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CREATIVE. CONNECTED. PERSONAL. 2 0 1 3 2 0 1 4 Celebrate intellectual creativity and original thinking. Connect with the people and experiences that make your learning real. Live, work, and play in one of the world’s unique natural environments. CONTENTS Letter from the President 2 Southern Oregon Experience 4 Intellectual Creativity 6 Connected Learning 10 Residential Life 14 Athletics16 Dear prospective students and families, SOU is a remarkable university. As the public liberal arts university of the West, we offer a campus experience you won’t find anywhere else. As an SOU student, you’ll connect with faculty, fellow students, and the Rogue Valley community. Our small classes and creative approaches prepare you for success. Our cultural resources and glorious surroundings provide inspiration beyond the classroom. Degrees & Programs 18 Honors College 20 Admission/Financial Aid 22 Campus Facilities & Services 24 Campus Quick Look 26 Generations of SOU graduates thrive as civic and business leaders, educators, doctors, scientists, attorneys, legislators, actors, musicians, and entrepreneurs. If you’re searching for a creative, personalized approach to learning, SOU may be the choice for you. If you’re committed to making a difference in the world, we’ll prepare you for whatever remarkable roads you choose to travel. Sincerely, Mary Cullinan President 2 G AT E W AY T O T H E L I B R A R Y Titled “Resonance & Dispersion,” this spectacular twenty-eight–foot ceramic mosaic greets students and visitors in the rotunda at SOU’s Hannon Library. Inspired by traditional Roman and Byzantine techniques, the work combines elements of broken-tile mosaics with those of traditional marble and glass mosaic. It was created for the library in Ravenna, Italy, by American artists Robert Stout and Stephanie Jurs. 3 ON LOCATION Going green? Be proud you’re going to SOU. At SOU, you’ll be enriched and enlightened in ways your friends at other schools can only envy. That’s because you’ll live, work, and play in a world of natural beauty and opportunity that are simply not available anywhere else. • Sierra magazine has ranked SOU one of the top “Cool Schools” in the U S. • SOU is one of the first universities in the U.S. to offset more than 100 percent of its energy use with clean, renewable power—primarily wind. Nestled at the convergence of the Cascade, Siskiyou, and Coastal mountain ranges, our unique bioregion sparkles with crystalline rivers— the Rogue, Umpqua, Klamath, and Illinois are yours to enjoy in all seasons. And you’ll take in the area’s scenic beauty while hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, Crater Lake National Park, and numerous national forests and wilderness areas. • SOU is located in a progressive community, where bicycling is encouraged and an extensive network of walking paths and trails extends from the top of Mt. Ashland to the Rogue River. Our mountains and rivers are more than just an impressive backdrop. They serve as classrooms and laboratories for programs in outdoor leadership, education, environmental studies, science, and business. Fall term at SOU: Brilliant foliage around town and the season’s first snowfall on Mt. Ashland. Downtown Ashland, a short walk from campus, is filled with shops, cafes, and galleries. 4 At 7,500 feet, the Mt. Ashland Ski Area is just twenty minutes from the SOU campus. Mt. Ashland features two snowboard parks, chute skiing, twenty-three runs, four chair lifts—and 300 inches of snow. Founded in 1935 by one of our faculty members, the Tony-Award-winning Oregon Shakespeare Festival offers plays on three stages from February to November. Hone your skills on SOU’s climbing wall, then scramble up Pilot Rock, Mt. McLaughlin, Mt. Shasta, and other nearby peaks. Voted one of the Top Trail Towns by Trail Runner magazine, Ashland is a trail running, mountain biking, and hiking paradise. Does whitewater thrill you? Check out the Rogue River’s Class IV rapids. 5 MONIQUE BARBÉE 2010 MFA CANDIDATE, YALE SCHOOL OF DRAMA IN ACTING INTELLECTUAL It’s in the arts, in business, in education—it’s everywhere! SOU’s outstanding Theatre Arts Program can take you and your talent to new heights with its superb technical productions, memorable musical scores, and thought-provoking scripts. 6 CREATIVITY One of only fifteen students accepted into Yale’s prestigious graduate program, Monique honed her skills in numerous shows at SOU, including Women of War, Metamorphoses, Ring Around the Moon, and Blithe Spirit—as well as onstage at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival’s The Music Man. Whether you perform onstage, work backstage, or enjoy stunning performances, you’ll benefit from the premier undergraduate theatre program in the West. Our Center for the Visual Arts boasts six galleries, two digital media labs, and lavish studio spaces for photography, ceramics, drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, and art education. You’ll be inspired by a lively and thriving local arts community, including the Oregon Shakespeare Festival and the Britt Music Festival. SOU is home to Jefferson Public Radio. With its three program streams and a 60,000-square-mile coverage area, it’s the largest translator network in the country. Improve your video skills at Rogue Valley Community Television’s studios on campus. You’ll also discover countless small theatre companies, music venues, bistros, bookstores, and coffee shops. TED ADAMS 1990 FOUNDER AND CEO, IDW PUBLISHING “My education at Southern Oregon University gave me the courage to start my own company,” says business alumnus Ted Adams, head of one of the largest comic book publishers in the United States. “Small classes and group projects offered me my first experience as a public speaker and a manager.” BRITTANY DIXON 2012 INTERDISCIPLINARY/ETHNIC STUDIES K. SILEM MOHAMMAD ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF ENGLISH AND WRITING / FACULTY EDITOR OF SOU’S WEST WIND REVIEW “One of the most rewarding parts of my job is seeing students make direct contact with the larger writing community,” says Mohammad. “Both groups get energized.” Author of four books of poetry, he is also curator of “Emergent Forms: A 21st-Century Reading Series,” which brings some of the country’s most innovative writers to Ashland. “I am involved in the Black Student Union, Oregon Students of Color Coalition, the Multicultural Coalition, and basically every identity-based group on this campus. As a sophomore, I decided I wanted to research what it would take to create an Ethnic Studies program at SOU. I am not just doing this to better my knowledge, but to benefit Southern Oregon University.” 7 INTELLECTUAL CREATIVITY 88 Master the marimba while you study outdoor adventure leadership. Develop your watercolor painting techniques while earning your MBA. SOU fosters all of the arts! What’s more, you’ll experience total immersion in a culture that values critical thinking over business as usual, professors who encourage novel and innovative problem-solving over conventional methodologies, classmates who expect uniqueness instead of clichés. SOU helps you stretch your boundaries and discover the very best in yourself. TRISHA ZIMMERMAN 2009 DIGITAL ARTS AND SCULPTURE / BIOLOGY MINOR Original thinking: That’s what sets SOU apart. KIRSTEN CAMPBELL 2012 HISTORY / CRIMINOLOGY / FIRST TENOR SAXOPHONE Trisha Zimmerman garnered plenty of academic awards at SOU, along with her 3.99 GPA. She played in the SOU Symphonic Band (first chair French horn) and won an award at the Ashland Independent Film Festival for her animated film, Deep-song. She tours the world with SOU’s Siskiyou Saxophone Orchestra. She learns what makes people tick in her Honors classes. Oh, and did we mention that she was crowned Miss Rogue Valley in 2009? “I had a blast,” says Kirsten Campbell. “It was a full year of community service and involvement. I volunteered with the Children’s Miracle Network, where I met some wonderful children.” But her most lasting contribution is “Swamphorse,” the ten-foot, 500-pound mythical beast you can observe in its only known habitat— the second floor of SOU’s Hannon Library. Trisha combined her passions for art and biology to create this life-sized sculpture of a theoretical creature. “I did research on real animals,” says Trisha. “I drew a lot of bones. I love studying zoology and internal structures of animals.” TY BURRELL 1993 EMMY-AWARD-WINNING ACTOR / STARRING IN ABC’S MODERN FAMILY “I credit SOU with my success as an actor,” says the Emmy-nominated Ty Burrell, currently starring as Phil Dunphy in Modern Family. His credits include The Incredible Hulk and Black Hawk Down. The 1993 theatre alumnus is never too busy to connect with SOU, where he delivered a side-splitting commencement speech to the class of 2008. ROBERT ARELLANO “The classes at SOU allow for very ambitious ideas. If you’re willing to put in the work, you can do anything you want.” DIRECTOR AND ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF EMERGING MEDIA AND DIGITAL ARTS “If you’re not having fun doing it, your audience isn’t going to have fun reading it, viewing it, experiencing it,” says Robert Arellano, director of SOU’s new Center for Emerging Media and Digital Effects. “You might as well have a lot of fun along the way, and before you know it, you will have completed a project that other people enjoy, too.” “It was like working on a real animal. I could feel the presence of it.” —TR ISHA ZIM M E R M AN 9 SARAH HOLGEN CHEMISTRY / FRENCH ‘13 It’s what makes learning real. CONNECTED LEARNING Learning at SOU goes way beyond the classroom into the local community—and the world at large. You’ll be encouraged (actually, expected) to put into practice values, ideas, skills, and expertise that apply to the real world. Through internships, mentor relationships, field study, capstone projects, volunteerism, and civic engagement, you’ll translate learning into meaning. You’ll meet the people, perform the work, and make the connections that transform your university education into purposeful experience. You can put your skills to immediate use through one of our many internship programs. SOU is connected with literally hundreds of organizations throughout our region— and all of them are eager to give you hands-on experience in your field. It’s a wonderful opportunity to turn your passion into a valuable skill, build your résumé, and enter the job market with a real edge over your peers from other schools. 10 Two-time All American Sarah Holgen is a standout in the classroom as well as on the volleyball court. She hopes to go to medical school after graduation and eventually practice medicine internationally with Doctors Without Borders. “There are so many wonderful professors here to help you, and they want you to learn, to succeed. They’ll push you hard to get there, but they certainly make it worth your while.” JARED RENNIE BA INTERNATIONAL STUDIES AND SPANISH ‘99 MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING ‘00 Jared’s recent success is evident through his popular, nationally-recognized Ashland business, Noble Coffee Roasting. BEAUTIFUL MUSIC: BEATRIZ ABELLA “SOU gives me many opportunities to perform and grow,” Beatriz says. “It’s a unique experience that another institution couldn’t have given me. Not many places will give you the opportunity to perform in a professional theatre your freshman year. Or tour Europe and perform where Bach himself is buried. It’s safe to say I’m extremely lucky.” It’s not every day an undergraduate music major has the opportunity to sing at Carnegie Hall . . . twice! It happened to SOU student Beatriz Abella in 2011. The second time, she was joined by fellow student Mandee Light. Their act, Duo SOU, won the performance award at an international music competition. “I attribute much of my current success to the tapping of my potential which occurred, in great part, as a result of my time at Southern Oregon University. From exposure to many different areas of study through the University’s liberal arts focus, to being part of the Honors Program, to spending a year in Guanajuato, Mexico with the Amistad Program, the coursework and the relationships I formed with other students and professors at SOU helped me build a foundation that I draw upon daily for inspiration.” ROBERT CLIFT ASSISTANT PROFESSOR / COMMUNICATION “The students here are just really eager to learn. For a teacher, this means having students that are willing to step out of their comfort zones, suspend familiar ways of thinking and entertain alternatives. It means having students that aren’t afraid to learn. I’m not sure if there’s anything more important to creating a vibrant educational environment.” 11 CONNECTED LEARNING 12 Any university can teach theory. But . . . . . . those abstract theories alone give you only a tiny fraction of what you need to take control of life’s challenges and opportunities. At SOU, you can be an agent for change and progress, take on real-life challenges, and make a difference in the world even before you graduate. You’ll earn much more than just a diploma, too. At graduation, you’ll step into a world where you’re already an active participant, prepared to make a contribution on day one. We call it connected learning. You’ll call it a big advantage in the job market. SYLVAIN BROWN 2012 COMMUNICATION / FRENCH MINOR “As the master controller for Rogue Valley Community Television, I am directly involved in broadcasting government programs,” says Sylvain Brown. “It’s more transparency for the public.” Committed to fostering an engaged and informed citizenry, Sylvain is also gaining valuable video production credentials. MONICA ALFARO 2010 CRIMINOLOGY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE “Just after graduating, I received three job offers—including one with the district attorney’s office in Klamath Falls. SOU prepared me well for the real world. I can’t believe how many offers I got!” Pioneering SOU’s Deaf and Hard‑of‑Hearing Program, Monica also served as Latino Student Union vice president and as a mentor in the First Year Program. She inspired the creation of one of SOU’s newest clubs, SoUsign. NARCISA PRICOPE ASSISTANT PROFESSOR / ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES “We need to focus on giving our students hands-on, real-world experiences. We need to be connected with the people where we work,” says Narcisa Pricope, who comes to SOU from Romania. “My learning from communities in Botswana and Namibia made the biggest difference in creating a project that would give something back to the people of those communities.” At SOU, you’ll get out of the classroom and into the field. The students in this h ydrology class got plenty of handson experience when they helped drill a groundwater monitoring well just a few blocks from campus. Scientists and students are using data from the well to assess water quality and other conditions. 13 “Living on campus allowed me to quickly acclimate to life in Ashland. It was a lot of fun to find myself immediately surrounded by new friends from all over the country.” JESSICA VALENZUELA CLASS OF 2014 14 RESIDENTIAL LIFE Southern Oregon University Housing is a self supporting organization committed to helping you succeed through opportunities, leadership, and development in a challenging and supportive learning environment. University Housing at SOU helps you put your classroom learning into context by giving you opportunities to learn from a diverse group of peers from around the world, to expand interpersonal and leadership skills, and to develop an understanding of community responsibility. Living on campus provides: • A safe, secure environment • Support to develop personal responsibility and empowerment • Values of respect, honesty and genuine consideration in all our communications and actions • A personally committed staff that is constantly aware and involved with every resident student • A constant offering of diverse, engaging group activities that strengthen the bond of community involvement and fulfill personal enjoyment COMING SOON: NORTH CAMPUS VILLAGE Construction on the North Campus Village started in April 2012. The project includes two residential buildings with over 700 beds and a new dining commons to replace the Cascade Dining Center. The North Campus Village will open in the fall of 2013. • Quality Housing and Food Services that reflect the diverse wants and needs of those they serve 15 At SOU, you can compete at the highest level . . . or any level that suits you. For the first time in school history, each sport at SOU was either ranked in the NAIA Top 25 or received votes during the 2010 calendar year. If you like a little friendly competition for your personal fitness and health, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to join in SOU’s intramural, recreational, and club sports. 16 14 VA R S I T Y S P O R T S: Men: basketball, cross country, football, track and field, and wrestling. Women: soccer, basketball, crosscountry, softball, track and field, and volleyball. R ECR E AT I O N A L S P O R T S: Bowling, fishing, golfing, sailing, bungee-jumping, dancing, kayaking, mountain biking, rafting, rock climbing, scuba diving, skiing, and skydiving. CLU B S P O R T S: Crew, judo, lacrosse, rugby, skiing, soccer, swimming, tennis, and ultimate Frisbee. You may also form a new sports club if ten or more students are interested in joining. Many club sports are competitive, and some, such as the Ski Club, are members of associations. O U T D O O R PR O G R A M A N D E X T R E M E S P O R T S: Students take advantage of the many mountains, rivers, and lakes surrounding the University. The Outdoor Program (ODP) rents gear to students and coordinates adventures in the region. I N T R A M U R A L S P O R T S: Fall: Flag football, volleyball, and water basketball. Winter: Basketball, indoor soccer, three-onthree basketball, and volleyball. Spring: Golf, softball, tennis, and mountain-bike racing. AT H L E T I C FACI L I T I E S: An extensive fitness center, fully equipped stadium, climbing wall, gyms, track, tennis and racquetball courts, dance studios, outdoor and indoor volleyball, and basketball courts. 17 sou.edu DEGREES & PROGRAMS Undergraduate Degrees BACH E LO R O F A R T S O R S CI E N CE Anthropology* Art Art History Studio Art: Ceramics, Digital Media, Photography, Painting and Drawing, Printmaking, Sculpture Biology Biological Sciences Biomedical Science Cell/Molecular Ecology, Organismal and Field Biology Business Administration* Accounting Hospitality and Tourism Management* Management* Marketing* Business-Chemistry Business-Physics Chemistry Forensic Chemistry Communication* Communication Studies* Film, Television, and Convergent Media Computer Science* Computer Information Science* Computer Programming and Software* Computer Science and Multimedia* Computer Security and Information Assurance* Criminal Justice* Forensics* Early Childhood Development Economics* General Economics* International Economics* Economics and Finance* Applied Economics and Public Policy* Elementary Education English and Writing* Creative Writing* English Education* Literary Studies* Professional Writing* Special Studies* Environmental Studies Cultural Resource Management Watershed Science Ecology and Conservation Land Use Planning Sustainability and Policy Financial Mathematics Health and Physical Education* History* Human Service†† Interdisciplinary Studies International Studies* Language and Culture* French* Spanish* Mathematics* Mathematics-Computer Science Music Elementary General Music Music Instruction Music Performance Music Composition Music-Business Nursing (OHSU) Outdoor Adventure Leadership Physics* Political Science Psychology Sociology* Theatre Arts Acting, Costuming, Directing, Dramaturgy, Sound, Stage Lighting, Stage Management, Stage Scenery BACH E LO R O F FI N E A R T S Art Theatre BACH E LO R O F A PPL I E D S CI E N CE Management Affirmative Action Statement: Southern Oregon University is committed to providing equal opportunity in its recruitment, admissions, educational programs, activities, and employment without discrimination on the basis of age, disability, national origin, race, color, marital status, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. Affirmative Action Officers: Dean of Students (Students): 541‑552‑6223; Associate Provost (Faculty and Staff ): 541‑552‑6114. Southern Oregon University, 1250 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, OR 97520. Campus information: 541‑552‑7672. 18 Cooperative Professional Programs Bachelor’s degrees are offered in cooperation with various professional schools and other institutions. Programs include: Chiropractic: University of Western States Dental Hygiene: Oregon Institute of Technology Medical Technology: OHSU Optometry: Pacific University One- to four-year preprofessional programs in the following areas are available to students intending to transfer to professional schools: Chiropractic Medicine Dental Hygiene Dentistry Education Engineering Law Medical Technology Medicine Nursing Occupational Therapy Optometry Pharmacy Physical Therapy Physician’s Assistant Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or Human Service Veterinary Medicine Minors Anthropology Art History Biology Business Administration Chemistry Communication Studies Computer Science Conflict Resolution Creative Writing Criminal Justice Digital Art and Design Economics Education Emerging Media & Digital Arts English Education Environmental Studies Ethics Film Studies Film Techniques French Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies General Studio Art Geography Geology German International Studies Journalism Land Use Planning Latin American Studies Literary Studies Mathematics Mathematics Education Military Science Music Music Theatre Native American Studies Outdoor Adventure Leadership Philosophy Photography Physics Political Science Professional Writing Psychology Rhetoric and Reason Shakespeare Studies Sociology Spanish Statistics Theatre Arts Video Production Graduate Degrees Master of Business Administration Master in Management Master of Arts in Teaching Master of Arts in French Language Teaching Master in Interdisciplinary Studies Master of Science in Applied Computer Science Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling Master of Arts in Spanish Language Teaching Master of Theatre Studies in Production and Design Master of Arts or Science in Education Master of Science in Environmental Education Professional Science Master’s in Applied Mathematics * Participates in the three-year Accelerated Baccalaureate Degree Program. ††Human Service is a degree completion program and requires special admission procedures. Accelerated Baccalaureate Degree Program • Complete your bachelor’s degree in three years with our one-of-a-kind program! • Choose from over 15 popular majors • Save money on tuition and fees • Benefit from individualized advising and priority registration • Enjoy a normal course load each term • Reach career goals sooner Honors College • Open to qualified and motivated students who want to delve deeper into their studies • Courses available in various subject areas and levels, from first year to graduation • Small classes to encourage deeper discussions, and group and individual projects • All Honors-level coursework noted on transcript • Opportunities for graduate-type learning experiences and seminar settings at the undergraduate level Interdisciplinary Studies Certificates Accounting, Postbaccalaureate Applied Cultural Anthropology Applied Finance and Economics Botany Conflict Resolution Cultural Resource Management Business Information Systems Interactive Marketing and E-Commerce International Business Management of Human Resources Native American Studies Nonprofit Management, Postbaccalaureate Regional Studies and Applied Research Sustainability Leadership Shape your own education by tailoring a program to your specific career goals. SOU offers several interdisciplinary majors, including businesschemistry, business-mathematics, businessphysics, environmental studies, human service, international studies, mathematics-computer science, and music-business. With the assistance of an advisor, you also have the option to create an independent interdisciplinary major from two or more majors, programs, or schools. Interdisciplinary minors are available in Native American studies; Shakespeare studies; and gender, sexuality, and women’s studies. Additional programs Nursing: sou.edu/nursing Preprofessional programs: www.sou.edu/preprof Other academic programs: sou.edu/programs 19 HONORS COLLEGE 20 THE HONORS COLLEGE AT SOU BEGINS WITH YOU. IT’S TIME TO THINK BIG. To plan your future. Choosing a college is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make. “I love the smaller class sizes; they create a stimulating and interactive learning environment. The honors program has also helped me unlock my full potential as a student by pushing me to excel and presenting me with new, exciting challenges.” — E L I Z A B E T H P A N N E L , S O U H O N O R S S T U D E N T • You’ll build dynamic relationships with employers and community leaders through a personalized mentoring program. For a high-achieving student like you, the possibilities are wide open. There are no limits to what you can do, who you can become, or the impact you can have on the world. As part of the inaugural class at the Honors College at SOU, you start making a difference the day you set foot on campus. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be part of something from the beginning. Immerse yourself in an amazing academic experience in the classroom, throughout the community, and across the world. We are looking for exceptional, entrepreneurial, and ambitious students who are serious about reaching their full potential. The Honors College at SOU is more than a place to learn. It’s an invitation to explore, question, share, challenge, experience, change, connect, grow, create, and lead. It’s a chance to make a difference. —DR. MARY CULLINAN FOR MORE INFORMATION ON APPLYING TO THE HONORS COLLEGE AT SOU, VISIT HONORSCOLLEGE.SOU.EDU • You’ll spread your wings, explore your dreams, and push yourself to do more. Great students deserve great scholarships. Scholarships and financial support, based on academics and financial need, are available for all students admitted to the Honors College at SOU. Visit honorscollege.sou.edu to apply or learn more. You are exceptional. You’re highly motivated, passionate, and eager to do more. The Honors College at Southern Oregon University is designed for students like you. You’ll experience an intensive education that will challenge you to identify your true passions and prepare you for a job or graduate school. Your learning starts with the opportunity to create a program of study based on your interests. Guided by Honors College professors and mentors, you can create your own major for a truly personalized learning experience. As part of the Honors College, you’ll participate in small classes taught by faculty who will actively engage you and push you to exceed your own expectations. A number of generous scholarships are available through the SOU Foundation, thanks to the enthusiastic support of our donors. Call the Foundation Office at 541-552-6127. Are You Ready for a Challenge? Only 25 students will be chosen for the inaugural class of 2013. We want you to be one of them. We look at the whole picture of who you are— intellectually, academically, and creatively. Your transcripts should show you are at the top of your class. But, beyond grades, you must demonstrate that you are a well-rounded citizen who has already attained creative or technical goals, participated in clubs and organizations, volunteered, or achieved other accomplishments beyond the classroom. We take learning outside the classroom, for real-world experiences. To be considered for the Honors College at SOU: • You’ll do serious research with faculty. YOU ARE INVITED TO EXPLORE YOUR POTENTIAL. • Have a 3.75 GPA • You’ll expand your understanding of local and global issues through study-abroad experiences. • Provide a writing sample IN THE CLASSROOM. THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY. AROUND THE WORLD. • You’ll put your learning into practice through internships with companies, arts organizations, and social service agencies. • Earn a 1200 SAT (CR+M) or ACT 27 score • Interview with Honors College faculty 21 22 ADMISSION AND FINANCIAL AID Each fall SOU’s New Student Convocation gives hundreds of freshman and transfer students their first opportunity to meet and mingle before heading off to their first day of classes. Held outdoors in Raider Stadium, this annual event features a personal welcome by President Mary Cullinan as well as school administrators and faculty members. Freshman Requirements All applications to SOU are qualitatively reviewed, so our admissions standards are not solely defined by “minimums.” Students interested in strengthening their candidacy are encouraged to complete the optional short answer and essay questions on their applications. You should also successfully complete each of the fifteen subject requirements: • four years of English • three years of math (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II) • three years of social science • three years of science (one should be a lab) • two years of the same second language Applicants with a General Educational Development test (GED) must have a minimum score of 410 on each of the five subtests and an overall average score of 550. Post-1997 GED holders must also meet the same second language requirement as freshmen. Home-schooled students or students who are graduates of a nonstandard or non-accredited high school should have a combined SAT1 of 1010 (M + CR) and a score of at least 470 on the SAT1 Writing portion. An ACT composite score of 21 will also satisfy this section of the requirement. Applicants should also score an average of 470 or above (940 total) on two SAT Subject Tests (Math level I or IIC and another test of their choice), in addition to satisfying the second language requirement if graduation was in 1997 or later. Transfer Now A strong candidate for admission to SOU should meet the following requirements: • a cumulative 2.25 college GPA • 36 transferable quarter units (or 24 semester units) • two years of the same second language in high school or two terms of the same second language in college (if you graduated from high school in or after 1997) • evidence of honorable dismissal from all previous institutions Transfer students who have fewer than 36 transferable quarter credits are subject to freshman requirements. Students with an AAOT or associate’s degree from an SOU-approved exchange partner must meet the minimum 2.0 GPA requirement. The Application Process • Complete a Southern Oregon University admission application (available online at apply.sou.edu). • Submit the $50 application fee. • Send official transcripts from your high school or college(s) to the SOU Office of Admissions. • Send official SAT or ACT scores (required of applicants with fewer than 36 transferable quarter credits or 24 transferable semester credits). • Provide us with any AP or IB exams for potential college credit evaluation. Deadlines You are encouraged to apply by the priority deadline of February 15 to allow time for review by the Office of Admissions. The February 15 priority deadline also helps with the timing of financial aid and other processes. Transfer students are encouraged to apply at least one term prior to their intended term of entry. Although our file review can proceed much faster, we ask for three weeks from the time the application is completed to make an admission decision. SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Financial Planning Southern Oregon University can help make higher education affordable for you. More than 75 percent of our students receive approximately $45 million in financial aid, and most of our student body is eligible for some type of aid. Financial aid comes in the form of grants, low-interest loans, scholarships, veterans’ benefits, and work-study. Financial Aid Process 1. In January: File online at fafsa.gov or request a paper FAFSA by calling 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243) or 319-337-5665. 2.Complete the FAFSA, making sure to include SOU’s federal school code: 003219. 3.Send in your FAFSA between January 1 and March 1 for priority packaging. For a timely award offer, apply for admission by February 15. If you file your FAFSA by March 1 and are admitted, you should receive a financial aid offer from SOU as early as April 1. Questions about financial aid? Contact the Enrollment Services Center: 800-482-7672, ext. 6600 541-552-6600 (local) [email protected] sou.edu/enrollment 2012–2013 FINANCIAL FACTS 2012/13In-State Out-of-State WUE§ (Oregon resident) (Western Exchange) Undergraduate Exchange † Tuition $6,183 $18,900 $9,275 Fees $1,338 $1,338 $1,338 Room & Board $9,468 †† $9,468 TOTAL*$16,989 $29,706 $9,468 †† $20,081 * Not fixed costs; varies depending on credit load and housing/board choices. Tuition and fees are estimates at time of printing and are subject to change. † For full-time undergraduate students taking 15 credits a term. †† Based on double-room occupancy with an average meal plan. § For qualified students from participating states. You may wish to budget approximately $3,000 a year for personal expenses. Southern Oregon University offers a variety of scholarships to new and returning students. Following is a list of the primary scholarships available to new freshmen and transfers. Priority consideration is given to students who apply by the February 15 priority application date and to those who answer the optional short answer and essay questions on the application for admission. Some scholarships require a submitted Southern Online Scholarship Application (SOSA) at sosa. sou.edu. Laurels Scholarship Amount: Up to $2,500 a year. Type: Merit, renewable. Requirements: Oregon Resident. Students awarded the Laurels Scholarship in the fall of 2011 had on average: GPA between 3.64 and 3.90; SAT between 1140 and 1260, and an overall average ACT of 26. • November and April: SOU Preview Days (preview.sou.edu). • December 1: visit: pin.ed.gov to request a federal FAFSA PIN number. • By February 15: Complete SOU admissions application for priority consideration. • January and February: SOU Preview Weekends (preview.sou.edu). • Starting January 1: Complete the FAFSA at: fafsa.ed.gov. • March 1: Deadline to complete Southern Online Scholarship Application (SOSA) at: sosa.sou.edu. • Summer: Raider Orientation Registration Programs diversity. New freshmen and transfers who fully meet SOU’s admission requirements may apply. Applicants must submit the SOSA* prior to March 1st. Churchill Transfer Scholarship Amount: Up to $1,500 a year. Type: Merit and Oregon resident, renewable. Requirements: Minimum college GPA of 3.85 and 36 transferable credits from an Oregon community college or partner institution. Provost Transfer Scholarship Amount: Up to $1,000 a year. Type: Merit and Need-based, renewable. Requirements: Minimum college GPA of 3.40 and 36 transferable credits from an Oregon Community College or partner institution. Out-of-State Scholarship/Awards Type: Merit, renewable. Requirements: Freshmen and transfer residents of AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NV, NM, ND, SD, UT, WA, WY Churchill Scholarship Western Undergraduate Exchange*** Amount: Up to $1,500 a year. Type: Merit, renewable. Requirements: Oregon Resident. Students awarded the Churchill Scholarship in the fall of 2011 had on average: GPA between 3.48 and 3.85, SAT between 1010 and 1150, and an overall average ACT of 25. Amount: Approx. $11,000 per year, based on full-time enrollment. Students awarded WUE in the fall of 2011 had on average: GPA between 3.05 and 3.70, SAT between 990 and 1200. Provost’s Scholarship (merit-based) IMPORTANT DATES scholarships.sou.edu Amount: Up to $1,000 a year. Type: Merit, renewable. Requirements: Oregon Resident. Students awarded the Provost’s Scholarship in the fall of 2011 had on average: GPA between 3.25 and 3.65, SAT between 950 and 1100, and an overall average ACT of 23. Provost’s Scholarship (need-based) Amount: Up to $1,000 a year. Type: Needbased, renewable. Requirements: Oregon Resident of Jackson or Josephine County. Freshmen must have a GPA of at least 3.25, transfers 3.4. Applicant must submit a FAFSA** and demonstrate financial need. Diversity Scholarship* Amount: Up to $5,000 a year. Type: Merit, renewable. Requirements: Awarded to students whose ethnic and cultural backgrounds and/or experiences contribute to the University’s Cascade Scholarship Amount: Approx. $8,700 per year, based on full-time enrollment. Students awarded the Cascade Scholarship in the fall of 2011 had on average: GPA between 2.75 and 3.15, SAT between 870 and 1010. Siskiyou Scholarship Amount: Approx. $6,500 a year, based on full-time enrollment. Students awarded WUE in the fall of 2011 had on average: GPA between 2.75 and 3.11, SAT between 850 and 1000. Additional scholarship information may be found at scholarships.sou.edu or by contacting the Office of Admissions. * Southern Online Scholarship Application (SOSA) at sosa.sou.edu. ** Free Application for Federal Student Aid *** Cannot be combined with any other scholarship/award listed here. 23 FACILITIES AND SERVICES Academic Advising Stevenson Union is the center of activity at SOU. There, you’ll find: • Elmo’s, Java Union Coffee Shop • James K. Sours Student Leadership Center • Involvement Center • Student Affairs • Academic Support Programs and Disabilities Resources • Resource Centers • International Programs • Student Publicity Center • Printing and Copy Services • Bookstore • Diversions Nightclub Learning Support Services Support services for students with documented disabilities include: • Classroom assistance, orientation, advocacy, and test-taking accommodations • Alternative format texts, adaptive technologies, and notetaking assistance The 120,000-square-foot Lenn and Dixie Hannon Library is one of the newest facilities on campus. This architecturally stunning facility: • Houses thousands of volumes, videos, DVDs, and printed journals. • Delivers access to millions of volumes through membership in the Summit Library Consortium and partnerships with other universities. SOU makes a college degree accessible to everyone. Transfer students choose from a wide range of upper-division courses and receive guidance from faculty on the best strategy for finishing their educational journey. Success at Southern Stevenson Union Lenn and Dixie Hannon Library 24 Options for Continuing Education SOU supports both your academic and personal endeavors through academic advising, placement testing, personal and career counseling, tutoring, and skill-building seminars. Academic Support Programs is located in Stevenson Union. Success at Southern is a federally funded TRiO program to help qualified students achieve academic success. Visit sou.edu/success to find out if you are eligible to participate. Nontraditional students have a second home in our Commuter Resource Center on the Ashland campus. The center includes computer-equipped study spaces, a lounge area, a refrigerator, and a play area for children. Student Health and Wellness Center Located near the residence halls, the Student Health and Wellness Center’s doctors, nurses, and health care professionals are on hand to care for you. Student health insurance is available. Resource Centers SOU’s resource centers provide safe spaces for fun activities, educational support, and communitybuilding events. The Commuter, Multicultural, Queer, and Women’s Resource Centers, as well as the Veterans’ Student Union, are all located in Stevenson Union. Bookstore The SOU Bookstore sells a variety of textbooks, clothing, and sundries. Educational discounts on computers and software are available. Students may also order textbooks online. • Provides thousands of up-to-the-minute references through extensive online databases. • Hosts the most significant collection of Shakespeare and English Renaissance materials in the Pacific Northwest. • Includes a coffee shop, group study and seminar rooms, classrooms, computer lab, study areas, meeting rooms, and an art exhibit area. Campus Technology Both the Ashland and Medford campuses are outfitted to meet your technological needs: • Computer labs with specialized software for many fields of study • Technology-equipped classrooms • Wireless and plug-in connections nearly everywhere on campus • Email accounts, personal file space, and web storage on the campus network • MySOU for one-stop access to online campus services, announcements, and social networking. MySOU is also used for online registration, grade information, degree evaluation, and campus goods and services purchasing • CareerLink for online job searches • Moodle™ course management system for online courses, class materials, assignments, and discussion boards • Support for both Windows and Macintosh computers SOU fosters lifelong learning through the Division of Continuing Education, extending SOU’s reach into the community. Options range from distance learning to the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) to our award-winning Pre-College/Youth Programs. The new RCC/SOU Higher Education Center offers many of the same programs and services as the Ashland campus, but it caters to the working professional. Degree Completion Programs: Business, Computer Services, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Development, Human Service, Management, Psychology Minors: Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education, Military Science, Psychology, and Sociology Graduate Degrees: Master in Business Administration, Master in Management, Master of Arts in Teaching Web-Based and Teleconferencing Courses: Business, Criminology, and Education Higher Education Center SOU has partnered with Rogue Community College (RCC) to develop a vanguard facility in Medford that provides a shared environment for both community college and university students. The Higher Education Center (HEC) opened in fall 2008. At the LEED-platinum certified HEC, students can co-enroll, choosing from both RCC and SOU class schedules. All RCC and SOU faculty and staff are cross-trained to serve the center’s diverse range of students. The RCC/SOU Higher Education Center represents a one-of-a-kind partnership in Oregon. rcc-sou.org 25 SOU’s spacious, park-like campus is designed with pedestrians, cyclists, and skateboarders in mind. CAMPUS QUICK LOOK The forested slopes above our campus and the scenic hills across our valley serve as a constant reminder of how unique the SOU experience is. But our built environment is equally rich, rewarding your senses with aesthetic delights and state-of-the-art amenities you’ll use and appreciate every day. Spacious and splashed with natural light, Hannon Library serves as the focus of campus life. 22 26 SOU’s Music Recital Hall is one of the best venues in the Northwest. Public spaces and classrooms on various levels take full advantage of SOU’s unique hillside setting. Churchill Hall is a fine example of Mediterranean revival architecture from the 1920s. The Schneider Museum is a contemporary centerpiece for SOU’s Center for the Visual Arts. Susanne Homes Hall offers retro charm and comfortable living spaces. OUR SETTING OUR FACILITIES LIVING HERE With the landmark Hannon Library and Stevenson Union at its center, the SOU campus features state-of-the-art laboratories, lecture halls and auditoriums, sports facilities, food courts and more, including the Center for the Visual Arts. SOU offers 14 residence halls in four complexes, including some with suite-style living, plus specialty halls for honors or language students. There are also over 200 units dedicated exclusively to family housing. LIVING GREEN Our Ashland campus, beautifully situated on 175 acres, features a remarkable collection of architectural styles – traditional to post-modern. Bicycling is encouraged and you can walk anywhere on campus in just a few minutes. The decor is as fresh and inviting as the food at Elmo’s bistro-style eatery in the Stevenson Union. Small class sizes are designed to increase interaction and maximize learning opportunities. Enjoy the comforts of home and make friends for life in one of SOU’s residence halls. Pizzas, burritos, pasta, sushi, burgers, salads—made fresh to order from sustainable local sources. Our commitment to sustainability is integral to all we do and includes solar power production, bicycle and pedestrian initiatives, and recycling. Most food served on the SOU campus is sourced from local and organic growers. 27 College of Arts and Sciences sou.edu/cas MAJORS 1250 Siskiyou Boulevard Ashland, Oregon 97520 Toll-free: 800-482-7672 Local: 541-552-6411 [email protected] sou.edu twitter.com/sounews youtube.com/SouthernOregonUniv facebook.com/sou.edu vimeo.com/southernoregonuniversity PHOTOGRAPHY: STEPHAN BABULJAK, BRIAN DIERKS, SEAN BAGSHAW, LUCAS BALZER, RORY N. FINNEY, MELISSA MICHAELS, ROY MUSITELLI, KEN ROYCE, BRIAN PRECHTEL, AND PAUL TALLEY. COMMENCEMENT PHOTOS BY JOLESCH PHOTOGRAPHY. PRINTED ON RECYCLED STOCK USING SOY-BASED INKS PLEASE NOTE: FSC BADGE FOR POSITION ONLY. 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