Master's & EdS Residency Requirement

Note: The term residency requirement refers to the minimum number of University of Oregon credits required as part of your graduate program. It is not related to establishing residency in the state of Oregon for tuition purposes. For information on in-state vs. out-of-state tuition rates, please refer to this UO Admissions webpage.

Of the minimum 45 credits required for a master's or education specialist (EdS) degree, at least 30 credits must be completed at the University of Oregon during at least two terms of study. Up to 15 credits may be transferred per the Transfer of Graduate Credit Policy

A second master's degree also requires a minimum of 30 University of Oregon credits completed over the course of at least two terms.

Individual schools or departments may have additional residence requirements.

Minimum Master's Requirements

Minimum EdS Requirements