Public Administration Program Admissions


Following is information regarding the admission process for the Master of Public Administration, Master of Public Administration: Health Administration, and Master of Public Health degree programs.

 

Application Deadline Dates

January 1st * for Summer term admissions

April 1st * for Fall term admissions

September 1st * for Winter term admissions

November 1st * for Spring term admissions

If you are applying for Financial Aid you must meet these priority deadline dates

 

Application Procedures

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

 

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

Mail Completed Packet to:

Portland State University
C/O Admissions Office
PO Box 751
Portland, OR 97207-0751

 

Packet for the Division of Public Administration

  • The Division Application
  • A 500 word statement concerning the applicant's professional goals and how the degree relates to the achievement of his/her goals.
  • Three recommendations/letters from individuals familiar with the students academic and/or professional background.
  • 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 CAN \NOT 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.