you. Email joneill@willamette.edu.
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