Admissions Requirements | Application Instructions | Supporting Documents | Transcripts | Financial Supports | GRE or rGRE Scores
Application Deadline
Deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m., (EST) January 15, 2025.
Acceptance Rates
Our master’s degree program is based on a cohort model that emphasizes a strong learning community with diverse representation, strong academics, and high community engagement.
On average, we receive between 200 and 300 applications each year. We accept about 90 of those applicants. See our Program Data page for additional information.
Admissions Requirements
Students interested in joining the UO Communication Disorders and Sciences Master’s Program are expected to:
- Complete both the CSDCAS application and the University of Oregon Division of Graduate Studies application
- provide letters of recommendation
- submit all transcripts
- have extracurricular experience acquired through employment, research, or volunteer activities relevant to a CDS degree
- meet the prerequisite course requirements according to the prerequisite checklist prior to the term for which they are applying (please note, these are ASHA requirements for licensure and the links on the checklist will provide additional clarification and information on course work guidelines).
Students for whom English is not their native language must meet University requirements as noted on the Division of Graduate Studies’ Eligibility How to Apply page.
In addition to the University language requirement, the following is required as per ASHA policy:
“The applicant must have demonstrated communication skills sufficient to achieve effective clinical and professional interaction with persons receiving services and relevant others. For oral communication, the applicant must have demonstrated speech and language skills in English, which, at a minimum, are consistent with ASHA's current position statement on students and professionals who speak English with accents and nonstandard dialects. In addition, the applicant must have demonstrated the ability to write and comprehend technical reports, diagnostic and treatment reports, treatment plans, and professional correspondence in English.”
Application Instructions and Deadlines
Applying to the Communication Disorders and Sciences MS program requires two separate applications. All aspects of both applications must be submitted by 11:59pm Eastern Time on January 15th.
ONE: University of Oregon Division of Graduate Studies Application
Apply to the University of Oregon's Division of Graduate Studies. Applications open each year on September 15th.
Transcripts: You will need to submit one set of unofficial transcripts to the University of Oregon Division of Graduate Studies with your application. Unofficial transcripts are to be submitted as part of your application. If you are offered admission to the program, you will need to submit official transcripts to the University of Oregon before fall term the year of admittance.
See the Division of Graduate Studies Official Transcript Requirement for details.
Nonrefundable Application Fee: $70 (Domestic Students)/$90 (International Students), paid by credit card or eCheck. You will need to pay the application fee before you are able to submit the application. Fee waivers and discounts are available to students that qualify.
International Applicants seeking program nomination for an international application fee waiver must have a completed UO Division of Graduate Studies Online Graduate Application and then submit a request to the program via email no later than one month before the initial application deadline. At that time, the applicant must have all components of the application completed, uploaded, and ready to submit for the request to be considered. There are limited opportunities for this waiver. Applicants will be notified if their request is approved within 1 week of the deadline to request.
TWO: Communication Sciences and Disorders Centralized Application Service (CSDCAS) Application
Application to our master’s program in speech-language pathology should be made through the communication sciences and disorders centralized application service (CSDCAS). Our CSDCAS application generally opens each year on August 15th. To begin your application on the CSDCAS website, click on “Create an Account” to begin a new account. Please follow the instructions carefully and include all Supporting Documents listed below. Once you submit your application you will not be able to make changes other than to request an academic update for fall grades.
The CSDCAS application fee is $150 for the first graduate program applied to and $60 for each additional graduate program.
It is strongly recommended that you visit the CSDCAS Frequently Asked Questions before starting your application. The “Quick Start Guide” linked on the FAQ page includes information on the application process, timelines, fees, and fee waivers – we encourage you to read through this information thoroughly.
If you experience problems, or have questions, please contact:
CSDCAS Customer Service
Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST
617-612-2030
csdcasinfo@csdcas.org
Supporting Documents
The following information must be submitted directly to CSDCAS to complete your application:
Essay
University of Oregon Communications Disorders and Sciences Master's Program Admission Essay Questions
Please complete the following tasks and upload your answers with your CSDCAS application. Answers to all of the questions are required, unless otherwise noted. Our general objectives for the questions are to get to know you better and assess your written communication and analytic abilities, including critical thinking. Answer all questions in complete sentences and remember to check your writing to make sure it is free of typos and grammatical errors.
Please use the document linked below for your answers. *Clicking on the link Admission Essay Questions button below will download the document to your computer for you to fill in and upload with your CSDCAS application.
Prerequisite Checklist
All applicants must meet the prerequisite course requirements according to the prerequisite checklist prior to the term for which they are applying (please note, these are ASHA requirements for licensure and the links on the checklist will provide additional clarification and information on course work guidelines). All transcripts for coursework listed should be uploaded to your applications. Courses which are in progress at the time of application and/or courses planned for terms before the start of the term for which you are applying should be noted on the form.
Please note, if you are admitted to the program you may be asked to provide unofficial transcripts directly to the program for all courses listed on your Prerequisite Checklist. *Clicking the linked document below will download a document to your computer for you to fill in and upload with your CSDCAS application. Do not change the format of the document.
*Clicking on the prerequisite Info FAQs and the prerequisite form example buttons below will download the documents to your computer.
Three Letters of Recommendation
You should provide email contact information for at least three people who are willing to write letters that support your application to graduate school. At least two of these letters should be from academic faculty who can speak to your academic performance in the classroom. It is preferred that at least one of these academic letters be from an academic faculty in Communication Disorders and Sciences or closely professionally-related topic. No personal letters from family or friends will be considered. Letters of recommendation are accepted electronically ONLY. It is your responsibility to make sure that these letters have been submitted.
Applications not meeting these requirements may not be considered for admission.
Official Transcripts
You will be required to submit one official set of transcripts directly to CSDCAS several weeks prior to the application deadline to ensure your transcripts arrive on time.
When submitting transcripts to CSDCAS, please bear in mind that you must send ALL transcripts for every college credit you have earned. This includes:
- any AP courses
- dual-enrollment courses
- course work which shows on another transcript as transfer credit (must submit original transcript)
Even if you only took one class at a particular institution, CSDCAS still requires that you submit an official transcript. Transcripts must come from the original institution where courses were taken, even if they show up as transfer credits on another transcript.
Verification of Transcripts
After your transcripts are submitted, it will take several weeks for the CSDCAS team to verify your transcripts. It is critical that transcripts are submitted as soon as possible.
Your application will NOT be reviewed until CSDCAS has changed your Application Status to VERIFIED. You may check your application status on the CSDCAS website.
If your degree is in progress, or you are completing post-baccalaureate coursework, you must submit a transcript to CSDCAS with your fall grades (i.e. if you are enrolled or completing any coursework during the fall term prior to the application deadline you must submit official transcripts to CSDCAS once grades have posted for the term). This includes any undergrad or post-baccalaureate work completed.
Confirm Receipt of Transcripts
After submitting your application, be sure to check the application’s status to ensure that all transcripts have been received and verified. It is very important that your transcripts are verified in a timely manner, and it is your responsibility to confirm that ALL transcripts have been received and verified by CSDCAS.
Send Official Transcripts to CSDCAS at:
CSDCAS Verification Department
P.O. Box 9113
Watertown, MA 02471
Financial Supports
Apply for Scholarships and Financial Aid:
Other Financial Supports:
Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or Revised Graduate Record Examination (rGRE) Scores
GRE scores are not required and are not considered for admissions.
Double-check that your applications are complete
It is your responsibility to confirm that all admission materials are received by the deadline. We will not notify applicants of incomplete files.
You can check the status of your application before the deadline by logging into the CSDCAS and University of Oregon application pages and confirming that the required application materials have been successfully uploaded, and all necessary letters of recommendation have been received on your behalf. We will not review any applications which are incomplete, and all CSDCAS applications must have the verified designation to be reviewed.