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At Willamette University, your journey begins with possibility. Whether you're pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree, our diverse academic programs are designed to spark your potential and support your ambitions. Located in the heart of Oregon, Willamette offers a vibrant, supportive campus community where you'll grow academically, socially, and personally. Here, education is more than just a degree. It’s a transformative experience that empowers you to lead a life of purpose, meaning, and fulfillment.

Undergraduate Programs

Willamette College

Located across the street from the Oregon State Capitol in Salem, Willamette College is our residential undergraduate campus. Here, the classic liberal arts foundation is paired with forward-thinking majors like data science, business, and computer science. It’s a liberal arts education, reimagined for today’s world.

Application Deadlines

  • January entry (including transfer students): November 1
  • August entry for early action & early decision: November 1
  • August entry for regular decision: January 15
  • August transfer entry: April 15

How to apply:

Waller Hall at Willamette University's Salem Campus on a sunny day

Pacific Northwest College of Art

Nestled in the heart of Portland’s dynamic arts district, PNCA offers a creative community where innovation and expression thrive. Our rigorous arts education equips students with versatile skills that translate into a wide range of creative careers. At PNCA, we believe artists shape the future - and that future begins here.

Application Deadlines

  • Early Application Deadline: November 15
  • Priority Deadline: February 1

How to apply:

PNCA campus on a sunny day with artwork in the foreground.

Graduate Programs

Atkinson Graduate School of Management

Want to lead with purpose? Willamette’s MBA programs are the top choice in Oregon and a standout across the Pacific Northwest. We don’t just teach business, we shape socially responsible leaders who make an impact in business, government, and the nonprofit worlds.

MBAP for Professionals

  • January Start Application Deadline: November 30 (rolling admission after as space is available)
  • August Start Application Deadline: May 31 (rolling admission after as space is available)

Early Career and Career Change MBA (including 1-Year MBA)

  • Early Action Deadline: December 15
  • International Deadline: April 15
  • Final Deadline: May 15
  • Rolling admissions after the final deadline, based on space availability

How to apply:

Atkinson Graduate School of Management at Willamette University's Salem Campus

Hallie Ford School of Graduate Studies

In the heart of Portland’s vibrant arts scene, PNCA graduate students sharpen their creative skills and propel their careers forward with an MA or MFA from the Pacific Northwest’s leading art and design school. Choose from full-time, low-residency, or joint degree options to fit your goals and lifestyle.

  • Early Action Deadline: January 15
  • International Deadline: April 15
  • Final Deadline: March 15
  • Rolling admissions after the final deadline, based on space availability

How to apply:

PNCA's Glass Building at Portland Campus

School of Computing & Information Sciences

AI isn’t just part of our curriculum, it’s the core. At Willamette, students gain the skills to shape the future of technology through master’s programs built for the evolving demands of today’s workforce. Study in Salem or Portland and get ready to lead what’s next.

  • Early Action: December 5
  • Priority Deadline 1: January 15
  • Priority Deadline 2: March 15
  • Final Deadline: May 15
  • Rolling admissions after the final deadline, based on space availability

How to apply:

Willamette University's Graduate and Professional Center in Portland, Oregon

School of Law

Just steps from the Oregon State Capitol, Willamette Law is the oldest law school in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest. Our hands-on approach prepares the next generation of bold, solution-driven lawyers ready to lead from day one.

  • Early Decision Deadline: December 1
  • International Student Deadline: 120 days before classes start
  • Canadian Student Deadline: 60 days before classes start
  • Application Closes: August 15

How to apply:

School of Law building at Willamette University's Salem campus

Willamette University

Office of Admissions