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Online Help SystemAdmissions Application |
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Creating a New Application |
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| What are the UO admission requirements? |
| Our requirements are available in detail on the Admissions Web page. Click on the links below for further information: |
| Freshman Transfer International |
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| When I submit my application, what happens next? |
| It depends on the volume of applications coming into the Office of Admissions at the time you submit your application. Within one to two weeks, you will receive a letter stating that the application has been received. This letter will list some of the information you provide on the application. Please take time to verify that it is correct. |
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| Can I check my application status on-line? |
| Yes. Once we verify the information you have submitted, we send you a letter that includes your UO Student Identification (ID) Number and a Personal Access Code (PAC). It also includes the website address to access your application status online. For security reasons, we only send this information through the mail. |
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| When will I be notified if I have been admitted? |
| University Admission If you apply by November 1, you will be notified of your university admission status by December 15. If you apply by January 15, you can expect an admission decision by April 1. You will be notified if additional information is needed for an admission decision to be made or if your application will be held for later review. Clark Honors College Admission If you apply by November 1, you will be notified of your Honors College admission status by December 15. If you apply by January 15, you will be notified by April 1. |
Essays and Special Circumstances Statement |
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| Can I submit my essay by mail? |
| Yes. If you are having problems submitting the essay online you can send it to:
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| What do I do if I have special circumstances relating to my application? |
| It is to your advantage to advise us of any special circumstances early in the admission process, especially if you do not meet one or more admission requirements. If your high school or college performance was affected by special circumstances such as a documented disability, serious illness, or other extenuating circumstances, please enter your statement in the Special Circumstances section. Include dates when applicable. |
Application Process |
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| What are the application deadlines? |
| Please check the links below for information about admission and departmental deadlines. |
| Admission Deadlines Departmental Deadlines |
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| If I enter my test scores, do I still have to send them in? |
| Yes. We ask you to enter information, in your online application, about standardized tests which you have taken. The test scores you enter will be considered unofficial. Your application will not be reviewed until your official scores have been received. |
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| Is my Web Login ID the same as my UO ID number? |
| No. You create your Web Login ID. It is only used to apply for admission. Once we enter your application into our system, a UO ID Number and new Personal Access Code (PAC) will be generated for you and will be sent in a letter that lets you know we have begun processing your application. This procedure is set up to maintain the confidentiality of your application data. |
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| Is the information I enter secure? |
| Yes. If you have specific questions, please contact the Office of Admissions. |
Online Payment System |
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| What is the application fee deferral? |
| If approved, an application fee deferral means you pay the application fee after you enroll. If you receive financial aid, those funds can be used to pay your deferred fee. An applicant must meet specific requirements to qualify for this option. |
| Application Fee Deferral |
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| Who is eligible for an application fee deferral? |
| The Oregon University System (OUS) allows for various ways to qualify for a fee deferral. Use the link below to see if you meet any of the criteria. If you do, you may choose to submit an Oregon University System Request for Deferral of Application Fee form. Refer to the application fee deferral web site for eligibility details. |
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| How do I request that my application fee be deferred? |
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| How much is the application fee? |
| $50 USD. The application fee is non-refundable and must be payed by credit card or electronic check using the QuikPAY® payment system. If you cannot pay the application fee, please read about requesting an application fee deferral to see if you qualify to defer your fee until you enroll. |
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| How do I pay the application fee on-line? |
| We process the application fee using the QuikPAY® payment system provided by Nelnet Business Solutions. Simply click on the Open Window button. You may pay either by using a major credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover), or by issuing an electronic check (eCheck) using your checking or savings account and routing numbers (see below). When you are finished making your online payment, log out from QuikPAY® and return to complete your application. |
| Paying by eCheck (account & routing numbers) |
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| When I pay online, is my privacy protected? |
| Yes. The electronic payment transaction is handled by QuikPAY®. Your credit card or checking account information is not made available to the UO. If you have questions, please review the QuikPAY® privacy statement. |
| QuikPAY® Privacy Statement |
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| I don't have a credit card or bank account, can I still apply on-line? |
| Only if you qualify for an application fee deferral. Download a PDF version of the application on the fee deferral form to determine if you qualify. Then send the completed form to the Office of Admissions along with a $50 USD money order made payable to the University of Oregon. |
Trouble Shooting |
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| I have been locked out of my application, what do I do? |
| It usually takes a couple of hours to automatically reset your access to the application. If you are still having problems after 24 hours, contact the Office of Admissions for assistance. |
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| I forgot my Web Application Login ID and PIN, what do I do? |
| You may have received an e-mail from the Office of Admissions. The Subject is titled: "UO Web Application Unfinished." Open that e-mail. You will find the WebID you selected the first time you created an online application. If you no longer have that e-mail or have forgotten your WebID or PIN, you can contact the Office of Admissions to request this information. |
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| What do I do if I have not received a PAC yet? |
| You should have received your PAC in our letter that acknowledges receipt of your application. That letter also lists your application term and the major you have listed when you applied. If you did not receive your PAC, have not received your letter, or have lost your PAC, you can call the Office of the Registrar to request this information. |
Social Security Information |
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| Why are you asking for my social security number? |
Oregon University System (OUS) Social Security Number Disclosure and Consent Statement To comply with the Tax Payer Relief Act of 1997, the University of Oregon must obtain your correct social security number (SSN) to file returns with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and to furnish a statement to you. The returns filed by the UO must contain information about qualified tuition and related expenses. The Privacy Act of 1974, section 6109 of the Internal Revenue Code, requires that you give your correct SSN to agencies who must file information returns with the IRS. The IRS uses your SSN for identification and to verify the accuracy of your tax return. For more information, please refer to Internal Revenue Code section 6050S. By signing the application, you give your permission for the use of your SSN to assist the UO and the OUS (and organizations conducting studies for or on behalf of the OUS) in developing, validating, or administering predictive tests and assessments; administering student aid programs; improving instruction; identifying students internally; collecting student debts; or comparing student educational experiences with subsequent work-force experiences. When conducting studies, the UO and the OUS will disclose your SSN only in a manner that does not permit personal identification of you by individuals other than representatives of the UO and the OUS (or the organization conducting the study for the OUS) and only if the information is destroyed when no longer needed for the purposes for which the study was conducted. By providing your social security number, you are consenting to the uses identified above. This request is made pursuant to Oregon Revised Statutes 351.070 and 351.085. You are not required to consent to the use of your SSN for research; if you choose not to do so, you will not be denied any right, benefit, or privilege provided by law. You may revoke your consent for the use of your SSN at any time by writing to the Office of Admissions. If you do not give consent to use your SSN for research, please attach a note requesting a system-generated number. |
Clark Honors College |
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| Do I need to apply to both University of Oregon and Clark Honors College? |
| Yes. This online application is allows you to apply to both with the same application. Because Clark Honors College is a part of the larger university, you need to be admitted to the University of Oregon as well as Clark Honors College. Your application will be reviewed by both the Office of Admission for university admission and by the Robert D. Clark Honors College faculty admissions committee for honors college admission. |
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| How do I apply to the Clark Honors College? |
| Complete the university online application including the optional Honors College section. If you decide to apply for the honors college after submitting the online application, you can download a PDF version from the Applications and Forms website. |
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| What is required for a complete Clark Honors College application? |
In addition to the information you provide on the UO application for admission, and the honors college sections, you need to submit to the Office of Admissions:
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| What are the application deadlines for the Clark Honors College? |
Online applications can be submitted the day of the deadline. Applications sent in the mail have a postmark deadline.
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| What type of student would apply to Clark Honors College? |
| Clark Honors College is for students who like to challenge themselves academically, and who enjoy smaller, discussion-oriented classes, taught by approachable faculty. It is an excellent choice for any top scholar considering a career, graduate studies, or medical or law school. |
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| Do I have to be a liberal arts major to attend Clark Honors College? |
| No. Clark Honors College students are enrolled in all of the University's colleges and schools, including Business and Architecture. One of every four honors college students is a science major. |
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| Is the November 1 early notification deadline binding? |
| No. November 1 is a nonbinding deadline. You have until May 1 to respond to our offer of admission for early and regular notification. |
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| Is there an additional fee for applying to Clark Honors College? |
| No. We only require a $50 application fee for the UO Admissions application. |
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| Does it cost more to attend the Clark Honors College? |
| Students attending the honors college pay the same tuition and fees as other University of Oregon students. However, honors college students pay an additional honors college resource fee. The current fee schedule and need-based fee scholarship information may be found on the Admissions page of the Clark Honors College website, below. |
| Robert D. Clark Honors College |
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| I submitted my application to Clark Honors College. What happens next? |
| Depending on the volume of applications being processed, you will receive a letter, ususally in one to 2 weeks, from the Office of Admissions that confirms it has been received. That letter includes your UO ID and PAC numbers which can be used to check your status online of both your university application and your honors college application. For security reasons, we only send this information through the mail. |
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| Can I use my AP or IB scores for credits if I am accepted for admission to Clark Honors College? |
| Yes. Depending on courses and test scores, students may use AP or IB credits toward honors college math, science, second language, and multicultural requirements, applicable major requirements, or university electives. |
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| What are the admission requirements for Clark Honors College? |
| Please refer to the honors college website for complete details, by using the link below. |
| Robert D. Clark Honors College |
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| If I only apply for admission to the university at this time can I apply for the honors college at a later date? |
| Yes. Go to the Applications and Forms web page and download the supplemental honors college application which is in PDF format. Send the completed application, via mail, to the Office of Admissions. Use the link below to go to the Clark Honors College website for more details. |
| Robert D. Clark Honors College |
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| Do I need to complete separate applications to the UO and Clark Honors College? |
| No. If you are applying online to the UO and Clark Honors College simultaneously, be sure to complete the honors college section of the online application. |
