Admissions

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Confirm Enrollment

Congratulations! We’re thrilled to welcome you to the Portland State community. 

Enrollment confirmation is required for all new undergraduate first year and transfer students and is necessary in order to register for New Student Orientation, secure a PSU ID card, and register for classes.

The priority deadline to confirm enrollment for fall term is June 15.
View all Important Undergraduate Dates & Deadlines.

How To Confirm Your Enrollment

Complete the form "Confirm Your Enrollment at PSU" & Pay $200 Deposit

Log in to your application portal and complete the Confirm Enrollment checklist item, and, if prompted, follow the steps to complete payment of the non-refundable $200 Enrollment Confirmation deposit.

Once you've submitted the form, you will need to wait up to 10 minutes for your confirmation to be processed. Once processed, you'll be able to sign up for New Student Orientation.

Co-Admitted Students: When you are ready to enroll in classes at PSU, follow the instructions listed above. If you are unable to confirm your enrollment contact orientation@pdx.edu.

Log In to Applicant Portal

Confirm Enrollment in the Honors College (if applicable)

To confirm your enrollment in the Honors College, log in to your application portal and complete the Confirm Enrollment in the Honors College checklist item.

All new first year and transfer students admitted to the University Honors College for fall term are encouraged to confirm their enrollment by the June 15 priority deadline. If you plan to attend PSU and enroll in the Honors College you must confirm your spot in the Honors College and PSU. Contact honorsadmission@pdx.edu if you have any questions.

Log in to Applicant Portal

Tuition Deposit Exemptions

The following populations are exempt from paying the $200 tuition deposit:

  • Students who are eligible for an Application Fee Waiver
  • Students who are currently serving or have ever served in the U.S. Armed Forces
  • Postbaccalaureate students
  • Co-admitted students

If you do not meet the eligibility requirements above but would like to be considered for the tuition deposit exemption, contact your admissions counselor.

Graduate Student Enrollment Confirmation

Your enrollment confirmation will vary according to the program you have been admitted to. You will receive a notification from your graduate program if a deposit is required.

Please contact gradschool@pdx.edu with any questions.