Q: I declared my major on myPSU - does this mean I'm admitted to the Upper Division?
A: No. You may declare Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering as your major at any time after enrolling at Portland State University - however, all students must additionally apply and be formally admitted to the BSCE or BSENVE program before they will be allowed to enroll in restricted 300-400 level (Upper Division) courses.
Q: Can I still apply for a Fall start if I'm finishing some lower division courses in Spring / Summer term, after the Upper Division application is due?
A: Yes! As part of your application, you will be asked to detail your plan to complete any remaining lower division courses. Even if you're unsure if all of your lower division coursework will be completed by the fall, we encourage you to apply anyway. We will work with you on a course plan and next steps.
If you are currently in progress at another institution, you should submit unofficial transcripts in .PDF form as part of your application. Once you have completed your coursework, you must send copies of official transcripts to PSU as soon as possible - if there is no official record of your transfer course completion, you may experience registration issues that could delay access to courses and graduation.
Q: I'm so excited to start! Can I apply to the Upper Division early?
A: No - but we appreciate your enthusiasm! If you apply to the Upper Division with more than a year of lower division coursework still remaining, the application will be denied due to ineligibility. Applicants should apply for the Upper Division in the Winter/Spring immediately preceding the Fall term in which they intend to start.
Q: Oh no, I missed the April 15 deadline! Can I apply to the Upper Division late?
A: Yes - though there is no guarantee that applications submitted after April 15 will be reviewed or accepted, the CEE Department is occasionally able to accommodate late applications. If this is your situation, please contact us directly at ceedept@pdx.edu for assistance.
Q: Can I defer my admission to the Upper Division?
A: No. Due to the selective admission process and space limitations, the CEE Department cannot hold spots in future years for deferring students. Admitted students who can no longer attend during their admission term will need to alert the CEE Department as soon as possible; students who wish to defer from Fall term admission to Winter or Spring of the same year must meet with a CEE Department advisor to discuss their options. We encourage those interested in attending in a future year to wait and apply when the application for that year opens.
Q: Does CEE have an Honors Program?
A: Yes! Our Honors Program is open to Upper Division students, and gives highly motivated future engineers the chance to develop their undergraduate degree program to reflect their particular interests. Honors Program students choose a research area and complete an Honors thesis during their senior year, and many of these students go on to graduate school. Learn more and apply on our CEE Honors Program page.