Apply for a Master of Science in Historic Preservation

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• Application Available: September 15
• Priority Application Deadline: January 9
• Final Application Deadline: May 1
• Application Decision: Decision letters are usually emailed by the end of February or shortly thereafter.

Note: If the application deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, the deadline is the following business day.

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• Submit your application following the UO Division of Graduate Studies application submission procedures: 
  • Domestic Applicants – Application fee $70
  • International Applicants - Application fee $90
  • The Division of Graduate Studies offers limited graduate application fee waivers for applicants who meet specific criteria, as outlined on the Division of Graduate Studies' application fee waiver page. 
  • UO Transcript Requirement 
• Non-native English speakers need to meet the UO Division of Graduate Studies' language proficiency requirements.
• Once admitted to the program, a deposit will be required of all incoming students.
• Students from western states who wish to participate in the Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP a tuition reciprocity program), need to review the Historic Preservation Program Graduate Funding page for more information.

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• Statement of Intent
• Educational/Professional Summary
• Resume
• Transcripts
• Three (3) Recommendations
• Portfolio/Work Sample
  • This is a sample of your academic and/or professional work that helps the admissions committee see your background and experience.  
  • Students come to the HP program from a wide range of undergraduate majors- some writing heavy, some graphics heavy, some with digital projects about place- and with a range of professional experiences. 
  • The portfolio/work sample can capture one or more (up to 5) examples of your work that relate to the field of historic preservation.  
  • Ideally, you would showcase effective writing (including the proper citation of primary and secondary sources) with a short paper or excerpt (~3 pages) of a longer paper. 
  • You are also welcome to showcase creative work or preservation-related projects you have completed.