Dual Degree Applications

To apply for the JD/MBA program, you can apply to both the JD and MBA programs simultaneously, or you can apply to one program while already enrolled in the other. When completing your JD application, be sure to indicate your interest in the JD/MBA program. The Atkinson Graduate School of Management can use your JD application materials and will reach out to schedule an interview as part of their review process. When applying to the JD program, you must submit your GRE or LSAT score.

If you are already admitted to the JD program at Willamette University, you have the option to apply for the MBA program at any point during your first year of law school.

View our JD/MBA Curriculum and Registration Guide

We encourage applicants to submit their applications well before the April 15th priority deadline. Applying early increases your chances of being considered for scholarships. The final deadline to apply for the upcoming academic year is August 15th.

Please note that applications will continue to be accepted after the priority deadline as long as seats remain available in the first-year class. For any questions, feel free to contact our Admissions Office at (503) 370-6282 or by email at law-admissions@willamette.edu.

If you have any questions about the application process or the JD/MBA program, please do not hesitate to contact either the Law or MBA admissions offices. We are here to help guide you through the process and answer any questions you may have.

To qualify for the 3+3 Direct Admission Program, students must meet admissions requirements for the undergraduate school and the School of Law, in addition to the following:

• Complete all general education requirements, major/minor requirements, and accrue a minimum of 96 credits within three years.
• Meet in person with the Willamette College program advisor and Law Admissions advisor.
• Apply to the School of Law by the end of your junior year. JD Application Process
• Have an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.4 by the end of your junior year.
• Take the LSAT or the GRE and achieve a score that is no lower than the current median of the School of Law's most recent entering class. Students should plan on taking the LSAT or the GRE in the summer between their sophomore and junior year, but no later than March of their junior year.

Note: Acceptance as a candidate for the Law School Bound Program does not guarantee admission to the School of Law. Participants will need to take the LSAT and follow the JD application instructions. Careful scheduling is required during your undergraduate years to meet your course requirements for this program, so early enrollment is beneficial. Your bachelor’s degree will be awarded after you have successfully completed your first year of legal studies.

Students interested in applying for the 3+3 Law School Bound Program will be required to meet with the Willamette College advisor, Jessica Cardinal-Lanier at jcardinallanier@willamette.edu or call 503-370-6252 and Willamette Law's Assistant Dean of Admissions, Jessica Kliewer, at jkliewer@willamette.edu or 503-370-6994.

Interested students must meet the program’s eligibility requirements, as outlined below:

1. Be an alumnus or student in any major at WU who has completed at least 90 credits; 45 of these credits must have been completed at WU;
2. Complete all requirements for the WU Bachelor’s degree before matriculating at Willamette Law;
3. Earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2 in courses taken at WU and no lower than a 3.0 GPA on all transferred courses;
4. Earn a minimum score on the LSAT of 154; or earn a minimum GRE score (155 (verbal); 145 (quantitative); 4.5 (writing);
5. Apply to Willamette Law for admission into the full-time or part-time J.D. program between September 1st and June 15th in the academic year before the student intends to begin J.D. study; and
6. Meet Willamette Law’s character and fitness requirements and comply with Willamette Law's general admissions policies.

Alternative Eligibility for the Direct Admission Program

On occasion, exemplary applicants who do not achieve a LSAT or GRE score equivalent to or exceeding Willamette Law’s most recent median may still be offered a Direct Admission scholarship. These exceptions are made at the discretion of the Assistant Dean of Admissions after a holistic application review.

Students interested in applying for the BA/MBA should do advance planning with their Willamette College academic advisor, consult with the BA/MBA advisor liaison Jessica Cardinal Lanier to go over their degree audit, and talk with the MBA admission office about their interests.

Willamette College requires BA/MBA applicants to have completed at least 92 credits at Willamette (60 undergraduate credits at Willamette for transfer students*) and have no more than two required Willamette College courses (major or general education requirements) remaining by the end of the junior year.

*Transfer students are encouraged to meet with Jessica Cardinal Lanier to determine the feasibility of completing the BA/MBA based on their individual circumstances.

The remaining elective credits needed to complete the Bachelor's degree will be earned through MBA coursework during the senior year. 

Planning Tips

• Start the planning process early.
• Tell your Willamette College major advisor you are interested in the BA/MBA.
• Meet with the MBA Admission staff.
• Plan your course schedules with your Willamette College major advisor.
• Build experience in organizations: clubs, athletics, internships.
• Take the GMAT or the GRE before spring of your junior year.
• Apply to the BA/MBA during your junior year.
• Discuss your bachelor degree audit with BA/MBA Advisor Liaison Jessica Cardinal Lanier.

Students who meet Willamette College eligibility requirements discussed above should complete the MBA application and submit required documents during their junior year.

• Online Application - Complete the free Willamette MBA application. You will use the online application to submit general information about yourself, your essay, and names of references as described below. You do not need to complete all of your application information at once. You may save your work and return to your application later.
• Official Transcripts of all College Courses - Unofficial transcripts of all academic coursework can be uploaded to the application online and used for the initial admission decision. Official Transcripts will be required if a student is admitted, and must be sent directly from each institution previous attended by email to mba-admission@willamette.edu, or mailed to Willamette University Atkinson Graduate School of Management 900 State Street Salem, OR 97301.

  Official transcripts submitted directly from applicants must be received in a sealed envelope and must display the appropriate official signature and/or seal of the transcript institution. Transcripts from institutions outside of the U.S. must be in English or accompanied by an official English translation of the transcript.

• Official GMAT or GRE Score - Optional.
• Personal Statement (Essay) - The personal statement helps the admission committee understand your motivations for seeking an MBA and how we can help you achieve your desired goals.
• Resume - Your resume should detail your work experience, if any, and include achievements and awards earned in school, co-curriculars, community involvement, or on the job.
• Two References - Provide the names and contact information for two individuals who are familiar with your work performance, professional or leadership experience, and character. Recommendations from family members will not be accepted. Your recommenders will receive a hyperlink by which they will provide their recommendation.
• Academic Advisor Approval - Confirmation from the Willamette College advisor or department chair stating the student has met Willamette College requirements to complete the BA degree through the BA/MBA program, and listing all Willamette College courses to be completed during the first year of the MBA program (senior year). Your advisor will receive a hyperlink by which they will provide their recommendation.

The Willamette MBA admission team can help! Email us at mba-admission@willamette.edu, or connect with us by phone. 

Check out the BA/MBA Advising pages for more information.

Applicants to the MBA/MSDS Joint Degree program must meet all admission requirements for the Atkinson Early Career MBA, In addition, applicants should also show statistics and programming experience required for the MS in Data Science.

Applicants who complete the Joint Degree application are reviewed by admission representatives from both Atkinson Graduate School of Management and School of Computing and Information Sciences.

View our MBA/MSDS Advising guide.