Post High School Options Angel Garcia TRIO Coordinator What are the options? Oregon Oregon community Oregon 4-year public colleges 4-year private universities colleges Out-of-state Career-technical colleges & schools universities Apprenticeship Military programs Career-Technical School • Sometimes combined with a community college • Certification programs available • Fields of training include: Diesel mechanic Healthcare Automotive mechanic Massage therapist Truck driving Cosmetology Computers/IT Heavy equipment operator Dental Assisting Real estate broker Mechatronics Manufacturing Apprenticeship Programs • Combine on-the-job learning & classroom courses • Receive pay increases as you learn • As journeyman status is earned, chances of finding a well paying job increase • Union and non-union opportunities www.oregon.gov/BOLI/ATD/index.shtml Check community college programs Apprenticeship Programs • Plumber • Carpenter • Electrician • Mason • HVAC (heating/cooling) • Outside lineworker • Ironworker • Solar panel installer • Sheet metal worker • Millwright . and more! Oregon Community Colleges 2-year public colleges • One- and two-year certificate programs • Associate degrees, including Oregon transfer degree • Open enrollment • Rolling admissions • Placement tests – SAT or ACT may be accepted in lieu of placement tests Oregon University System 4-year public universities • Undergraduate & graduate degrees awarded • Enrollment varies: 3,100 – 26,500 students • Must meet admission requirements – GPA – Course rigor – SAT or ACT test • Complete application by priority date • Not all applicants are admitted Oregon University System • Portland State University • Western Oregon University • Oregon State University • University of Oregon • Southern Oregon University • Oregon Tech • Eastern Oregon University • Oregon Health & Science University * * = only one undergrad degree offered Private Colleges & Universities • Undergraduate & graduate degrees awarded • Must meet admission requirements – GPA – Course rigor – SAT or ACT test – May require SAT subject tests • Application may require recommendations, essays or CSS Profile CommonApp.org Oregon Private Colleges & Universities Regionally Accredited and Not-for-Profit •Concordia University •Northwest Christian College •Corban College •Oregon College of Art & Craft •George Fox University •Pacific NW College of Art •Lewis & Clark College •Pacific University •Linfield College •Reed College •Marylhurst College •University of Portland •Mount Angel Seminary •Warner Pacific •Multnomah Bible College •Western Seminary •National College of •Willamette University Naturopathic Medicine Out-of-state Opportunities • Over 4,000 colleges & universities nationwide • Requirements vary; check each school’s website for current information • Requirements may change annually • Out of state tuition Western Undergraduate Exchange • WUE offers reciprocal agreements between selected public schools in 13 western states • Designed to reduce tuition for out-of-state residents • Must apply to desired schools; qualifications vary. Check school websites or call financial aid office www.Wue.Wiche.edu Choosing a School or Program Things to consider… • Programs of study • Cost • Admissions requirements • Faculty/student ratio • Location • Campus size Questions?.