Admissions (AddSped)

Before applying to our program you must:

• Possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a cumulative undergraduate GPA of a least 2.75
• Provide a printout of your current Oregon teaching license from the TSPC website
• Complete all prerequisite course work and tests

Applications for 2012 are now open

Step 1

Apply for graduate admissions to Portland State University using either the online or paper application found on the Graduate Admissions website.

Step 2

Use this link to access our online program application, create a free account, then complete your application following the steps below. Be sure to write down the user name and password that you receive so that you can return to site and track the progress of your application as it is reviewed.

Once you have an account and have logged in:

1. Click the Create a New Application button
2. If you are interested in attending the part-time (5 term) program described on these pages, select the Part-time AddSped Admission Application for the appropriate term
3. Select one of the following: 
   
   • Full-time AddSped Admissions Application if you are applying for the full-time (1-year) program
   • Part-time AddSped Admissions Application if you are applying for the part-time (5-term) program
4. Fully complete both pages of the online application. If necessary, you can save and return to your application before it is completed, however you must click the Submit Application Now button when it is complete AND before the application deadline if you want to be considered.

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 the application website. 

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

Application Deadlines:

• Full-time program applications are due January 3 (e.g., January 3, 2011 for summer 2011)
• Part-time program application are due November 1 (e.g., November 1, 2010 for Winter 2011)

International Students should contact the Office of International Admissions at: Office of Admissions and Records Portland State University P O Box 751 Portland, OR 97207-0751 U.S.A Phone: 1-(800) 547-8887, ext. 3511 E-mail: intladm@mail.pdx.edu