PhD Program Admission

The Deadline to Apply for Fall 2009 is December 1st, 2008
Updated application materials will be posted to this site by September 1, 2008

Overview
The process of applying for admission to the PhD program in Psychology is described on this page. Please read all instructions carefully. All application materials must arrive by December 1st to receive complete consideration for admission to the program the following September.
How to Apply
Each step in the application process is outlined below. The title of each section will contain a link to the associated form if one exists. Some application materials must be sent directly to the University of Oregon Office of Admissions, and other materials must be sent to the Department of Psychology. Materials sent to the wrong location may not be processed in a timely fashion. The appropriate office must receive all application materials and supporting documents before the December 1st deadline.
University Wide Online Graduate Admission Application
The Graduate Admission Application Form may be filled out by navigating to the Online Graduate Admission Application page and then logging in. When you fill out the online admission form, you no longer need to send a copy of the application form to either the Admissions Office or the department. A $50.00 fee is collected by the Office of Admissions for the Graduate Admissions Application.

Note: Please keep your login credentials (username and password) from the Graduate Admissions Application in a safe place. You will need the same username and password to access the Supplemental Department Admissions Application.
Online Department Application
In addition to the University of Oregon Graduate Admissions Application, applicants must complete the UO Psychology Supplemental Application. You must first complete the Online Graduate Admission Application to access the supplemental application. It can take up to 2 business days to process university admissions applications. Please see the notes below for information about what we ask for in the supplemental application.
Send Only the Following Items to the Office of Admissions:
Office of Admissions
240 Oregon Hall
1217 University of Oregon
Eugene OR 97403-1217
Graduate Admission Application
Fill out the application form. Mail the top copy, along with a check for $50.00, to the Office of Admissions. (Paper copy not necessary if you have filled out the online form.)
Official Transcripts
Send official transcripts from all institutions you attended as an undergraduate, and, if applicable, from previous graduate schools.
Official TOEFL Score (International Students Only)
The Test of English as a Foreign Language may be waived only if you have attended an English speaking University for three or more years.
Financial Information Sheet (International Students Only)
This is a required document for all international students. Note: A bank statement is required. If you are granted full admission and have financial support, an I-20 form will be issued. Contact the Office of Admissions (+1-541-346-3201) with questions.
Send Only the Following Items to the Department of Psychology
Graduate Admissions
Department of Psychology
1227 University of Oregon
Eugene OR 97403-1227
University Wide Graduate Admission Application
One copy. This is a copy of the same form you sent to the Admissions Office. (Paper copy not necessary if you have filled out an online form.)
Department Application (PDF)
The Department of Psychology recommends applicants fill out the online versions of the Graduate Admissions Application and the Department Supplemental Application. Only mail a paper copy if you will not be filling out the online applications.
GRE Scores
Official GRE results sent directly from ETS. We only require the general GRE, not the subject test. To have your results sent to us, please use the institution code; 4846, and the department code; 2016. The results must reach us by the December 1st deadline. It can take up to 5 weeks for us to receive results, even for the computer test. Please plan accordingly.
Official Transcripts
Send official transcripts from all institutions you attended as an undergraduate, and, if applicable, from previous graduate schools.
Official TOEFL Score (International Students Only)
Financial Information Sheet (International Students Only)
IMPORTANT NOTES:
The following required materials are collected electronically as part of the Online Supplemental Application. If you are mailing us your application please follow the instructions contained in the paper application packet regarding these items.

Three Letters of Reference
Our online application requests contact information for each reference. References will receive an email from us inviting them to fill out our online reference form. (For paper applications please use the reference forms included in the paper application packet).
Statement of Purpose
A 2-4 page statement of purpose. This should (A) discuss your main research interests, ideas, and questions; (B) explain how your research experience and professional work so far informs your interest and future goals; and (C) state why you believe the University of Oregon is a good place for you to continue your research (and, if applicable, clinical) training.
Writing Sample
A writing sample is required. A recent class paper or thesis is preferred.
Study/Research Interests
Research area interests
Course Information
We ask for course names and grades for your undergraduate work and cumulative GPA scores.
Confirm Contact Information and Educational History
You will have an opportunity to update the contact information and educational history you submitted with the Online Graduate Admissions Application.
Further Experience and Qualifications Questions
Job history, teaching and research experience, awards and honors, theses, and publications.
Contacting Us
If you have questions, please email the department graduate secretary at gradsec@psych.uoregon.edu, or call +1(541)346-5060.