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Alumni Tuition Discounts

Your connection to Willamette continues long after graduation. Willamette alumni are eligible for exclusive discounts on select graduate degree programs and professional development certificates, making it easier to build new skills, advance your career, or explore a new direction.

25% tuition discount on Atkinson graduate degree programs

All Willamette alumni are eligible for a 25% tuition discount and a simplified admission process for degree programs offered through the Atkinson Graduate School of Management.

Whether you're looking to grow as a leader, expand your business expertise, or prepare for what's next in your career, your Willamette alumni benefits can help make a graduate degree more accessible.

Alumni benefit

  • 25% tuition discount
  • Simplified admission process for Willamette alumni

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Executive Development Center Alumni Discounts

Willamette alumni also receive a 15% discount on select professional certificate programs offered through the Executive Development Center.

These programs are designed for working professionals who want focused, practical learning opportunities without committing to a full degree program.


Certificate in Public Management

Strengthen the skills needed to lead effectively in public and nonprofit organizations through the Certificate in Public Management.

Announcement for 2026-2027 academic year begins the first week of March 2027.

Alumni benefit:

  • 15% discount on all course modules

Utility Management Certificate

Build specialized leadership and management skills for the utility industry through this four-week certificate program.

Upcoming cohort
October 4–30, 2026

Information about the October 2027 cohort will be announced during the first week of November 2026.

Alumni benefit:

  • 15% course discount

Health Leadership Certificate Program

Develop the leadership skills needed to navigate the evolving healthcare environment. Alumni may choose from in-person and online cohort options.

2027 cohorts

In-person cohort
January 27–March 13, 2027

Online cohort
April 16–June 12, 2027

Spring 2028 cohort information will be announced in June 2027.

Alumni benefit:

  • 15% course discount

Learn about the Certificate in Public Management Learn about the Utility Management Certificate Learn about the Health Leadership Certificate Program

Put your Willamette alumni benefits to work

Whether you're ready to pursue a graduate degree or add a focused professional credential, your Willamette education can continue opening doors.

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