We recommend that prospective graduate students study the list of faculty and their interests, then initiate a dialog with one or more faculty on the possibility of working with them. Finding matches with potential major professors is an important step in the admissions process.
Applications for admission are available by writing to the Office of Admissions or on-line. A complete application packet should include;
Original and two copies (four copies for MAIS applicants) of the application form
$50 check or money order, payable to O.S.U., non-refundable application fee
Three (five for MAIS applicants) photocopies of all official transcripts. International applicants must provide a certified English translation of their transcripts.
Two copies (four copies for MAIS applicants) of applicant's statement of objectives and particular fields of interest.
Three letters of professional reference addressed to the proposed major department/program. If the applicant has a master's degree a letter from their major professor should be included. (MAIS applicants must submit three copies of each of their three letters).
International applicants must provide two (four for MAIS applicants) copies of their TOEFL score.
International applicants need to send the financial certificate and bank statements.
BPP also requires a copy of the General Test GRE scores (caution: scores are only valid for 5 years).
Mail application packet to:
Office of Admissions,
Oregon State University
104 Kerr Administration Building
Corvallis, Oregon 97331-2106
Applications should be sent by January 1. Most decisions concerning financial aid are made at this time. However, applications will be received and considered after this date. In the evaluation of applications, major consideration is given to the applicant's undergraduate record, statement of professional objectives, and letters of recommendation. Scores on the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) are required. A Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 550 is required of all applicants whose primary language is not English. (University code is 4586; Department code is 0205)
Prerequisites for admission to the graduate program are a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, a scholastic average GPA of at least 3.0 (4.0=A), and other background indicating ability to do graduate work.
