Eastern Oregon University

Eastern Oregon University was founded in 1929 as a teachers college and today serves as a center for education, culture and scholarship in rural areas of Oregon. Students receive personal attention from professors and build strong relationships with peers and mentors. Officially designated Oregon’s Rural University, EOU cultivates innovative partnerships with communities across the region to expand economic and educational opportunities for all.

EOU guides student inquiry through integrated, high-quality liberal arts and professional programs that lead to responsible and reflective action in a diverse and interconnected world.As an educational, cultural and scholarly center, EOU connects the rural regions of Oregon to a wider world. Our beautiful setting and small size enhance the personal attention our students receive, while partnerships with colleges, universities, agencies and communities add to the educational possibilities of our region and state.

Academic programs at Eastern Oregon University are offered through the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, College of STM and Health Science and the Colleges of Business and Education. In addition, programs in Agriculture, in cooperation with Oregon State University, and the baccalaureate degree in Nursingthrough the Oregon Health & Sciences University are offered on this campus.

The mission of the EOU Writing Centeris to promote students’ confidence in their practice of writing processes and critical thinking, and to support faculty. Writing tutorials are free of charge to all EOU students, undergraduate and graduate. The Math Lab is located in Loso 232, just down the hall from the Learning Center, and provides math tutoring services that are available to all students currently enrolled at EOU. The Learning Center employs students with records of academic success in foundational coursework to lead group study sessions. Eastern Oregon University’s Disability Services Office provides students with disabilities equal access for successfully meeting their academic needs and higher education goals.

EOU offers the Undergraduate Elementary Education program, which results in a Bachelor’s degree and teacher licensure at the elementary level. The MAT Program is a graduate teacher preparation program designed to help students obtain Preliminary Oregon Licensure in either an Elementary-Multiple Subjects or Secondary-Single Subject Area(s) and to enable students to earn a Master of Arts in Teaching Degree. The Master of Science degree (MS) is intended to provide the student with a strong graduate-level course of study related to the field of education.

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) is available at a graduate or undergraduate level and can be taken in conjunction with the Undergraduate Elementary Education program, or the MS in Education. It can also be completed separately, at both the undergraduate and graduate level. Eastern Oregon University and the College of Education offer a non-licensure major in Early Childhood Education. The Early Childhood Education major is offered completely online and can be completed in as little as two years.

EOU offers an online Literacy program at the graduate level. The program is available to licensed teachers who wish to add an endorsement to their license. Eastern Oregon University offers teachers who possess a teaching license the opportunity to pursue their Special Education endorsement.

We are a community. With a small campus, students and staff get to know each other and create lasting connections. These relationships create possibilities for our students to succeed in school and in their careers. EOU students are an integral part of our community, on and off campus.

Did you know that Eastern Oregon University's excellent academic programs are ranked among the best in the nation? Our students have high acceptance rates into graduate, professional and medical schools and are working around the world as teachers, scientists, CEO's and artists to name a few. Discover a program that's right for you.

Get the support you want, when you need it! From personal academic advising and career coaching, a library that stays open late (and serves coffee!), to free general medical and wellness checkups at the Student Health Center, our faculty and staff work together across departments to serve students – on and off campus.

Eastern Oregon University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and educator, committed to building a diverse and inclusive community and learning environment.The EOU Multicultural Center develops and delivers programs and services designed to support and retain students from socially and culturally diverse backgrounds. The Center provides students a place to engage in multicultural activities and offers an inclusive educational environment that nurtures cross cultural communication and fosters the exchange of diverse perspectives and ideals. EOU Student Support Services (SSS) is a comprehensive program designed to promote academic success in college. The program is designed for students whose socioeconomic background, educational records, and personal situations suggest they may experience challenges at EOU.

Diversity focused clubs provide opportunities for students to learn and appreciate their own background, interests, values, beliefs, etc., as well as the diverse backgrounds of other student groups.

Eastern Oregon University was founded in 1929 by the state legislature as Eastern Oregon Normal School. In 1939 the name of the school was changed to Eastern Oregon College of Education which became, two years later, a four-year degree-granting institution. The name of the school was changed to Eastern Oregon College in 1956 and to Eastern Oregon State College in 1973. The most recent name change, Eastern Oregon University, occurred on April 1, 1997 when Governor John Kitzhaber signed House Bill 2364 at a ceremony in the Governor’s office at the Capitol in Salem.