Application and Admission Requirements for Graduate Programs

All students, regardless of classification, must apply for admission. See the University Academic Regulations section of this Bulletin for information about student classifications. See the Admissions section of this Bulletin for international student, non-degree seeking student, auditor, and veteran student information. 

1. Correspondence concerning admission to the Graduate School under any classification should be addressed to the Graduate School, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd., Portland, OR 97203-5798; phone: (503) 943-7107; e-mail: gradschl@up.edu.
2. Before applicants will be considered for admission as degree seeking students the following must have been received or met:
   1. Completed online application.
   2. An official transcript sent directly to the University of Portland Graduate School showing all college credit attempted and/or completed from each college and university previously attended. Transcripts from foreign universities must be in English or be accompanied by an English translation certified as authentic. For students applying for a master's program or a post baccalaureate certificate program, evidence of possession of a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited college or university recognized by the University of Portland is required. For applicants to a post master's certificate program or doctoral program, evidence of possession of a master's degree or its equivalent from an accredited college or university recognized by the University of Portland is required. For the Doctor of Nursing Practice program, a bachelor's or master's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university recognized by the University of Portland and from a school of nursing accredited by an appropriate national nursing accrediting body may apply. All foreign degrees submitted by International applicants will be evaluated by International Student Services prior to an admission decision. All official transcripts submitted become the property of the University and cannot be copied or returned to the applicant.
   3. The number of recommendations from persons knowledgeable of the applicant’s ability depends upon the specific program of choice. Consult the individual program requirements or the person directing that program for specified information.
   4. Evidence of scholastic background that indicates ability to do satisfactory graduate work. Usually this is considered to be a B average.
   5. Standardized test(s) are not required, but may be submitted in an effort to demonstrate readiness for graduate level coursework. International applicants, whose native language is not English, are required to take the TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo exam, unless they have attended and attained a degree from a United States institution. Consult the individual program requirement or the person directing that program for specified information.
   6. A resume and a statement of academic or professional goals, appropriate to the specific program.
   7. Specific admission requirements, including undergraduate G.P.A., of individual degree programs are listed in the individual programs’ information.
3. Admission to a program leading to a master's or doctorate degree is given only by the dean of the Graduate School when the following conditions are fulfilled:
   1. The documentation required above is complete.
   2. A positive recommendation is received from the associate dean or graduate program director of the department or school involved. A personal interview may be required.
4. Students who fail to register in the first semester after admission, or who in the regular year-round program fail to register for a semester, or who in a summer-only program fail to register for a summer session, must seek re-admission from the dean of the Graduate School.
5. The graduate student who desires to change to a different degree program must submit a formal change of program application to the dean of the Graduate School. If changing from a certificate program to a degree program, a new application and supplemental materials must be submitted.
6. If offered a place in the M.A.T., M.Ed., Ed.D., or D.N.P. program, a non-refundable deposit is required and will be credited towards the first semester tuition.

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