CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY
PORTLAND, OREGON
The University
Concordia University (CU), Portland, is a private, four-year Lutheran university dedicated to the intellectual and professional development of the whole student. Founded in 1905 as an academy, Concordia grew from a junior college to a four-year college in the late 1970s, awarding its first bachelor's degrees in 1980 and graduate degrees in 1996. Concordia attained university status in 1995. The institution's mission statement is, Concordia University is a Christian University preparing leaders for the transformation of society.
The University is composed of three academic colleges: the College of Education, the School of Management, and the College of Theology, Arts, and Sciences. Programmatic development through the 1980s and 1990s increased the University's commitment to local and regional needs through several academic additions. These include a nationally recognized health-care administration program, a concentration in e-business within the bachelor's in business administration, and a progressive program emphasis in environmental management. Concordia also launched a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program in 2005.
Concordia University further demonstrates its commitment to remain on the cutting edge of program development with its participation in the nationwide Concordia University System. An innovative intercampus partnership of the ten Concordia institutions of The Lutheran ChurchMissouri Synod, the system has a combined enrollment of more than 15,000 students. Opportunities for enrollment in any one of the ten campuses and the benefits of high-tech distance learning and alternative timelines for degree completion are examples of the advantages of a small college within the framework of a nationwide educational system. Through the resource of compressed video, all system campuses are linked to provide academic offerings via a comprehensive telecommunications system. CU's electronic classroom increases educational accessibility and allows students to benefit from the academic expertise at other member institutions.
Concordia graduates meet the professional expectations of the academic, corporate, and church communities by presenting themselves in a focused, experienced, and ethical manner.
Academic focus is provided through the dedication of the University's faculty members, whose primary commitment is teaching and instruction. As educators, faculty members help students reach their full potential; as mentors, they make a conscious attempt to relate to each student's individual needs. Through interaction in and out of the classroom, students develop personal relationships with instructors who are well versed in their area of expertise.
Corporate internships lead directly to employment consideration and human services practicums that provide a supervised learning experience in a community agency, placing students directly in a career path.
Concordia's Lutheran heritage instills within all academic programs an intent to prepare professional leaders with personal attitudes of service and concern. Personal experiences, academic courses, and daily worship opportunities immerse students in a value-centered education grounded in Christian principles.
All students and faculty and staff members are invited to take part in the Christian life of the University. The program is coordinated by students and consists of evening worship opportunities, prayer groups, and small-group Bible studies. Students also serve in the areas of service and spiritual life leadership.
Concordia offers a full range of resources and activities that help to develop the whole student. Academic and professional needs are met through the Career Resource Center, which provides career advising and resume review services. The University's Writing Center assists students in many academic disciplines. Students who seek a residential experience at college can live in one of four residence halls, each providing a special living situation. Varsity student-athletes compete at the NAIA level in men's baseball, basketball, cross-country, golf, soccer, and track and field and in women's basketball, cross-country, fast-pitch softball, golf, soccer, track and field, and volleyball.
The College of Education offers a Master of Arts in Teaching, a Master of Education in curriculum and instruction, and a Master of Education in administration that is designed to meet the professional needs of certified teachers. In addition, the School of Management offers a case-based Master of Business Administration.
Location
Concordia University, Portland, is located in the Willamette Valley between the Cascade Mountains and the Coast Range. Situated in the heart of an established residential section of Portland that is minutes from downtown and Portland International Airport, Concordia utilizes the exciting resources of the city through internship opportunities, cultural events, and recreational activities. Outdoor recreation opportunities vary from windsurfing in the Columbia Gorge to year-round snow skiing on Mount Hood. The northeast Portland location is also minutes from the Rose Garden, home of the NBA Portland Trail Blazers and venue for major concerts and events. The campus is well served by public transportation, which connects it to points of interest throughout the city.
Majors and Degrees
Concordia University awards the undergraduate degrees of Associate of Arts, Bachelor of Arts, and Bachelor of Science. The Bachelor of Arts degree is offered in arts and sciences, with majors in biology (concentrations in environmental management, general biology, molecular biology, preathletic training studies, premedical studies, preoccupational therapy studies, prephysical therapy studies, and prephysician's assistant studies), chemistry, English, history, humanities, interdisciplinary studies, psychology, and social science; business administration, with emphases in accountingCPA track, e-business, entrepreneurship, environmental management, finance, international business, marketing, and organizational management; Christian education; education, with emphases in art, basic/advanced mathematics, basic marketing, biology, chemistry, early childhood, elementary, general business, health, high school, language arts, middle school, physical education, and social studies; health and social services, with majors in health and fitness management and social work; and theology, with majors in the areas of pastoral and theological studies. Concordia's professional church work programs provide opportunities for Lutheran elementary and secondary school teaching. A Bachelor of Science degree is offered in nursing. Degree-completion programs for a Bachelor of Science in business, health-care administration, and social work are available to returning adult students with previous work and college experience.
Academic Programs
Concordia operates on a semester calendar with two 15-week semesters. A summer session is offered in selected programs. Academic work is measured in semester hours, and courses are assigned from 0.5 to 5 semester hours each.
For a baccalaureate degree, 124 semester hours are required; for the associate degree, 63 hours are required. All degree-seeking students, regardless of their major, must complete the general education requirements, which include courses in communications, fine arts, humanities, math, physical education, religion, science, and social science.
In several academic areas, students may earn credit through successful completion of Advanced Placement and College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) tests.
Academic Facilities
Luther Hall contains state-of-the-art physical and life science laboratories, a science library, a greenhouse, an animal room, long-distance learning classrooms, and the University's administrative offices. The primary Luther Hall lecture hall seats 200 students and provides a reverse projection video system that enhances the quality of the learning process.
Hagen Campus Center houses the Sylwester Learning Resource Center, which includes the general library, Technology Help Desk, Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT), and two student computer labs with Internet and e-mail access.
Costs
Within its commitment to providing a high-quality, affordable education, Concordia's tuition for the 200506 academic year totals $18,900; annual room and board charges average $5740. The total costs for a student living on campus vary, although average costs, including tuition and fees, room and board, and personal expenses, are approximately $24,880.
Financial Aid
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is used to determine a student's financial need for the awarding of scholarships, grants, work-study programs, and loans. Most awards are made in the spring for the following academic year. Approximately 95 percent of CU's first-year students receive some form of scholarships and grants. The average freshman financial aid package is more than $9700 in gift aid. Merit-based scholarships are awarded based on academic history.
Faculty
Concordia's faculty members are dedicated scholars who are committed to the mission of the institution. Faculty members bring professional and personal experiences to the classroom, which takes learning beyond academic pursuits. Faculty members are also central to the academic advising and mentoring program.
Student Government
Students are elected to serve in the following offices of the Associated Students of Concordia University (ASCU): president, vice president, treasurer, and secr*
etary. Senators are also elected to represent the students from each residence hall and college, as well as transfer students and commuter communities. Students serve as leaders in the areas of intramurals and student activities.
Admission Requirements
In keeping with its Christian commitment, Concordia University does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, color, national origin, age, or handicap. All high school graduates or transfer students who have fewer than 12 semester hours or 18 quarter hours of college credit are eligible for admission if they have achieved a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 and earned an SAT verbal score of 480 or an ACT composite score of 18. Transfer students with 12 or more semester hours or 18 or more quarter hours of college credit should have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0. The selection criteria also include references submitted on behalf of a candidate.
Application and Information
Candidates for undergraduate admission must complete a formal Concordia application for admission, submit test scores and/or high school/college transcripts, and furnish one reference. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early in the academic year as possible. Concordia follows a rolling admission procedure, and candidates are notified of a decision shortly after all the necessary credentials have been received. The application fee is waived for students who apply online.
For further information and application forms for admission and financial aid, prospective students may contact:
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