Admissions requirements
- Four-year baccalaureate degree (or international equivalent) from a regionally accredited (U.S.) or recognized (international) college or university
- 3.0 GPA
- One year minimum full-time work experience in student/academic affairs or related field. Extensive experience comparable to one year of full-time experience (e.g. paraprofessional work) may satisfy this requirement
- Three letters of recommendation
- An understanding of and commitment to a career in the field of student affairs
The GRE is not required for admission or assistantships.
Qualifications for admissions are determined by both the OSU Graduate School and the program. Visit the OSU Graduate School website to review the minimum admissions requirements.
When to apply
Students can apply and be admitted any term.
We recommend that you apply at least 30 days before the beginning of the term in which you plan to start. This allows time for application review, processing and to ensure you get going smoothly.
How to apply
To apply to the OSU Graduate School and to the CSSA program, go to the OSU Graduate School’s online application form. Log in or click on "create new account" to begin the application process.
The nonrefundable application fee is $75.
In addition to application materials required by the Graduate School, you’ll need to submit a writing sample and three references. These individuals will be contacted directly by the OSU Graduate School and asked to independently to write and upload reference letters.
Note: Although the OSU Graduate School application is submitted online electronically – and all of the documentation (scores, transcripts, etc.) can be uploaded as attachments – some students may choose to mail their documentation. (You DO NOT have to mail AND upload your documents.)
Accompanying materials can be mailed to:
Graduate School
Heckart Lodge
2900 SW Jefferson Way
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 97331-2121
Questions?
For admissions questions, please contact:
Jacqueline Balzer
Program coordinator
OSU College of Liberal Arts
balzerj@oregonstate.edu
Important dates
See our academic calendar for our full quarter term schedule.
Degree details
* Oregon State University is on a quarter-term system. There are four quarters each year and classes are 11 weeks long. This program's 54 quarter credits are equal to 36 semester credits.
† Cost per credit is calculated using tuition per credit for the current academic year. It does not include associated fees, course materials, textbook expenses, and other expenses related to courses.
‡ You can complete nearly all courses in this program online, with one or a few site-based courses required. View the curriculum.
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