Minimum Admission Requirements: Postbaccalaureate

1. Graduate from a regionally accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's degree.
2. If coursework has been done beyond the baccalaureate degree, a minimum G.P.A. of 2.00 is required for Oregon residents, or 2.25 for non-residents, in the additional coursework.

Requirements for a second Baccalaureate Degree. A candidate for a second baccalaureate degree must complete the following:

1. Residence credit after earning first degree: If the first degree was from Portland State University, 36 additional credits must be taken at Portland State. If the first degree was from another accredited college or university, 45 credits must be taken at Portland State. Restriction: At least 25 of the 45 credits must be for differentiated grades (A-F).
2. Requirements for degree: if second degree sought is different type (i.e., B.A. versus. B.S.) then student must also complete the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, or Bachelor of Music. Please consult an academic advisor or current University Bulletin for the specific degree requirements.
3. Requirements for the major: Courses taken as a postbaccalaureate student or as part of the first degree program count toward the major. Students do not need to meet the general education requirement, however they must complete the minimum number of credits in residence at Portland State that are required.

NOTE: Postbaccalaureate students who do not hold a degree from a university where the language of instruction is English must satisfy the Writing 323 requirements before graduation from Portland State University.

NOTE: Transfer evaluations are not done for postbaccalaureate students seeking a second degree. These students should work with an academic advisor in their major area of study and apply for a degree audit once 15 or more credits have been completed towards the second degree. Degree audits are done in the Office of Degree Requirements, Neuberger Hall, Room 104.