Graduate Admission

The breadth and quality of master's and doctoral programs have attracted students to Portland State University from all over the world. In fact, Portland State educates Oregon's largest number of graduate students. Investigate Portland State and find out why our academic research funding has grown faster than most institutions in the nation. You'll discover academic programs that engage and educate master and doctoral students for success.

Applicants at the Graduate level must meet specific departmental requirements as well as University requirements. Visit the academic department website for the degree that you are seeking. Read instructions carefully. Then select more information from the options below.

• How to Apply: for students seeking regular admission to a full graduate program.
• Postbaccalaureate: for students who want to take graduate-level courses but do not wish to be formally admitted to a graduate program.
• Quick Entry: students are restricted to part-time, not-formally-admitted enrollment. Student services, student housing and course availability is more limited. Quick Entry students are not entitled to financial aid.
• Re-Enrollment: is for formerly admitted students who have left Portland State and have attended another college or university since leaving Portland State. This category of student is seeking to finish a graduate degree after a delay. Contact the Office of Graduate Studies for more information.