Admissions
Commonly Asked Questions from Graduate and Post-Baccalaureate Students
Where do I go to tour and/or visit campus? Where do I park?
The Office of Admissions will provide you with a free parking pass which you may use in the lot directly off Siskiyou Boulevard next to the Britt Building. Look for the bright red awning that reads "Admissions" for the entrance to the Britt building; the Admissions Office is on your right. If you arrange the tour in advance, you will receive a letter with instructions and a map. You can also download a parking map.
How do I become an Oregon resident for tuition purposes?
Residency information is available on the Oregon University System web site.
Do I have to pay out-of-state tuition if I have not lived in Oregon for one year?
In general, yes. If you are a non-resident, you will pay non-resident tuition regardless of how many credit hours you are taking. Please refer to the SOU Catalog for policies regarding residency and to the tuition and fee schedule.
How long will it take me to get my degree?
The length of your degree program depends on the individual graduate program you pursue, how much course work you have already completed and what requirements you have met. Each graduate program has its own requirements for degree completion. You will need to contact the program that you are interested in to obtain those requirements. Many students take longer because of job or family commitments. Summer classes that are college-level credit classes and required for your degree program will count.
What is your admissions criteria for graduate study?
Each graduate program at SOU has its own admissions process and criteria. All candidates for post-baccalaureate study will be considered post-baccalaureate candidates until they gain approval from the specific graduate program they are interested in. Each candidate for graduate admission must complete their departmental applications as well as the standard SOU application. The general SOU criteria for graduate students is:
- a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
- graduation in good standing
What is a post-baccalaureate student?
A post-baccalaureate student is a student who has already earned a bachelor's degree and wishes to pursue a second bachelor's degree or to expand their knowledge base in areas not explored in their previous baccalaureate study. All students interested in Post-Baccalaureate study should complete the general SOU graduate application and materials and send them to the Admissions Office at SOU. All post-baccalaureate students must get specific departmental approval before taking any graduate course at SOU.
Do you have different admissions criteria for post-baccalaureate study?
No. All post-baccalaureate students must fulfill the general SOU criteria:
- a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
- graduation in good standing