Admissions instructions
Before applying to our program you must possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and have a cumulative undergraduate GPA of a least 3.0.
- This program admits year-round. You will indicate which term you want to start taking courses in the application.
- Make sure you have everything ready from the Application Checklist.
- Create an account or sign into the Portland State University Admissions Application system.
- Select "Start New Application" and then "Graduate Application." Do not select "Non-degree". You will not be able to upload the necessary documents with the non-degree application, and your application will not be considered.
- For the college, select "College of Education"
- For the program of study, select "Special Education, Masters"
To validate your admission you must take a course during the term in which you have requested to be admitted. Should you not take a course in that term, your application will be cancelled and you will need to reapply to the next cohort.
Questions about the application process?
If you have questions about the application process, contact askcoe@pdx.edu.
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