B.S./B.A. in Early Childhood Education: Admission Requirements
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Admission Requirements
Online Application Form and Fee: | EOU Application ECE Application |
Degree and Minimum GPA: | Have a junior standing or completed an AAOT indicating General Education credits have been completed with a 2.5 GPA |
Transcripts: | Provide official transcripts from all accredited educational institutions attended |
Additional Requirements: | One letter of professional reference |
Prerequisites: | Have successfully completed or are currently enrolled in the required prerequisite courses with a grade of C- or higher. o ECED 311 Early Childhood Foundations o ECED 312 Child Development: Conception through age 8 |
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We are here to answer any questions you may have. Contact an enrollment counselor at 855-805-5399 or complete the request for information form and we will be in touch.
International Students
Create an account in the EOU Online system using your name and email address |
Apply for admission by filling out the online application |
Pay your $90 non-refundable application fee* online |
Gather and submit the appropriate documentation |
Please note that international students, both graduate and undergraduate, are required to meet the requirements of the EOU English Proficiency Policy.
*Graduate program applications may require additional fees.
Transfer Credit
The online bachelor’s in early childhood education program allows up to 135 credits from previous college coursework to be transferred into EOU. All EOU majors require a minimum of 20 EOU credits. Students seeking to exchange credit for life/work experiences can pursue EOU’s Assessment of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) process. The APEL process is another pathway to earn course credit while reducing tuition costs. To learn more, contact an enrollment counselor at 855-805-5399.
Credit for Prior Learning
Students can exchange credit for life/work experiences through EOU’s Assessment of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) process. APEL provides students the opportunity to document their experience in an academic-friendly format. Visit the EOU APEL page to learn more.
Students can also earn credit through Agency Sponsored Learning (ASL), which provides the opportunity to receive credit from courses and training taken from non-degree-granting organizations such as the military, labor unions, professional and voluntary associations and government agencies. A maximum of 45 ASL credits can be transferred. Learn how it works by visiting the EOU ASL page.
Enrollment Level by Student’s Credit Hours
Student Level | Full time | Half time | Less than half time |
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Undergraduate | 12 or more | 6-8 | 1-5 |
Post-baccalaureate | 12 or more | 6-8 | 1-5 |
Graduate | 9 or more | 5-6 | 1-4 |
Full time enrollment is defined as 12 credit hours per term for undergraduates, and 9 or more credit hours per term for graduate students.
Students who plan to attend half time should contact the financial aid office before the beginning of their term to have their aid revised.
When to Apply
Applying to Eastern Oregon University is simple — you will create an EOU Online account and submit your application online. Then, watch for email updates about your application status and keep in touch with support teams who are ready to answer your questions.
Upcoming application deadlines include:
Winter 2025
December 30
Spring 2025
March 24
The Office of Admissions is happy to help if you have questions. Call 855-805-5399 or email.