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- Start anytime! Applications are accepted for every term. Check application deadlines here
- GRE is not required
- Easy application process (See Application Checklist)
Admissions instructions
Before applying to our program you must possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. To be considered for regular admission, applicants must have a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or the equivalent (on the U.S. 4.0 scale). Applicants who have earned 9 or more letter-graded graduate credits must have a minimum graduate GPA of 3.0 or the equivalent; this graduate GPA supersedes the undergraduate GPA.
- Check the application deadline for your program.
- Make sure you have everything ready from the Application Checklist.
- Create an account or sign into the Portland State University Admissions Application system.
- Select "Start New Application" and then "Graduate Application." Do not select "Non-degree". You will not be able to upload the necessary documents with the non-degree application, and your application will not be considered.
- For the college, select "College of Education"
- For the program of study, select "Educational Leadership and Policy: PACE specialization, Masters"
Applicants are responsible for ensuring all application materials are received by the department by the application deadline! Faculty will review applications only after all application materials have been received. A timely admission decision cannot be guaranteed for incomplete applications. However, since the program reviews applications continuously, students should apply as soon as possible even if they missed the original deadline.
You will be notified of your official admission status via email from the Graduate School. Only after you are officially admitted you will be able to register for courses. The whole admission process may take up to 4 weeks to complete. Please plan accordingly.
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. If you need to change the term for which you intend to begin classes after you have submitted your application, please contact the ELP Department at elpadmit@pdx.edu to discuss your options.
Questions about the application process?
If you have questions about the application process, contact askcoe@pdx.edu.
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