Admissions Advising

Our Recruitment and Admissions Services office has a team of pre-admissions advisors to help guide you through the application process. You can choose to meet with them in-person, have a virtual Zoom meeting, call, or even text! All recruiters can be reached by email at askcoe@pdx.edu or by filling out a request for Information form.

Another great way to start is by attending an information session for any programs you're interested in. Info sessions provide a structured overview of the various programs we offer, and you may find it helpful to hear questions from other participants as well.

If you've already submitted an application and wish to check on the status of it, you can reach out to one of our Admissions Coordinators.

The services we offer include, but are not limited to:

  • Application support
  • Program information
  • Guidance on picking a program
  • Preparing for the program
  • Connecting to other resources and advisors
  • Scholarship information
  • Cost of program
  • Outcomes - employment rates, what you can do with this degree
  • Other options after the program - coming back to us
  • Navigating systems
Laura Sequeira, Admissions Advisor, a half-Chinese half-Caucasian woman with long, wavy black hair and a warm, friendly smile.

Laura Sequeira

Call: 503-725-4025
Text: 971-385-4460
Book an appointment with Laura

Programs: Initial teacher licensure; K-12 special education

Tatiana Nochevnaya, Admissions Advisor. A Russian woman with a curly silver-blonde bob and a bright smile. She wears a navy paisley shirt under a black cardigan.

Tatiana Nochevnaya

Call: 503-725-9786
Text: 971-385-4460
Book an appointment with Tatiana

Programs: Early childhood education; becoming a bilingual teacher; enhancing an existing teaching license with added endorsements or professional development programs

Stefanie Randol, pre-admissions advisor for educational leadership

Stefanie Randol

Call: 503-725-4689
Text: 971-385-4460
Book an appointment with Stefanie

Programs: educational leadership; K-12 administration; VIL and O&M programs; non-licensure special education

A headshot of Jesse Chapman, a subtly smiling Causasian man with short, dark brown hair and beard. He wears an orange sweater over a white button-down.

Jesse Chapman

Call: 503-725-8102
Text: 971-385-4460
Book an appointment with Jesse

Programs: counselor education

Undergraduate advising?

Are you an undergraduate student in need of advising? Visit the Society & Identity Pathway to speak with an academic advisor for your major.

Want to learn more about our elementary education or special education major? Find an undergraduate information session here

Information sessions

The College of Education also hosts prospective student information sessions on a regular basis. Use the calendar below to view upcoming sessions and then register by clicking the unique link in the calendar event description. You will receive a confirmation email with the event date, time, location, and any additional details.

Post-application

If you've submitted an application and wish to check on the status of it, please reach out to Mark Wallace for the Graduate Teacher Education Program (GTEP) or Elementary Education Program, Jesse Chapman for counseling, or Kris Smith for any special education or educational leadership programs.