Admissions requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a natural sciences field, or a social science field plus natural science coursework or work experience.
• A minimum 3.0 GPA

When to apply

This program allows students to start during the summer, fall, winter or spring terms.

• Summer application deadline: May 1
• Fall application deadline: June 15
• Winter application deadline: Nov. 1
• Spring application deadline: Feb. 1

How to apply

Apply for graduate admissions

Apply as a degree-seeking student using OSU’s online application form. The nonrefundable application fee is $75, or $85 for international applicants.

Submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities you have attended.

NOTE: You may submit the graduate admissions application online electronically, uploading all documentation (scores, transcripts, etc.) as attachments. Or you may choose to mail your documentation and all materials to: Office of Graduate Education, Oregon State University, Heckart Lodge, 2900 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis, OR 97331-1102.

Apply to the urban forestry program

Submit a cover letter requesting admission to the program including a statement of objectives. If you already have a capstone project in mind, provide a brief description of it in your letter. Also provide a current professional résumé.

Submit three professional references. Provide the names and email addresses of three individuals who will supply letters of reference on your behalf. These individuals will be contacted directly by the Office of Graduate Education and asked to independently upload their letters.

NOTE: International applicants must also submit documents and language test scores that are outlined on the graduate admissions international applicants webpage.

Once admitted into the Urban Forestry graduate certificate program, you must:

• Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 each term you are enrolled
• Complete all required courses

Apply to take courses as a nondegree-seeking student

If you don’t want to pursue a graduate degree or certificate but would like to take individual classes that are part of the urban forestry graduate certificate curriculum, you may apply to OSU as a nondegree-seeking graduate student.

Nondegree-seeking students who may later wish to apply to a graduate degree program should be aware that a maximum of 6 credits earned as a nondegree-seeking student may be transferred to a graduate certificate or degree program. For additional details, please refer to the "Nondegree Status" section of Admission to Oregon State University.