Frequently Asked Questions
| Q. Can I apply for admission any quarter? Q. What are the application deadlines for the ESR graduate program? Q. What financial aid is available? Q. How much does a Teaching Assistantship pay? Q. How much does Research Assistantship pay? Q. What is the difference between an MEM and MS degree? Q. What coursework is required for admission to the ESR graduate program? Q. I don't have all the required courses. Can I still apply? Q. Can graduate courses taken as a post-baccalaureate student be applied to the graduate program requirements? Q. What is required in the application package? Q. What GPA is required for admission to the ESR graduate program? Q. What GRE score is required? Q. Should I submit applications materials separately or in a complete package? Q. How do I identify a major professor prior to my application to the PhD and MS graduate programs? Q. How can I learn more about the graduate student experience in ESM at PSU? Q. Where do I get information on the Master of Science Teaching Program? |
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A. We only accept applications for fall quarter admission. Under
special circumstance a faculty member may request admission of a new
student beginning Winter or Spring quarters.
Q. What is the application deadline for the ESM graduate program?
A. The deadline for all graduate applications is February 1. A decision will be made on your application by Spring term. Q. What are the application deadlines for the Hydrology Certificate Program? A. Hydrology Certificate applications are accepted twice a year on Oct 1 and April 1 for winter and summer start dates.
Q. What financial aid is available?
A. We have a limited number of Teaching Assistantships (TA) and Graduate Teaching Assistantships (GTA) each year. These
are very competitive and typically go to students with strong academic
records. Individual faculty may also have Research Assistantships and
should be contacted directly regarding the availability of support. Applications for assistantships are due February 1 along with your departmental application; the application form is included with the department application form.
Q. How much does a Teaching Assistantship pay?
A. Teaching assistants receive a minimum of $9,900 per academic year
for 0.30 FTE, plus tuition that covers 9 credit hours of course work. Graduate Assistantship salaries are variable.
Q. How much does Research Assistantship pay?
A. Pay for Research Assistantships vary by project. They typically include tuition. |
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1. Departmental application form with resume 2. Copies of transcripts of all college coursework 3. Verbal and quantitative GRE scores 4. Statement of education and career goals 5. 3 letters of recommendation (no departmental form provided) 6. Teaching Assistantship application (optional) Additionally, formal acceptance into the University's graduate program requires students to submit to the Admissions Office: 1. A PSU graduate application 2. Official transcripts of all college and university course work. 3. Application fee See the Graduate Admissions web site for forms and additional requirements: http://www.pdx.edu/admissions/grad_apply.html
Q. What GPA is required for admission to the ESM graduate program?
A. A 3.0 in science courses taken prior to application is required.
While not a strict requirement, most successful applicants have a
cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.
Q. What GRE score is required?
A. We have no strict requirement for minimum GRE scores, however, most
successful applicants have combined verbal and analytical scores of at
least 1100. Q. What is the ESM department code for GRE scores? A. 0502 Q. Is there a specific GRE test that is required for applying to the program? A. No, the general GRE test is acceptable.
Q. Should I submit applications materials separately or in a complete package?
A. If possible, all application materials should be submitted in one package.
Letters of recommendation should be submitted in sealed envelopes. It
is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that the application is
complete. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Please do not submit applications prior to December 1.
Q. How do I identify a major professor prior to my application to the PhD and MS/MEM graduate programs?
A. The best way to identify a major professor is to communicate
directly with faculty that may share your research interests.
Information on faculty research interests is given in the "People"
section of the ESM web page http://www.pdx.edu/esm/people
Q. How can I learn more about the graduate student experience in ESM at PSU?
A. You can communicate directly with graduate students currently in the
program. Contact the department for graduate student contact
information.
Q. Where do I get information on the Master of Science Teaching Program?
A. Go to the Center for Science Education web site (www.cse.pdx.edu/MST). |
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