Office of Admissions

Alternative Admission

The following factors will be considered in assessing applications for alternative admission.

Alternative Admission Chart

If your GPA is below 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, scores on standardized tests will be considered, using the Alternative Admission Chart.

Homeschooled Applicants

Homeschooled students must meet the following admission requirements:

  • Complete either the SAT with a minimum score of 1,540 for critical reading, mathematics, and writing scores combined, or the ACT with the optional writing component and a minimum score of 22
  • Take the SAT Subject Tests in Math I or II, and a second test of your choice. Earn an average of 470 or better on the two tests, with a total score of at least 940
  • Demonstrate second-language proficiency as described under Freshman Admission Information
  • Complete the admissions application, including the following information specific to home-schooled students: 
    • In the "High School" section, complete only two fields: enter the high school code 99HOME, then enter the date that you will "graduate" from your home school
    • In the college-preparatory courses section, simply click continue to skip this section
  • Attach a statement of personal circumstances that explains that you were home-schooled and that you will complete the admission requirements by providing official score reports for the SAT or ACT and for the SAT Subject Tests

Applicants from Nonaccredited High Schools

  • Complete either the SAT with a minimum score of 1,540 for critical reading, mathematics, and writing scores combined, or the ACT with the optional writing component and a minimum score of 22
  • Take the SAT Subject Tests in Math I or II, and a second test of your choice. Earn an average of 470 or better on the two tests, with a total score of at least 940
  • Demonstrate second-language proficiency as described under Freshman Admission Information
  • Complete the admissions application
  • Attach a statement of personal circumstances that explains that you attended a nonaccredited high school and that you will complete the admission requirements by providing official score reports for the SAT or ACT and for the SAT Subject Tests

Applicants who earned a GED

To apply to the UO, complete the online application for admission, select “GED” as your high school, and leave blank the section for course work. With a GED, you are not required to submit SAT or ACT scores, or high school transcripts.

The date of your GED matters:

  • If you received your GED after January 2002, your standard score on each of the five examinations must be at least 410, with an overall average of 580 or higher
  • If you received your GED before January 2002, your standard score on each of the five examinations must be at least 40, with an overall average of 58 or higher

In addition, if you received your GED in the spring of 1997 or later, you must demonstrate second language proficiency as described under the UO's Freshman Admission Information.

Students receiveing a GED in the state of Oregon who wish to have scores sent to the UO can complete and print the Oregon GED Test Records Request Form and mail it to:

Oregon GED Program
255 Capitol Street NE
Salem, OR 97310