Transfer: How & When to Apply

Transferring to PSU

There are things in life that are hard: running a marathon, doing your taxes, building IKEA furniture…

Transferring to PSU is not one of them. In fact, transferring to PSU is pretty darn easy. Nearly 50% of students at Portland State University enroll after taking classes at other colleges and universities, so we understand your needs and concerns as a transfer student.

PSU has expert Admissions Counselors specifically trained to help students transfer to PSU from colleges and universities all over the country. Here are their tips for making the transfer process smooth and hassle-free.

1. Check out Transferology, look at our online Degree Maps, and meet with an Academic Advisor.
2. Meet with a Transfer Admissions Counselor to help you apply to PSU with the strongest application possible. 
3. Meet us at a Transfer Event! At most of our events, attendees can apply on site, defer their $50 application fee and get an admissions decision on the spot. Check out event dates, locations and details here.

Admission Requirements

1. Go to Portland State University's online application system and create a login and password. (Remember to write down your info so you can access your application later.)

2. Select Undergraduate - TRANSFER as your student type from the drop down menu.

3. Pay the $50 application fee. You must submit a non-refundable $50 application fee; you will be required to pay this via Visa or MasterCard. A $2 processing fee will apply. If you are eligible for fee deferral as an undergraduate, you will be able to choose this option for payment.

4. Submit official transcripts in the original sealed envelopes from all colleges attended.
   • Mail Submission: Portland State University; Office of Undergraduate Admissions; PO Box 751; Portland OR 97207-0751
   • Electronic Submission: Transcripts submitted electronically must be sent via a secure electronic transcript delivery service (such as Parchment) or sent directly from a school official to admissions@pdx.edu.

5. Check your application status. You will be notified by email about the status of your application, for each document you submit and your admission decision. You can also check the status of your application online.

   1. Go to Portland State University's online application system and log in. If you forgot your login or pin, contact Admissions. Under "Processed Applications" select the application for which you would like to check the status under "Admission Term". A summary will display with details about your application and what may be missing, and perhaps, delaying an admission decision.

If you are not receiving email communications from Portland State University, be sure to check your @pdx.edu email account. Once you set up your student account all communications will be sent to that email address. If you are not receiving information from us in any email inboxes, please contact us at admissions@pdx.edu.

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Application Deadlines & Important Dates

Portland State University accepts applications for each term on a rolling admissions basis.

Once all documents have been received, please allow four to six weeks for an admissions decision. Students applying for financial aid should apply as early as possible. Priority is given to applicants who have submitted applications by the following dates.

There are a limited number of undergraduate programs that require an additional application for students wishing to enroll in restricted upper-division coursework. Please consult your academic adviser for information on application deadlines, prerequisite courses, and grade point average restrictions.

Transferring to PSU

This is your go-to site for all information related to transferring to PSU. This is where you'll learn how your credits will transfer and how to work with PSU to create your academic plan.

How Your Credits Transfer

Transferring from Out of State

Portland State University welcomes more transfer students than any other public university in Oregon.  You will join others who, like you, are passionate about their goal to earn a degree.  Whether you are located 60 miles from Oregon or will travel across the county, understanding your path to PSU is important. 

Writing 121 Equivalent Courses By State

Completion of Writing 121 (or equivalent) is required for admission to PSU. If you have questions regarding how to satisfy this requirement please contact your Admissions Counselor.