Portland State University Viewbook 2021-2022

CHALLENGE WHAT IS WITH WHAT COULD BE P O R T L A N D S TAT E U N I V E R S I T Y

BIGGER & BOLDER IT’S TIME TO THINK

Portland State University is more than Portland’s public research university. It’s a place to test ideas and projects that show the world how different is done. Our innovative approach combines education with creative problem-solving and collaboration across campus for maximum impact. With more than 200 degree programs to choose from, PSU is Oregon’s most diverse, innovative, and affordable research university.

MOST

MOST

MOST

INNOVATIVE

AFFORDABLE

DIVERSE

—U.S. News & World Report

—Best Value Schools

—Niche

One of the nation’s most innovative universities.

Oregon's most affordable research university.

One of the nation's most diverse universities.

A TESTBED FOR TOMORROW

TABLE OF CONTENTS

RANKED TOP 4 COLLEGE LOCATION IN THE U.S. —NICHE

Welcome Heart of the City Campus Life Academics Schools & Colleges College of the Arts College of Education Maseeh College of Engineering & Computer Science Humanities Natural Sciences Social Sciences College of Urban & Public Affairs School of Business OHSU-PSU School of Public Health School of Social Work Research Our Community Student Success 90 Minutes from Portland Student Profiles Our Graduates Your Future Apply

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THIS IS A RESOUND 26,012 79% 50% PSU STUDENTS 6

FROM OREGON

TRANSFER STUDENTS

37%

FIRST GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENTS

6%

INTERNATIONAL (FROM 78 COUNTRIES)

DING YES. TO ALL PEOPLE OF ALL BACKGROUNDS AND CIRCUMSTANCES. POWERING YOU TO DO MORE, SOLVE MORE, AND BECOME MORE. UNTIL YOU FEEL LIKE YOU’RE PART OF A MOVEMENT. THE KIND THAT KEEPS CLASSMATES ROOTING FOR YOU AND PROFESSORS PULLING FOR YOU. AFFECTS YOUR FAMILY FOR GENERATIONS. LIFTS YOUR COMMUNITY. LEAVES A LEGACY OF CREATIVITY. BECAUSE EVERY TIME YOUR SUCCESS INSPIRES OTHERS, YOU CHANGE THE WORLD.

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EMBOLDEN

EACH & EVERYON 42%

FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS

51% 17% 10% 9% 6% 4% 1% WHITE

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ASIAN

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MULTI-ETHNIC BLACK/AFRICAN NATIVE HAWAIIAN/ NATIVE AMERICAN AMERICAN PACIFIC ISLANDER

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NE ONE OF THE TOP LGBTQFRIENDLY CAMPUSES IN THE NATION

— CAMPUS PRIDE

PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY IS PROUD TO BE RANKED AMONG THE MOST SUSTAINABLE, DISTINCTIVE, AND TRANSFORMATIVE SCHOOLS IN THE NATION.

We are nationally recognized for our innovative teaching and academic expertise in fields such as urban and public affairs.

And we earn consistently high marks for being LGBTQfriendly, bicycle-friendly, and environmentally-friendly by the organizations that care most about those issues.

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IT’S NOT ID

DEALISTIC Design eco-friendly festival stages, then tear them apart to build housing for the homeless.

Generate electricity from ocean waves.

Create art to heal the wounds of gun violence.

Think globally to explore feminism through film.

Battle rising rents with research.

Find the intersection of art, urban planning and radical geography.

Inhibit viruses using nanoparticles.

Send up weather balloons to watch Earth from the edge of space.

This is the laboratory where you challenge what is with what could be, breaking a few boundaries along the way.

Inspired by those around you and inspiring others to reimagine where it is that we truly want to go.

For the complete list of majors, minors and certificates, visit pdx.edu/academic-programs

THE ARTS

Sing in an internationally acclaimed choir, design buildings for the public good, intern on top TV shows or curate your own art shows— you’ll collaborate with the region’s working artists, creatives and arts institutions to pursue your creative passions. You’ll showcase your talent in our world-class studios, galleries and performance halls.

COLLEGE OF THE ARTS

PSU’s Center for Public Interest Design addresses the growing needs of underserved communities close to home and around the world.

EDUCATION

At Oregon’s largest and most comprehensive school of education, you can earn a bachelor’s degree and teaching license in bilingual or special education, or a certificate in early childhood education. Our advisors will help you prepare for graduate study or to go right into a career as a teacher by connecting you to volunteer opportunities in schools, learning gardens, and research centers. Portland Public Schools, the biggest school district in Oregon, is a top employer of our graduates.

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

100% of PSU students complete hands-on research, internships or community projects.

ENGINEERING & COMPUTER SCIENCE You will get the skills and preparation to enter the fast-growing high tech and sustainability industries. Our close ties to leading tech companies give you the opportunity to build your professional skills in paid internships while you complete your degree. You can lead your own research as an undergraduate, participate in community projects and enter prestigious national competitions. Develop your own ideas from proposal to prototype through one of our innovative programs.

MASEEH COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & COMPUTER SCIENCE

PSU is partnering with PGE to build a 162-watt solar generation facility, the largest in eastern Oregon.

HUMANITIES

Studying Humanities gives students a window into how humans understand, record, and share our experiences. By exploring disciplines such as English, Philosophy, and World Languages, students learn to think critically and creatively and to communicate ideas effectively. Students build a solid career foundation out of collaborative, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCES

The World Languages Department offers 15 degree programs and courses in 18 languages.

NATURAL SCIENCES

COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCES

Studying the natural sciences such as biology, chemistry, physics, environmental science, and mathematics prepare students to critically examine the physical world and make scientific breakthroughs and discoveries that will address the challenges of today and tomorrow.

They’ll learn to question, research, and experiment—with plenty of trial and error.

PSU faculty receive an average of $50 million in research grants every year and PSU offers undergraduate research opportunities to students in every major.

SOCIAL SCIENCES

Through studying the Social Sciences, students learn what it means to be a social being across cultures, eras, genders and places. This understanding includes individual human behavior and patterns or trends. Social Sciences examine how we relate to one another as humans, how we form institutions, and how both people and institutions function.

COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCES

URBAN & PUBLIC AFFA

AIRS

COLLEGE OF URBAN AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Design neighborhoods and parks. Travel and learn from other cultures. Identify and solve complex community issues. Guide local and global leaders — and become one. You can launch a career as an urban planner, crime analyst, economist, nonprofit manager, public administrator, healthcare leader, or international relations expert. Raise your voice and contribute to a more just future for your community and the world.

Our Public Affairs and Urban Policy programs are ranked among the Best Grad Schools by U.S. News & World Report.

BUSINESS

Become part of Portland’s vibrant business community of Fortune 500 companies and budding startups in the heart of the Silicon Forest. Customize your business degree with majors, minors, certificates, and online programs in high-demand fields. Join a community of creative thinkers, global collaborators, pioneering entrepreneurs, and selfless philanthropists

THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

Business grad student Edwin Martinez is helping drive innovation at his dream company, Adidas.

He works as a full time assistant business transformation manager, helping drive creativity at the company and turn ideas into action.

PUBLIC HEALTH PSU’s alliance with Oregon Health & Science University—one of the nation’s top medical schools—unites two leading universities to help you excel in your future health career. Our graduates go on to top graduate schools, medical schools, and other professional training in health care fields. You will have a wealth of opportunity for internships and hands-on learning in clinics, hospitals, community agencies and research labs. And you will help improve lives in communities throughout Oregon and beyond.

OHSU-PSU SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH

The OHSU-PSU School of Public Health is ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.

SOCIAL WORK

SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK

We are Oregon’s top social work program and the state’s only public university offering an accredited bachelor’s degree in the field.

Learn to address the problems and issues that affect our community at its core, including homelessness, addiction, mental illness, poverty and child abuse. We offer flexible, online options and the chance to do field work with schools, community organizations, libraries and hospitals.

HONORS

DON’T FOLLOW. LEAD. To the lifelong achievers and the late bloomers. To the quiet creators and the movers and shakers. To all those ready take the lead instead of following the crowd. It’s time to rise up, join together, and use your ingenuity for good. We are the Portland State University Honors College, home to exceptional students like you at Oregon’s most affordable, diverse, and innovative public research university.

UNIVERSIT Y HONORS COLLEGE

Jasmine Gloden, a quantitative economics major, is one of the growing number of transfer students in the Honors College.

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RESEARCH THAT MATTERS $65.3M

IN RESEARCH EXPENDITURES IN FY19

386

INVESTIGATORS

766

ACTIVE SPONSORED PROJECTS

$5.5M

STUDENT RESEARCH SUPPORT

8.2%

RESEARCH GROWTH IN FY19

WE DO MORE THAN STUDY THE ISSUES. We address real-world problems with creative solutions. At Portland State, you can work sideby-side with top faculty researchers, who inspire you to reimagine what’s possible.

Nearly two decades ago, Portland State University embraced a new approach to education — one that made the community an active partner in the classroom. Students and faculty put theory to practice and work with businesses, nonprofits, civic groups, and government agencies to solve real problems facing our region.

Today, we are harnessing the strengths of community engagement to establish PSU as a leading urban research university. Through strong alliances with industry, government agencies, and other universities, we serve as a catalyst for innovation and prosperity for the region.

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OPPORTUN LIKE NOWHERE ELSE

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STUDENT LIFE THAT REFLECTS THE CITY

Portland is our campus. And as a result, you’ll feel the heartbeat of the city everywhere you go. Get local produce from the Portland Farmers Market. Watch a movie at the student-run 5th Avenue Cinema. Or cheer for the Timbers at Providence Park. Everything you need is right where you are.

OPPORTUNITY AT YOUR DOORSTEP We’re located in southwest Portland, which means when you live on campus in one of our nine residence halls, you’ll be immersed into the city center. It’s an invitation to be a part of the Portland community. Talk together, collaborate, and draw inspiration from your surroundings. The opportunities are around every corner. Apply by May 1 for a guaranteed spot.

BE EMPOWERED

You’ll be joining 26,000 other students from all different backgrounds at Portland State. And we’ll provide all the support you need to pursue the things you care about.

Visit our cultural resource centers or join one of our 150 student clubs. Or even create your own.

FEEL THE CITY BENEATH YOUR FEET

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CULTURAL AND RESOURCE CENTERS

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NCAA DIVISION SPORTS TEAMS

200

CLUBS + STUDENT AND ORGANIZATIONS

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COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE

90 MINS MT. HOOD 40

MT. HOOD NATIONAL FOREST

MT. ST. HELENS NATIONAL VOLCANIC MONUMENT

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KNOWLEDGE

THAT SERVES

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POLITICAL SCIENCE & GOVERNMENT, CLASS OF 2014

PA M CAMPOSPA L M A Diversifying veterans’ voices Pam Campos-Palma is drawing on her military intelligence experience to tackle extreme nationalism, social injustice, and climate insecurity.

CHEMISTRY, CLASS OF 2010

NABIL M I ST K AW I Saving Intel millions It took Nabil Mistkawi three days to solve a problem that stumped other researchers: how to make Intel’s microprocessors smaller and faster by removing a thin layer of metal without damaging other materials. He found a breakthrough chemical solution that is environmentally friendly and saves Intel millions of dollars each year.

GEOGRAPHY, CLASS OF 2020

KYLER SPEICH Breaking disruptive patterns Geography student Kyler Speich is researching human migration patterns to document how climate change is forcing millions of people to leave their homelands.

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PROFESSOR OF APPLIED DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

ANDREW MASHBURN Rethinking public schools His research could help educators and advocates of early childhood education improve systems of support for children and help remove barriers that aid in success.

PUBLIC HEALTH & SPANISH, CLASS OF 2021

MORGAN GODVIN Challengin a broken system Morgan Godvin knows firsthand how damaging incarceration can be and is reforming the criminal justice system so inmates are treated with dignity.

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COMMUNICATIONS, CLASS OF 2014

ZANELE M U T E PFARHONE Sharing work wisdom Zanele Mutepfa-Rhone is helping people with global companies realize their potential with diversity strategyies, brand collaborations, and multicultural initiatives.

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SCHOLARSHIPS PSU is one of the nation’s most affordable universities. We offer a full range of financial aid and free and discounted tuition to eligible students. All applicants are automatically considered for all programs listed below. All the scholarships listed below require students to enroll full time (12-15 credits per term), start in fall term, and be a first-time PSU student.

International Students: All admitted international students are automatically considered for merit scholarships of up to $10,000 per year. International students are also encouraged to apply for PSU Scholarships through the PSU General Scholarship Application.

FOUR YEARS FREE

Covers standard tuition and mandatory fees for up to four years

TRANSFERS FINISH FREE

Covers standard tuition and mandatory fees for up to four years

WESTERN UNDERGRADUATE EXCHANGE (WUE)

Nonresident students pay 150% of resident tuition

OUT-OF-STATE OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP

ELIGIBILITY: Oregon resident, Oregon high school graduate, 3.0 cumulative unweighted high school GPA, Pell Grant-eligible according to FAFSA Apply to PSU and submit the FAFSA by June 15

ELIGIBILITY: Oregon resident, Admissible to PSU as a transfer student, 2.5 cumulative transferable GPA, Pell Grant-eligible according to FAFSA Apply to PSU and submit the FAFSA by June 15

ELIGIBILITY: First Year - 3.0 cumulative unweighted high school GPA OR 1270 SAT OR 27 ACT composite. Transfer - 3.0 cumulative transferable college GPA. Resident of one of the following states or territories are eligble: AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NV, NM, ND, SD, UT, WA, WY, Guam or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

Apply to PSU by June 15

ELIGIBILITY: Scholarship amounts are calculated based on GPA. Apply to PSU by June 15

Up to $6,000 per year

UNIVERSITY HONORS COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP Up to $3,000 per year

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ELIGIBILITY: Admission to the PSU Honors College for fall term.

Priority is given to students who apply to the Honors College by Janary 1

COST OF ATTENDANCE Living with Family

Living On Campus

BOOKS & SUPPLIES

$1,200

$1,200

HOUSING & MEALS

$4,035

$12,144

TRANSPORTATION

$1,002

$1,002

PERSONAL EXPENSES

$1,500

$1,500

ESTIMATED TOTAL

$18,123

$26,232

OREGON RESIDENT TUITION & FEES

$10,386

$10,0386

WUE

(Western Undergraduate Exchange)

TUITION & FEES

$14,730

BOOKS & SUPPLIES

$1,200

HOUSING & MEALS

$12,144

TRANSPORTATION

$1,350

PERSONAL EXPENSES

$1,500

ESTIMATED TOTAL

$30,924

NONRESIDENT TUITION & FEES

$29,286

BOOKS & SUPPLIES

$1,200

HOUSING & MEALS

$12,144

TRANSPORTATION

$1,350

PERSONAL EXPENSES

$1,500

ESTIMATED TOTAL

$45,480

Costs based on 2021-22 figures. Tuition and fees estimated for 15 credits per quarter for three quarters. PSU provides health insurance for $1009 per term, which may be waived if comparable insurance is available.

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COME TO CHANG ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FIRST YEAR: Graduate from high school with a cumulative unweighted GPA of at least 2.5 and earn grades of C- or better in the following areas:

FIRST YEAR:

• • • • •

TRANSFER:

English: 4 units Math: 3 units including Algebra II Science: 3 units Social Studies: 3 units Oregon high school graduates only: 2 units of the same second language

TRANSFER: Students with 30 or more transferable quarter credits (20 semester credits) earned after high school graduation.

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2.25 cumulative GPA or 2.0 GPA with a transferable associate degree

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Complete Writing 121 or equivalent with a C- or better

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Oregon high school graduates only: 2 units of the same second language

Applicants who do not meet PSU’s admission requirements may still be considered for admission and may be subject to holistic review.

IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES Portland State University accepts applications for each term on a rolling admissions basis. Some programs require an additional application for admission or to enroll in upper-division coursework.

All dates listed are for fall term start.

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INTERNATIONAL 2.5 or higher high school grade point average (GPA) on the U.S. 4.0 grading scale

Have earned 30 transferable quarter credits (20 semester credits) with a cumulative (overall) grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.25 when converted to the U.S. 4.0 grading scale. If you are transferring from a U.S. institution of higher education, you must have completed Writing 121 or its equivalent with a grade of C- or better.

MINIMUM ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY TEST SCORE REQUIREMENTS TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, SAT, or DET with minimum required official score achieved within the last two years. SAT is not required for admission, but can be used to prove English proficiency.

FALL

August 1

October 1

PSU application opens

FAFSA and ORSAA available to submit

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HOW TO APPLY 1

2

Submit your application and pay the $60 application fee Eligible applicants can defer the application fee.

Submit official transcripts from all schools attended OPTIONAL: S ubmit test scores. PSU accepts the SAT and ACT tests.

S ubmit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Submission of the FAFSA is not required. If you are not eligible to submit the FAFSA, you can submit the Oregon Student Aid Application (ORSAA).

We encourage students to submit the FAFSA as soon as possible after October 1. School code: 003216.

PDX.EDU/APPLY

WINTER

SPRING

January 1

February 1

June 15

Honors College priority application deadline

PSU scholarship application deadline

Priority enrollment confirmation deadline Campus housing contract priority deadline

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CONTACT US admissions@pdx.edu pdx.edu/admissions 503-725-3511 or 800-547-8887 INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS intladm@pdx.edu pdx.edu/admissions/international CAMPUS VISITS campusvisits@pdx.edu CONNECT @portlandstate

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