IELP Admissions: Dates and Requirements

Admission Requirements for IELP Programs:

• Students must be 17 years of age or older
• Completion of high school/secondary school or its equivalent
• Prior academic experience with the English language

The IELP accepts students who fulfill the requirements for academic admission. Once accepted to the IELP program, in order to receive a Form I-20, Certificate of Eligibility for an F-1 Student Visa, students must be able to demonstrate sufficient financial support to pay for their studies and living expenses in Portland.

You should apply two-three months before your first term to allow enough time for the entire application and student visa process. 

If you are updating your admission to a later term, please submit your request by the application deadline to ielpadm@pdx.edu.

• Download the PDF application
• Complete the application
• Gather supporting documents (see next section, supporting documents, for more information)
  • Proof of secondary school completion
  • Copy of your passport biographical page
  • Proof of financial resources
• Pay the $210 application & placement test fee using Visa or Mastercard through cashnet
• Email completed application and supporting documents to: ielpadm@pdx.edu

Please upload the following documents with your application:

• Proof of secondary school completion in its original language and in English. This can be an official copy of your graduation diploma/certificate or official academic transcript, from either high school or university.
• A copy of your passport biographical page.
• Provide evidence of financial resources (F-1 processing only).
• This is required for applicants who plan to reside in the U.S. with an F-1 visa. Please include an official bank statement or bank letter demonstrating sufficient financial support for your studies and stay in the USA.
• If transferring from another university within the United States, please download the Transfer Clearance Form and have your immigration adviser at your current school complete it.

*Only for sponsors outside the U.S.A.

If someone living in the U.S.A. is sponsoring you or providing financial support, a form I-134 (Affidavit of Support) will be required for your visa interview. The original form I-134 needs to be presented at the visa interview. Include a COPY of this form with your application.

ONCE WE RECEIVE YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION WE WILL REVIEW IT FOR ADMISSION WITHIN 2-3 BUSINESS DAYS
 

U.S. residents and international applicants who do not require an F-1 student visa AND who are eligible to enroll PART-TIME, non-credit  (max. 8 class hours/week) can apply as a non-degree seeking student.

To apply for part-time study in the IELP, complete the steps below:

• Submit the Non-degree Student Entry application to PSU
• Email your PSU ID number and term you want to begin classes to ielpadm@pdx.edu