Linfield is an independent, comprehensive undergraduate college recognized for its strong teaching faculty, outstanding academic programs, and distinctive international emphasis.

Chartered in 1858, Linfield is one of the oldest colleges in the Pacific Northwest. It is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and awards three undergraduate degrees - Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science (BS), and Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

The college consists of three divisions—the McMinnville Campus, the Portland Campus of Nursing and Health Sciences, and the Division of Continuing Education. DCE's Adult Degree Program offers classes online and on campuses in the evening and on weekends for adults who combine work and family responsibilities.

Adult Degree Program Mission Statement

Access:

• provides affordable education in selected locations in Oregon and online anywhere
• is committed to working cooperatively with other institutions of education to provide higher education to underserved
  communities
• employs a variety of delivery formats to overcome geographical restrictions: evening, weekend, guided study and online courses
• allows students to complete their programs at their own pace

Linfield education:

• provides a catalyst that activates the learning process
• creates a caring, supportive environment for adult learners
• builds a knowledge base providing skill development for today and the complex world of tomorrow
• equips students for leadership in the workplace, community and global society

Adults:

• values experiential learning as a component of a broad based education
• capitalizes on the maturity, focus and commitment of the adult learner

Linfield’s adult students bring a wealth of professional and personal experience and a seriousness of purpose to college courses, learning actively with professors online and in the classroom.

Advisors provide knowledgeable and supportive assistance to students by telephone, email, and meetings.

The Adult Degree Program’s challenging and exciting academic opportunity for learning features seven distinctive majors supported by a liberal arts core.

"Graduates of the Adult Degree Program tell me that it is an excellent program, combining high academic quality, personal attention, and intellectual exchange.”

Dr. Thomas Hellie, President, Linfield College