Admissions Applications

Our application is online and can be found here: https://graduate.up.edu/portal/application

We do not charge an application fee if you are seeking a certificate or a degree. If you are applying as a non-degree seeking student, there is a $50 application fee. Read our non-degree seeking information.

No. The Statement of Goals or essays must be included at the time of submission, but you can pause the application at any point and save your progress. You can also come back later to upload additional documents after submission. Official transcripts and test scores are to be submitted utilizing the methods below.

Yes - you can log back into the online portal to edit your application or add materials. If you need to pause to write the essays or collect contact information for your references, you can also save your progress if you're not ready to submit the application.

Transcripts must be sent in an official capacity. If your university offers an e-transcript service and can send your transcript as a PDF, please send it to gradschl@up.edu. Otherwise, please have your transcript mailed in an envelope sealed by your university to:

Graduate School - University of Portland
5000 N Willamette Blvd, MSC 177
Portland, OR 97203

No, you do not need to request your official transcripts form the University of Portland if you are applying to one of our graduate programs.

Yes. You can submit your application before you receive your bachelor’s degree, as long as you are on track to receive your degree before the start of the program you are applying for at the University of Portland. If admitted you will need to submit your official degree awarding transcript before classes begin.

The University of Portland institution code is 4847. When you take an exam, add the University of Portland as a school to receive your official score report.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the application deadline. Different programs have different deadlines. To see the deadline to apply, select the program you are interested in and view specific deadlines on the program requirements page.

Yes. If you would like to change your program or desired entry term, please email gradschl@up.edu and we will make the changes for you. Do not submit a new application.

Once your application is submitted, you may log back in to the application portal and view your status page to review the admissions checklist, which will reflect received materials and any outstanding requirements. You may also email us at gradschl@up.edu to request an update on your application.

Once your application is complete, it will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee and an admission decision will be released through the application portal (you will receive an email prompting you to login to review a newly posted status update) approximately 2-3 weeks following completion of your application.

For programs with rolling admission: If it has been more than three weeks since your application was completed, please contact the Graduate School.

For programs with summer cohort starts (School of Education, School of Nursing): Complete applications will be reviewed during the winter months and qualified candidates will be invited for interviews in early spring. Please refer to each degree's program page for detailed timelines.

Each program has their own admission requirements. See the Graduate Programs and Requirements page.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, however some programs only begin reviewing applications after a certain date. You will usually hear from us within 2-3 weeks after completing your application and we will try to give you a decision as soon as possible. Please check with your program coordinator or email us at gradschl@up.edu to receive a status update on your application.

Call or email your graduate coordinator whose contact information is in your acceptance letter. If you cannot reach them, please contact the Graduate School.

Yes. You can defer your acceptance for up to one year. Please contact us at gradschl@up.edu if you would like to defer.

The conditions of your admission or continuation are listed on your acceptance letter. Please follow the instructions on your acceptance letter and submit any required material by the date listed.

Tuition is charged per credit hour and varies depending on the program. Please see our page on Tuition and Fees.

A full list of important dates can be found on our Student Accounts page.

Yes, the University of Portland has housing options available for graduate students. Information on these options can be found on the Residence Life website.

If you are having trouble logging into your UP account, please contact the Help Desk at help@up.edu or call 503-943-7000.