Standard Application Review

The University of Oregon will consider a number of factors when making standard admission decisions, including:

• Strength of academic course work: Course selection is an important indicator of a student's academic motivation. Students should continue to take challenging academic courses through the end of their senior year
• Grade trends: Students whose grades in academic courses are improving are more likely to be successful in college. We look for students who continue to take challenging courses and increase their grades in those courses
• Other academic indicators: Class rank and standardized test scores will be considered
• Academic motivation: The student's application essay is an important tool in determining academic motivation. The committee will look for a coherent message delivered with clarity, using correct grammar and spelling
• Special talents: Consideration will be given to accomplished students who demonstrate exceptional skills and talents. Consideration will also be given to students who are offered the opportunity to participate in University of Oregon programs such as fine arts, performing arts, athletics, or other programs
• Extracurricular activities: They will be considered but will not compensate for lower grades or weaker course schedules
• Ability to enhance the diversity of the university: An educational experience that prepares students for effective participation in society offers opportunities for learning and living with people from a wide variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds, educational backgrounds, and financial resources. Ethnic background, socioeconomic background, family educational history, and educational opportunity will be considered

Admission Process

The application deadline for freshmen is January 15. Admission decisions will be made based on the following considerations.

• Standard admission: Earn a cumulative high school GPA of at least 3.00 on a 4.00 scale, graduate from a standard or regionally accredited high school, earn a C- or better in 14 college preparatory courses, and submit SAT or ACT scores

• Automatic admission: Earn a cumulative high school GPA of at least 3.40 on a 4.00 scale and complete at least 16 college preparatory units with grades of C- or better in each course

• Alternative admission: If you do not meet one or more of the standard admission requirements, review the options for alternative admission

• College preparatory courses: The 16 units of college preparatory courses required for automatic admission include the 14 required courses, and an additional two courses from any of the five required areas of English, math, science, social studies, or foreign language

• Grade point average: The UO will use the grade point average reported by the school on the official transcript

• Rolling admission notification: Students who meet or exceed the requirements for guaranteed admission will be notified of their admission decision on a rolling basis beginning in October. Students who apply for admission by November 1 will receive a decision by December 15. Students who apply by the January 15 deadline can expect a decision by April 1

• Complete files: Students should make sure their application file is complete no later than February 15 to ensure a complete review

• Scholarships: Students will be notified of their eligibility for all University of Oregon scholarships in their financial aid award letter sent in April. No scholarships will be awarded in the early notification process