Graduate Application Procedure

Most new graduate students begin in the fall term (mid-September). Your application file should be complete by March 1st to get priority consideration for an assistantship for fall term. We accept new students in the winter and spring terms as well, but assistantships may not be available at these times. Not all faculty members can or want to take on additional graduate students.

Assistantships include a stipend of approximately $18,000 (including summer term) and tuition remission. The number of assistantships is limited, so there is no guarantee that all accepted students will receive funding.

If you have questions about application procedures or assistantships, please contact Dr. Erik Sanchez or Dr. Andres LaRosa.

All of the necessary application materials can be downloaded as PDF files, and links are provided below. You will need to submit two application packets. For your convenience, a checklist of the items required is provided below. Please send materials to the appropriate department as indicated.

Application Packet #1: Department of Physics

Mailing Address:
Portland State University
Department of Physics
Attn: Graduate Admissions Committee
P.O. Box 751
Portland, OR 97207-0751

 

Application Form

Official or Unofficial Transcripts for each post-secondary institution attended.

Candidate's Statement

Graduate Assistantship Application

GRE Scores (General only)

TOEFL scores (International applicants only)

Letters of Recommendation (2)

Research Interests

 

Application Packet #2: Admissions and Records

 

Mailing Address:
Portland State University
Office of Admissions
P.O. Box 751
Portland, OR 97207-0751

 

Application Form

One official transcript, in its unopened envelope, from each post-secondary institution attended. (PSU transcript is not required for the Office of Admissions.)

$50 Non-refundable Application Fee (do not send cash). The fee is good for one year.

Those students whose first language is not English and who do not have a U.S. degree are required to take the TOEFL. An official TOEFL score report must be sent directly to PSU from the Educational Testing Service. Required minimum: Paper-based test: 550 or Computer-based test: 213.

Additional Information and Materials for International Applicants

Office of Admissions and Records--Additional information for the Graduate Application Procedure.