Undergraduate Applicants
The Department admits undergraduate students as first year students, second year transfers, or advanced transfers. If you are already a student at the University of Oregon, please proceed to Part Two of the application process. If you are not yet a University of Oregon student, please read Part One for details of how to apply to the University of Oregon. There are two parts to the undergraduate admissions process as you will read below.
Part One:
Apply for admission to the University of Oregon by January 15, indicating Landscape Architecture as your desired major. First year students (freshmen) and Transfer students interested in the bachelor of landscape architecture (BLA) program must apply to the University of Oregon by January 15. Please follow the UO Admissions Office application instructions at: Applying to the University of Oregon.
Part Two:
Complete the Department of Landscape Architecture Online Application (click HERE for the required application) and submit all other required materials listed below to the Department of Landscape Architecture. ALL materials must be postmarked by January 15. These materials (other than the online application) should be mailed; directly to the following address:
Department of Landscape Architecture
Attn: Undergraduate Application Committee
5234 University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 97403-5234
A personal letter indicating why you want to study Landscape Architecture and particularly why you want to study at the University of Oregon. In this letter, please tell us as much about yourself as possible - your background, your interests and aspirations in the field of landscape architecture, and anything else which you believe will aid us in making an intelligent decision regarding your admission.
A portfolio of your creative work. (Formatted in an 8 1/2 x 11 notebook - electronic portfolios or works on CDs are not accepted). The examples of your work should indicate your creativity. Please include those graphic and written materials which will help us evaluate your potential to succeed and flourish within our school. You may include copies of photographs, drawings, a story, an article, poetry, projects of any kind, or a combination of all of these. Put your work together as thoughtfully as possible. An 8 1/2 x 11 notebook works very well for displaying your work. If you wish the return of your portfolio, please include a stamped, self-addressed envelope for return mailing. Application materials should NOT BE INCLUDED in your portfolio. Please, make sure your name is clearly stated on the outside cover of your portfolio.
Three letters of recommendation (minimum of three) from individuals able to assess your potential for the successful completion of your education. (Former teachers and employers are acceptable) These letters may arrive before your other application materials. They should be mailed directly from the individual writing the letter, or you may wish to bundle them together. We unfortunately can not accept faxed or emailed letters of recommendation - all letters should be originals.
Transcript(s) of previous academic credit (Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for department use). These must be provided by the applicant, the department is not able to retrieve transcripts electronically - even if you are currently a UO student.
Letters of acceptance or denial will be sent out on or around April 15.
Advanced Transfers:
Please follow the above procedure. Advanced placement will be based upon demonstrated ability and previous accomplishment; including academic and work experience. Students applying for advanced transfer standing will usually have completed at least two years of Landscape Architecture at another institution. If you have any previous baccalaureate degree, you must apply to our graduate studies program (Master of Landscape Architecture).
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Master of Landscape Architecture
First Professional MLA candidates start the program during the Summer Term, while Post-Professional MLA candidates start during the Fall Term. Please be sure to select the correct term when filling out the online application offered below. Only students who have completed their undergraduate degree are eligible to apply for the MLA programs. If you do not yet have your undergraduate degree, please read the information above on our Undergraduate program. Students planning to earn their graduate degree at the University of Oregon must be admitted both to the Graduate School as well as to the department in which they plan to study. The two part application process is outlined below. Application materials MUST be POSTMARKED no later than January 15 to be considered. Materials may also be delivered personally to the Department of Landscape Architecture no later than January 15.
Application materials may come to us in stages and will be held until your portfolio arrives stating a clear intention of applying. Late applications may be reviewed, but only after the regular review process has been completed. Incomplete applications will not be considered - however our department will attempt to contact you regarding missing materials.
Part One:
Apply for admission to the Department of Landscape Architecture by using the Graduate School Application at the University of Oregon. You must complete this step by following the online instructions:
Apply online by clicking here. The online application requires that the applicant pay a $50 application fee. This application is then forwarded automatically to the Department of Landscape Architecture.
International students must also provide a current bank statement.
Part Two:
Submit the following required materials (listed below) to the Department of Landscape Architecture by the deadline date of January 15. All materials listed below must be mailed (or delivered personally) to the following address:
Department of Landscape Architecture
Graduate Admissions Committee
1190 Franklin Blvd. - Lawrence Hall
5234 University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 97403-5234
1. Three letters of recommendation (minimum of three) from individuals able to assess your potential for the successful completion of graduate education (preferably at least two from former academic resources, the other may be from an employer). The (Report on Graduate Applicant Form should be downloaded here) then filled out by you and given/sent to those individuals preparing your letter of recommendation (the Social Security Number is NOT necessary). The letters of recommendation (and the Graduate Applicant Form) can either be collected by you from the person writing the recommendation (in their sealed envelope) and sent in with your application materials, or they may wish to mail them directly to the department using the address above. We unfortunately can not accept faxed or emailed letters of recommendation - all letters should be originals.
2. A personal statement assessing your background, strengths, interests and aspirations in the field of landscape architecture, and why you want to come to the University of Oregon for your graduate education.
3. A portfolio of your creative work. (Formatted in an 8 1/2 x 11 notebook - electronic portfolios or works on CDs are not accepted). The examples of your work should indicate your creativity. Please include graphic and written materials which will help us evaluate your potential to succeed and flourish within our school. You may include copies of photographs, drawings, a story, an article, poetry, projects of any kind, or a combination of all of these. Put your work together as thoughtfully as possible. An 8 1/2 x 11 notebook works very well for displaying your work. If you wish the return of your portfolio, please include a stamped, self-addressed envelope for return mailing. Application materials should NOT BE INCLUDED in your portfolio. Please, make sure your name is clearly written on the front, outside cover of your portfolio..
4. An unofficial copy of all your transcripts. (You must also provide an official transcript from your degree university to the Department of Landscape Architecture).
5. A writing sample such as a research paper or technical report.
6. Foreign students must submit a TOEFL score of 577 or better on the paper-based test, or 90-91 on the internet-based test (iBT). The UO school code is 4846.
The GRE is NOT required for applying to the MLA Program in the Department of Landscape Architecture, however the GRE is required for all PhD candidates.
Letters of acceptance or denial will be sent out on or around March 31.
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Ph.D in Landscape Architecture
Prospective students must either have previously completed a professional degree in landscape architecture or architecture (B.L.A., M.L.A., B.ARCH. or M.ARCH.), or hold a master's degree (e.g., M.A. or M.S.) from a related field and show clear evidence of academic experience and goals suitably aligned with landscape architecture. A record of demonstrated research is an important admission criterion.
To find out more about the Ph.D. Program, please click here.
Part One:
Apply for admission using the Graduate School Application at University of Oregon. You must complete this step by following the online instructions:
Apply online by clicking here. The online application requires that the applicant pay a $50 application fee. This application is then forwarded automatically to the Department of Landscape Architecture.
International students must also provide a current bank statement.
Part Two:
Submit the required application materials (listed below) to the Department of Landscape Architecture by the deadline date of January 15. All materials listed below must be mailed directly to the following address:
Department of Landscape Architecture
Ph.D. Admissions Committee
5234 University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 97403-5234
1. A personal statement describing your background, strengths, interests and aspirations in the field of landscape architecture, including why you want to come to the University of Oregon for your doctoral work. This should include discussion of your proposed area of specialization, program of study, and a prospective major advisor.
2. Three letters of recommendation (minimum of three) from individuals able to assess your potential for the successful completion of graduate education. The (Report on Graduate Applicant Form should be downloaded here) then filled out by you and given/sent to those individuals preparing your letter of recommendation (the Social Security Number is NOT necessary). The letters of recommendation (and the Graduate Applicant Form) can either be collected by you from the person writing the recommendation (in their sealed envelope) and sent in with your application materials, or they may wish to mail them directly to the department using the address above. We unfortunately can not accept faxed or emailed letters of recommendation - all letters should be originals.
3. A portfolio of creative and scholarly work including at least one writing example showing evidence of critical thinking in a research context.
4. Official transcripts from all universities or colleges attended.
5. GRE Report, including both analytical and verbal scores.
6. TOEFL scores for all non-native English speakers. Foreign students must submit a TOEFL score of 577 or better on the paper-based test, or 90-91 on the internet-based test (iBT). The UO school code is 4846.
It is strongly recommended that applicants contact the faculty member(s) with whom they are most interested in working well in advance of submitting their application. This step is important because the department must establish (PRIOR to admission) whether there is sufficient goodness-of-fit between the scholarly goals and aspirations of a student with the skills, interests and availability of at least one faculty member who would be willing to serve as the applicant's provisional major advisor.
Letters of acceptance or denial for applications submitted by the standard application deadline will be sent out on or around April 15.
