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Admission to the Graduate School is necessary before credits earned may be counted toward an advanced degree at the University of Oregon. Students planning to work on a graduate program only during summer sessions should contact the department or professional school to see if it is possible to pursue a degree as a summer-only student.
To be admitted to the Graduate School for the purpose of seeking an advanced degree, a student must be a graduate of an accredited four-year college or university and must be accepted by the professional school or major department in which study is proposed.
The university’s schools and departments determine their own specific requirements for graduate admission. Students should become familiar with these requirements before applying.
Initial admission to graduate status may be either conditional or unconditional. If a conditionally accepted student has not been granted unconditional admission after the completion of 36 credits in graduate courses, the Graduate School may ask the reason and recommend that a decision on the student’s status be made as soon as possible.
A student previously enrolled at the University of Oregon must be admitted formally to the Graduate School in the same way as a student from another college or university. A student who has been admitted and wants to change majors must be accepted by the new department. Filing a Change of Graduate Major/Classification Form and any official documents the new department may require accomplishes this change.
Students who apply for graduate admission must pay a $50 fee. Applicants should address inquiries about graduate admission to the department or school in which they plan to study, not to the Graduate School or the Office of Admissions.
Students seeking admission to the Graduate School must submit the online Application for Graduate Admission, which may be found on the website of the department or school in which study is planned.
Transient Students
Students with bachelor’s or higher degrees who want to take graduate courses during summer session, but who do not plan to work toward a degree, do not need to apply for admission to the Graduate School. It is necessary, however, to file a Registration Eligibility card with the Office of the Registrar (see also the Registration section of this catalog). These students are designated as transient (nonadmitted) graduate students. Work completed will appear on official records as graduate credit and may be transferred to other institutions, subject to their regulations. For credit on a subsequent advanced degree at the university, see the statement on Nondegree Graduate Classifications below. Nonadmitted graduate students may enroll in graduate courses under the same conditions that apply to all students admitted to the Graduate School, but graduate degree candidates are given preference in courses where class size is limited.
Nondegree Graduate Classifications
A student not seeking a graduate degree may be classified as graduate premaster’s, graduate postmaster’s, graduate postbaccalaureate, or nonadmitted graduate. All earned credits in these classifications are recorded on the student’s transcript. As many as 15 graduate credits earned under one or more of the above classifications may later be eligible for transfer into a master’s degree program. See the Graduate School section of the University of Oregon Catalog for details.
Fall Term
Students who were officially admitted for the first time by a school or department for the summer session and who enrolled in the Graduate School for summer session are automatically eligible to register for fall term.
Continuous Enrollment
Students admitted to the Graduate School, either to work toward an advanced degree or to take a specific program of graduate courses in pursuit of a nondegree objective (certificate, credential), must enroll continuously for a minimum of 3 graduate credits (except for summer session) in the university from the time of first registration until all requirements for the degree or for the certificate or credential program are completed. During any term students use university services and facilities—including summer session—they must be enrolled for a minimum of 3 graduate credits and pay the appropriate fees. Graduate students must register for 3 graduate credits the term of graduation.
On-Leave Status
A graduate student interrupting a study program for one or more terms (excluding summer session) must register for on-leave or in absentia status to ensure a place upon return. Only graduate students in good standing are eligible.
The Graduate School must receive the application by the last registration day in the term during which the leave begins. On-leave status is granted for a specified time period not exceeding three academic terms. Students with on-leave status are not required to pay fees. However, students must register and pay fees each term they use university facilities or staff services.
Students denied on-leave status or students who fail to register for on-leave status lose Graduate School standing and must file a Permission to Reregister in the Graduate School form for the planned term of return. A petition for reinstatement may be required. A student pursuing a master’s degree only during summer sessions must obtain on-leave status for each ensuing school year. These summer students must still complete all the requirements within the seven-year limit.
Grade Requirements
Students must achieve at least a 3.00 grade point average (GPA) in all graduate courses taken in the degree program. Grades of D or F for graduate courses are not accepted for graduate credit but are computed in the GPA. The grade of N (no pass) is neither accepted for graduate credit nor computed in the GPA.
A grade point average of less then 3.00 at any time during a graduate student’s studies or the accumulation of more than 5 credits of N or F grades—regardless of GPA—is considered unsatisfactory. The dean of the Graduate School, after consultation with the student’s major department, may drop the student from the Graduate School, terminating the student’s degree program.
Incompletes (I’s)
Graduate students must convert graduate course incompletes (I’s) into passing grades within one calendar year of the assignment of the incomplete.
Students may request additional time for the removal of an I by submitting to the dean of the Graduate School a petition signed by the instructor and stating the course requirements that were not completed initially. This policy does not apply to I’s assigned to Thesis (503), Research (601), Dissertation (603), and Terminal Project (609). Credits for Thesis (503) and Dissertation (603) are automatically converted to grades when the thesis or dissertation is completed and accepted by the Graduate School. Credits for Research (601) and Terminal Project (609) are converted when the instructor submits a Supplementary Grade Report form to the Office of the Registrar.
Course Load
Minimum registration is 3 graduate credits a term. Audited courses do no satisfy registration requirements. Graduate students who do not require academic credit to satisfy program or degree requirements or who find that needed or required courses are not offered during summer session may hold appointments as summer session GTFs. Students who receive such summer GTF appointments are exempt from the graduate credit enrollment requirement described in the Collective Bargaining Agreement, Article 21.
Requirements for Graduate Degrees
Graduate School requirements for transfer of graduate credit, reservation of graduate credit, time limitation, and completion of a master’s degree or a doctoral degree are described in detail in the University of Oregon Catalog and on the Graduate School’s website.
A student admitted to a graduate degree program for summer session is subject to the policies and requirements in effect for the previous fall term, unless specifically notified of any changes.
Interdisciplinary Studies
In addition to specialized graduate work in the traditional fields of learning, the university provides opportunities for integrated interdisciplinary studies leading to an M.A. or an M.S. degree. Included are programs planned according to the student’s interests and established programs of study organized and administered through interdepartmental faculty committees.
Established interdisciplinary programs, approved by the Graduate Council, are listed below. A student interested in one of these programs should send an inquiry to the program director.
Applied Information Management, Linda F. Ettinger
Folklore, Sharon R. Sherman
Individualized Program, Debra Otley
IST 503 Thesis (1–16R)
IST 601 Research: [Topic] (1–16R)
IST 602 Supervised College Teaching (1–5R)
IST 605 Reading and Conference: [Topic] (1–16R)
IST 606 Special Studies: [Topic] (1–16R)
IST 607 Seminar: [Topic] (1–5R)
IST 608 Colloquium: [Topic] (1–16R)
IST 609 Terminal Project: [Topic] (1–16R)
IST 610 Experimental Course: [Topic] (1–5R)
Administrative Licenses
Individuals seeking employment as a public school administrator or superintendent in Oregon must hold a valid Oregon administrative license. The University of Oregon offers approved programs leading to Oregon initial and continuing administrator licensure.
This license is for building administration, preprimary through grade 12. The initial administrator license, issued by the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC), may be issued to an applicant who (1) completes a master’s degree from an accredited college or university approved to offer teacher-education programs; (2) provides documentation of at least three years of successful licensed experience; (3) completes a 360-hour practicum in early childhood–elementary and middle level–high school education; and (4), through a 26-credit program of study and practicum, demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and competencies to meet TSPC standards. The initial administrator license may be earned concurrently with a M.Ed. degree. The license may be renewed twice with additional course work toward the continuing administrator license.
This license is valid for continuing building and program administration, preprimary through grade 12, and for superintendent assignments. The license may be issued to an applicant (1) who completes one year of graduate study in school administration beyond the master’s degree; (2) who, while holding a continuing administrator license, completes one year of experience at the district level while working with a mentor; (3) who verifies three years of one-half time or more administrative experience in Oregon public schools or in Oregon private schools accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges; (4) who earns a score of at least 630 on the Praxis Examination of Educational Leadership (however, TSPC standard error of measurement is 600); and (5) who completes the required 27-credit course of study to meet the TSPC standards.
The continuing administrator license may be earned concurrently with a D.Ed. degree.
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