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Visit Bushnell University

Experience Bushnell University for Yourself

Come see Bushnell for yourself and choose the visit experience that fits you best!

Our campus is home to a vibrant, welcoming community that’s all about supporting your academic, spiritual, and personal growth as you discover your calling. Scroll down to explore all your visit options and sign up, we can’t wait to meet you!

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Personalized Campus Visit

See Bushnell for Yourself

Take a student-led campus tour, connect one-on-one with your admissions counselor, and tailor your visit to fit your interests, whether that’s sitting in on a class, meeting a coach, or grabbing lunch with a current student. Earn a $1,000 Visit Scholarship* when you enroll after your visit!

  • Guided campus tour
  • Personalized admissions meeting
  • Custom visit options

*Visit Scholarship only for full-time, on-campus, undergraduate students (not including ABSN)

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On-Campus Preview Day

Experience Bushnell in One Unforgettable Day

Join us for Fall Preview Day and immerse yourself in the full rhythm of student life. You’ll explore our vibrant campus, meet professors and current students, attend chapel, and get a taste of our authentic spiritual and academic community.

  • Tour campus
  • Chapel and class visits
  • Faculty and student connections
  • Admissions and financial aid info
  • Enjoy lunch on us!
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Bring a Group to Visit Campus

Bring your school, church, or group to Bushnell for a fun and easy way to explore what we have to offer. Just be sure to submit a Group Visit Request Form at least three weeks before your planned visit.

Athletic Directors Corey and Sarah smiling with university mascot Iggy Beacon during a Cross Country event.

Athletic Recruitment

Interested in participating in one of our 17 sports? Connect with our Bushnell Beacons athletic staff and learn more about our Tri-Athlete model and recruitment opportunities.

Can’t Visit Campus?

We’ll Bring Bushnell to You – Earn $1,000!

We know that distance, schedules, and life circumstances don’t always make it possible to visit our beautiful campus in person. That’s why we’re excited to offer our Virtual Visit Scholarship, a $1,000 scholarship available to prospective undergraduate students who connect with us online.

  1. Take a Virtual Tour: Explore our campus, facilities, and student life through our virtual campus tour
  2. Meet with an Admissions Counselor: Schedule a one-on-one video meeting to discuss your goals, ask questions, and learn how Bushnell can help you succeed
  3. Receive your scholarship: Upon completion, you’ll be awarded a $1,000 scholarship toward your first year at Bushnell University
  • Visit Scholarship only for full-time, on-campus, undergraduate students (not including ABSN)
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Our Location

Bushnell University is right in the heart of Eugene, Oregon, part of the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Located in Eugene’s University District, just across from the University of Oregon, we’re close to plenty of shops, restaurants, coffee spots, and more.

Eugene is 100 miles south of Portland and 50 miles from the Oregon coast, and offers some of the nation’s best outdoor adventures. From our campus, you’re just a short trip away from Pacific Ocean beaches, fresh snow in the Cascades, and countless rivers, waterfalls, and lakes to explore.

Favorite Local Spots

The 5th Street Public Market in downtown Eugene, Oregon.
Enjoy shopping at 5th Street Market (pictured) and Oakway Mall.
Track Town Pizza restaurant near Bushnell University in Eugene, Oregon.
Grab a slice at the iconic Track Town Pizza.
Prince Pückler's Ice Cream shop in Eugene, Oregon.
Find your favorite flavor at Prince Puckler’s Ice Cream Shop.

What to Do in Eugene

Hiker enjoying the view from the summit of Spencer Butte in Eugene, Oregon.
Hike a butte — Spencer, Skinner and Mt. Pisgah, just minutes from campus, all offer sweeping views of the Willamette Valley.
Visitors explore the Lane County Farmers Market in downtown Eugene, Oregon.
Browse local crafts, food booths, and live music at the long-running weekend market open from April through November.
View of the pond and walking paths at Alton Baker Park in Eugene, Oregon.
Walk, run, or bike along the scenic riverside paths dedicated to running legend Steve Prefontaine.

You’re So Close

Aerial view of the Oregon Coast at sunrise with rugged cliffs, winding roads, and waves along the Pacific Ocean shoreline.
60 minutes from the Oregon coast.
Snow-covered ski slopes at Willamette Pass Resort in Oregon.
60 minutes from the Willamette Pass Ski Resort
Bushnell University standing among towering old-growth trees on a forest trail in Oregon.
370+ Hiking trails in Lane County.

Information for Your Visit

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Amy Reineke
Assistant Director of Admissions
Tours & Event Coordinator
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Next Steps

Interested in becoming a part of the Beacon community? We’re here to answer questions and help you see if Bushnell is right for you.