Graduate Degree Application Instructions | DHE

How to Apply

Get the degree you want Students may apply for entrance to our program for fall, winter, or spring term. However, we encourage students to apply for fall term entry. The graduate core course work in the department is designed to enable students who enter fall term to complete their required course work in a timely manner. Scheduling of graduate core courses, many of which are prerequisites for the ones that follow, is based on fall term entry. Students who start their programs winter or spring terms may take longer to graduate, due to core course scheduling. Students applying for fall term admission should apply by January 15th to be assured consideration for entry the following fall term.

Admission Requirements

In addition to the admission requirements of the University, applicants for graduate study in Design and Human Environment (DHE) will be expected to:

Submit all application materials to the Office of Admission and Orientation by January 15th to be ensured consideration for the following Fall term. Applications received after the deadline will be considered as space is available in the program. Submit official scores completed in the last five years from the GRE. Visit the GRE website website for more information. Doctoral program applicants must provide evidence of research capability, e.g., a thesis or published research paper. Applicants without prior research experience who are admitted into the doctoral program will be required to complete a published or accepted for publication research paper with the major professor prior to taking their preliminary exams.

Applicants whose previous coursework is not related to the DHE emphasis area in which they intend to study may be required to take undergraduate prerequisite coursework as part of their graduate studies in the Department. For students taking prerequisite coursework their time to degree completion will be increased by 1 to 2 years.

Send these items to:

Office of Admission and Orientation
Oregon State University
104 Kerr Administration Building
Corvallis, OR 97331-2106

Original application form and two photocopies. Please note that the appropriate code number to indicate your graduate major is 4210. See university admission pages for applying on line.
$50.00 (US) check or money order payable to Oregon State University.
Three photocopies of all college or university transcripts (undergraduate and graduate). International applicants must provide a certified English translation of their academic transcripts obtained from the institution that issued the transcript. Note: If you are admitted, two official sealed transcripts from each college or university attended will be required.
Two copies of your statement of your professional goals and particular field(s) of interest.

International applicants need to include:

Two photocopies of your TOEFL score. Note: If you are admitted, your official TOEFL will be required.
Financial certificate with supporting documentation, demonstrating sufficient financial resources for the desired academic program.

Send these items to:

Department of Design and Human Environment
224 Milam Hall
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 97331-5101

Graduate Admission Checklist. This is an important form as it identifies your specific area of concentration within Design and Human Environment. (Adobe PDF -14k | Microsoft Word -38k)
A photocopy of the application form.
A photocopy of all transcripts
A photocopy of the GRE scores.
A copy of the statement of professional goals.
Three letters of reference.
For international applicants - a photocopy of TOEFL scores.

Statement of Professional Goals

Your statement of professional goals should be as clear and specific as possible; remember, your statement will demonstrate your writing ability. You should state your intended area of concentration (e.g., clothing and human behavior in the near environment, housing and human behavior in the near environment, apparel design in the near environment, interior design in the near environment, etc.). Include the following in your statement:

Your interests in the intended area of concentration, including a specific research topic, if you have identified one.
A summary of relevant undergraduate experiences and experiences since graduation (including master's degree for those applying for a doctoral program). This might include classes that had a particularly positive impact on you or any hardships you experienced be they related to your health or needing to work to support yourself.
A discussion of the motivating factors that led you to your decision to pursue a graduate degree in this particular subject matter. Factors could include an internship experience, a research project, an independent study, an inspirational faculty mentor, or some personal experiences.
Your plans for your graduate work--what particular courses do you plan to take, what minor subject area is of interest to you (e.g., business, art, anthropology, etc.), other topics of study that you wish to explore.
Your professional plans after the completion of your graduate degree.
The reason for your interest in the Design and Human Environment. graduate program at Oregon State University.

Letters of Recommendation

Your letters of recommendation should be from individuals who can speak to your ability to succeed in a graduate degree program, preferably from professionals in your intended area of study or instructors in your undergraduate or master's level program. ( If it has been a number of years since you were last a student, you need to include at least one letter from an individual who has recently interacted with you academically or professionally.) The letters should support your application and substantiate your ability to succeed in graduate school.

Remember to:

Provide the individuals who are writing you letters of recommendation with your plans for graduate work, the schools to which you are applying, information on your background, a resume, and a written statement of your future plans.
Provide a stamped envelope addressed to Design and Human Environment.
Request all recommendations at least one month in advance of the deadline, and check to see that they have been mailed.

Selection of Applicants


	Limit results to this site.		Health and Human Sciences » Design and Human Environment » Graduate Programs » How to Apply. How to Apply Students may apply for entrance to our program for fall, winter, or spring term. However, we encourage students to apply for fall term entry. The graduate core course work in the department is designed to enable students who enter fall term to complete their required course work in a timely manner. Scheduling of graduate core courses, many of which are prerequisites for the ones that follow, is based on fall term entry. Students who start their programs winter or spring terms may take longer to graduate, due to core course scheduling. Students applying for fall term admission should apply by January 15th to be assured consideration for entry the following fall term. Admission Requirements In addition to the admission requirements of the University, applicants for graduate study in Design and Human Environment (DHE) will be expected to: Submit all application materials to the Office of Admission and Orientation by January 15th to be ensured consideration for the following Fall term. Applications received after the deadline will be considered as space is available in the program. Submit official scores completed in the last five years from the GRE. Visit the GRE website website for more information. Doctoral program applicants must provide evidence of research capability, e.g., a thesis or published research paper. Applicants without prior research experience who are admitted into the doctoral program will be required to complete a published or accepted for publication research paper with the major professor prior to taking their preliminary exams. Applicants whose previous coursework is not related to the DHE emphasis area in which they intend to study may be required to take undergraduate prerequisite coursework as part of their graduate studies in the Department. For students taking prerequisite coursework their time to degree completion will be increased by 1 to 2 years. Send these items to: Office of Admission and Orientation Oregon State University 104 Kerr Administration Building Corvallis, OR 97331-2106 Original application form and two photocopies. Please note that the appropriate code number to indicate your graduate major is 4210. See university admission pages for applying on line. $50.00 (US) check or money order payable to Oregon State University. Three photocopies of all college or university transcripts (undergraduate and graduate). International applicants must provide a certified English translation of their academic transcripts obtained from the institution that issued the transcript. Note: If you are admitted, two official sealed transcripts from each college or university attended will be required. Two copies of your statement of your professional goals and particular field(s) of interest. International applicants need to include: Two photocopies of your TOEFL score. Note: If you are admitted, your official TOEFL will be required. Financial certificate with supporting documentation, demonstrating sufficient financial resources for the desired academic program. Send these items to: Department of Design and Human Environment 224 Milam Hall Oregon State University Corvallis, OR 97331-5101 Graduate Admission Checklist. This is an important form as it identifies your specific area of concentration within Design and Human Environment. (Adobe PDF -14k \| Microsoft Word -38k) A photocopy of the application form. A photocopy of all transcripts A photocopy of the GRE scores. A copy of the statement of professional goals. Three letters of reference. For international applicants - a photocopy of TOEFL scores. Statement of Professional Goals Your statement of professional goals should be as clear and specific as possible; remember, your statement will demonstrate your writing ability. You should state your intended area of concentration (e.g., clothing and human behavior in the near environment, housing and human behavior in the near environment, apparel design in the near environment, interior design in the near environment, etc.). Include the following in your statement: Your interests in the intended area of concentration, including a specific research topic, if you have identified one. A summary of relevant undergraduate experiences and experiences since graduation (including master's degree for those applying for a doctoral program). This might include classes that had a particularly positive impact on you or any hardships you experienced be they related to your health or needing to work to support yourself. A discussion of the motivating factors that led you to your decision to pursue a graduate degree in this particular subject matter. Factors could include an internship experience, a research project, an independent study, an inspirational faculty mentor, or some personal experiences. Your plans for your graduate work--what particular courses do you plan to take, what minor subject area is of interest to you (e.g., business, art, anthropology, etc.), other topics of study that you wish to explore. Your professional plans after the completion of your graduate degree. The reason for your interest in the Design and Human Environment. graduate program at Oregon State University. Letters of Recommendation Your letters of recommendation should be from individuals who can speak to your ability to succeed in a graduate degree program, preferably from professionals in your intended area of study or instructors in your undergraduate or master's level program. ( If it has been a number of years since you were last a student, you need to include at least one letter from an individual who has recently interacted with you academically or professionally.) The letters should support your application and substantiate your ability to succeed in graduate school. Remember to: Provide the individuals who are writing you letters of recommendation with your plans for graduate work, the schools to which you are applying, information on your background, a resume, and a written statement of your future plans. Provide a stamped envelope addressed to Design and Human Environment. Request all recommendations at least one month in advance of the deadline, and check to see that they have been mailed. Selection of Applicants University Admission pages: http://oregonstate.edu/admissions/graduate.html