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Turn Knowledge Into Action

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Ready When You Are, Future Bearcat

Willamette is officially accepting applications for Fall 2027. Apply through the Common App or Coalition with Scoir. And there’s no application fee.

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A Few Things to Remember

Applying to Willamette is straightforward. Submit your online application through the Common App or Coalition with Scoir, then work with your high school counselor to send your official transcript, school report, and counselor recommendation. And don’t leave it until the night before. Apply by our January 15 Regular Decision deadline.

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No application fee. You’ve got this.

Start Building Your Career at Willamette

At Willamette, with support from the Career Center and mentorship from their professors, students gain real-world experience long before graduation. They access opportunities that go beyond the typical undergraduate experience.

Data Science Meets the Real World

Serenna Put Her Skills to Work at Jostens

As a data science intern at Jostens, Serenna Walter built a machine learning model to understand what drives school photo purchases. Using that data, she answered real business questions such as whether a direct mail campaign was worth the involvement.

See How Willamette Turns Learning into Experience
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“This internship gave me confidence and professional skills that I’ll carry into my career after graduation.” — Serenna Walter

PCC to Willamette

Portland Community College is the newest partner in Willamette's Bearcat Pathway, giving more Oregon students a clear route to a degree, with all the advising, guidance, and support to get there.

A Transfer Plan That Makes Sense

Willamette's Bearcat Pathway takes the guesswork out of transferring. With mapped out courses, personalized advising, and help navigating financial aid, PCC students can plan their next move with confidence. The pathway is open for current PCC students planning to transfer in fall 2027.

See How the PCC Bearcat Pathway Works
Read About Our Newest Transfer Partnership
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From community college to Bearcat. We've got a plan for that.

Learning and Leading since 1842

For almost 200 years, Willamette has helped students turn their knowledge into action — right here in the heart of the Pacific Northwest.

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Discover how you can turn knowledge into action through our undergraduate and graduate programs, or take a closer look at what it’s like to live and learn in the Pacific Northwest.
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