GTEP Admissions

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and a strong academic record; in most cases, a 3.0 cumulative GPA is necessary. They must also submit passing scores on a basic educational skills test and a subject area test.

Admission to the GTEP is selective and competitive. High value is placed on interpersonal skills, experience in working with preK-12 students, academic achievement, coursework preparation, potential to meet the needs of all students.

You must complete two separate applications as part of the process of applying to GTEP:

Step 1: PSU Admission

Apply for graduate admissions to Portland State University by applying either online through the Admissions Office web site or completing a paper version of the application form (PDF) and mailing it to the Admissions office.

Step 2: GTEP Admission

Graduate Teacher Education Program Application (GTEP) (Online application)
Please access our online application through the link above. If you do not already have an account, you can create a free account, complete your application, and track the progress of your application through this site.

Once you have an account and have logged in:

  1. Click the "Create a New Application" button
  2. Select Summer 2010 as the term for the next set of GTEP cohorts (application deadline is 12/1/2009)
  3. Select either:
  • GTEP Elementary Admissions Application (early childhood, elementary or middle level multiple subjects)
  • GTEP Secondary Admissions Application (middle level or high school single subject)

Fully complete both pages of the online application.  You can save and return to your application before it is completed if necessary.  You must click the "Submit Application Now" button when it is complete, before the 12/1/2009 deadline in order to be considered for Summer 2010 GTEP.

Please note: You will find instructions for submitting your references, test scores and transcripts to the program admissions committee on page 1 of the application.

After submitting your application you will be able to track the review process through this site.

  • If you need assistance accessing the online application, please email tkhelp@pdx.edu.
  • If you have questsions about the application process, please email dianebb@pdx.edu