Prospective Students

GRADUATE ADMISSIONS

Advance your career, expand your network and unlock new solutions in graduate school at Portland State University. We are recognized among the top schools for graduate studies by U.S. News & World Report for our innovative classes, collaborative experiences, and unmatched opportunities for research, internships, and field studies that forward your career goals. Our graduate programs are all led by some of the nation’s best faculty who are here to further your academic and professional pursuits.

The Graduate School’s Admissions office is available as a resource for prospective students and admitted applicants. If you aren’t sure where to begin or have a specific question about your graduate application, you can contact the Graduate Admissions office anytime at gradschool@pdx.edu. The Admissions team of Graduate Student Ambassadors is also available to meet in one-on-one appointments via the Virtual Front Desk. The Ambassadors also lead weekly Q&A sessions that include a brief presentation.

Prospective Student Quicklinks

PROSPECTIVE STUDENT RESOURCES

Virtual Q&A Sessions

The Graduate School offers group virtual Q&A sessions led by Ambassadors who are current graduate students.

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The Virtual Front Desk

Meet a Graduate Admissions Representative Monday – Thursday at the Virtual Front Desk.

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Informational Videos

The Graduate School Student Ambassadors have put together informational videos for prospective and incoming graduate students.

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Program Specific Graduate Information Sessions

PSU offers a variety of Program Specific Graduate Information Sessions.

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An introduction to diversity and inclusion in graduate school at Portland State

Whether you’re from Portland, a different region, or a different country, anyone who studies at Portland State will encounter conversations about social justice. We hope you will engage with these topics thoughtfully and deeply. Portland State is in the midst of a three-year plan to create a more equitable and just university experience for all; challenging conversations and reflection are a part of this.

The Graduate School invites prospective graduate students to take responsibility for their own learning of important issues relating to social justice and racial equity. Below are some proactive examples that prospective graduate students should consider:

Before instruction begins*:

Before entering the learning environment at PSU, incoming graduate students should prepare for important conversations they will encounter about colonization, racism, white supremacy, oppression, and other social justice issues. Incoming graduate students are strongly encouraged to begin their own personal preparation by engaging meaningfully with the resources listed on the Diversity Education & Learning Webinars webpage.

For example, before the first day of instruction, an incoming graduate student could:

Select 3-5 webinars to review from the webpage
Take note of unfamiliar words and new concepts mentioned in each selected webinar
Through journaling or other meaningful techniques, reflect deeply on the new concepts learned and how they relate to personal experience

*This process is voluntary and is not a requirement for admission or graduation. However, unfamiliarity with these concepts does not absolve a student from the negative impact they may have on other students due to ignorance. International students seeking extra support with learning these concepts may wish to contact the International Student Life Team for guidance. The Center for Student Health & Counseling (SHAC) is available to any students seeking additional personalized support with emotional concerns or internal dilemmas related to these concepts.

Diversity Education Webinars

During instruction*:

Once instruction begins, graduate students are strongly encouraged to register for workshops and discussions organized by the Division of Global Diversity & Inclusion throughout the academic year. These education offerings can be found on the Diversity Education & Learning website. These are appropriate spaces for students to process the concepts they’ve learned and raise questions without burdening other students from marginalized communities. Graduate students should consider attending related discussions hosted by their respective departments or other organizations, when offered.

*This process is voluntary and is not a requirement for admission or graduation. However, unfamiliarity with these concepts does not absolve a student from the negative impact they may have on other students due to ignorance. International students seeking extra support with learning these concepts may wish to contact the International Student Life Team for guidance. The Center for Student Health & Counseling (SHAC) is available to any students seeking additional personalized support with emotional concerns or internal dilemmas related to these concepts.

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