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Application Process

OHSU Admissions Applicant Login


ON-LINE APPLICATION

 When you are ready to apply, click the login button and follow steps. If during this process you have any questions, please contact the Graduate Studies office at: 503- 494-6222 or or email somgrad@ohsu.edu

important reminders

Grad Studies
DON'T FORGET
Read the application instructions completely prior to beginning the application process. Verify deadline and application requirements with the prospective program.

 

When you create your application it is important to make note of the Login and ID you create. This login and password allows you to review your application and check the status of your application and supporting documents after submission. We encourage you to follow the application progress on a regular basis.  Inquires regarding progress will be referred to the on-line application system.


ABOUT YOUR APPLICATION
If your application does not indicate all items received it may be in the data entry process.

 

ABOUT YOUR TRANSCRIPT

We are unable to accept digital transcripts. Please provide official paper copies of all transcripts.

If your transcript is noted 'In Progress' the transcript has been received but does not show a degree awarded. These transcripts will be used for evaluation purposes. You do not need to request the transcript be resent until you have been offered admission, accepted and the in process degree has been awarded.

All applicants with degrees from Foreign Institutions - Beginning with applicants for Fall 2013: All applicants with degrees from foreign institutions are required to provide World Education Service (WES) International Credential Advantage Package (ICAP) credential evaluations for all foreign colleges attended. Please consult WES's website for instructions and fees at www.wes.org. The applicant will be responsible for the full cost of this service. All students with degrees from foreign institutions of all countries of origin will need to complete this service. If the applicant has already completed a similar credential evaluation through WES or another company, the Graduate Studies Office may evaluate on a case-by-case basis whether a WES ICAP will be needed.

QUESTIONS?
If you have questions regarding material receipt please log back into the online application and use the web ID and PIN you created. Look under Processed Applications and click on the appropriate term.

Program Deadline information

 

 

What to submit

If any of your documentation is in a name different than what you currently use - clearly indicate this in the former/other names section of the application so application processing is not delayed.
 

Application

Applications are accepted via our On-line application system. The application will not be submitted until the $70 application fee is paid on-line via credit card.  A separate application is required for each program applied for.

Three letters of recommendation

Three letters of recommendation, minimum. Each letter must be accompanied by the recommendation letter form, on original letterhead and signed by the author. Instructions - unless otherwise noted by the program: the letters of recommendation should be mailed by the references directly to the Office of Graduate Studies OR the letter and request form may be scanned and sent via e-mail to lorgrad@ohsu.edu as a PDF document. Alternatively, the document may be provided to the applicant in a sealed envelope, with the author's signature across the back flap, for delivery.

Unsealed letters of recommendation will not be accepted from the applicant. We are unable to accept unsigned letters of recommendation or recommendations written in an e-mail with no scanned documents attached.

Programs for the Master of Public Health and Master of Biostatistics programs haveseparate requirements and recommendation letter forms. These are addressed and available in the on-line application instructions.

School transcripts

We are unable to accept digital transcripts. Only official paper transcripts can be accepted.

Official School Transcripts from ALL colleges or universities attended, whether or not a degree was received. The transcript must document coursework complete, grades received and degrees awarded.  Transcripts must be in English or accompanied by a certified English translation.

The official transcripts must arrive in a sealed envelope and should be mailed directly to the Office of Graduate Studies at the 'send to' address listed below.

All applicants with degrees from Foreign Institutions - Beginning with applications for Fall 2013: All applicants with degrees from foreign institutions are required to provide World Education Service (WES) International Credential Advantage Package (ICAP) credential evaluations for all foreign colleges attended. Applicants need to consult WES's website for instructions and fees at www.wes.org. The applicant will be responsible for the full cost of this service. All students with degrees from foreign institutions of all countries of origin will need to complete this service. If the applicant has already completed a similar credential evaluation through WES or another company, the Graduate Studies Office may evaluate on a case-by-case basis whether a WES ICAP will be needed. Please have WES ICAP Credential Evaluations sent to:

OHSU School of Medicine Graduate Admissions
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, Mail Code L102-GS
Portland, OR 97239-3098

Tests scores

Official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score report sent directly to us from the Educational Testing Services (ETS).  The institution code for OHSU is  4865 (Oregon Hlth Sci U Sch Medicine, some tests may list as University of Oregon School of Medicine). Scores sent to other OHSU codes cannot be used.

Some programs will accept  Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) scores in place of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores. When providing MCAT scores, a copy of the official score report is required.  Please do not request the official report be sent from AAMC as our programs cannot access them.

The Division of Management will accept the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) in lieu of the GRE. If the applicant has completed the Division of Management Certificate Program with a cumulative GPA of 3.25, the GRE/GMAT requirements are waived.

International students

Either the TOEFL or IELTS are accepted.

  • Official  Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test score report sent directly to us from the Educational Testing Services (ETS).  The institution code for OHSU is  4865 (Oregon Hlth Sci U Sch Medicine, some tests may list as University of Oregon School of Medicine). Scores sent to other OHSU codes cannot be used.

  • Official International English Language Testing System (IELTS) sent directly to Oregon Health and Science University School of Medicine from the IELTS service.


WHERE TO SEND

Unless otherwise instructed by the program instructions, send transcripts and other application materials to:

SOM Graduate Studies Admissions, L102-GS
Oregon Health & Science University
3181 Sam Jackson Park Road
Portland, OR 97239-3098

Application processing and candidate selection

Once the application and corresponding materials have been received, they are forwarded to the individual program admission committees for review. Each program notifies applicants of admission decisions in writing, no admission decisions are given over the telephone.

The Graduate Studies Admissions Office does not participate in the application review or candidate selection process nor does it make or deliver admission decisions.

The programs reserve the right to review applications received after the deadline if space is available in the specialty area. Priority is given to applications that are complete by the application deadline. Please check with the program of interest for additional information.

Tracking application status

Applicants receive automatic acknowledgement when the application is submitted. It is recommended that you print this acknowledgement page for future use, as well as making note of the login/ID to review your application status.