Students at UO who are interested in declaring a Materials Science and Technology major must complete the following steps.
Step 1: Complete the foundation coursework for the MSTC major. You may declare a pre-major at any point prior to becoming a major (The pre-major is recommended, but not required).
Step 2: Apply for admission into the MSTC program. In the term that you complete your foundation courses, fill out the form below, (Declare your Major):
There are two routes to admission to the program:
- Guaranteed admission: Students with a GPA of 3.0 or better in the foundation courses are automatically admitted to the program.
- Additional review: Students who do not meet the GPA requirement can petition for admission through additional review. In addition to the materials listed above, students will be asked to provide references from 1-2 instructors in the foundation courses. Applications will be evaluated by a three-member committee with members drawn from both Chemistry and Physics faculty. Student may be asked to meet with the MSTC Director.