Application process for Fall 2023 has closed. To prepare for Fall 2024, please review the information below and check back for updates.

If you need assistance, please contact Lori Olsen

UO Psychology highlights: 

• Psychology Invests in New Diversity Science Research Area
• Browse the Oregon Quarterly, both current and previous issues available

• Find potential faculty mentors:

• While completing the departmental online application, you will select up to four Psychology Professors whose research is of particular interest to you. To help with this process, please look over their websites to learn about their research interests and read some of their publications. Not all of our professors are accepting graduate students for fall, please review their research interests for the latest information.  Learn more about our faculty and their research interests here.
  • Professors not seeking new doctoral students are: Jennifer Ablow, Nick Allen, Dare Baldwin, Elliot Berkman, Melynda Casement, David Condon, Paul Dassonville, Jeff Measelle, Kate Mills, Gerard Saucier, Sanjay Srivastava, Mike Wehr, Sara Weston, Maureen Zalewski.

• Take the TOEFL (international applicants only):

  Foreign students for whom English is a second language must have their TOEFL scores sent directly to the University of Oregon. The Department of Psychology and University of Oregon require a minimum score of 575 for paper-based test OR 88 for the Internet-based (iBT) version OR 7.0 for the IELTS exam. Please have official results sent to the University using Code 4846.

• Graduate Record Exam (GRE):

  As of February 9, 2023:  Submission of scores on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is not required, and we expect most applicants to our program will not submit GRE scores. But it is acceptable to submit GRE scores if you have reason to believe that they convey information useful for evaluating your candidacy for our graduate program, information that is not found elsewhere in your application.

DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF ALL MATERIALS FOR FALL 2024 IS DECEMBER 1, 2023.

• Online application form:

  The application for Fall 2023 has closed.  *Important:  As you begin the application, select “Psychology – PhD” as your Major, within the College of Arts and Sciences. Note:  Please keep your login credentials (username and password) in a safe place as you can continue to work on your application until your payment is made or the December 1st deadline passes.  When you submit the application, a $70.00 non-refundable fee is collected by the Office of Admissions ($90.00 non-refundable fee for international applicants).  Once submitted, you can return to your application to monitor the receipt of your letters of recommendation. 

• Find Potential Faculty Mentors:

  While completing the departmental section of the online application, you will select up to four Psychology Professors whose research is of particular interest to you. To help with this process, please review their online research bios and lab websites to learn about their research interests and read some of their publications. Not all professors listed on the application are accepting graduate students for fall, please review their research interests for the latest information. Learn more about our faculty and their research interests here.
  • Professors not seeking new doctoral students for Fall 2023 are: Jennifer Ablow, Nick Allen, Dare Baldwin, Elliot Berkman, Melynda Casement, David Condon, Jeff Measelle, Kate Mills, Gerard Saucier, Sanjay Srivastava, Mike Wehr, Sara Weston, Maureen Zalewski.

• Three letters of recommendation:

  The online application requests contact information for each reference (name, position, institution, email). References will receive an email from us inviting them to fill out our online reference form and upload their letter of recommendation. After submitting your application, an online checklist becomes available and you can monitor receipt of your letters. At least three letters of recommendation must be received by the application deadline of December 1st. 

• Personal statement/statement of purpose:

  Limit your statement to 2-4 pages and upload in PDF format. This should (a) discuss your main research interests, ideas and questions; (b) describe your level of contribution to any research projects you have been involved in, and how your research experiences (e.g., professional work, research, volunteering) so far inform your interests and future goals; (c) state why you believe the University of Oregon is a good place for you to continue your education; and (d) discuss how your plan of study relates to the research interests of the faculty you would like to work with.

• Curriculum vita/Resume:

  Upload as a PDF your curriculum vita/resume. This should include the following items: Educational History, Employment/Volunteer History, List of Publications, Presentations, Awards and Honors, Teaching and Research Experience, Skills and Interests.

• Diversity Statement:

  Upload as a PDF, please limit your statement to 500 words. The University of Oregon's Psychology Department strives to create an inclusive learning environment grounded in the values of access, equity, and diversity.  For more information, please visit our Committee for an Inclusive Community's website.  In this brief statement (limit of 500 words), please tell us how you will contribute – based on your professional, volunteer, or lived experiences – to social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion in our department and university.

• Writing sample:

  Upload as a PDF a recent class paper, thesis, or article.

• Transcripts:

  Upload as a PDF your unofficial transcripts from all colleges/universities attended to the Educational History section of the online application.  If you accept an offer of admission, you must also send official transcripts from all colleges/universities that you have received a degree to:  Office of the Registrar, 5257 University of Oregon, Eugene OR 97403-5257.  See more information about transcripts here.

• Official TOEFL scores (international applicants only):

  Upload as a PDF your TOEFL or IELTS report and have official results sent to Institution Code 4846.

• Graduate Record Exam (GRE):

  As of February 9, 2023:  Submission of scores on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is not required, and we expect most applicants to our program will not submit GRE scores. But it is acceptable to submit GRE scores if you have reason to believe that they convey information useful for evaluating your candidacy for our graduate program, information that is not found elsewhere in your application.

For information about the Psychology Program or the application process, please contact:

Graduate Coordinator
Phone: (541) 346-5060