Screening includes, but is not limited to, a minimum GPA of 3.0, three letters of recommendation, and a writing sample. A personal interview is required for those applicants who meet the initial application criteria. In addition to the above requirements, general graduate admission standards for international students require a transcript from the home country indicating an equivalent of an OSU grade point of 3.0 or higher. Exceptions to these scores will be considered on an individual basis. Oregon State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or veteran's status in any of its policies, procedures, or practices.
Diversity is a key to our success.
The OSU Counselor Education Program faculty endorses this university policy and works to open doors to all under represented groups and those who have suffered from discrimination. The University may find it necessary to evaluate a person's background to determine his or her likelihood of maintaining standards of professional conduct that are necessary in the discipline. An evaluation may take into consideration current performance as well as past experiences and actions that could affect a student's ability to perform in the particular course or program. Admissions policies and procedures are designed to foster the identification and selection of all prospective students who possess the potential for Master level work in counseling - to the extent of looking beyond the more traditional criteria when advisable and possible. Applicants are sought who have demonstrated a commitment to the profession of counseling and to the specific counseling areas emphasized at OSU through interest, preparation and experience.