International Student Admissions

In order to expedite the graduate admission process, Portland State University requires that the applicant send two complete (but different) application packets, one packet to the PSU Admission's Office and one directly to the Division of Public Administration. Incomplete packets sent either to the Admission's Office or the Division would seriously delay completion of the graduate admission process. Questions about the admission process or about the status of an individual application should be directed to Becky Fidler.

Application Packet I: Packet for PSU Admissions Office

• International application form along with a $50.00 non-refundable application fee.
• One official transcript, in its unopened envelope, from each post-secondary institution attended.
• Measles Vaccination Form for International Students
  
• Statement of Financial Support and Declaration of Finances
• Applicants who currently reside in the United States with an F-1 or J-1 visa must fill out the SEVIS form

For more details, visit the International Admissions website.

Mail Completed Packet to:

Portland State University
C/O Admissions Office
PO Box 751
Portland, OR 97207-0751

Application Packet II : Packet for Division of Public Administration

• The Division Application
• A 500 word statement concerning the applicant's professional goals and how the degree relates to the achievement of his/her goals
  
• Three recommendations/letters from individuals familiar with the students academic and/or professional background
  
• A copy, official or unofficial, of all transcripts
  
• A current resume
  
• The scores of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Please note that you should make arrangements to take the GRE well in advance of the application deadline.
  

Mail Completed Packet to:

Mark O. Hatfield School of Government
C/O Division of Public Administration
PO Box 751
Portland, OR 97207-0751

ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED BECOME PROPERTY OF PSU AND CANNOT BE COPIED OR RELEASED. OMISSION OF ANY REQUIRED DOCUMENT(S) WILL RESULT IN SERIOUS DELAY IN EVALUATION OF YOUR APPLICATION. APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE EVALUATED UNTIL YOUR FILE IS COMPLETE.