Second Language (2 units). Shall include demonstrated proficiency equivalent to two years of the same high school-level second language. Students may demonstrate proficiency by meeting one of the following options:
*Pass with a C- or better, two years of the same high school-level second language
*Pass with a C- or better, the third year of a high school-level second language
*Pass with a D- or better two quarters or two semesters of college-level second language
*Pass an approved proficiency exam
**American Sign Language qualifies as a second language.
Students failing to meet the Second Language Proficiency requirement at the time of admission may be admitted, but will not be able to earn an undergraduate degree at Portland State University until the second language requirement has been completed. Students must provide official high school or college transcripts to demonstrate the Second Language Proficiency Requirement has been met.
The second language requirement only applies to applicants graduating from high school in 1997 or later.
For a complete list of proficiency options available for meeting the second language requirements, please contact the University’s Office of Admissions, or view the OUS Second Language policy at www.ous.edu.
Alternatives to the subject requirements. (Any one of the following.)
Score an average of 470 or above (1410 total) on the SAT II subject exams (English Composition, Math Level I or IIc, and a third test of the student’s choice).
Take make-up coursework for specific subject requirements missed in high school and achieve a passing grade. Note: Satisfactory completion of Math 95 or its equivalent (Intermediate Algebra) fulfills in total the subject requirement in mathematics. Take make-up coursework for specific subject requirements missed in high school and achieve a passing grade. Note: Satisfactory completion of Math 95 or its equivalent (Intermediate Algebra) fulfills in total the subject requirement in mathematics.