Freshman Admission

Why Portland State University

For the seventh year in a row, Portland State has ranked among the nation's best colleges that lead to student success. Portland State University is ranked seventh among "Up-and-Coming" national universities to watch by U.S. News @ World Reports in its "America's Best Colleges" report. Portland state was recognized by top college officials as a school that has "recently made the most promising and innovative changes in academics, faculty, students, campus, or facilities."

• Portland State is nationally recognized for its internships, living-learning communities, and senior capstone programs. For more information please visit University Studies.
• Portland State has more than 150 majors, minors and concentrations from which to choose and over 162 different student organizations to join.
• Portland State has more opportunity for internships and community-based learning opportunities than any other Oregon university
• As Oregon's most ethnically and culturally diverse university, your classes are enriched with people and ideas that mirror the world
• As the largest university in Oregon, Portland State is a vibrant campus, full of vitality due to its diverse student body and urban location
  

Eligibility

You are considered a freshman for admission purposes if you are beginning college for the first time or if you will transfer to Portland State with fewer than 30 college credit hours on a quarter system or 20 semester credit hours.

To be eligible for admission you must meet the minimum freshman requirements.

How to Apply

To learn more about the admissions process and required admissions materials, please visit our Freshman Application Instructions Page.

Please be aware of our Priority Application Filing Deadlines.

Get Acquainted With Portland State University

Browse our web pages. Find out about the wide variety of academic majors and minors offered at Portland State. Explore the student organizations and clubs that invite you to participate in countless intellectual and social activities and events.

Learn more about Portland State University and the admissions process by contacting an Admissions Counselor from the Office of Admissions, Registration and Records.

Visit our campus. See for yourself why Portland State is fast becoming a university of first choice. Welcome to Portland State University!