| Am I limited to the number of credits reflected in the tuition, fees and estimated living expenses documentation? |
| Am I required to submit an affidavit of support if I plan to support myself financially? |
| Am I required to submit my high school (secondary school) transcript as part of my application for admission to Portland State? |
| Am I required to submit official documents for admission to Portland State in the original language or should they be translated? |
| Am I required to submit proof of financial resources to be admitted to Portland State? |
| Am I required to submit proof of personal financial resources or can I show the resources of a sponsor instead? |
| Are all international students currently studying in the United States required to release their SEVIS records to Portland State? |
| Are scholarships available for international students? |
| Are there any courses a co-admitted student might take at the community college that Portland State financial aid will not cover? |
| As a co-admitted student, how do I get health insurance if I enroll part-time at Portland State? |
| As an international student, can I take 8 credits at Portland State and 4 credits at another college or university? |
| As an international student, must I submit a transfer clearance form? |
| Can I apply for admission to Portland State for any term? |
| Can I be co-admitted to PSU and PCC as an international student? |
| Can I get my only original transcript or degree certificate back after being admitted to Portland State? |
| Can I study at Portland State University without a TOEFL or IELTS score or with a lower score than the minimum required for admission? Do you offer conditional admission? |
| Can I transfer military credit? |
| Can Portland State issue my I-20 immigration document before I submit proof of financial resources? |
| Can the TOEFL or IELTS requirement for admission be waived? |
| Do all graduate applicants educated outside of the United States have to take the TOEFL or IELTS exam? |
| Do co-admitted students have to fulfill University Studies requirements? |
| Do I have to take University Studies as a transfer student? |
| Do I need to take the TOEFL or IELTS exam to be admitted to Portland State University? |
| Does Portland State have admission deadlines? |
| How can I find out the status of my application for admission to Portland State? |
| How can I obtain official TOEFL or IELTS scores? |
| How do I apply as a transfer student to Portland State University? |
| How do I guarantee that when I transfer I will begin as a junior? |
| How do I know if the Portland State Admissions office considers me an "international" student? |
| How do I know which level to apply for when completing an application for admission to Portland State? |
| How does the IELP program differ from the ESL program? |
| How does the International TOEFL differ from the Institutional TOEFL? |
| How long are TOEFL or IELTS scores valid? |
| How long do I have to live in Oregon to become a resident? |
| How long does it take to process my application for admission to Portland State? |
| How many credits can I take a term during the twelve month waiting period for residency? |
| How much does it cost to attend Portland State? |
| How will my credits transfer? |
| I am a co-admitted student planning to complete my degree at Portland State. How do I know what classes I should be taking? |
| I am a co-admitted student. Should I get my financial aid from Portland State or the community college? |
| I am a post-bac student. Why didn't I receive a transfer evaluation report? |
| I am an international student and I have just received my transfer evaluation report. Why do none of my transfer courses show the grades I received in my classes? |
| I am applying to a graduate program at Portland State. How can I get a graduate assistantship? |
| I am currently studying in the United States on an F-1 student visa and want to transfer to Portland State. Do I need a new I-20? |
| I am not an international student, but I am permanent resident (green card holder), a United States citizen, or a refugee/asylee. Am I required to take the TOEFL or IELTS exam to apply for admission to Portland State University? |
| I cannot pay the $50 application fee for admission to Portland State. Can you waive or defer this fee? |
| I completed a bachelor's degree at an institution where English is the only language of instruction. Am I required to take the TOEFL or IELTS exam to apply for admission to Portland State University? |
| I completed an ESL program at another institution. Am I required to submit TOEFL or IELTS exam scores to apply for admission to PSU? |
| I completed an ESL program at Portland State University. Am I required to submit TOEFL or IELTS exam scores to apply for admission? |
| I do not intend to study at Portland State with an F-1 or J-1 student visa. Am I required to submit proof of financial resources as part of my application for admission? |
| I don't have adequate funds in a bank account to cover one year of tuition and living expenses at Portland State, but I do have other assets. Can these assets be used as proof of financial resources? |
| I don't have any transcripts to submit with my application for admission to Portland State. What should I do? |
| I don't think my living expenses will be as much as Portland State's estimates. Am I required to submit proof of financial resources for the entire amount? |
| I graduated from a U.S. high school. Is that sufficient proof of English proficiency? |
| I had my official transcript or degree certificate translated by an agency because it is not in English. The agency staff provided me with a sealed envelope containing the translation, which I submitted to Portland State University with my admissions appl |
| I have a bank letter that indicates that I have maintained an account for a certain number of years, but does not specify my account balance. Will this satisfy the proof of financial resources requirement? |
| I have been admitted to Portland State based on unofficial transcipts. How much time do I have to submit the official documents? |
| I have completed some college credits but I want to start a completely different program of study and won't be transferring any credits. Am I required to submit college transcripts as part of my application for admission to Portland State? |
| I have completed some college credits but I want to start over as a freshman and won't be transferring any credits. Am I required to submit college transcripts as part of my application for admission to Portland State? |
| I have taken many English classes at another institution and/or have completed English classes or Writing 121 at Portland State University. Am I required to submit TOEFL or IELTS exam scores to apply for admission? |
| I live in Oregon but my dad, who claims me on his taxes, lives in California. Am I considered a resident? |
| I live in Washington but I work in Oregon and pay Oregon state taxes. Am I considered a resident? |
| I live in Washington with my parents and they both work in Oregon. Am I considered a resident? |
| I live outside the United States. What does Portland State require before issuing my I-20? |
| I plan to transfer away from Portland State in less than one year. Am I required to submit proof of financial resources for the entire school year? |
| I received a master's or doctoral degree from a college or university in the United States. Is that sufficient proof of English proficiency? |
| I studied for three years at a university in my country. Can I transfer some of my credits, or do I have to start over at PSU? |
| I took the TOEFL or IELTS exam more than two years ago. Do I need to take it again before applying for admission to Portland State University? |
| I will be living with a relative or host family while studying at Portland State. Am I required to submit a bank statement for the full amount of the estimated living expenses to show proof of financial resources? |
| I'm 18 years old and I'm an independent student who files my own taxes and am not claimed by my parents. Am I considered a resident? |
| I'm currently in the U.S. on an H-4 visa. Do I have to be a full-time student? |
| I'm enrolled in a federally recognized tribe of Oregon but haven't lived in Oregon for twelve months. Am I a resident? |
| I've been here in Oregon for twelve months on an H-1 Visa. Am I considered a resident? |
| I've been living in Oregon for twelve months but am here on a non-immigrant or Student visa. Am I considered a resident? |
| I've lived here for twelve months but my parents, who live in another state, are supporting me. Am I considered a resident? |
| If an institution I attended offers to send an English translation of my transcript instead of a transcript in the original language, will Portland State consider it an official document for admissions purposes? |
| If attending a community college is less expensive, and I can take the same lower-division courses as at PSU, why doesn't everyone start at a community college? |
| If I can't get official transcripts in time to be admitted to Portland State for the next term, can I submit unofficial transcripts? |
| If I take classes at both Portland State and a community college this term (I'm a co-admitted student), how does Portland State know that I'm a full-time student for financial aid purposes? |
| If I was considered a resident at the local community college, why am I not here? |
| In addition to the Portland State admission application form, what other documents are required in a complete admission application package? |
| In my country students receive only one original transcript or degree certificate. Aren't these original documents considered "official?" |
| Is a TOEFL or IELTS score the only way to prove English language proficiency? |
| Is financial aid available for international students? |
| Is my sponsor required to submit an affidavit of support? |
| Is there anyone I can talk to about transferring if I still have questions? |
| My admission letter says I am admitted with an ESL hold. What does this mean? |
| My studies at Portland State will be sponsored by my government. What financial documentation should I submit? |
| Should I submit my original transcript or degree certificate to Portland State with my admission application? Will I get the original back? |
| The institution I attended issues only one original transcript or degree certificate. Should I submit that to Portland State when applying for admission? |
| The Portland State admission application instructions say that I must submit official transcripts. What is an official transcript? |
| To which office should I submit my application for admission to Portland State? |
| What amount of financial support do I need to show adequate proof of financial resouces when I apply for admission to Portland State? |
| What are the criteria to be considered a transfer student? |
| What are the minimum TOEFL and IELTS score requirements for international applicants to Portland State University? |
| What are the requirements for admission to Portland State? |
| What are the TOEFL and IELTS exams? |
| What does Portland State require prior to issuing a transfer I-20? |
| What health services are included for co-admitted students who pay the Portland State Student Health Services Fee? |
| What is an affidavit of support? Is it acceptable for my sponsor to write a letter instead of filling out the form? |
| What is an I-20 document and why do I need it to enroll at Portland State? |
| What is SEVIS? |
| What is the difference between a transcript and a degree certificate? How do I know which to submit with my application for admission to Portland State? |
| What is the last date that Portland State can issue my I-20 if I am living outside of the United States? |
| What services are available at Portland State for co-admitted students? |
| When do the credits I earn as a co-admitted student transfer to Portland State? |
| When is the best time to transfer? |
| Where can I get an application for admission to Portland State University? |
| Where can I take the IELTS? |
| Where can I take the TOEFL? |
| While establishing residency, why can't I take more than 8 credits during the first twelve months? |
| Who do I contact if I have questions about co-admission? |
| Why am I required to submit proof of financial resources as part of my application for admission to Portland State? |
| Will I receive my transfer evaluation report as soon as I am admitted? |
| Will my credits transfer? |
| Will my GPA transfer? |
| Will Portland State accept photocopies of my transcripts until I can submit official ones? |
| Will you accept a copy of my TOEFL or IELTS score report for admission evaluation? |
