Transfer: How & When to Apply
Admission Requirements
Students with 30 or more transferable quarter credits (20 semester credits) earned after high school graduation will be reviewed for admission as a transfer student.
Students earning college credit while in high school (i.e. Running Start) and those with fewer than 30 transferable quarter credits are considered freshmen for admission purposes and must meet both the requirements for college transfer and high school students. Official high school and college transcripts must be submitted. Admission Requirements: Freshman.
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Meet Minimum GPA Requirement
- 2.25, or 2.00 if student presents a transferable associate degree or an Oregon Transfer Module (OTM)
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Complete WR 121 or Equivalent with a Grade of C- or Better
- WR 121 equivalencies are determined by Portland State's Office of Admission and may include higher level courses for which WR 121 (or its approved equivalent) is a prerequisite. This requirement is specific to the application process and is separate from academic advising and course registration at Portland State University.
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Meet Second Language Proficiency Requirement
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Oregon High School Graduates only
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How to Apply
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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.)
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Create a login and password.
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Select Undergraduate - TRANSFER as your student type from the drop down menu.
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With your application 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 the PSU fee deferral as an undergraduate, you will be able to choose this option for payment.
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Submit official transcripts in the original sealed envelopes from all schools attended along with test scores (if applicable). Submit official transcripts in the original sealed envelopes from school where bachelor's degree was earned.
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.
Application Deadlines & Important Dates
Portland State University accepts applications for each term on a rolling admissions basis. Please note that the following dates are priority filing dates only. Applications will still be accepted after these dates.
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.
| FALL 2019 ADMISSION | |
| August 1, 2018 |
PSU Admissions Application available PSU Scholarship Application available |
| October 1, 2018 | Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) available |
| February 1, 2019 |
Undergraduate Priority Application deadline Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) priority deadline PSU Scholarship Application deadline Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) eligibility deadline |
| May 1, 2019 | On-Campus Housing Application deadline |
| August 1, 2019 | Deadline to submit all final academic records and transcripts (Required to demonstrate eligibility for WUE) |
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Applications and Enrollment Deposits for fall term are accepted during summer months. Contact the admissions office directly for futher detail. |
| WINTER 2019 ADMISSION | |
| August 1, 2018 |
PSU Admissions Application available PSU Scholarship Application available |
| October 1, 2017 | Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) available for 2018-19 Academic Year |
| December 7, 2018 | Undergraduate Application deadline |
| SPRING 2019 ADMISSION | |
| August 1, 2018 |
PSU Admissions Application available PSU Scholarship Application available |
| October 1, 2017 | Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) available for 2018-19 Academic Year |
| March 3, 2019 | Undergraduate Application deadline |
| SUMMER 2019 ADMISSION | |
| August 1, 2018 |
PSU Admissions Application available PSU Scholarship Application available |
| October 1, 2017 | Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) available for 2018-19 Academic Year |
| July 5, 2019 | Undergraduate Application deadline |
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.
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.
