Application Deadline January 5th

The Chemistry Department will accept applications for the graduate program through January 5th for Fall admission of the same year. Applications received after that date may still be considered, but priority will go to applications received before the deadline. Feel free to call about specific questions concerning your application (1-800-782-4713). Spring and Winter admission is not available. Applicants may use our new online application OR request a paper application from Heathre Prehoda: chem@uoregon.edu.

This application does not carry a fee. If you are admitted and decide to attend, you will need to submit a graduate application, which does carry a small fee. Please send no money at this time.

TO APPLY ONLINE:

Please read the following instructions completely before attempting to complete the application online.

In order to complete the online application process, you must:

1. Fill out the online application completely.
2. Prepare a candidate's statement.
In approximately 500 words, describe your past work in the intended field of study, your plans for graduate study, your career goals, and any additional comments you would like the selection committee to consider. You can do this in advance in another program and then copy and paste it into the appropriate space on the application.
3. Submit three letters of recommendation.
Arrange to have three letters of recommendation submitted on your behalf. Letters may be sent by mail, or by using our online recommendation form:

To submit online:
http://www.uoregon.edu/~chem/form/recommendation.html.

To submit by mail:
Letters submitted by mail may be submitted on our official recommendation forms and returned directly by your referees.

You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download the recommendation forms. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader Software loaded on your computer, click HERE to download the sofware from the Adobe web site. Once you have the software installed on your system, you can download the forms and print them out. Providing your referees with a pre-addressed stamped envelope will expedite our receipt of your letters.

4. Submit your transcripts.
Have official or unofficial transcripts of all your undergraduate and graduate work (including work at the University of Oregon) sent to the address below. You will need to provide official transcripts if you are admitted and decide to attend, but unofficial copies are acceptable at this time.
5. Take the GRE (Graduate Record Exam).
The general test is required of applicants to our program, and it is strongly recommended that applicants also take the chemistry subject test. Applicants should take the exam in time to have the results arrive at the UO by the application deadline. Consult your local institution for details about these examinations or contact the Educational Testing Service (http://www.ets.org). You may submit photocopies of your test results, but official copies will be required if you are admitted and decide to join the program.

When you take the test, you will be asked for the institution and department codes for the schools you wish to receive a copy of your scores. For the UO, the school code is 4846. The department code for chemistry is 0301.
6.Take the TOEFL if you are a non-native speaker.
The Test of English as a Foreign Language is required for non-native speakers of English. Requests to waive the TOEFL requirement or for permission to be admitted with the intent to take the exam upon arrival will not be accommodated. The minimum acceptable TOEFL score for admission to the chemistry graduate program is 620 (105 for the new iBT version), which is higher than the University of Oregon minimum.

We will also accept the IELTS in lieu of the TOEFL. Our minimum score requirement is 7.5.
7. Call if you have questions.
The online application is new, so I'm expecting some of you may have questions and I'm happy to answer them: 1-800-782-4713 – Heathre.

WHERE TO SEND YOUR MATERIALS:

Send your application and arrange to have all test scores, letters of recommendation, transcripts and other materials sent directly to the Department of Chemistry at the address below. Do not send materials to the University of Oregon Admissions Office or Graduate School. As we do not have a separate biochemistry department, biochemistry applicants should send their materials to the Department of Chemistry.

Department of Chemistry
Graduate Selection Committee
1253 University of Oregon
Eugene OR 97403-1253
Telephone - (800) 782-4713
Fax - (541) 346-4643
E-mail - chem@uoregon.edu

Go to the online application.

TO REQUEST A PAPER APPLICATION:
We encourage you to apply online.

You can reach Heathre at 1-800-782-4713 or chem@uoregon.edu

WHERE TO SEND YOUR MATERIALS:

Send your application and arrange to have all test scores, letters of recommendation, transcripts and other materials sent directly to the Department of Chemistry at the address below. Do not send materials to the University of Oregon Admissions Office or Graduate School. As we do not have a separate biochemistry department, biochemistry applicants should send their materials to the Department of Chemistry.

Department of Chemistry
Graduate Selection Committee
1253 University of Oregon
Eugene OR 97403-1253
Telephone - (800) 782-4713
Fax - (541) 346-4643
E-mail - chem@uoregon.edu

Notes:

• Please do not send money at this time. If you are accepted and decide to join our program, you will receive a formal University of Oregon Application form that has a small application fee associated with it.
• The University of Oregon Chemistry Department admits only during fall term.
• You may send copies of your transcripts and test scores at this time; however, original documents will be required before you are admitted to the University of Oregon. You do NOT need to send additional copies of your transcripts to the graduate school during the application process. Such copies will only be required if you are admitted and decide to attend.
• After you have submitted your application, please keep us informed of any change in your contact information.

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