FAQs for: International Admission
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Am I limited to the number of credits reflected in the tuition, fees and estimated living expenses documentation?
Am I required to submit an affidavit of support if I plan to support myself financially?
Am I required to submit my high school (secondary school) transcript as part of my application for admission to Portland State?
Am I required to submit official documents for admission to Portland State in the original language or should they be translated?
Am I required to submit proof of financial resources to be admitted to Portland State?
Am I required to submit proof of personal financial resources or can I show the resources of a sponsor instead?
Are all international students currently studying in the United States required to release their SEVIS records to Portland State?
Are scholarships available for international students?
As an international student, can I take 8 credits at Portland State and 4 credits at another college or university?
As an international student, must I submit a transfer clearance form?
Can I apply for admission to Portland State for any term?
Can I be co-admitted to PSU and PCC as an international student?
Can I get my only original transcript or degree certificate back after being admitted to Portland State?
Can I study at Portland State University without a TOEFL or IELTS score or with a lower score than the minimum required for admission? Do you offer conditional admission?
Can Portland State issue my I-20 immigration document before I submit proof of financial resources?
Can the TOEFL or IELTS requirement for admission be waived?
Do I need to take the TOEFL or IELTS exam to be admitted to Portland State University?
Do all graduate applicants educated outside of the United States have to take the TOEFL or IELTS exam?
Does Portland State have admission deadlines?
How can I obtain official TOEFL or IELTS scores?
How do I know if the Portland State Admissions office considers me an "international" student?
How do I know which level to apply for when completing an application for admission to Portland State?
How does the IELP program differ from the ESL program?
How does the International TOEFL differ from the Institutional TOEFL?
How long are TOEFL or IELTS scores valid?
How much does it cost to attend Portland State?
I am a post-bac student. Why didn't I receive a transfer evaluation report?
I am an international student and I have just received my transfer evaluation report. Why do none of my transfer courses show the grades I received in my classes?
I am applying to a graduate program at Portland State. How can I get a graduate assistantship?
I am currently studying in the United States on an F-1 student visa and want to transfer to Portland State. Do I need a new I-20?
I am not an international student, but I am permanent resident (green card holder), a United States citizen, or a refugee/asylee. Am I required to take the TOEFL or IELTS exam to apply for admission to Portland State University?
I cannot pay the $50 application fee for admission to Portland State. Can you waive or defer this fee?
I completed a bachelor's degree at an institution where English is the only language of instruction. Am I required to take the TOEFL or IELTS exam to apply for admission to Portland State University?
I completed an ESL program at Portland State University. Am I required to submit TOEFL or IELTS exam scores to apply for admission?
I completed an ESL program at another institution. Am I required to submit TOEFL or IELTS exam scores to apply for admission to PSU?
I do not intend to study at Portland State with an F-1 or J-1 student visa. Am I required to submit proof of financial resources as part of my application for admission?
I don't have adequate funds in a bank account to cover one year of tuition and living expenses at Portland State, but I do have other assets. Can these assets be used as proof of financial resources?
I don't have any transcripts to submit with my application for admission to Portland State. What should I do?
I don't think my living expenses will be as much as Portland State's estimates. Am I required to submit proof of financial resources for the entire amount?
I graduated from a U.S. high school. Is that sufficient proof of English proficiency?
I had my official transcript or degree certificate translated by an agency because it is not in English. The agency staff provided me with a sealed envelope containing the translation, which I submitted to Portland State University with my admissions application. Is this an official document?
I have a bank letter that indicates that I have maintained an account for a certain number of years, but does not specify my account balance. Will this satisfy the proof of financial resources requirement?
I have been admitted to Portland State based on unofficial transcipts. How much time do I have to submit the official documents?
I have completed some college credits but I want to start a completely different program of study and won't be transferring any credits. Am I required to submit college transcripts as part of my application for admission to Portland State?
I have completed some college credits but I want to start over as a freshman and won't be transferring any credits. Am I required to submit college transcripts as part of my application for admission to Portland State?
I have taken many English classes at another institution and/or have completed English classes or Writing 121 at Portland State University. Am I required to submit TOEFL or IELTS exam scores to apply for admission?
I live outside the United States. What does Portland State require before issuing my I-20?
I plan to transfer away from Portland State in less than one year. Am I required to submit proof of financial resources for the entire school year?
I received a master's or doctoral degree from a college or university in the United States. Is that sufficient proof of English proficiency?
I studied for three years at a university in my country. Can I transfer some of my credits, or do I have to start over at PSU?
I took the TOEFL or IELTS exam more than two years ago. Do I need to take it again before applying for admission to Portland State University?
I will be living with a relative or host family while studying at Portland State. Am I required to submit a bank statement for the full amount of the estimated living expenses to show proof of financial resources?
I'm currently in the U.S. on an H-4 visa. Do I have to be a full-time student?
If an institution I attended offers to send an English translation of my transcript instead of a transcript in the original language, will Portland State consider it an official document for admissions purposes?
In addition to the Portland State admission application form, what other documents are required in a complete admission application package?
In my country students receive only one original transcript or degree certificate. Aren't these original documents considered "official?"
Is a TOEFL or IELTS score the only way to prove English language proficiency?
Is financial aid available for international students?
Is my sponsor required to submit an affidavit of support?
My admission letter says I am admitted with an ESL hold. What does this mean?
My studies at Portland State will be sponsored by my government. What financial documentation should I submit?
Should I submit my original transcript or degree certificate to Portland State with my admission application? Will I get the original back?
The Portland State admission application instructions say that I must submit official transcripts. What is an official transcript?
The institution I attended issues only one original transcript or degree certificate. Should I submit that to Portland State when applying for admission?
To which office should I submit my application for admission to Portland State?
What amount of financial support do I need to show adequate proof of financial resouces when I apply for admission to Portland State?
What are the TOEFL and IELTS exams?
What are the minimum TOEFL and IELTS score requirements for international applicants to Portland State University?
What does Portland State require prior to issuing a transfer I-20?
What is SEVIS?
What is an I-20 document and why do I need it to enroll at Portland State?
What is an affidavit of support? Is it acceptable for my sponsor to write a letter instead of filling out the form?
What is the difference between a transcript and a degree certificate? How do I know which to submit with my application for admission to Portland State?
What is the last date that Portland State can issue my I-20 if I am living outside of the United States?
Where can I take the IELTS?
Where can I take the TOEFL?
Why am I required to submit proof of financial resources as part of my application for admission to Portland State?
Will I receive my transfer evaluation report as soon as I am admitted?
Will Portland State accept photocopies of my transcripts until I can submit official ones?
Will you accept a copy of my TOEFL or IELTS score report for admission evaluation?