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.

First Year Admission Requirements:

• 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.

International Applicants: Must also meet PSU's English Language Proficiency Requirement or they will be placed an Intensive English Language Program (IELP) pathway.

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.

Transfer Admission Requirements:
Students with 30 or more transferable college quarter credits (20 semester credits) will be reviewed for admission as transfer applicants.

• 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)

Students who do not meet the minimum GPA will be reviewed for admission through a holistic process.