APPLY TO WOU
Apply to graduate studies at WOU! All parts of our application are accessible online. We look forward to reviewing your application.
Required Graduate Application Materials
- Bachelor’s Degree or pending bachelor’s degree completion before first term of admission
- Have a 3.0 cumulative or higher GPA, or passing GRE
- GPA requirement: A student who has an undergraduate GPA of 2.50 to 2.99 can be admitted conditionally for the first 9 credit hours. Students can petition for conditional graduate admission via the online prompt within the application. *Conditionally admitted students will not be able to receive financial aid until they become fully admitted students.
- Transcipts unofficial transcripts can be used for application process, but you will be prompted to submit official prior to full admission.
- If you are applying as an International Student, please visit the Office of International Education and Development. We currently do not have any programs that support immigration requirements for International students.
Program Application Materials
Each program has their own unique set of materials required for admission. Please view their application requirements prior to starting the online application.
Additional items may include:
- Current Resume
- Essays or Writing Samples
- Recommendations
- Test scores
- Completion of Online Forms
Process: You will be notified via email regarding the status of your application throughout the process, including any missing components. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
Student Resources
Submit Official Transcripts
Official transcripts are required for GPA and degree conferral verification. Official Transcripts are not required for WOU graduates with an established permanent file. You are required to submit transcripts from each degree granting institution. Transcripts must be sent directly from the college or university where credits were earned, to Western Oregon University. Paper transcripts must be unopened and bear the college or university seal. Electronic transcripts are accepted if sent from the registrar or institution’s secured electronic submission system (such as Parchment, EDI). You may provide the following address for electronic submissions: gradadmissions@wou.edu
By mail: WOU Graduate Admissions, 345 Monmouth Ave N, ADM 107, Monmouth, OR 97361
For more transcript information, please visit our website.
University Requirements for Admission
Evidence of completion of a four-year baccalaureate degree (or international equivalent) from regionally accredited institution as defined by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars, with a cumulative B average (equivalent 3.00 on a U.S. 4.00 grading scale) on the most recent baccalaureate degree. Applicants who hold a master’s degree will have the 3.0 GPA requirement waived.
Full Admission
To be considered for full admission, applicants must have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or the equivalent (on the U.S. 4.0 scale) from the degree granting institution(s). Students with less than 3.0 can also provide passing MAT/GRE scores to be fully admitted.
Conditional Admission
A student who has an undergraduate GPA of 2.50 to 2.99 can be admitted conditionally for the first 9 credit hours. Applicants will be prompted to complete an online petition for conditional admission during their application process. *Conditionally admitted students will not be able to receive financial aid until they become fully admitted students.
Provisional Admission
Applicants with outstanding requirements, such as a final official transcript or prerequisite coursework, may be admitted provisionally. All requirements must be completed before the student’s first term or the admission offer may be rescinded.
Western Oregon University does not currently sponsor F-1 or J-1 visas for graduate programs, except for the Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program.
