Southern Oregon University is Here to Help!
SOU Admissions is ready to assist you!
- Our staff is available Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm. Call us at 855.470.3377 or send an email to admissions@sou.edu.
- You may also contact your Admission Counselor directly during our office hours.
- View our 2023 viewbook at sou.edu/viewbook. (Please email Admissions at admissions@sou.edu if you would like an accessible version.)
Find your Place
With a campus of 5,000 students and a culture of engaged faculty, Southern Oregon University supports strong, meaningful connections and emphasizes inclusion and sustainability. SOU strives to guide all learners to become knowledgeable and innovative, creating lives of purpose.
Apply for Admission
At Southern Oregon University, admissions decisions are based on a holistic review of all applicant information, both academic and personal. Our rolling admissions policy allows students to apply anytime throughout the year. For fall term admissions, the priority application deadline is February 1.
Parent Resources
It is important for parents/guardians to understand their role in the application and admission process and know how to stay in-the-loop. Find out about deadlines, costs, financial aid, housing and more. Supporting your Southern Oregon University student starts here!
SOU Post Graduation Success
85% of recent SOU graduates are employed in their field or continuing their education in graduate school.
68% of that 85% are employed in their field with 17% in graduate school.
Academic Programs
SOU provides a career-focused and comprehensive undergraduate experience with over 140 options for majors, minors, certificates, and microcredentials. Pre-professional tracks are available in specific areas, as well as graduate programs in 15 specialties.
First-year and transfer students accepted to SOU may qualify for merit-based, need-based, or departmental scholarships. Residents of participating states automatically receive the Western Undergraduate Exchange tuition rate. In addition, students may be eligible for loans or grants through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
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Contact SOU Admissions
SOU Office of Admissions
1250 Siskiyou Blvd.
Ashland, OR 97520
541.552.6411 (local)
855.470.3377 (toll-free)
541.552.8403 (fax)
admissions@sou.edu
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