FAQs for: Toulan School of Urban Studies & Planning

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Are there opportunities to study abroad in the Master of Urban and Regional Planning or Master of Urban Studies program?

Can I attend programs in the School of Urban Studies and Planning part-time?

Can I take graduate level courses in the School of Urban Studies & Planning without having graduate standing in a Master of Urban and Regional Planning or Master of Urban Studies degree program?

Do I need to take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) to apply to the Master of Urban & Regional Planning (MURP) or Master of Urban Studies (MUS) program?

Does the Population Research Center make race and Hispanic origin estimates?

Does the School of Urban Studies & Planning offer financial aid?

How do I take graduate courses in the School of Urban Studies & Planning as a non-admitted student?

How much will it cost and how long will it take to get the Master of Urban and Regional Planning or Master of Urban Studies degree?

My undergraduate background is in Journalism (or some other seemingly-unrelated field). What should I do to make myself a more qualified candidate for admission to the School of Urban Studies & Planning?

My undergraduate GPA is lower than I would like. What should I do to make myself a more qualified candidate for admission to the School of Urban Studies & Planning?

What about part-time work while I'm attending a program in the School of Urban Studies and Planning?

What are the differences between the Master of Urban & Regional Planning (MURP) and the Master of Urban Studies (MUS) programs?

What are the Oregon employment opportunities related to Census 2010?

What are you looking for in a Letter of Intent when applying for admission to the School of Urban Studies & Planning?

What courses should I take to help prepare me for the Master of Urban and Regional Planning program?

What is the typical incoming student class size in the School of Urban Studies & Planning?

What is urban planning?

What jobs are available to those with a Master of Urban Studies (MUS) degree?

What sorts of jobs are available to those with a Master of Urban & Regional Planning (MURP) degree?

What's the procedure for challenging the Population Research Center's population estimates?

When applying for admission to the School of Urban Studies & Planning, do I really need to send my transcripts to the School <em>and</em> Portland State University's Office of Admissions?

When will I find out if I am accepted into the Master of Urban and Regional Planning program?

Where can I find Building Permit Reports?

Where can I find detailed demographic data for Oregon, individual counties, or incorporated cities?

Where can I find population projections for Oregon and its counties?

Who should write my letters of recommendation when applying for admission to the School of Urban Studies & Planning?