How to Apply at SOU

The following steps are for high school, international, college transfer, and graduate degree students. Distance and continuing education students have a different application process.

Apply for Admission

Create a new user account or log into your existing profile and complete the SOU new student online application. A $60 non-refundable application fee is required.

*Please note: This is an application for general admission to the University. Some programs/majors may require an additional application process. Please view your intended major’s departmental website for additional requirements and/or deadlines.

*Application fee can be paid through our online application, or if eligible, you may defer your application fee. This form can be brought into the Office of Admissions, mailed to the address listed below or emailed to admissions@sou.edu .

Raider on the Spot

UPDATE: SOU is currently closed to tours or preview events at this time so we can not offer an on-campus Raider on the Spot experience. However, effective March 2020, we are accepting self-reported GPAs for fall 2020 applicants and test scores are now optional. These changes allow for a quicker admission decision.

If you are planning to visit Southern Oregon University during our regularly scheduled campus tours or at our official preview events, you will be able to receive an admission decision on-the-spot. Learn more about how to become a Raider On The Spot at SOU.

After you have completed the online application, we will need your “Official” high school or college transcripts*. Effective March 2020, we will accept self-reported GPAs for fall 2020 applicants.

For specific requirements see: 
Freshman
Transfer
Graduate
International

We accept both paper and electronic transcripts.

• Electronic transcripts should be sent directly from your school/institution to the Office of Admissions.
• Sealed paper transcripts should be mailed to the Office of Admissions.

* Students applying to SOU Graduate Programs who are SOU alumni or will receive an undergraduate degree from SOU do not need to submit official transcripts.

To improve your candidacy for admission, you may submit academic letters of recommendation, counselor recommendations, a resume, writing sample, or similar supporting documentation. Supporting documents can be sent to admissions@sou.edu or mailed to the Office of Admissions.

After submitting your application to Southern Oregon University, you may check online to see if your required documents have been received. Use the login ID and pin you created for your online application to sign in and view your status. Once we’ve received all required documents, you can expect an admission decision within 2-3 weeks.

Priority Application Deadlines:
Fall term – February 1st
Winter term – December 12th
Spring term – March 3rd
Summer term – May 23rd

It’s important to keep communication lines open during the application process.

Email is SOU’s primary method of communication about important dates, deadlines, and documents required. Please check your inbox frequently.

Contact the Office of Admissions

Local: 541.552.6411
Toll Free: 855.470.3377
Email: admissions@sou.edu