Master of Nonprofit Management Application Procedures
Questions about admission can be directed to Professor Renee Irvin.
The MNM admissions committee meets soon after the application deadline to evaluate application materials. Applicants will be notified by mail of their admission status. Students typically begin the program fall term, but for the academic year 2012-13 we are accepting applications until the program is full.
Application Procedures
1. University of Oregon Graduate Admission Application. This online application, along with the $50 application fee* by credit card or eCheck required to submit it, will be sent directly to the Admissions Office and the department. Select major code "master of nonprofit management" (MNPM).
* If you are applying to more than one program at the University of Oregon, you must complete one Graduate Admission Application per program. There is a checkbox on the application form, to avoid paying a second application fee.
Please submit the following to PPPM, received by February 1. The address is:
Department of Planning, Public Policy and Management
ATTN: Administrative Assistant
1209 University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 97403-1209
- A comprehensive employment and educational resume.
- A personal statement, 2-3 pages in length (double- or single-spaced, 1" margins, 12pt font), describing your motivation and preparation for furthering (or entering) a career in the nonprofit sector, and providing a hypothetical blueprint for the next 20 years of your career.
- Official transcripts from all prior undergraduate and graduate institutions. Transcripts should be sent directly by the institutions where the work was done. Also send official degree transcripts to Admissions.
- Three letters of recommendation from academic or nonacademic sources, with at least one letter written by a university faculty member. Please print the form from the following website: here.
- Scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or GMAT. Please request scores to be sent to university code “4846 UO” and program code “Public Administration.” GMAT scores select "UO College of Business."
Non-Native Speakers of English
Applicants whose native language is not English must supply results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examination. The minimum acceptable TOEFL score for admission is 575 (paper-based test) or 88 (Internet-based test); the minimum acceptable IELTS exam score is 7.0. The results of the examination should be sent to the Office of Admissions, 1217 University of Oregon, Eugene OR 97403-1217.
Spoken English
Furthermore, non-native speakers of English applying to the MNM program must also submit any one of the following to complete their application. Please be aware that this additional requirement for non-native speakers of English applies even if the applicant holds a degree from an institution in an English speaking country or permanent residency in the U.S.:
• A score from the Test of Spoken English (TSE),
• the Speaking Proficiency English Assessment Kit (SPEAK), or
• the Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT).
Information regarding this examination may be obtained from:
TOEFL
P.O. Box 899
Princeton, NJ 08540, USA
Information can also be obtained from Educational Testing Services' official web site at:
http://www.toefl.org/
Please request that your TOEFL or IELTS scores be sent to the Admissions Office, 1217 University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon 97403-1217, and to the program, select UO code R4846, program code "public administration."
International Students' Financial Support Verification:
U.S. Government regulations require that the University of Oregon verify the availability of sufficient financial support for non-immigrant students before a Certificate of Eligibility (Form I-20 or DS-2019) can be issued. International students must submit supporting financial documents (e.g., Graduate Teaching Fellowship (GTF) appointment contract, scholarship award letter and/or bank statements) with their applications. Students planning to be sponsored by an agency, government or other sponsor should have proof of financial support sent from the sponsoring agency (e.g., a letter from the sponsor and copies of the sponsor's bank statement). Financial verification documents should be sent to:
Office of Admissions
1217 University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 97403-1217
Student Recruitment
The Department of Planning, Public Policy and Management (PPPM) strongly encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. PPPM is dedicated to fostering an academic environment that will prepare our students to flourish in diverse communities found both locally and abroad. We recognize that a diverse student body brings multiple perspectives (e.g., cultural, historical, spiritual, political, etc.) that enhance the curriculum and offer various sources for learning. We also recognize that a familiarity and comfort with diverse viewpoints, backgrounds, and real-life experiences will help produce better future public leaders.
The University of Oregon offers Diversity Building Scholarships for graduate students who are US citizens. The deadline is February 1. For more information and the application, go to:
http://financialaid.uoregon.edu/diversity_excellence_scholarship
International students interested in financial aid opportunities should visit the U of O's International Affairs web page for additional information.
For more information
Department of Planning, Public Policy and Management
119 Hendricks Hall
1209 University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 97403-1209
Telephone: (541) 346-3635; FAX: (541) 346-2040
E-mail: pppm@uoregon.edu
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Updated February 6, 2013
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