Portland State University

Accepts first-year applications West Public Urban Large (15,000+) Co-Ed No personal essay required - First Year No letter of recommendation required - First Year Test Optional/Flexible - First Year No letter of recommendation required - Transfer

Academic Programs

• Art & Design
• Business
• Communication
• Design
• Economics
• Education
• Engineering
• Finance/Accounting
• Government/Political Science
• Health Science
• Liberal Arts
• Music
• Nursing
• Performing Arts
• Research
• Science
• Social Science
• Technology
• Visual Arts

Student experience

• Athletics
• Co-op/Internship Opportunities
• Disability Services
• Distance/online learning
• Greek Life
• Honors College
• Intramural/Club Sports
• LGBTQIA Services
• Military/Veteran Services
• Night Class Offerings
• On-Campus Housing
• ROTC Program
• Study Abroad
• Undergraduate Research

Application information

Find out about requirements, fees, and deadlines

Portland State University accepts applications for each term on a rolling admissions basis. August 1 is the application deadline for fall term admission for first year students. PSU is a test-optional institution.

• Graduate from high school with 2.5 GPA or higher cumulative unweighted grade point average (GPA). (Students with 2.49 or lower GPA will still be considered for admissions, but will undergo further admission review.)
• Complete 15 units* of college preparatory coursework with grades of C- or better.

Portland State University accepts applications for each term on a rolling admissions basis. September 1 is the application deadline for fall term admission for transfer students. Postbaccalaureate applicants should apply for admission via the University application here.

PSU is a test-optional institution.

• Completion of 30 or more transferable college quarter credits (20 semester credits)
• Cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.25, or 2.00 if you present a transferable associate degree or an Oregon Transfer Module (OTM)
• Completion of WR121 or equivalent with a grade of C- or better.
• Meet Second Language Admissions Requirement(Oregon High School graduates only)

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