Policies and Procedures Students are responsible for knowing both University and departmental requirements, policies, and procedures. The PSU Bulletin is the primary source for graduate policies and procedures. Academic departments and the Graduate School also have policies and procedures that are not listed in the Bulletin but are available on their websites or in student handbooks.Several of the most frequently asked about University-level graduate policies and procedures are listed below for quick reference. This is not a comprehensive list of all University and Graduate School requirements, so if the topic you are looking for is not listed here please refer to the current Bulletin or contact Academic Services at grad@pdx.edu or 503-725-8410, Option 2, with any questions.Summary of Procedures for Master's DegreesSummary of Procedures for Doctoral DegreesSummary of Requirements of Pre-admission, Transfer, Bachelors+Masters, Dual Degree, and Joint Campus creditsAcademic StandingApplying for graduationBachelors+masters degree programsCourse overlap between degrees and graduate certificatesCredit distribution and limitationsContinuous Enrollment (CE)Dual DegreesEarly Term GraduationGrading SystemIncomplete gradesJoint Campus RegistrationLeave of AbsenceMinimum enrollmentOral Defenses of Theses and DissertationsPetitionsPre-admission creditsRe-enrollmentRemote thesis/dissertation participationRepeat of graduate coursesResidency requirementsSecond language requirement for MA/MAT degreesTime limitations for doctoral degreesTransfer creditsTransfer credits from international institutions501/503 credit conversions601/603 credit conversions