Admission Requirements for International Students
Applicants must demonstrate an appropriate level of academic preparation.
First Year: Completion of U.S. academic (university preparatory) high school or secondary school equivalent as determined by the Office of Undergraduate International Admissions with a minimum equivalent 2.50 GPA.
Transfer: Completion of 30 transferable college quarter credits, excluding ESL courses, with a 2.25 GPA or higher at a U.S. regionally accredited college/university or foreign equivalent as determined by the Office of International Admissions. Transfer students who present a transferable associate’s degree (AS or AA or an Oregon Transfer Module (OTM) will be admitted with a minimum cumulative 2.00 GPA.
English language proficiency requirement: Admitted International Students must meet the English Language Proficiency Requirement. Applicants most commonly demonstrate proficiency by submitting TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE Scores. English language proficiency requirements may be found at: www.pdx.edu/admissions/international/english-language-proficiency.