Application checklist
- Program-specific application
- Unofficial transcripts are accepted by the College of Education for the program application. You only need to submit transcripts from institutions that you earned a degree from and where any graduate coursework was taken. Additional unofficial transcripts may be sent in if it significantly improves your application GPA. If admitted, you must send in official transcripts from each degree-granting school and any graduate school. More information on submitting official transcripts can be found on the Graduate Admissions page.
- Acceptable unofficial transcripts are:
- Web-based transcripts downloaded from an institution: institution and student name must be visible on transcripts
- Photocopies of official transcripts: these must include the front and back of all pages, including transcript key
- Previous applicants:
- If you’ve previously submitted official transcripts to PSU, you are still required to upload unofficial transcripts to complete your application.
- After you are admitted, you must submit official transcripts to:
- The Graduate School
Portland State University
PO Box 751
Portland, OR 97207 - 0751
Electronic official transcripts should be sent to graddocs@pdx.edu
- Personal statement (writing prompt provided within application)
- Résumé
- Two recommendation forms (forms are provided within application)
To validate your admission you must take a course during the term in which you have requested to be admitted. Should you not take a course in that term, your application will be cancelled and you will need to reapply.
Retention of Student Documents
All application documents submitted to PSU become the property of the University and may not be copied or returned to a student. Transcripts from other institutions cannot be copied.