The Master of Science in Sports Product Design (SPD) graduate program admits one cohort each year for the following fall term.
Application Timeline | Application Process
- Part 1: UO Application
- Part 2: SPD Application
- SPD Application Opens: November 15
- SPD Application Priority Deadline: January 15
- The priority application deadline for the following fall term is January 15, but we will accept applications until space is full.
- Application Fee: $12 USD
- Application Review: Applications are reviewed after the January 15 deadline
- Admission Decisions: Sent via email 4–8 weeks after the deadline
- Complete Parts 1 and 2
- All applications, recommendations, and portfolios must be submitted online
- Do not mail hard copies to the Department of Product Design
This application includes:
- Official transcripts
- Personal and educational background
- English language proficiency (if applicable)
Apply Online:
TOEFL Reporting Code:
- Institution Code: 4846
- Department Code: 4401
English Language Proficiency Requirements
Required for applicants whose primary language is not English. One of the following must be provided:
- TOEFL (iBT or Home Edition): Minimum score 88
- IELTS (Academic): Minimum overall band score 7.0
- Degree from an approved English‑speaking country:
Australia, Canada (excluding Quebec), Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, or the United States
Important Notes:
- Test scores must be less than 2 years old
- Duolingo English Test is not accepted
- Certificates stating “English as mode of instruction” are not accepted
International Student Financial Requirement
- International students must demonstrate sufficient financial resources to support one year of study.
- Estimated amount (2023–2024):$56,855
- Required after admission and before visa processing
- Submit your program application via SlideRoom.
The application requires:
Transcripts
- One PDF containing all academic transcripts
Essay of Intent
- 300 words
- Describe your interest in SPD, and how you see yourself influencing the future of sports product innovation.
Experience Statement
- 300 words
- Discuss relevant work, internship, academic, or personal experience
Portfolio
- The purpose of the portfolio is to give the admissions committee insight into your interest in SPD and your creative potential.
- We are looking for examples that demonstrate your ability to problem‑solve throughout the creative process, including:
- Clear problem identification
- Hand and computer drawing
- Prototyping skills
- Storytelling
- Consider your portfolio as a demonstration of your overall design abilities.
- Portfolio Specifications:
- One PDF
- Maximum 20 pages
- Maximum 10MB
- Submitted via SlideRoom
Letters of Recommendation
- Three letters required
- Recommenders will receive an automatic email invitation
- Restrictions:
- No more than one letter from UO Product Design faculty:
- John Arndt
- Wonhee Arndt
- Trygve Faste
- Kiersten Muenchinger
- Erdem Selek
- Hale Selek
- No more than one letter from UO Product Design faculty:
- Letters from Susan Sokolowski are not accepted
- Restrictions:
Submission Fee
- $12 administrative fee
If you have questions about the application or application process, please contact us at sportsproductdesign@uoregon.edu or 541-346-2985.
Students academically disqualified from the SPD program may reapply after two years.
Reapplication requirements:
- Updated Essay of Intent explaining why they are better equipped to succeed in the program
- Updated portfolio demonstrating proof of innovation and creation progress
- Prior SPD performance and GPA will be reviewed