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Undergraduate Applicant
Undergraduate Applicant Description
This is your next big step. This is where you can begin the application process for undergraduate admission to Portland State University. There’s no telling where you can go from here.
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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Discover General Education at PSU: University Studies
Students are exposed to a range of coursework outside of the major discipline.
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Discover General Education at PSU: Urban Honors
The University Honors Program serves high-achieving, academically-motivated students.
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Review Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements for Freshmen
Find out what requirements you must meet to be admitted to PSU.
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Admission Requirements for Transfer Students
Find out what requirements you must meet to be admitted to PSU.
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Find Out How Credits Transfer to PSU
How Credits Transfer
See how your earned college credits will transfer toward your PSU degree.
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Review Transfer of AP/IB/CLEP
See how your Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate and CLEP credits transfer to PSU.
Submit Your Application and Official Documents
Apply to PSU - Freshman
Complete your PSU application.
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Submit Academic Records / Official Transcripts - Freshman
In order to review your application, we will need an official high school transcript.
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Submit Academic Records / Official Transcripts - Transfer
In order to review your application, we will need an official transcript from each college or university you have attended.
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Apply to PSU - Undergraduate Transfer
Complete your PSU application.
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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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Apply for Scholarships and Financial Aid
Apply for Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded in advance for students beginning in Fall term. The deadline is Feb. 1 preceding your Fall term start date.
Complete FAFSA
In order to be eligible for Federal Financial Aid you must complete the FAFSA.
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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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Let PSU Know You're Enrolling and Pay Deposit
Submit Intent to Enroll and Tuition Deposit if Beginning in Fall Term - Freshmen
In order to secure your spot for Fall term, you will need to submit your Intent to Enroll and Tuition deposit. This must be done in order to register for your Orientation, Advising and Registration session.
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Submit Intent to Enroll and Tuition Deposit if Beginning in Fall Term - Transfer
In order to secure your spot for Fall term, you will need to submit your Intent to Enroll and Tuition deposit. This must be done in order to register for your Orientation, Advising and Registration session.
Sign up for Orientation and Register for Classes
Orientation and Registration Session
This session will introduce you to the PSU basics and academic advising. You will also register for your first term courses at this event.
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Begin Classes
Begin Classes
See what day your classes will begin.
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