Getting Started | Admissions Requirements | More Info

Your future is just around the corner! This website will give you basic information on the common admissions requirements for all Oregon University System institutions.  Besides the general freshman admissions requirements for all OUS institutions listed below, some are campus-specific. Admission requirements such as grade point average and application policies and procedures vary by campus, and some academic programs have specific requirements too, so if you have your heart set on a certain campus or program, start learning about its requirements now before you apply. 

Getting Started

Be sure to contact individual university admissions counselors and programs of interest to get campus specific information and guidelines. Start at the admissions websites below:

• Eastern Oregon University
• Oregon Institute of Technology 
• Oregon State University
• Oregon State University- Cascades
• Portland State University
• Southern Oregon University
• University of Oregon
• Western Oregon University

You can also browse the OUS Viewbook for basic admissions guidelines. The OUS Viewbook: Freshman and Transfer Undergraduate Admission Information 2012-13 (PDF) is an introductory brochure for prospective OUS students showcasing Oregon's seven public universities and branch campus, including profiles of each institution, a listing of academic programs at all campuses, and application guidelines for students who would be entering in the 2011-12 academic year.

Note: 2012-13 Viewbook coming soon!

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General OUS Freshman Admission Requirements, 2012-13 Academic Year 

The requirements for entering an Oregon public university are detailed in the following policy and summarized below.

• Admissions Policy for the 2012-2013 Academic Year
• Admissions Policy for the 2011-2012 Academic Year  

Below are the basics for all the Oregon public universities. Students must also fulfill the Campus Admission Requirements for each university they are interested in (see campus websites links above). The general requirements for entering an Oregon public university include the following:

• Graduation from a public or accredited private high school or home schooling program. If you earned a General Education Development (GED), were home-schooled, or graduated from a non-standard or unaccredited high school, ask a counselor about OUS’s special admissions requirements.
• A satisfactory, minimum grade point average (GPA) in all graded subjects taken toward high school graduation, or meeting one of the alternatives, for admission to an OUS university. If your GPA does not meet the campus requirement, you should still apply because you may be considered through a more comprehensive review.
• Satisfactory completion of 15 units of specified Subject Requirements (at a grade of C- or above) or demonstrated proficiency in at least 15 units of college preparatory high school classes (with one unit defined as the equivalent of one year). This must include 4 units of English, 3 units of Mathematics, 3 units of Science (including at least one year each in two different fields of science), 3 units of Social Studies, and 2 units of a Second Language. For details on whether your classes meet these requirements, talk to a high school guidance or university admissions counselor.
  • OUS Second Language Policy 
  • Roster of Oregon Certified Assessors of the following languages: French, German, Japanese, Spanish, and American Sign Language.
  • BYU Foreign Language Achievement Tests
• Completion of the SAT/ACT, including the writing portion, as part of the admission process. It’s best to take either the ACT or SAT early in your senior year so that you may submit your scores when applying for admission.

If you do not meet these general requirements, talk to your guidance counselor or college admissions officer at the campus you’re interested in to understand your options. All Oregon public universities conduct more comprehensive reviews of students to assess strengths for those who do not meet the minimum requirements.

2012-13 Automatic Admission Opportunity for Oregon Students:

Oregon now offers a new Automatic Admissions option for in-state students, to recognize students who show strong preparation for college in certain assessments of the new Oregon High School Diploma. Students who wish to be considered for Automatic Admission will have the option to make this selection on the campus admissions application. Automatic admission to at least one public university in Oregon will be granted to Oregon students who: fulfill General and Campus Requirements, including Subject Requirements; submit a complete application by February 1, 2012; meet the new Oregon Diploma course requirements at a GPA level of at least 3.4; and meet minimum scores on the SAT, ACT, or OAKS (Oregon Assessment of Knowledge and Skills) tests. For more information, go to the 2012-13 Admission Policy above, or go to: www.ous.edu/autoadmission. 

Deadlines

Make sure you are aware of priority Admissions and Scholarship Priority Deadlines listed in the OUS Viewbook, particularly if you want to be considered for need or merit-based financial aid and scholarships. Honors Colleges and Programs have special admissions requirements and deadlines, so see campus websites for more information on those programs. 

Overview: Undergraduate Freshman Admission Requirements, Residents and Nonresidents, 2012-13 Academic Year

NOTE: All OUS institutions conduct more comprehensive reviews of applicants who do not meet the minimum required GPA.

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More Admission Information:

• Academic Calendar, 2011-2016: This document lists academic term and year beginning and end dates for OUS campuses.
• Admissions Fee: Applicants must pay a $50 fee for each university to which they apply, but fee deferrals may be granted in some cases.
  • 2012-13 Deferral Form (PDF)- Request for deferral of Application Fee for admission to 2012-13 Academic Year.
• OUS Native American Resource Guide offers information about campus resources, web sites, financial aid resources, community college transfer processes, distance education, and more.

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