Domestic Student Admissions

In order to expedite the graduate admission process, Portland State University requires that the applicant send two complete (but different) application packets, one packet to the PSU Admission's Office and one directly to the Division of Public Administration. Incomplete packets sent either to the Admission's Office or the Division would seriously delay completion of the graduate admission process. Questions about the admission process or about the status of an individual application should be directed to Becky Fidler.

 

Application Packet I: Packet for PSU Admissions Office

  • The blue application form along with a $50.00 non-refundable application fee.
  • One official transcript, in its unopened envelope, from each post-secondary institution attended.
  • Measles Vaccine Form

Note: You now have the option to submit your application form online:
http://www.pdx.edu/admissions/how-apply-graduate

 

Application Packet II : Packet for Division of Public Administration

  • The Division Application
  • A 500 word statement of intent. The statement should address the following:
    1) Professional goals;
    2) Planned area of study and field of specialization;
    3) Desired employment sector;
    4) How the degree (MPA, MPA-HA, MPH) furthers achievement of your professional goals
  • Three recommendation letters (with forms) from individuals familiar with the applicant's academic and/or professional capabilities. Preferably, two of the three letters should be from former instructors or from individuals with knowledge of your professional performance and potential.
  • A copy, official or unofficial, of all transcripts
  • A current resume
  • The scores of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Please note that you should make arrangements to take the GRE well in advance of the application deadline.


Mail Completed Packet to:

Mark O. Hatfield School of Government
C/O Division of Public Administration
PO Box 751
Portland, OR 97207-0751

 

ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED BECOME PROPERTY OF PSU AND CANNOT BE COPIED OR RELEASED. OMISSION OF ANY REQUIRED DOCUMENT(S) WILL RESULT IN SERIOUS DELAY IN EVALUATION OF YOUR APPLICATION. APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE EVALUATED UNTIL YOUR FILE IS COMPLETE.