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Portland State University PDXScholar Bulletin Office of Academic Affairs 2014 Bulletin: General Catalog Issue 2014-2015 Portland State University Let us know how access to this document benefits ouy . Follow this and additional works at: http://pdxscholar.library.pdx.edu/oaa_bulletin Recommended Citation Portland State University, "Bulletin: General Catalog Issue 2014-2015" (2014). Bulletin. Paper 20. http://pdxscholar.library.pdx.edu/oaa_bulletin/20 This Bulletin is brought to you for free and open access. It has been accepted for inclusion in Bulletin by an authorized administrator of PDXScholar. For more information, please contact [email protected]. PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY 2014-2015 BULLETIN VOLUME 1 2| PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY 2014-2015 BULLETIN 2014-2015 BULLETIN Information in this Bulletin is accurate as of June, 2014. It has been compiled with care but may contain errors. Any errors discovered should be reported to the Office of Academic Affairs. The Portland State University Bulletin is not a contract but rather a guide for the convenience of students. The University reserves the right to change or withdraw courses; to change the fees, rules, and calendar for admission, registration, instruction, and graduation; and to change other regulations affecting the student body, at any time. Portland State University supports equal opportunity in admissions, education, employment, housing, and use of facilities by prohibiting discrimination in those areas based on age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion or creed, sex or gender, sexual or gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis in law. This policy implements state and federal laws (including Title IX); inquires about it should be directed to the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, 1600 SW Fourth Avenue, Suite 830, 503-725-4417; TTY: 503-725-6503. P.O. Box 751 Portland, OR 97207-0751 503-725-3511 Toll free: 1-800-547-8887 www.pdx.edu ACADEMIC CALENDAR| 3 ACADEMIC CALENDAR FALL WINTER SPRING SUMMER FALL 2013 2014 2014 2014 2014 1Graduate admission application priority filing April 1 Sept. 1, 2013 Nov. 1, Feb. 1 April 1 dates for University application 2013 2International admission application priority April 1 Oct. 1, 2013 Feb. 1, April 1 April 1 filing dates 2014 Undergraduate admission application priority Dec. 1 Nov. 1, 2013 Feb. 1 May 1 Dec. 1 filing dates 3Advance registration begins May 13 Nov. 12, Feb. 17 May 5 May 12 2013 Classes begin (day and evening) Sept. 30 Jan. 6 March 31 June 23 Sept. 29 Last day to enroll in classes, add a class, or make Oct. 11 Jan. 17 April 11 varies Oct. 10 section changes Last day to drop without course recorded as W Oct. 13 Jan. 19 April 13 varies Oct. 12 Last day of refund period Oct. 27 Feb. 2 April 27 varies Oct. 26 Last day to make changes in grading option Nov. 17 Feb. 23 May 18 varies Nov.16 Last day to withdraw from a class Nov. 17 Feb. 23 May 18 varies Nov. 16 Final examinations Dec. 9- March 17-22 June 9-14 Dec. 8-13 14 Term ends Dec. 14 March 22 June 14 Dec. 13 Commencement June 16 Holidays Nov. 11 Jan. 20 May 26 July 4 Nov. 11 Nov. 28- Nov. 27- 29 28 1Consult specific academic department for information on departmental deadlines and procedures for admission. 2Students who apply after the priority filing dates will be considered for admission if complete application documents are submitted with sufficient time to evaluate transcripts, obtain student visas and enroll for classes. Late applicants have limited scholarship opportunities. 3Advance registration beginning dates are tentative. Refer to the annual Registration Guide or www.pdx.edu/registration for information on registration dates, deadlines and procedures. WELCOME TO PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY| 4 WELCOME TO PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY Many of Portland State’s disciplinary programs are Vision, Mission, Values and Priorities nationally ranked in the top 20 in the United States, and U.S. News & World Report has ranked Portland State’s Our vision is to be an internationally recognized urban university known for excellence in student learning, curriculum among the best in the nation for the past 10 innovative research, and community engagement that years. The innovative University Studies program, a four- year general education program which promotes contributes to the economic vitality, environmental sustainability, and quality of life in the Portland region and community-based learning, interdisciplinary teaching and beyond. learning and engagement in real world problems, has established Portland State as a national model for other The mission of Portland State University is to enhance the colleges and universities, seeking to adapt their curriculum intellectual, social, cultural, and economic qualities of to better engage with their own communities. urban life by providing access throughout the life span to a Portland State professors are prized for their knowledge, quality liberal education for undergraduates and an appropriate array of professional and graduate programs research, achievements, and, ability to engage students. especially relevant to metropolitan areas. The University Faculty come to Portland State from colleges and universities around the world. Though diverse in culture, conducts research and community service that support a high quality educational environment and reflect issues background, language, and ethnicity, they come to important to the region. It actively promotes the Portland unified in their commitment to be part of the University’s exceptional approach to learning, development of a network of educational institutions to serve the community. engagement, and research. Portland State values learning and discovery, access to PSU’s motto, “Let knowledge serve the city,” inspires faculty research locally and around the world. Many learning, a climate of mutual respect, openness and reflection, and community and civic engagement. professors conduct research that addresses some of Engagement among faculty, students and the community society’s most perplexing challenges—providing students with firsthand knowledge and opportunities for contributes to learning and scholarship that is globally relevant and regionally focused. Sustainability is an involvement and collaboration in their communities. important programmatic focus. Faculty use their expertise to serve the region through their work with businesses, not-for-profits, and governmental The following themes guide our efforts and direct our agencies and by holding key posts in professional, cultural, resources: and civic groups. • Provide Civic Leadership through Partnerships. Research and Strategic Partnerships • Improve Student Success. Research at Portland State University is growing. PSU has made significant contributions in research areas ranging • Achieve Global Excellence. from signal processing in biomedical applications to life in • Enhance Educational Opportunity. extreme environments. Our faculty include internationally recognized researchers in engineering and physical, social, • Expand Resources and Improve Effectiveness. and natural sciences. Engaged with the community PSU partners with our sister institutions in Oregon through Portland State University is a nationally recognized leader Signature Research Centers in nanotechnology, drug in community engagement, combining academic rigor in discovery, and sustainability in the built environment. We the classroom with community-based learning. With a collaborate with Oregon Health and Science University student body of 29,000, Portland State is selected by more through interdisciplinary research where our expertise in students than any other Oregon University. The social science, biology, and chemistry add value to their university’s urban setting and focus on community clinical expertise. Our research strengths in specialized partnerships, acts as a “living laboratory” that successfully fields such as invasive species and ecosystem services prepares tomorrow’s forward thinking leaders with the bring world-class partners like the Smithsonian Institution. experience needed to succeed. Portland State’s reputation And our strong relationships with companies like Intel and for innovation prompted U.S. News & World Report to Portland General Electric provide partnerships in cutting name PSU as a top “up and coming” national university in edge research as well as training opportunities for students its Best Colleges 2013 guidebook. and employees. Distinguished programs and faculty Green: It’s more than our school color WELCOME TO PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY| 5 At Portland State University, students have the opportunity to do more than study sustainability, they engage directly with the community to make sustainability real. Portland State strives to harness the strengths of the university— The Founding of Portland State University with new ideas, innovative partnerships, and academic Portland State University’s roots trace back to the summer rigor—moving closer toward solving the environmental, of 1946 when the Oregon State Board of Higher Education social, and economic problems of our time. approved the opening of a temporary school in North Green school spirit can also be seen on the campus itself. Portland to offer lower-division coursework. Vanport Each new building or major renovation on campus over the Extension Center (VEC), named for its location between past eight years, has received at least a Leadership in Portland and Vancouver, was situated in Vanport City, a Energy