Full-Time Atkinson Graduate Program Orientation

Throughout Compass Week, you will participate in various programs and activities that will provide you with opportunities to meet and interact with the Atkinson Graduate School of Management faculty and staff, as well as get to know each other. Some days will require business casual or business professional attire, and others will be more casual. Please consult the final Compass Week schedule for attire expectations throughout the week.

For the fall semester, all first-year students will have class each day, Monday through Thursday. Classes may start as early as 8:00 a.m. and end as late as 5:00 p.m.

All first-year graduate students are pre-registered for a standard schedule of required classes in fall semester. Your individual class schedule is available to view later in the summer.

View the full schedule of courses available each semester online.

Your book list is on the Willamette Bookstore site after your class schedule is available. Although you may choose to purchase your books from the Willamette Bookstore, it is not required.

• Mandatory International Student Orientation is on Monday, August 17, 2026.
• Compass Week Orientation is Tuesday, August 18, 2026 – Thursday, August 20, 2026.
• Fall semester classes begin on Monday, August 24, 2026.
• You can view the EC/CC academic calendar for 2026-2027 online

• Submit your photo for your student ID card
• Apply for your Willamette parking permit
• Visit student accounts to set up your Bill+Payment account
• Visit health services to find information about student insurance, or sign the online health insurance waiver
• Set up your network account

• Campus Map

Willamette MBA
Kaneko, 2nd floor
(503) 370-6167

Willamette MBA Career Management
Kaneko, 1st floor
(503) 370-6790

The Service Center
Student IDs, Parking Permits, Bike Registration
University Services Building
(503) 370-6300

Office of Financial Aid
1st Floor Waller Hall
(503) 370-6273 (voice)
(877) 744-3736 (toll free)

Student Accounts
Tuition payments, refunds, 1098-T tax information
University Services Building
(503) 370-5308

Bishop Wellness Center
Health Services, Student Insurance, and Counseling
Baxter Hall, Salem Campus
(503) 370-6062

Accessible Education Services
Disability accommodations
Smullin Hall 155, Salem Campus
(503) 370-6737

Office of International Education
International student support
Global Learning Center, NW corner of Baxter near Smullin and Ford Halls
(503) 370-5493

Campus Recreation
Putnam University Center, 2nd floor
(503) 370-6008

• Areas of Concentration
  
• Curricular Guides: 
  • MBA Registration Guide
  • BA/MBA Registration Guide
  • JD/MBA Registration Guide
• Additional Academic Resources
  • Course descriptions: 1st-year Core and 2nd-year Required courses
  • Course descriptions: Elective courses
  • Your class schedule
  • Your grade report
  • Your graduation audit

Please see Tuition and Financial Aid for a breakdown of tuition, fees, and estimated expenses for full-time tuition.

Willamette Integrated Technology Services (WITS) is Willamette's technology services group. WITS manages the campus' network, email systems, computer labs, and more. They provide students with their network account which is used to access Willamette's technology resources, as well as student technology support.

WITS keeps updated computer recommendations for students, including incoming MBA students. Please check out this page for information about suggested computer specifications.

WITS has a Help Desk in Smullin 118. The Help Desk can be reached at (503) 370-6767 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm during the school year, and 8:00 am to 4:30 pm during the summer.

The Willamette MBA Career Management, located on the first floor of the Kaneko Building, is a valuable student resource, dedicated to creating employment and professional development opportunities for students and alumni. You will have the opportunity to meet and interact with the Career Management staff during Orientation.

For more information about Atkinson Student Groups, please visit Student Organizations at Willamette MBA.

Please see Veterans Affairs for more information about Veterans Education Benefits.