Portland State Univerity
Undergraduate Eligibility
Information

If the number of eligible applicants for admission to any degree program in the School of Engineering and Applied Science exceeds that for which resources are available, acceptance will be competitive. In the event selective admission becomes necessary, the combined science and engineering course GPA that is computed when determining eligibility will be used. Priority, within reasonable limits, will be given to resident students.

Although the primary purpose of the selective admission procedures is to limit enrollment to the number of students that can be served at a high level of quality, it is recognized that the rigid application of these procedures may eliminate applicants with high potential but who, due to circumstances beyond their control, have experienced limitations on access to the type of preparatory education that is essential to achieving the high performance level required for admission. All such applicants will be
considered on the basis of their life experiences (work, community involvement) and leadership qualities in addition to their academic achievements.

HOW AND WHEN TO APPLY

Application forms may be obtained from the School of Engineering and Applied Science Office (118 Science Building 2). PSU students who anticipate completing all eligibility requirements before the term for which admission to a degree program is sought may apply.

Students transferring from other institutions who want to be formally admitted to a specific degree program in the School of Engineering and Applied Science must:

1. Meet all eligibility requirements
2. Apply for admission to PSU
3. Apply for program admission to the school of Engineering and Applied Science
4. Have one copy of their transcripts sent to the School of Engineering and Applied Science
5. Have one copy of their transcripts sent to the PSU Admissions office

Transfer Courses: Transfer courses in engineering and applied science must have a grade of C or better to count toward the major requirements in engineering and applied science. Exceptions may be granted upon petition by the student to the appropriate committee. All such exceptions must be approved by the dean of engineering.

Requirements for Majors. In addition to meeting the general University requirements, majors in engineering and applied science must meet School of Engineering and Applied Science requirements. Courses with undifferentiated (Pass or No Pass) grades do not meet School of Engineering and Applied Science requirements.

After admission to a degree program students will be expected to make satisfactory progress toward their declared degree and will be subject to the following rules:

1. The GPA for each term in all required engineering (including EC 415), mathematics and science courses at PSU must be 2.00 or higher.

2. At the conclusion of each term of the academic year full-time students are normally expected to complete a minimum of 9 credit hours, in PSU engineering and computer science courses applicable toward the degree programs. Part time students are expected to complete a minimum of 12 credit hours per academic year in PSU engineering and computer science courses.

3. Students will be placed on probation when their term GPA as described in (1) is below 2.00, or their progress toward the degree is less than that described in (2).

4. Students placed on probation for two consecutive terms or for a total of three terms will be suspended from specific engineering degree programs. Students will also be suspended if not enrolled in engineering courses for three consecutive terms.

5. Engineering courses for which grades of D or F were received may be repeated once.

6. Students denied admission or suspended must wait at least one term before reapplying for admission. This waiting period does not apply to those denied due to "selective admission."

1. Freshman entering with 15 or fewer prior university/college credits must complete the following program:

   Freshman Inquiry	One year-long course (UnST 101,102,103)	15 credits
   Sophomore Year	Three 4-credit courses. Each course must be selected form a different interdisciplinary program or general education course cluster	12 credits
   Upper-Division (Junior and Senior Years)	Three 4-credit courses. Complete one interdisciplinary program or: general education course cluster	12 credits
   Senior Capstone Experience	The capstone experience will be satisfied by specific courses taken in the major field	6 credits

2. Continuing and transfer student with 45 or more prior university/college credits must complete the following program:

   Wr 121, Wr 323, PHE 295, and Sp 100 (or equivalent courses) taken for a : letter grade	12 credits
   Earn 6 to 12 credits in each of only two departments in each of the three academic distribution areas (arts and Letters, social sciences, science). In each of the three academic distribution areas the total credits earned must be a minimum of 18 credits. (Sp 100 may be used as an arts and letters course.)	51-54 credits
   Twenty-four of the 36 credits in the arts and letters and social science academic distribution areas must be earned in "nonskill-related" courses. These nonskill courses are: Art History, Dance history, English Literature, Foreign languages, Music theory and history, Philosophy, and Theater history. All social Science courses listed in the Bulletin are considered nonskill and may be used.

3. Continuing and transfer students with between 16-44 credits may choose either 1. or 2. above.