Comics Studies Undergraduate Certificate with Baccalaureate

Application Requirements for Comics Studies Certificate

In order to receive the certificate, students must:

1. be admitted as a PSU student.
2. meet academic standards--Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in the following categories:
   1. all undergraduate course work outside PSU (if applicable)
   2. all PSU graded credits.
      1. Students who do not meet these standards may apply with a statement explaining their background and academic plans and may be accepted on a probationary status.
3. complete the online application.

To continue in the program, students are required to be in good academic standing, requiring a cumulative 3.00 GPA for all coursework taken at PSU and a term GPA of at least 2.67 each term.

Application Process

Deadlines:  Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

University Application:  Complete the University application.

Departmental Application:  Complete the application at www.pdx.edu/comics-studies/apply

The Comics Studies application requires:  

A statement of intent: A personal introduction that describes your interest in comics and comic art, your reasons for pursuing the Certificate in Comics Studies, and what most interests you about comics (creation, writing, editing, drawing, history, theory, critical scholarship, etc.).

Copies of transcripts from previously-attended universities and/or colleges.