Apply as an International Transfer Student
Apply as an International Transfer Student
The University of Portland community is enriched by the hundreds of students who join us each year from over 40 different countries on six continents. For admission purposes, applicants are considered an international student if they are not a citizen or permanent resident of the United States, and they plan to attend the University in a valid non-immigrant visa status (F-1, J-1, E-2, H-4 visas as well as others).
Transfer students are an undergraduate student who has already completed some college or university level courses after finishing secondary school.
International Transfer Student Checklist
- Transfer Application
- Official secondary school records (this is required if you have less than 26 semester, or 39 quarter credit hours)
- Official college or university transcript(s)
- We require official transcripts from every institute, college, university, or post-secondary school you have attended or are currently attending.
- English proficiency exam
- Non-native English speakers who will complete 1 year (2 semesters or 3 quarters) of university-level coursework that includes 1 semester (or 2 quarters) of writing and composition may be waived from the English proficiency requirement. Minimum score requirements and further information is available at our English Proficiency Requirements page.
NURSING applicants:
See the School of Nursing transfer information page.
ENGINEERING applicants:
Engineering programs have additional prerequisite requirements for transfer admission eligibility; please review the Engineering transfer criteria, and contact intl-adm@up.edu if you have questions.
Additional Items (post-acceptance)
These two items are needed if you are accepted to the University in order to complete immigration form processing. The earlier these items are received the better we can assist you.
- Immigration Information and International Student Declaration of Finances Worksheet
- Copy of Passport Biographical Page
All documents submitted to UP become the property of the University and cannot be returned to applicants.
Timeline
| April 15 | Deadline for Summer term (starts in early May) transfer applications |
| June 1 | Deadline for Fall term (starts in late August) transfer applications |
| December 1 | Deadline for Spring term (starts in mid-January) transfer applications |
Scholarships and Financial Resources
UP offers merit-based scholarships to eligible international applicants. Learn more about the award ranges and eligibility criteria. Additional financial resources and information pertaining to international students are provided here.
English Proficiency Requirements
Read more about what level of English proficiency is required to study at University of Portland and how to meet those requirements.
View the English Proficiency Requirements
Required International Academic Records
UP must receive your official or attested academic documents directly from the original issuing source (i.e., college, university, examining board or secondary school). Review what documents are required from your education system on our Academic Records page.
Go to the Academic Records Page
Contact Us!
The Office of International Student Services is open Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Phone: 503.943.7367
Email: intl-adm@up.edu