creative.connected.personal.

CREATIVE. CONNECTED. PERSONAL.
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Celebrate intellectual creativity and original thinking.
Connect with the people and experiences that make your learning real.
Live, work, and play in one of the world’s unique natural environments.
CONTENTS
Letter from the President
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Southern Oregon Experience
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Intellectual Creativity
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Connected Learning
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Residential Life
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Athletics16
Dear prospective students and families,
SOU is a remarkable university. As the public liberal arts university of the
West, we offer a campus experience you won’t find anywhere else.
As an SOU student, you’ll connect with faculty, fellow students, and the
Rogue Valley community. Our small classes and creative approaches
prepare you for success. Our cultural resources and glorious surroundings
provide inspiration beyond the classroom.
Degrees & Programs
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Honors College
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Admission/Financial Aid
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Campus Facilities & Services
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Campus Quick Look
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Generations of SOU graduates thrive as civic and business leaders,
educators, doctors, scientists, attorneys, legislators, actors, musicians, and
entrepreneurs. If you’re searching for a creative, personalized approach to
learning, SOU may be the choice for you.
If you’re committed to making a difference in the world, we’ll
prepare you for whatever remarkable roads you choose to travel.
Sincerely,
Mary Cullinan
President
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G AT E W AY T O T H E L I B R A R Y
Titled “Resonance & Dispersion,” this
spectacular twenty-eight–foot ceramic
mosaic greets students and visitors in the
rotunda at SOU’s Hannon Library. Inspired by
traditional Roman and Byzantine techniques,
the work combines elements of broken-tile
mosaics with those of traditional marble and
glass mosaic. It was created for the library in
Ravenna, Italy, by American artists Robert
Stout and Stephanie Jurs.
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ON LOCATION
Going green? Be proud you’re going to SOU.
At SOU, you’ll be enriched and enlightened in ways your friends at other schools can
only envy. That’s because you’ll live, work, and play in a world of natural beauty and
opportunity that are simply not available anywhere else.
• Sierra magazine has ranked SOU one of the top “Cool Schools” in the U S.
• SOU is one of the first universities in the U.S. to offset more than 100 percent of its energy use with clean,
renewable power—primarily wind.
Nestled at the convergence of the Cascade, Siskiyou, and Coastal
mountain ranges, our unique bioregion sparkles with crystalline rivers—
the Rogue, Umpqua, Klamath, and Illinois are yours to enjoy in all seasons. And
you’ll take in the area’s scenic beauty while hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, Crater
Lake National Park, and numerous national forests and wilderness areas.
• SOU is located in a progressive community, where bicycling is encouraged and an extensive network of
walking paths and trails extends from the top of Mt. Ashland to the Rogue River.
Our mountains and rivers are more than just an impressive backdrop.
They serve as classrooms and laboratories for programs in outdoor
leadership, education, environmental studies, science, and business.
Fall term at SOU: Brilliant foliage around town and the season’s first snowfall on Mt. Ashland.
Downtown Ashland, a short walk from campus, is filled with shops, cafes, and galleries.
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At 7,500 feet, the Mt. Ashland Ski Area is just twenty minutes from the
SOU campus.
Mt. Ashland features two snowboard parks, chute skiing,
twenty-three runs, four chair lifts—and 300 inches of snow.
Founded in 1935 by one of our faculty members, the Tony-Award-winning Oregon
Shakespeare Festival offers plays on three stages from February to November.
Hone your skills on SOU’s climbing wall, then scramble up Pilot
Rock, Mt. McLaughlin, Mt. Shasta, and other nearby peaks.
Voted one of the Top Trail Towns by Trail Runner magazine,
Ashland is a trail running, mountain biking, and hiking paradise.
Does whitewater thrill you? Check out the Rogue River’s
Class IV rapids.
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MONIQUE BARBÉE 2010
MFA CANDIDATE, YALE SCHOOL OF DRAMA IN ACTING
INTELLECTUAL
It’s in the arts, in business,
in education—it’s everywhere!
SOU’s outstanding
Theatre Arts Program
can take you and your
talent to new heights
with its superb technical
productions, memorable
musical scores, and
thought-provoking
scripts.
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CREATIVITY
One of only fifteen students accepted into Yale’s prestigious
graduate program, Monique honed her skills in numerous shows
at SOU, including Women of War, Metamorphoses, Ring Around
the Moon, and Blithe Spirit—as well as onstage at the Oregon
Shakespeare Festival’s The Music Man.
Whether you perform onstage, work backstage,
or enjoy stunning performances, you’ll benefit
from the premier undergraduate theatre
program in the West.
Our Center for the Visual Arts boasts six
galleries, two digital media labs, and lavish
studio spaces for photography, ceramics,
drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, and
art education.
You’ll be inspired by a lively and thriving
local arts community, including the Oregon
Shakespeare Festival and the Britt Music
Festival. SOU is home to Jefferson Public
Radio. With its three program streams and
a 60,000-square-mile coverage area, it’s the
largest translator network in the country.
Improve your video skills at Rogue Valley
Community Television’s studios on campus.
You’ll also discover countless small theatre
companies, music venues, bistros, bookstores,
and coffee shops.
TED ADAMS 1990
FOUNDER AND CEO, IDW PUBLISHING
“My education at Southern Oregon University gave me the courage
to start my own company,” says business alumnus Ted Adams, head
of one of the largest comic book publishers in the United States.
“Small classes and group projects offered me my first experience as
a public speaker and a manager.”
BRITTANY DIXON 2012
INTERDISCIPLINARY/ETHNIC STUDIES
K. SILEM MOHAMMAD
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF ENGLISH AND WRITING / FACULTY
EDITOR OF SOU’S WEST WIND REVIEW
“One of the most rewarding parts of my job is seeing students
make direct contact with the larger writing community,” says
Mohammad. “Both groups get energized.” Author of four books
of poetry, he is also curator of “Emergent Forms: A 21st-Century
Reading Series,” which brings some of the country’s most
innovative writers to Ashland.
“I am involved in the Black Student Union, Oregon Students
of Color Coalition, the Multicultural Coalition, and basically
every identity-based group on this campus. As a sophomore,
I decided I wanted to research what it would take to create
an Ethnic Studies program at SOU. I am not just doing this
to better my knowledge, but to benefit Southern Oregon
University.”
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INTELLECTUAL CREATIVITY
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Master the marimba while you study outdoor
adventure leadership. Develop your watercolor
painting techniques while earning your MBA.
SOU fosters all of the arts!
What’s more, you’ll experience total immersion in a culture that values critical
thinking over business as usual, professors who encourage novel and innovative
problem-solving over conventional methodologies, classmates who expect
uniqueness instead of clichés. SOU helps you stretch your boundaries and discover
the very best in yourself.
TRISHA
ZIMMERMAN 2009
DIGITAL ARTS AND SCULPTURE /
BIOLOGY MINOR
Original thinking: That’s what sets
SOU apart.
KIRSTEN CAMPBELL 2012
HISTORY / CRIMINOLOGY / FIRST TENOR SAXOPHONE
Trisha Zimmerman garnered plenty
of academic awards at SOU, along
with her 3.99 GPA. She played in the
SOU Symphonic Band (first chair
French horn) and won an award at the
Ashland Independent Film Festival for
her animated film, Deep-song.
She tours the world with SOU’s Siskiyou Saxophone Orchestra. She
learns what makes people tick in her Honors classes. Oh, and did we
mention that she was crowned Miss Rogue Valley in 2009? “I had a
blast,” says Kirsten Campbell. “It was a full year of community service
and involvement. I volunteered with the Children’s Miracle Network,
where I met some wonderful children.”
But her most lasting contribution
is “Swamphorse,” the ten-foot,
500-pound mythical beast you can
observe in its only known habitat—
the second floor of SOU’s Hannon
Library. Trisha combined her passions
for art and biology to create this
life-sized sculpture of a theoretical
creature. “I did research on real
animals,” says Trisha. “I drew a lot of
bones. I love studying zoology and
internal structures of animals.”
TY BURRELL 1993
EMMY-AWARD-WINNING ACTOR / STARRING IN ABC’S MODERN FAMILY
“I credit SOU with my success as an actor,” says the Emmy-nominated
Ty Burrell, currently starring as Phil Dunphy in Modern Family. His credits
include The Incredible Hulk and Black Hawk Down. The 1993 theatre
alumnus is never too busy to connect with SOU, where he delivered a
side-splitting commencement speech to the class of 2008.
ROBERT ARELLANO
“The classes at SOU allow for very
ambitious ideas. If you’re willing to
put in the work, you can do anything
you want.”
DIRECTOR AND ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF EMERGING MEDIA AND
DIGITAL ARTS
“If you’re not having fun doing it, your audience isn’t going to have fun
reading it, viewing it, experiencing it,” says Robert Arellano, director of
SOU’s new Center for Emerging Media and Digital Effects. “You might
as well have a lot of fun along the way, and before you know it, you will
have completed a project that other people enjoy, too.”
“It was like working on a real animal. I could feel the presence of it.”
—TR ISHA ZIM M E R M AN
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SARAH HOLGEN
CHEMISTRY / FRENCH ‘13
It’s what makes
learning real.
CONNECTED
LEARNING
Learning at SOU goes way beyond
the classroom into the local
community—and the world at
large. You’ll be encouraged (actually,
expected) to put into practice values,
ideas, skills, and expertise that apply to
the real world.
Through internships, mentor
relationships, field study, capstone
projects, volunteerism, and civic
engagement, you’ll translate learning
into meaning. You’ll meet the people,
perform the work, and make the
connections that transform your
university education into purposeful
experience.
You can put your skills to immediate use through one of our many internship programs. SOU is connected with literally hundreds of organizations throughout our region—
and all of them are eager to give you hands-on experience in your field. It’s a wonderful opportunity to turn your passion into a valuable skill, build your résumé, and enter the
job market with a real edge over your peers from other schools.
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Two-time All American Sarah Holgen is a standout in the
classroom as well as on the volleyball court. She hopes to
go to medical school after graduation and eventually practice
medicine internationally with Doctors Without Borders.
“There are so many wonderful professors here to help
you, and they want you to learn, to succeed. They’ll push
you hard to get there, but they certainly make it worth
your while.”
JARED RENNIE
BA INTERNATIONAL STUDIES AND SPANISH ‘99
MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING ‘00
Jared’s recent success is evident through his popular,
nationally-recognized Ashland business, Noble Coffee
Roasting.
BEAUTIFUL MUSIC: BEATRIZ ABELLA
“SOU gives me many opportunities to perform and
grow,” Beatriz says. “It’s a unique experience that
another institution couldn’t have given me. Not many
places will give you the opportunity to perform in a
professional theatre your freshman year. Or tour Europe
and perform where Bach himself is buried. It’s safe to say
I’m extremely lucky.”
It’s not every day an undergraduate music major has the
opportunity to sing at Carnegie Hall . . . twice! It happened to SOU student Beatriz Abella in 2011. The second
time, she was joined by fellow student Mandee Light.
Their act, Duo SOU, won the performance award at an
international music competition.
“I attribute much of my current success to the tapping of
my potential which occurred, in great part, as a result of
my time at Southern Oregon University. From exposure
to many different areas of study through the University’s
liberal arts focus, to being part of the Honors Program, to
spending a year in Guanajuato, Mexico with the Amistad
Program, the coursework and the relationships I formed with
other students and professors at SOU helped me build a
foundation that I draw upon daily for inspiration.”
ROBERT CLIFT
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR / COMMUNICATION
“The students here are just really eager to learn. For a
teacher, this means having students that are willing to step
out of their comfort zones, suspend familiar ways of thinking
and entertain alternatives. It means having students that
aren’t afraid to learn. I’m not sure if there’s anything more
important to creating a vibrant educational environment.”
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CONNECTED LEARNING
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Any university can teach theory. But . . .
. . . those abstract theories alone give you only a tiny fraction of what you need to take control of life’s challenges and
opportunities. At SOU, you can be an agent for change and progress, take on real-life challenges, and make a difference in the
world even before you graduate.
You’ll earn much more than just a diploma, too. At graduation, you’ll step into a world where you’re already an active participant,
prepared to make a contribution on day one. We call it connected learning. You’ll call it a big advantage in the job market.
SYLVAIN BROWN 2012
COMMUNICATION / FRENCH MINOR
“As the master controller for Rogue Valley Community Television, I am
directly involved in broadcasting government programs,” says Sylvain
Brown. “It’s more transparency for the public.” Committed to fostering
an engaged and informed citizenry, Sylvain is also gaining valuable video
production credentials.
MONICA ALFARO 2010
CRIMINOLOGY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE
“Just after graduating, I received three job offers—including one with
the district attorney’s office in Klamath Falls. SOU prepared me well for
the real world. I can’t believe how many offers I got!” Pioneering SOU’s
Deaf and Hard‑of‑Hearing Program, Monica also served as Latino Student
Union vice president and as a mentor in the First Year Program. She
inspired the creation of one of SOU’s newest clubs, SoUsign.
NARCISA PRICOPE
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR / ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
“We need to focus on giving our students hands-on, real-world
experiences. We need to be connected with the people where we work,”
says Narcisa Pricope, who comes to SOU from Romania. “My learning from
communities in Botswana and Namibia made the biggest difference in
creating a project that would give something back to the people of those
communities.”
At SOU, you’ll get out of the classroom and into the field.
The students in this h ydrology class got plenty of handson experience when they helped drill a groundwater
monitoring well just a few blocks from campus. Scientists
and students are using data from the well to assess water
quality and other conditions.
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“Living on campus allowed me to
quickly acclimate to life in Ashland.
It was a lot of fun to find myself
immediately surrounded by new
friends from all over the country.”
JESSICA VALENZUELA
CLASS OF 2014
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RESIDENTIAL LIFE
Southern Oregon University Housing is a self
supporting organization committed to helping
you succeed through opportunities, leadership,
and development in a challenging and supportive
learning environment.
University Housing at SOU helps you put your
classroom learning into context by giving you
opportunities to learn from a diverse group of peers
from around the world, to expand interpersonal and
leadership skills, and to develop an understanding
of community responsibility. Living on campus
provides:
• A safe, secure environment
• Support to develop personal responsibility and
empowerment
• Values of respect, honesty and genuine
consideration in all our communications and
actions
• A personally committed staff that is constantly
aware and involved with every resident student
• A constant offering of diverse, engaging group
activities that strengthen the bond of community
involvement and fulfill personal enjoyment
COMING SOON: NORTH CAMPUS VILLAGE
Construction on the North Campus Village started in April 2012. The project includes two residential
buildings with over 700 beds and a new dining commons to replace the Cascade Dining Center. The
North Campus Village will open in the fall of 2013.
• Quality Housing and Food Services that reflect the
diverse wants and needs of those they serve
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At SOU, you can compete at the highest level . . . or any level that suits you. For the first time in school history,
each sport at SOU was either ranked in the NAIA Top 25 or received votes during the 2010 calendar year.
If you like a little friendly competition for your personal fitness and health, you’ll find plenty of opportunities
to join in SOU’s intramural, recreational, and club sports.
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VA R S I T Y S P O R T S: Men: basketball, cross country, football,
track and field, and wrestling. Women: soccer, basketball, crosscountry, softball, track and field, and volleyball.
R ECR E AT I O N A L S P O R T S: Bowling, fishing, golfing,
sailing, bungee-jumping, dancing, kayaking, mountain biking,
rafting, rock climbing, scuba diving, skiing, and skydiving.
CLU B S P O R T S: Crew, judo, lacrosse, rugby, skiing, soccer,
swimming, tennis, and ultimate Frisbee. You may also form a
new sports club if ten or more students are interested in joining.
Many club sports are competitive, and some, such as the Ski
Club, are members of associations.
O U T D O O R PR O G R A M A N D E X T R E M E S P O R T S:
Students take advantage of the many mountains, rivers,
and lakes surrounding the University. The Outdoor Program
(ODP) rents gear to students and coordinates adventures
in the region.
I N T R A M U R A L S P O R T S: Fall: Flag football, volleyball, and
water basketball. Winter: Basketball, indoor soccer, three-onthree basketball, and volleyball. Spring: Golf, softball, tennis, and
mountain-bike racing.
AT H L E T I C FACI L I T I E S: An extensive fitness center,
fully equipped stadium, climbing wall, gyms, track, tennis
and racquetball courts, dance studios, outdoor and indoor
volleyball, and basketball courts.
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sou.edu
DEGREES &
PROGRAMS
Undergraduate Degrees
BACH E LO R O F A R T S O R
S CI E N CE
Anthropology*
Art
Art History
Studio Art: Ceramics, Digital Media,
Photography, Painting and Drawing,
Printmaking, Sculpture
Biology
Biological Sciences
Biomedical Science
Cell/Molecular
Ecology, Organismal and Field
Biology
Business Administration*
Accounting
Hospitality and Tourism
Management*
Management*
Marketing*
Business-Chemistry
Business-Physics
Chemistry
Forensic Chemistry
Communication*
Communication Studies*
Film, Television, and Convergent
Media
Computer Science*
Computer Information Science*
Computer Programming and
Software*
Computer Science and Multimedia*
Computer Security and Information
Assurance*
Criminal Justice*
Forensics*
Early Childhood Development
Economics*
General Economics*
International Economics*
Economics and Finance*
Applied Economics and Public
Policy*
Elementary Education
English and Writing*
Creative Writing*
English Education*
Literary Studies*
Professional Writing*
Special Studies*
Environmental Studies
Cultural Resource Management
Watershed Science
Ecology and Conservation
Land Use Planning
Sustainability and Policy
Financial Mathematics
Health and Physical Education*
History*
Human Service††
Interdisciplinary Studies
International Studies*
Language and Culture*
French*
Spanish*
Mathematics*
Mathematics-Computer Science
Music
Elementary General Music
Music Instruction
Music Performance
Music Composition
Music-Business
Nursing (OHSU)
Outdoor Adventure Leadership
Physics*
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology*
Theatre Arts
Acting, Costuming, Directing,
Dramaturgy, Sound, Stage
Lighting, Stage Management,
Stage Scenery
BACH E LO R O F FI N E A R T S
Art
Theatre
BACH E LO R O F A PPL I E D
S CI E N CE
Management
Affirmative Action Statement: Southern Oregon University is committed to providing equal opportunity in its recruitment, admissions,
educational programs, activities, and employment without discrimination on the basis of age, disability, national origin, race, color, marital
status, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. Affirmative Action Officers: Dean of Students (Students): 541‑552‑6223; Associate Provost (Faculty
and Staff ): 541‑552‑6114. Southern Oregon University, 1250 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, OR 97520. Campus information: 541‑552‑7672.
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Cooperative Professional Programs
Bachelor’s degrees are offered in
cooperation with various professional
schools and other institutions.
Programs include:
Chiropractic: University of Western
States
Dental Hygiene: Oregon Institute
of Technology
Medical Technology: OHSU
Optometry: Pacific University
One- to four-year preprofessional
programs in the following areas are
available to students intending to
transfer to professional schools:
Chiropractic Medicine
Dental Hygiene
Dentistry
Education
Engineering
Law
Medical Technology
Medicine
Nursing
Occupational Therapy
Optometry
Pharmacy
Physical Therapy
Physician’s Assistant
Psychology, Counseling, Social Work,
or Human Service
Veterinary Medicine
Minors
Anthropology
Art History
Biology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Communication Studies
Computer Science
Conflict Resolution
Creative Writing
Criminal Justice
Digital Art and Design
Economics
Education
Emerging Media & Digital Arts
English Education
Environmental Studies
Ethics
Film Studies
Film Techniques
French
Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies
General Studio Art
Geography
Geology
German
International Studies
Journalism
Land Use Planning
Latin American Studies
Literary Studies
Mathematics
Mathematics Education
Military Science
Music
Music Theatre
Native American Studies
Outdoor Adventure Leadership
Philosophy
Photography
Physics
Political Science
Professional Writing
Psychology
Rhetoric and Reason
Shakespeare Studies
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Theatre Arts
Video Production
Graduate Degrees
Master of Business Administration
Master in Management
Master of Arts in Teaching
Master of Arts in French Language Teaching
Master in Interdisciplinary Studies
Master of Science in Applied Computer
Science
Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling
Master of Arts in Spanish Language Teaching
Master of Theatre Studies in Production and
Design
Master of Arts or Science in Education
Master of Science in Environmental Education
Professional Science Master’s in Applied
Mathematics
* Participates in the three-year
Accelerated Baccalaureate Degree Program.
††Human Service is a degree completion program
and requires special admission procedures.
Accelerated Baccalaureate Degree Program
• Complete your bachelor’s degree in three years
with our one-of-a-kind program!
• Choose from over 15 popular majors
• Save money on tuition and fees
• Benefit from individualized advising and priority
registration
• Enjoy a normal course load each term
• Reach career goals sooner
Honors College
• Open to qualified and motivated students who
want to delve deeper into their studies
• Courses available in various subject areas and
levels, from first year to graduation
• Small classes to encourage deeper discussions,
and group and individual projects
• All Honors-level coursework noted on transcript
• Opportunities for graduate-type learning
experiences and seminar settings at the
undergraduate level
Interdisciplinary Studies
Certificates
Accounting, Postbaccalaureate
Applied Cultural Anthropology
Applied Finance and Economics
Botany
Conflict Resolution
Cultural Resource Management
Business Information Systems
Interactive Marketing and E-Commerce
International Business
Management of Human Resources
Native American Studies
Nonprofit Management,
Postbaccalaureate
Regional Studies and Applied Research
Sustainability Leadership
Shape your own education by tailoring a program
to your specific career goals. SOU offers several
interdisciplinary majors, including businesschemistry, business-mathematics, businessphysics, environmental studies, human service,
international studies, mathematics-computer
science, and music-business. With the assistance
of an advisor, you also have the option to create an
independent interdisciplinary major from two or
more majors, programs, or schools.
Interdisciplinary minors are available in Native
American studies; Shakespeare studies; and
gender, sexuality, and women’s studies.
Additional programs
Nursing: sou.edu/nursing Preprofessional programs: www.sou.edu/preprof Other academic programs: sou.edu/programs
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HONORS COLLEGE
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THE HONORS COLLEGE AT SOU
BEGINS WITH YOU.
IT’S TIME TO THINK BIG. To plan your
future. Choosing a college is one of the
most important decisions you’ll ever make.
“I love the smaller class sizes; they create a stimulating and interactive learning environment. The honors
program has also helped me unlock my full potential as a student by pushing me to excel and presenting
me with new, exciting challenges.” — E L I Z A B E T H P A N N E L , S O U H O N O R S S T U D E N T
• You’ll build dynamic relationships with
employers and community leaders through a
personalized mentoring program.
For a high-achieving student like you, the
possibilities are wide open. There are no
limits to what you can do, who you can
become, or the impact you can have on the
world.
As part of the inaugural class at the
Honors College at SOU, you start making a
difference the day you set foot on campus.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to
be part of something from the beginning.
Immerse yourself in an amazing academic
experience in the classroom, throughout
the community, and across the world.
We are looking for exceptional,
entrepreneurial, and ambitious students
who are serious about reaching their
full potential. The Honors College at
SOU is more than a place to learn. It’s an
invitation to explore, question, share,
challenge, experience, change, connect,
grow, create, and lead. It’s a chance to
make a difference.
—DR. MARY CULLINAN
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON APPLYING
TO THE HONORS COLLEGE AT SOU, VISIT
HONORSCOLLEGE.SOU.EDU
• You’ll spread your wings, explore your dreams,
and push yourself to do more.
Great students deserve great scholarships.
Scholarships and financial support, based on
academics and financial need, are available for all
students admitted to the Honors College at SOU.
Visit honorscollege.sou.edu to apply or learn more.
You are exceptional. You’re highly motivated,
passionate, and eager to do more.
The Honors College at Southern Oregon University
is designed for students like you. You’ll experience
an intensive education that will challenge you to
identify your true passions and prepare you for a
job or graduate school.
Your learning starts with the opportunity to create
a program of study based on your interests.
Guided by Honors College professors and
mentors, you can create your own major for a truly
personalized learning experience.
As part of the Honors College, you’ll participate in
small classes taught by faculty who will actively
engage you and push you to exceed your own
expectations.
A number of generous scholarships are available
through the SOU Foundation, thanks to the
enthusiastic support of our donors.
Call the Foundation Office at 541-552-6127.
Are You Ready for a Challenge?
Only 25 students will be chosen for the inaugural
class of 2013. We want you to be one of them.
We look at the whole picture of who you are—
intellectually, academically, and creatively.
Your transcripts should show you are at the top
of your class. But, beyond grades, you must
demonstrate that you are a well-rounded citizen
who has already attained creative or technical
goals, participated in clubs and organizations,
volunteered, or achieved other accomplishments
beyond the classroom.
We take learning outside the classroom,
for real-world experiences.
To be considered for the Honors College at SOU:
• You’ll do serious research with faculty.
YOU ARE INVITED TO EXPLORE YOUR POTENTIAL.
• Have a 3.75 GPA
• You’ll expand your understanding of local and
global issues through study-abroad experiences.
• Provide a writing sample
IN THE CLASSROOM. THROUGHOUT THE
COMMUNITY. AROUND THE WORLD.
• You’ll put your learning into practice through
internships with companies, arts organizations,
and social service agencies.
• Earn a 1200 SAT (CR+M) or ACT 27 score
• Interview with Honors College faculty
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ADMISSION AND FINANCIAL AID
Each fall SOU’s New Student Convocation gives
hundreds of freshman and transfer students their first
opportunity to meet and mingle before heading off
to their first day of classes. Held outdoors in Raider
Stadium, this annual event features a personal
welcome by President Mary Cullinan as well as school
administrators and faculty members.
Freshman Requirements
All applications to SOU are qualitatively
reviewed, so our admissions standards are
not solely defined by “minimums.” Students
interested in strengthening their candidacy
are encouraged to complete the optional
short answer and essay questions on their
applications. You should also successfully
complete each of the fifteen subject
requirements:
• four years of English
• three years of math
(Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II)
• three years of social science
• three years of science
(one should be a lab)
• two years of the same second language
Applicants with a General Educational
Development test (GED) must have a
minimum score of 410 on each of the five
subtests and an overall average score of
550. Post-1997 GED holders must also meet
the same second language requirement as
freshmen.
Home-schooled students or students
who are graduates of a nonstandard or
non-accredited high school should have
a combined SAT1 of 1010 (M + CR) and a
score of at least 470 on the SAT1 Writing
portion. An ACT composite score of 21 will
also satisfy this section of the requirement.
Applicants should also score an aver­age of
470 or above (940 total) on two SAT Subject
Tests (Math level I or IIC and another test of
their choice), in addition to satisfying the
second language requirement if graduation
was in 1997 or later.
Transfer Now
A strong candidate for admission to SOU should
meet the following requirements:
• a cumulative 2.25 college GPA
• 36 transferable quarter units (or 24 semester units)
• two years of the same second language in high
school or two terms of the same second language
in college (if you graduated from high school in or
after 1997)
• evidence of honorable dismissal from all previous
institutions
Transfer students who have fewer than 36
transferable quarter credits are subject to freshman
requirements. Students with an AAOT or associate’s
degree from an SOU-approved exchange partner
must meet the minimum 2.0 GPA requirement.
The Application Process
• Complete a Southern Oregon University admission
application (available online at apply.sou.edu).
• Submit the $50 application fee.
• Send official transcripts from your high school or
college(s) to the SOU Office of Admissions.
• Send official SAT or ACT scores (required of
applicants with fewer than 36 transferable quarter
credits or 24 transferable semester credits).
• Provide us with any AP or IB exams for potential
college credit evaluation.
Deadlines
You are encouraged to apply by the priority deadline
of February 15 to allow time for review by the Office
of Admissions. The February 15 priority deadline
also helps with the timing of financial aid and
other processes. Transfer students are encouraged
to apply at least one term prior to their intended
term of entry. Although our file review can proceed
much faster, we ask for three weeks from the time
the application is completed to make an admission
decision.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Financial Planning
Southern Oregon University can help make
higher education affordable for you. More
than 75 percent of our students receive
approximately $45 million in financial aid, and
most of our student body is eligible for some
type of aid. Financial aid comes in the form
of grants, low-interest loans, scholarships,
veterans’ benefits, and work-study.
Financial Aid Process
1. In January: File online at fafsa.gov
or request a paper FAFSA by calling
1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243) or
319-337-5665.
2.Complete the FAFSA, making sure to
include SOU’s federal school code: 003219.
3.Send in your FAFSA between January 1 and
March 1 for priority packaging.
For a timely award offer, apply for admission
by February 15. If you file your FAFSA by
March 1 and are admitted, you should receive
a financial aid offer from SOU as early as
April 1.
Questions about financial aid?
Contact the Enrollment Services Center:
800-482-7672, ext. 6600
541-552-6600 (local)
esc@sou.edu
sou.edu/enrollment
2012–2013 FINANCIAL FACTS
2012/13In-State Out-of-State WUE§
(Oregon resident)
(Western Exchange)
Undergraduate
Exchange
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Tuition
$6,183
$18,900 $9,275
Fees
$1,338
$1,338
$1,338
Room & Board
$9,468
††
$9,468 TOTAL*$16,989 $29,706
$9,468
††
$20,081
* Not fixed costs; varies depending on credit load and housing/board choices.
Tuition and fees are estimates at time of printing and are subject to change.
† For full-time undergraduate students taking 15 credits a term.
†† Based on double-room occupancy with an average meal plan.
§ For qualified students from participating states.
You may wish to budget approximately $3,000 a year for personal expenses.
Southern Oregon University offers
a variety of scholarships to new and
returning students. Following is a list
of the primary scholarships available
to new freshmen and transfers. Priority
consideration is given to students
who apply by the February 15 priority
application date and to those who
answer the optional short answer and
essay questions on the application
for admission. Some scholarships
require a submitted Southern Online
Scholarship Application (SOSA) at sosa.
sou.edu.
Laurels Scholarship
Amount: Up to $2,500 a year. Type:
Merit, renewable. Requirements:
Oregon Resident. Students awarded
the Laurels Scholarship in the fall of
2011 had on average: GPA between
3.64 and 3.90; SAT between 1140 and
1260, and an overall average ACT of 26.
• November and April: SOU Preview Days (preview.sou.edu).
• December 1: visit: pin.ed.gov to request a federal FAFSA
PIN number.
• By February 15: Complete SOU admissions application for
priority consideration.
• January and February: SOU Preview Weekends
(preview.sou.edu).
• Starting January 1: Complete the FAFSA at: fafsa.ed.gov.
• March 1: Deadline to complete Southern Online Scholarship
Application (SOSA) at: sosa.sou.edu.
• Summer: Raider Orientation Registration Programs
diversity. New freshmen and transfers who
fully meet SOU’s admission requirements
may apply. Applicants must submit the
SOSA* prior to March 1st.
Churchill Transfer Scholarship
Amount: Up to $1,500 a year. Type:
Merit and Oregon resident, renewable.
Requirements: Minimum college GPA of 3.85
and 36 transferable credits from an Oregon
community college or partner institution.
Provost Transfer Scholarship
Amount: Up to $1,000 a year. Type:
Merit and Need-based, renewable.
Requirements: Minimum college GPA of 3.40
and 36 transferable credits from an Oregon
Community College or partner institution.
Out-of-State Scholarship/Awards
Type: Merit, renewable. Requirements:
Freshmen and transfer residents of AK,
AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NV, NM, ND, SD,
UT, WA, WY
Churchill Scholarship
Western Undergraduate Exchange***
Amount: Up to $1,500 a year. Type:
Merit, renewable. Requirements:
Oregon Resident. Students awarded
the Churchill Scholarship in the fall of
2011 had on average: GPA between
3.48 and 3.85, SAT between 1010 and
1150, and an overall average ACT of 25.
Amount: Approx. $11,000 per year, based
on full-time enrollment. Students awarded
WUE in the fall of 2011 had on average: GPA
between 3.05 and 3.70, SAT between 990
and 1200.
Provost’s Scholarship
(merit-based)
IMPORTANT DATES
scholarships.sou.edu
Amount: Up to $1,000 a year. Type:
Merit, renewable. Requirements:
Oregon Resident. Students awarded
the Provost’s Scholarship in the fall of
2011 had on average: GPA between
3.25 and 3.65, SAT between 950 and
1100, and an overall average ACT of 23.
Provost’s Scholarship
(need-based)
Amount: Up to $1,000 a year. Type:
Needbased, renewable. Requirements:
Oregon Resident of Jackson or
Josephine County. Freshmen must
have a GPA of at least 3.25, transfers
3.4. Applicant must submit a FAFSA**
and demonstrate financial need.
Diversity Scholarship*
Amount: Up to $5,000 a year.
Type: Merit, renewable.
Requirements: Awarded to
students whose ethnic and cultural
backgrounds and/or experiences
contribute to the University’s
Cascade Scholarship
Amount: Approx. $8,700 per year, based
on full-time enrollment. Students awarded
the Cascade Scholarship in the fall of 2011
had on average: GPA between 2.75 and 3.15,
SAT between 870 and 1010.
Siskiyou Scholarship
Amount: Approx. $6,500 a year, based on
full-time enrollment. Students awarded
WUE in the fall of 2011 had on average: GPA
between 2.75 and 3.11, SAT between 850
and 1000.
Additional scholarship information may
be found at scholarships.sou.edu or by
contacting the Office of Admissions.
*
Southern Online Scholarship Application
(SOSA) at sosa.sou.edu.
** Free Application for Federal Student Aid
*** Cannot be combined with any other
scholarship/award listed here.
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FACILITIES AND SERVICES
Academic Advising
Stevenson Union is the center of activity at SOU.
There, you’ll find:
• Elmo’s, Java Union Coffee Shop
• James K. Sours Student Leadership Center
• Involvement Center
• Student Affairs
• Academic Support Programs and Disabilities
Resources
• Resource Centers
• International Programs
• Student Publicity Center
• Printing and Copy Services
• Bookstore
• Diversions Nightclub
Learning Support Services
Support services for students with documented
disabilities include:
• Classroom assistance, orientation, advocacy,
and test-taking accommodations
• Alternative format texts, adaptive technologies,
and notetaking assistance
The 120,000-square-foot Lenn and Dixie Hannon Library is one of the
newest facilities on campus. This architecturally stunning facility:
• Houses thousands of volumes, videos, DVDs, and printed journals.
• Delivers access to millions of volumes through membership in
the Summit Library Consortium and partnerships with other
universities.
SOU makes a college degree accessible to
everyone.
Transfer students choose from a wide
range of upper-division courses and receive
guidance from faculty on the best strategy
for finishing their educational journey.
Success at Southern
Stevenson Union
Lenn and Dixie
Hannon Library
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Options for
Continuing Education
SOU supports both your academic and personal
endeavors through academic advising, placement
testing, personal and career counseling, tutoring,
and skill-building seminars. Academic Support
Programs is located in Stevenson Union.
Success at Southern is a federally funded TRiO
program to help qualified students achieve
academic success. Visit sou.edu/success to find out
if you are eligible to participate.
Nontraditional students have a second
home in our Commuter Resource Center on
the Ashland campus. The center includes
computer-equipped study spaces, a lounge
area, a refrigerator, and a play area for
children.
Student Health and
Wellness Center
Located near the residence halls, the Student
Health and Wellness Center’s doctors, nurses, and
health care professionals are on hand to care for
you. Student health insurance is available.
Resource Centers
SOU’s resource centers provide safe spaces for fun
activities, educational support, and communitybuilding events. The Commuter, Multicultural,
Queer, and Women’s Resource Centers, as well
as the Veterans’ Student Union, are all located in
Stevenson Union.
Bookstore
The SOU Bookstore sells a variety of textbooks,
clothing, and sundries. Educational discounts on
computers and software are available. Students
may also order textbooks online.
• Provides thousands of up-to-the-minute references through
extensive online databases.
• Hosts the most significant collection of Shakespeare and English
Renaissance materials in the Pacific Northwest.
• Includes a coffee shop, group study and seminar rooms,
classrooms, computer lab, study areas, meeting rooms, and an
art exhibit area.
Campus Technology
Both the Ashland and Medford campuses are outfitted
to meet your technological needs:
• Computer labs with specialized software for many
fields of study
• Technology-equipped classrooms
• Wireless and plug-in connections nearly everywhere
on campus
• Email accounts, personal file space, and web storage
on the campus network
• MySOU for one-stop access to online campus
services, announcements, and social networking.
MySOU is also used for online registration, grade
information, degree evaluation, and campus goods
and services purchasing
• CareerLink for online job searches
• Moodle™ course management system for online
courses, class materials, assignments, and discussion
boards
• Support for both Windows and Macintosh computers
SOU fosters lifelong learning through
the Division of Continuing Education,
extending SOU’s reach into the community.
Options range from distance learning to
the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI)
to our award-winning Pre-College/Youth
Programs.
The new RCC/SOU Higher Education Center
offers many of the same programs and
services as the Ashland campus, but it caters
to the working professional.
Degree Completion Programs: Business,
Computer Services, Criminal Justice, Early
Childhood Development, Human Service,
Management, Psychology
Minors: Business, Communication,
Computer Science, Education, Military
Science, Psychology, and Sociology
Graduate Degrees: Master in Business
Administration, Master in Management,
Master of Arts in Teaching
Web-Based and Teleconferencing Courses:
Business, Criminology, and Education
Higher Education Center
SOU has partnered with Rogue Community College (RCC) to develop a
vanguard facility in Medford that provides a shared environment for both
community college and university students. The Higher Education Center (HEC)
opened in fall 2008.
At the LEED-platinum certified HEC, students can co-enroll, choosing from both
RCC and SOU class schedules. All RCC and SOU faculty and staff are cross-trained
to serve the center’s diverse range of students. The RCC/SOU Higher Education
Center represents a one-of-a-kind partnership in Oregon.
rcc-sou.org
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SOU’s spacious, park-like campus is designed with pedestrians, cyclists, and skateboarders in mind.
CAMPUS QUICK LOOK
The forested slopes above our campus and the scenic hills across our valley
serve as a constant reminder of how unique the SOU experience is. But
our built environment is equally rich, rewarding your senses with aesthetic
delights and state-of-the-art amenities you’ll use and appreciate every day.
Spacious and splashed with natural light, Hannon Library serves as the focus of campus life.
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SOU’s Music Recital Hall is one of the best venues in the Northwest.
Public spaces and classrooms on various levels take full advantage of SOU’s unique hillside setting.
Churchill Hall is a fine example of Mediterranean revival architecture from the 1920s.
The Schneider Museum is a contemporary centerpiece for SOU’s Center for the Visual Arts.
Susanne Homes Hall offers retro charm and comfortable living spaces.
OUR SETTING
OUR FACILITIES
LIVING HERE
With the landmark Hannon Library and Stevenson Union
at its center, the SOU campus features state-of-the-art
laboratories, lecture halls and auditoriums, sports facilities,
food courts and more, including the Center for the Visual Arts.
SOU offers 14 residence halls in four complexes, including
some with suite-style living, plus specialty halls for honors or
language students. There are also over 200 units dedicated
exclusively to family housing.
LIVING GREEN
Our Ashland campus, beautifully situated on 175 acres,
features a remarkable collection of architectural styles –
traditional to post-modern. Bicycling is encouraged and you
can walk anywhere on campus in just a few minutes.
The decor is as fresh and inviting as the food at Elmo’s bistro-style eatery in the Stevenson Union.
Small class sizes are designed to increase interaction and maximize learning opportunities.
Enjoy the comforts of home and make friends for life in one of SOU’s residence halls.
Pizzas, burritos, pasta, sushi, burgers, salads—made fresh to order from sustainable local sources.
Our commitment to sustainability is integral to all we do and
includes solar power production, bicycle and pedestrian
initiatives, and recycling. Most food served on the SOU
campus is sourced from local and organic growers.
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Early Childhood Development
Master of Arts in Teaching*
Master in Education*
Continuing Teaching Licensure*
Initial Administrator Licensure*
Continuing Administrator Licensure*
Special Education Endorsement*
ESOL/Bilingual Endorsement*
Reading Endorsement*
* Requires completion of a bachelor’s degree
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As The Public Liberal Arts University of the West, SOU is committed to:
• Small classes and personalized instruction
• Intellectual creativity and undergraduate research
• Excellent teaching
• Celebration of diversity and inclusiveness
• Classes with real-world applications
• Commitment to sustainable practices and the
environment
• Outstanding undergraduate programs in
the arts and sciences
• Engagement with our unique arts
community and region
• Challenging professional and graduate programs
that address regional needs
• Exceptional education at an affordable price