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Graduate Applicant
Graduate Applicant Description
Portland State educates Oregon's largest number of graduate students. Graduate applicants must meet specific departmental requirements as well as University requirements.
If you are an international student please click here to learn more about the requirements and process for admission to PSU.
Admission Process
Explore PSU and Academic Programs
Schedule a Visit to PSU
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Explore our Academic Programs
Discover all of the degree and certificate programs offered at PSU.
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Review Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements for Graduates
Find out what requirements you must meet to be admitted to PSU.
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Submit Your Application and Official Documents
Apply to PSU - Graduate
Complete your PSU application.
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Submit Application to Your Graduate Academic Department
Complete the application process with your academic department. This is the second step of the graduate admission process.
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Submit Academic Records / Official Transcripts - Graduate
To complete your application with the university, you must submit an official transcript from each post-secondary institution you have attended to the office of Admissions, Registration & Records.
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Submit Additional Support Documents to Your Graduate Department
Along with their own set of official transcripts, your department may require test scores, personal statements and letters of reccommendation.
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Submit Proof of English Language Proficiency
Submit Proof of English Language Proficiency - Graduate
If your first language is not English, or your primary and secondary education were in a different language, you must submit proof of English language proficiency.
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Apply for Scholarships and Financial Aid
Apply for Scholarships / Graduate Assistantships
Scholarships and Graduate Assistantships may be available. Check with your graduate department.
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Complete FAFSA - Graduate
In order to be eligible for Federal Financial Aid you must complete the FAFSA.
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Apply for University Housing
Apply for Housing
You can apply for housing even before you are admitted!
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Watch for Admission Decision
Watch for Admission Decision in US Mail
If admitted, your acceptance letter and important enrollment information will arrive via US Mail.
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Create PSU Computer Account
Create PSU Computer Account (if admission is offered)
Your admission letter will include a user ID and password which you will use to create your PSU student account.
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Submit Proof of Measles Vaccination
Submit Proof of Measles Vaccination
The state of Oregon requires proof of Measles vaccination or valid exemption for all enrolled students.
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Begin Classes
Begin Classes
See what day your classes will begin.
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