Application materials

PSU requires applicants send two complete (but different) application packets, one packet to the Admissions Office and the other directly to the department. Incomplete applications submitted either to the Admissions Office or to the department may seriously delay completion of the graduate admission process.

The University’s online application is available at http://www.pdx.edu/admissions/graduate-applicant. The University application consists of:

• Application form
• $50 application fee
• One official (sealed) transcript from each post-secondary institution

International applicants must also submit:

• Official degree certificate/diploma
• TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE-Academic scores
• Financial documentation demonstrating adequate financial support for at least the first year of study

For applicants unable to apply online, paper applications are available at http://www.pdx.edu/ogs/forms

Applicants need to contact departments directly for their applications materials.  Many departments have online applications.  The required elements of a department application vary based on program needs and goals. Typical requirements include:

• Departmental application
• Transcripts, either official or unofficial as determined by the department
• Personal essay/statement of purpose
• Letters of recommendation
• Standardized test scores, e.g., GRE (not required by all programs)
• Additional requirements may include items such as writing samples or a portfolio