- PSU is Oregon's largest public universitiy located in Portland, one of America's most progressive cities. - Conditional Admission is available for students who are taking ESL program at PSU. - Up to 24 credits earned in Levels 4 and 5 of the Academic Preparation program options can be applied as general education credits towards an undergraduate degree at Portland State University.
Top Native Language by Center
Nationalities of students include Asian(Korean, Japanese, Chinese..),Latin American, European and other countries. The percentage may vary each month.
Conditional Admission
Conditional admission is offered to applicants who are academically admissible but who lack the required TOEFL score or English language profiency. Conditionally admitted students are restricted to ESL classes in the IELP until they demonstrate the required English proficiency (see above). Students' enrollment in ESL classes (offered through the Department of Applied Linguistics and listed in the Schedule of Classes as LING 110) is for credit. Credits are applied to students' university degree requirements as general elective credits and are included when calculating term and cumulative grade point averages. ESL courses are recorded on Portland State transcipts.
Intensive English Language Program (IELP)About the
Since 1964, Portland State University (PSU) has offered academic English language instruction to thousands of international students and non-native English speakers. PSU's English language program is the largest university-based, English-as-a-second-language (ESL) program in Oregon. We are also one of the oldest university-based ESL programs in the western United States. In any one term, PSU's Intensive English Language Program (IELP) enrolls between 350-500 students from over 35 countries. Students from over 92 countries have studied in our program. The IELP offers academic English language (ESL) courses for students seeking admission to PSU, and other U.S. universities and colleges, as well as for students, adults, and professionals of all levels of ability who are seeking to improve their general English skills for travel, work, or personal enrichment.
Portland State UniversityAbout the
Portland State University is Oregon's largest and most diverse public university located in the heart of one of America’s most progressive cities. It offers more than 60 undergraduate and 40 graduate programs in fine and performing arts, liberal arts and sciences, business administration, education, urban and public affairs, social work, engineering and computer science. PSU offers more than 226 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. The 50-acre downtown campus—with the motto "Let Knowledge Serve the City"—places students in a vibrant center of culture, business and technology. This allows students to participate in internships and community-based projects in these fields as well as education, social services, and government. Portland State's award-winning University Studies curriculum provides small class sizes and peer mentoring for all first-year students and culminates in Senior Capstones, which take students out of the classroom and into the field, where they utilize their knowledge and skills to develop community projects. The University has taken aggressive steps to enhance the student experience and campus life, with new student housing and a comprehensive recreation complex and remodeled science and performing arts facilities. Portland State also has bolstered academic and career advising and orientation programs and created new programs to support students. Sustainability—initiatives that balance environmental, economic and social concerns—is incorporated throughout the curriculum and across the campus.
The mission of the Intensive English Language Program (IELP) is to assist non-native English learners in acquiring the knowledge and language skills necessary to achieve their academic, professional, and personal goals. The program provides a supportive learning environment that promotes intercultural understanding. The IELP upholds the mission of Portland State University.
Curriculum : Portland State University's IELP offers intensive, academic-based English language classes for International students, Adults and professions, international visitors and members of Portland's international and immigrant commuities. Students who are admitted to PSU but are restricted to ESL courses, receive PSU academic credits for ESL courses taken in the IELP. Up to 24 credits earned in Levels 4 and 5 of the Academic Preparation program options can be applied as general education credits towards an undergraduate degree at Portland State University.Successful completion of IELP level 5 courses along with recommendation by the IELP Student Academic Advisor is recognized as proof of English language proficiency (equivalent to the TOEFL requirement) for admission to PSU undergraduate degree programs. Students must still meet PSU’s academic requirements for admission to PSU.
Classroom Hour :
Classes are held 18 hours per week, from Monday to Friday. Class schedule may vary for each level.
The mission of the Intensive English Language Program (IELP) is to assist non-native English learners in acquiring the knowledge and language skills necessary to achieve their academic, professional, and personal goals. The program provides a supportive learning environment that promotes intercultural understanding. The IELP upholds the mission of Portland State University.
Curriculum : Portland State University's IELP offers intensive, academic-based English language classes for International students, Adults and professions, international visitors and members of Portland's international and immigrant commuities. Students who are admitted to PSU but are restricted to ESL courses, receive PSU academic credits for ESL courses taken in the IELP. Up to 24 credits earned in Levels 4 and 5 of the Academic Preparation program options can be applied as general education credits towards an undergraduate degree at Portland State University.Successful completion of IELP level 5 courses along with recommendation by the IELP Student Academic Advisor is recognized as proof of English language proficiency (equivalent to the TOEFL requirement) for admission to PSU undergraduate degree programs. Students must still meet PSU’s academic requirements for admission to PSU.
Classroom Hour :
Classes are held 18 hours per week, from Monday to Friday. Class schedule may vary for each level.
Course Information
Class size
16 Students
Schedule
10 Weeks
Course Level
6
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I-20 Issued Upon Request
Minimum age
17
Accommodation
On-Campus Dorm/residence
Qualification
N/A
Course Schedule
(2024Year schedule), has been finished. (2025Year schedule), has been updating
* Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
Accommodation
A variety of housing options are available for international students at Portland State University:
On-Campus Housing at PSU
PSU provides apartment-style housing in addition to traditional living learning communities. Twelve housing complexes are located on the PSU campus. Student housing at PSU is comfortable, convenient, and affordable.
Near-campus Student Housing
Housing located just blocks away from campus is available to PSU students through College Housing Northwest.
Off-Campus Housing
The PSU campus is surrounded by many different privately managed apartment complexes. In addition, there are numerous apartment buildings located within an easy walk or bicycle, bus, Streetcar, or MAX train ride from the PSU campus. Renting a room in someone's house is also a popular option for international students. Shared housing and rooms for rent are also available.
Host Family
Living with a host family is an excellent way to improve English and learn first-hand about American culture. Many families also offer "Rooms for Rent" to international students. Temporary Housing Emergency/temporary host families, youth hostels, and nearby hotels
Surrounding Area
-Portland is a major west coast city, a beautiful city — a safe city
-PSU is a great university, with an open campus in the center of town
-Access to everything you need-international flights, public transit, nearby housing, campus-wide facilities, and more
-Great atmosphere: the perfect combination of university living and quality life in a clean, green, friendly, vibrant urban center
Facilities
PSU student health center/ medical clinic, gym/sports facilities,library, computer labs, child care,disabled student sevices, PSU computer account, e-mail address, and access to the wireless network, studnet clubs and organizations,fitness classes and recreational activities,legal services, parking pass, discount bus/transit pass
Location
Getting to the school from the airport
When you arrive at Portland International Airport (PDX), you have the following transportation options to get to PSU:
FREE AIRPORT PICK-UP
Friends of Overseas Citizens and University Students (FOCUS) can provide any new PSU visiting scholar with a free ride from the Portland airport when you first arrive. For more information about the airport pick-up service and to make a reservation, please visit the FOCUS airport pick-up web site. Reservations must be made at least one week before arrival. If you are arriving with family members, be sure to include family information in your reservation.
Pickups are performed by FOCUS volunteers. It may be difficult to schedule our volunteers during the following holiday times: Memorial Day Weekend (Friday-Monday, the last Monday in May); Independence Day (July 4); Labor Day Weekend (Friday-Monday, the first Monday in September) ; Thanksgiving Day (the fourth Thursday in November); Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (December 24 and 25); New Year's Eve and New Year's Day (December 31 & January 1).
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
TriMet is the regional public transit system in Portland. The TriMet MAX Red Line light rail service runs from the airport to downtown every 15 minutes and costs $2.50. To get to PSU, take the MAX Red Line to the Rose Quarter MAX Station. You can change to a MAX Yellow Line or Green Line train at the Rose Quarter MAX Station and either one will take you right to PSU. The entire trip takes approximately 45 minutes. MAX schedules can be found on the TriMet web site.
TAXI CAB
Hiring a taxi is your fastest and most expensive option. Taxis are always available at the airport and will charge about $40 for a ride to PSU. The ride will take 20-40 minutes.
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