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    Community and Regional Planning, MCRP

    Program Description

    The master of community and regional planning (CRP) program trains policy-oriented planners for leadership positions in the public, nonprofit and private sectors.

    The program is ideal for students seeking a challenging education with a strong emphasis on applied learning.

    The program is flexible, allowing students to develop a focus based on their career goals or pursue a joint degree in programs such as environmental studies, law, business, landscape architecture, or public administration.

    The CRP program is a professionally accredited master's program that has awarded degrees in planning since 1968.

    The progressive planning and environmental programs of the state of Oregon and the applied, problem-solving orientation of the CRP program attracts an increasing number of students from the U.S. and the Pacific Basin.

    The two-year degree program enrolls approximately 25-30 students each year.

    Application at a Glance

    Detailed instructions are available on the program’s website. The following are required for your application:


    Program-Specific Application Requirements:
    Letters of Recommendation
    Resume
    Statement of Purpose

    Optional:
    GRE (UO Institution Code: 4846)

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    College of Design
    Campus: Eugene
    Fall 2025
    Priority Deadline -  February 01, 2025
    Final Deadline - August 15, 2025 

    Applications must be submitted and paid for by 11:59 PM Pacific Time on the specified deadline date to be considered eligible.

    This program may accept applications after the posted deadline on a space-available basis. Refer to the program’s website for more details.