Portland State University for Students in Oregon 2017-2018

place FIND YOUR

ROHI GHEEWALA BIO CHEMISTRY JUNIOR

PSU. THANKS TO YOU I’LL GRADUATE FROM A QUIET TEEN TO A STUDENT WHO HAS FOUND HER VOICE. THANKS TO YOU I’LL BRING PRIDE TO MY PARENTS AND MEDICAL HELP TO WHERE IT’S NEEDED. THANKS TO YOU

thanks I’LL BE MAKING A

DIFFERENCE. MY WAY.

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FUTURE IN V E S T IN YOUR

We believe paying less tuition today leaves more money for you tomorrow.

As Oregon’s most affordable public research university, Portland State offers financial aid, work-study jobs and a Four Years Free pledge for bright students in need. Our graduates land jobs with an average starting salary of almost $43,000 at employers such as Nike, Intel and OHSU.

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STUDENT TO FACULTY RATIO

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AVERAGE CL ASS SIZE

MAP YOUR JOURNE Y ACADEMIC AND CAREER COUNSELORS HELP YOU GE T THE ADVISING & CAREER DE VELOPMENT YOU NEED TO GR ADUATE ON TIME AND L AND THE JOB YOU WANT.

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FRANCISCO ZAMORA-FLORES SOCIAL WORK JUNIOR

FIRSTS PSU. YOU’RE HELPING

ME ACHIEVE SO MANY

FIRST IN MY FAMILY TO

ATTEND COLLEGE. FIRST TO GO

FROM POVERTY TO BELIEVING I CAN GO ANYWHERE. FIRST TO GRADUATE AND RETURN TO WHERE I CAME FROM SO I CAN INSPIRE OTHER MIGRANT KIDS TO FORGE A NEW PATH.

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IN THE MIDDLE OF IT ALL 1,788

TREES ON CAMPUS

We dare you to find where Portland State ends and the city begins. We’re planted in Portland’s center, and the PSU pulse is as vital as that of the city that surrounds us. Being inside Portland means you’ll be learning from and living among the makers, dreamers, planners and doers responsible for our city’s livable, sustainable reputation.

350

MILES OF BIKEWAYS IN PORTL AND

530+ BUSINESS & COMMUNIT Y PARTNERS

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ALVIN LY CIVIL ENGINEERING SENIOR

PSU. I WAS RAISED IN THE SUBURBS, BUT I GREW UP WITH YOU.

BY TRYING NEW THINGS.

BY LEARNING A LANGUAGE OTHER THAN MY OWN.

BY MEETING PEOPLE FROM DIFFERENT WALKS OF LIFE AND LEARNING THAT WE’RE ALL LOOKING FOR

belong THE SAME THINGS.

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RANKED TOP 10 MOST INNOVATIVE SCHOOLS U. S . NE W S & W O R L D R E P O R T

A DIF F E RE N T WAY TO L E A RN

Our University Studies program teaches you how to think critically, communicate effectively, act ethically and work collaboratively. Learn from teams of professors and peer mentors.

Explore themes relevant to you. Emerge a productive, prepared member of the workforce and a responsible global citizen.

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GR A DU AT E W I T H HONOR S

PSU has the only urban-focused honors college in the country. Which means you’ll join a small, dedicated community of highly motivated students and engaged professors. And you’ll explore your curriculum through the lens of the culturally rich, ever evolving city of Portland.

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WHAT IT

COSTS TUITION & FEES

$8,784 IN STATE

OTHER EXPENSES

$15,333

$1,263

HOUSING & MEALS

BOOKS & SUPPLIES

$1,002

$1,500

TRANSPORTATION

PERSONAL

FOUR-YE AR GUARANTEE We are committed to helping you graduate in four years, saving you thousands of dollars in tuition and college costs. No other public university in Oregon provides this guarantee. Learn more about our Four-Year Degree Guarantee: pdx.edu/4

Estimate Your Cost of Attendance pdx.edu/student-financial/cost-of-attendance Costs based on 2017-18 figures. Tuition and fees estimated for 15 credits per quarter for three quarters. PSU provides health insurance for $875 per term, which may be waived if comparable insurance is available.

WHAT WE OFFER 120+ majors, minors and concentrations lay the groundwork for a lifetime of learning and curiosity.

A Anthropology Applied Health & Fitness Applied Linguistics Architecture Art History Art Practice Arts & Letters*

B Biology Black Studies Business Accounting Advertising Management Finance Human Resources Management* Management & Leadership* Marketing Supply & Logistics Management*

Engineering Biomedical Informatics Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science Electrical Engineering Environmental Engineering Mechanical Engineering English* Environmental Science Environmental Studies

F Film

G Geography Geology Graphic Design

H C Chemistry Biochemistry Child, Youth & Family Studies Communication Community Development Conflict Resolution Creative Writing Criminology & Criminal Justice*

E Earth Science Economics Quantitative Economics

pdx.edu/academic-programs

Health Studies Aging Services Community Health Education Health Sciences School Health History

I International & Global Studies* African Studies East Asian Studies European Studies International Development Latin American Studies Middle East Studies

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Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Physician Assistant Pre-Radiation Therapy Pre-Veterinary Medicine Pre-Law** Pre-Teacher Education** Psychology

Judaic Studies

L Liberal Studies*

M Music Composition Education Jazz Musicology/Ethnomusicology Performance Sonic Arts Theory Voice

S Science Sexuality, Gender, & Queer Studies Social Science* Social Work Sociology Speech & Hearing Sciences

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Philosophy Physics Biomedical Physics Environmental Physics Political Science Public Service Pre-Health Programs** Pre-Chiropractic Pre-Clinical Laboratory Science Pre-Dental Hygiene Pre-Dentistry Pre-Medicine Pre-Naturopathic Medicine Pre-Nursing Pre-Occupational Therapy Pre-Optometry Pre-Pharmacy

Theater Arts

U Urban & Public Affairs*

W Women’s Studies World Languages & Literatures Arabic Chinese French German Japanese Russian Spanish

*Online option available

**Pre-professional pathways

PAYING FOR COLLEGE Apply for Financial Aid and Scholarships in Three Easy Steps: Apply to PSU pdx.edu/undergraduate-admissions/apply Submit the FAFSA and add PSU to your list of schools fafsa.gov (school code: 003216)

Apply for PSU Scholarships pdx.edu/scholarships

SCHOL ARSHIP

AWA R D

ELIGIBILIT Y

Four Years Free

Covers standard tuition and fees for up to 15 credits per term.

• Current Oregon resident and Oregon high school graduate

pdx.edu/four-years-free • Submit FAFSA by Feb. 1 • Apply by May 1

• 3.4+ cumulative, unweighted high school GPA • Pell Grant-eligible according to FAFSA • First-time freshman enrolling full-time at PSU, 12 to 15 credits per term

Oregon Resident Opportunity Scholarship

Scholarship amount varies

pdx.edu/finaid/grants

• Must demonstrate financial need according to FAFSA

• Submit FAFSA by Feb. 1

PSU Access Grant

• Oregon resident freshman admitted for fall term by July 1

$3,000 per year

pdx.edu/finaid/grants • Submit FAFSA by Feb. 1

• Oregon resident transfer admitted for fall term by July 1 • 2.5+ GPA from accredited colleges or universities • Pell Grant-eligible according to FAFSA

University Honors College pdx.edu/honors/ scholarships

Up to $5,000 per year

• Admission to the PSU Honors College for fall term • Priority will be given to freshman applicants who apply by Dec. 1 and transfer applicants who apply by Feb. 1

W E L C OME TO T HE

P O RTL AND. Because more

pinball machines than New

York City, more bike lanes than Seattle, and more coffee than you probably oughta drink.

Because design. Because…urban

golf? Yup. Because mountains to

CITY OF ROSES A K A : S T UMP TOW N, BRIDGE TOW N, P DX , RIP CI T Y

our right and ocean to our left.

Because progressive mindset.

Because we’re hiding a secret

garden, a secret sculpture and a

secret underground bowling alley.

Because Portland will show you what’s possible.

CR AMMING. IT APPLIES TO PL AY, TOO. K AYAK ON THE WILL AME T TE. SNOWBOARD ON MT. HOOD. E XPLORE THE OREGON COAST. DISCOVER INTERESTING FOOD CARTS, GRE AT MUSIC, OR A HIDDEN BIKE PATH. REST AND REPE AT.

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SOLVER BE A PROBL EM

DESIGNING FOR HOPE

100%

OF STUDENTS COMPLETE AN INTERNSHIP OR COMMUNITY PROJECT

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Students in PSU’s School of Architecture and Center for Public Interest Design developed, budgeted and built three tiny homes. An additional eleven were then rolled out with professional help. The result? Fourteen women came off the street and found a place to call home. Meanwhile, every student in the program gained real world experience that truly made a difference.

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EVELYNN MOZ MARKETING INT’L. MERCHANDISING COORDINATOR COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR

PSU. I’M GRATEFUL FOR WHAT YOU DID. FOR NOT CARING WHERE I CAME FROM, ONLY WHERE I WAS GOING. FOR NEVER LETTING ME QUIT. FOR

chasing a dream LETTING ME WORK WHILE

FOR NOT JUST PROMISING

ME A CAREER, BUT DELIVERING ON IT.

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FIND YOUR

PASSION Whatever your jam—be it bouldering in the back country, crewing a dragon boat, or developing leadership skills through our cultural resource centers­— we can help you explore it. Get involved in a club or cheer on one of our 15 NCAA Division 1 teams.

There’s more than one way to be a Viking.

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200+ STUDENT CLUBS & GROUPS

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CULTURAL & RESOURCE CENTERS

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APPLY TO PSU

CAMPUS HOUSING Make yourself at home in the middle of one of America’s most livable cities. Museums, cafes, record stores, parks, the public library—it’s probably just a short walk from your front door. Choose from 10 residence halls. You can live alone or with roommates; in a studio, or a one- or two-bedroom apartment.

Learn more and apply for housing at pdx.edu/housing

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Go to pdx.edu/undergraduate-admissions to fill out the online application and pay the $50 application fee.

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Submit your official transcripts from all schools attended to PSU.

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Submit your SAT or ACT scores to PSU (Freshmen only).

FRESHMEN

TR ANSFER

Admission Requirements • 3.0 cumulative, unweighted high school GPA

Admission Requirements Students with 30 or more transferable quarter credits (20 semester credits) earned after high school graduation will be reviewed for admission as a transfer student.

• Completion of SAT or ACT • C- or better in 15 units of college preparatory coursework

º English: 4 units º Math: 3 units through Algebra II level

º Science: 3 units (one year of laboratory science is recommended)

º Social Studies: 3 units º Second language: 2 units of the same language (Applies to applicants who graduated from an Oregon high school in 1997 or later)

Important Dates & Deadlines OCT 1: FAFSA available to submit DEC 1: º Priority application deadline for fall term* º FAFSA priority deadline*

• 2.25 cumulative GPA or 2.0 GPA with a transferable associate degree or an Oregon Transfer Module • Complete Writing 121 or equivalent with a C- or better • Meet PSU’s second-language proficiency requirement (Oregon high school graduates only) Important Dates & Deadlines OCT 1: FAFSA available to submit NOV 1: Priority application deadline for winter term* FEB 1: º Priority application deadline for fall term* º Priority application deadline for spring term* º FAFSA priority deadline* º PSU scholarship application deadline MAY 1: Priority application deadline for summer term*

º PSU scholarship application deadline

*Portland State University accepts applications for each term on a rolling admissions basis. Applications will still be accepted after these dates.

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CONTACT US

VISIT

pdx.edu/undergraduate-admissions admissions@pdx.edu 503-725-3511 or 800-547-8887

pdx.edu/undergraduate-admissions/visit campusvisits@pdx.edu 503-725-5555

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