First year students can now apply to Portland State University using the Common App, an easy to use online college application platform that serves millions of applicants and more than 900 colleges and universities across the U.S. and around the world.
Common App, a nonprofit organization that supports access, equity and integrity, in the college admissions process, helps streamline the application process for students interested in applying to multiple institutions. Founded in 1975, Common App helps reduce common barriers to the college application process, including making the fee waiver process more efficient for students in need.
Common App members can also use the Common App for transfer, a separate application designed exclusively to meet the needs of transfer and adult student populations.
“PSU joined Common App with one goal in mind: helping to simplify the college application process for our future students,” said Chuck Knepfle, Vice President for Enrollment Management. “This new partnership will make additional tools, services and support available to our applicants, while helping more potential students learn about the value and affordability of a college degree at Portland State.”
Each year, more than one million applicants use the Common App. One-third of those applicants are the first in their family to pursue a college degree.
"The diversity of our membership helps us forge a direct and unambiguous path to a viable future for all students,” said Jenny Rickard, President & CEO of The Common Application. “Through membership with The Common Application, Portland State has demonstrated a shared commitment to pursuing access, equity, and integrity in the college admission process. Thanks to our members, all students have the opportunity to easily apply to the college or university that will help them achieve their best future.”
Students can create a Common App account now because their account will roll over from year to year.
To learn more about Common App visit: https://www.commonapp.org/
To learn more about attending Portland State visit: https://www.pdx.edu/admissions/apply