How to apply

Master of Public Health Program

Admissions timeline

Apply anytime between August 16, 2025 and June 1, 2026.

Opens

August 16
2025

Deadlines

Priority
December 1, 2025
Final
June 1, 2026

Reviewed

Apps are reviewed monthly:

from December 1, 2025
to June 15, 2026

Decisions

Admission decisions are sent at the end of each month from January to June.

Application deadline reminder

Final SOPHAS applications must be submitted by June 1, 2026
by 8:59 p.m. Pacific Time (11:59 p.m. Eastern Time).

How to apply

Step one

Admission Requirements and Materials

Materials to submit via SOPHAS:

  • Baccalaureate degree

    • A 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (either cumulative or within the last 90 credits of coursework)

    • Official Transcripts from all colleges attended sent to SOPHAS

  • Personal statement

  • Resume/CV

  • Three letters of recommendation

    • SOPHAS will ask for the names and email addresses of at least three references and will solicit the letters directly via the email you provide.

International students

Addition materials required for International students

  • WES evaluation of international coursework as part of the SOPHAS application
  • English Proficiency Score
    • TOEFL, Duolingo or IELTS scores to provide proof of English language competency. See Graduate Admissions - International Applicants for more information about international graduate student requirements.

Submission

You will need to create an account on SOPHAS and follow their instructions to apply. There is a fee, as well as waivers and an assistance program.

Submit your application through SOPHAS.

SOPHAS application how-to video

In this video we guide you through the process of applying to Oregon State's Masters of Public Health program using the SOPHAS system. We show you how to add a program, navigate the application dashboard, and provide tips on filling out personal information and transcripts. We also discuss the specific program materials required by Oregon State and address common questions and troubleshooting tips.

Step two

Supplemental application

Complete the Oregon State Office of Graduate Education supplemental application

After you submit your application through SOPHAS, the Oregon State Office of Graduate Education supplemental application will be sent to you via email after the deadline.

Though there is no official deadline for the supplemental application, this form must be submitted before you can be notified of any official decision.

Fees

Different fees are associated with each application. For fee information, refer to:

Step three

Apply for Aid

ScholarDollars

To apply to OSU’s scholarships, you will be using ScholarDollars.

ScholarDollars allows you to review multiple institutional scholarships where you can apply to the awards you are eligible for. Once we have emailed you the supplemental application, you will be able to apply for scholarships with your ID number. Remember to apply by the scholarship deadline.

Additionally, for assistantships, be sure to indicate your interest in your application. You will not need to submit another application for assistantships, but instead interested applicants who are admitted to the graduate program are considered for graduate assistantships. If awarded, you will receive a notification via email of the assistantship offer.

Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP)

Lastly, be sure to review if you qualify for the Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) in the supplemental application. You may be eligible to pay in-state tuition, saving you about $37,000 over the course of the program.

The Graduate Admissions FAQ is a helpful resource that can answer many of your questions about the process.

If you have any questions that are not addressed in the FAQ, please do not hesitate to email us.