SB 396 Oregon Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relating to applying to public universities.

SB 396 requires Oregon's public universities to create a single, shared application form for undergraduate admission. This means prospective students applying to any Oregon public university (like UO, OSU, or others) would only need to submit one application instead of separate forms for each school. The bill mandates that all universities listed in state law jointly develop this common application system. It will take effect for applications submitted for the 2027-2028 academic year.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2025 Last action Jun 28, 2025
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Jun 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
upper
Jan 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to Education.
upper
Jan 13, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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