Willamette University

Services

Basic

nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, health service, health insurance

Remedial

other

Counseling

minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious

Career

on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training

Campus Safety

24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)

Campus Life

Housing

Overview

• The school offers housing for students.
• 67% of students live in school housing.
• The school does not provide assistance for off-campus housing.

Types of housing available

• 15% of housing units are Singles.
• 60% of housing units are Doubles.
• 15% of housing units are Triples.
• 10% of housing units are Apartments.
• In total, there are 21 housing buildings.

Room Accessories

• 100% of rooms are equipped with fire alarms.
• 100% are equipped with high-speed internet connections.

Extracurricular

• 35% of students remain on campus over the weekends, on average.
• Alcohol is permitted on campus.
• Popular events on campus: Wulapalooza, Hawaiian Luau, Harvest Festival, Madrigal Dinner, Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
• Student activities: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook
• In total, there are about 112 organizations on campus.
• Honor societies: Alpha Lambda Delta, Mortar Board, Mu Phi Epsilon, National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS), Order of Omega, Phi Beta Kappa, Tri Beta Biological Honor Society
• Religious organizations: (Appears as submitted by school) Campus Ambassadors, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, Jewish Student Union, Latter Day Saints Student Association (LDSSA), Newman Community
• International organizations: (Appears as submitted by school) Alaska Club, Alpha Zeta Nu (AZN), Black Student Organization, Hawaii Club, Korean Cultural Club (KCC), Namaste Willamette South Asian Club, Native American Enlightenment Association, ORALE (Oregon Raza Advocating Leadership & Education), Unidos Por Fin, Willamette International Student Association (WISA)
• Other organizations: (Appears as submitted by school) Leadership Opportunities: Associated Students of Willamette University, Bistro Willamette, Educational Programs Committee, Intramural Sports, Off the Block, Opening Days, Parents and Family Weekend; Educational and Service Organizations: Alpha Phi Omega, American Chemistry Society, Best Buddies of Willamette, Bio Undergraduate Club, Cartoon Club, Circle K Club, Classics Club, Economics Club, Environmental Community Outreach Society, Habitat for Humanity, Healing Fibers: Helping the Community One Stitch at a Time, Math Club, Model United Nations, Outdoor Pursuits, PALS, Philomathean Society, Philosophy Club, Pre-Law, Pre-Medical, Pre-Vet, Roots & Shoots, Russian Club, Spanish Club, Willamette Student Global AIDS Campaign, Women in Economics; Media Organizations: Chrysalis (journal), Collegian, Wallulah (yearbook), the Wire (radio), WUTV, Zine Project; Performing Arts Organizations: Chamber Choir, Jazz Ensemble, Male Ensemble Willamette, Opera Club, Student Band Club, Taiko Drumming Club, Theatre Organization, University Band, Voce Femina (Women’s Choir), Willamette Singers, Wind Ensemble; Social and Support Organizations: Angels, College Democrats, College Progressives, College Republicans, Connoisseurs, Culture Shock, D. J. Club, Fantasy Combat Society, Harry Potter Club, Hip Hop Congress, House of Hall Representatives, Interfraternity Council, Men Against Violence, Non-Traditional Student Association, Panhellenic Council, Poker Society, S. H. E. strength-health-equality, Stand for Children, Student Art Co-Operative, Student Athlete Advisory Committee, Students for Choice, Students for Peace and Justice, Willamette Emergency Medical Service, Willamette Events Board, Wulapolooza; Sports and Recreation Organizations: Bowling Club, Center Stage Dance, Cheer Squad, Dance Team, Juitsu/Self Defense, Kendo Club, Men’s Lacrosse, Outdoors Club, Poi Club, Rod and Reel Club, Ski and Snowboarding Club, Soccer Club, Surfahs, Swing Club, Ultimate Frisbee, Women’s Lacrosse
• Student papers: (Appears as submitted by school) The Collegian (weekly)

Travel

• Nearest airport(s) (distance in miles): Portland (60), Eugene (60)
• Nearest train(s) (distance in miles): Salem (0)
• Nearest bus-station(s) (distance in miles): Salem (1)
• Public transportation serves the campus.
• All students are permitted to have cars on campus.
• 60% of students have a car on campus

Employment

• School employment is available.
• 30% of undergrads are employed with average earnings of 1,870
• Freshman are not discouraged from working.

Greek Life

• There are 4 fraternities
• 4 fraternity houses
• 35% of students are fraternity members
• There are 3 sororities
• 3 sorority houses
• 29% of students are sorority members.

ROTC

• Army ROTC: Not offered
• Navy ROTC: Not offered
• Airforce ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (University of Portland)

Additional Policies

class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited, other