Welcome to the Summer Communication and Culture program offered through the IELP at Portland State University! 

You are about to enter our application portal, but before you do, please note our application deadlines below:

2016 Session Calendar 

Application deadlines are specifically for students who are currently residing outside of the country and need an international student visa to participate in the program. If you do not need an international student visa, or you are already in the US on a visa then please email jbo@pdx.edu for more information on application deadlines. 

Instructions for IELP application 

  1. Complete application and USD $124.50 or $194.75 program fee (depending on duration of program) by draft/check/credit card/cash payable to Portland State University.
  2. Proof of secondary/high school completion in original language and in English OR an official copy of graduation certificate OR university transcript (submit only one of the three options). 
  3. Confirmation of Measles (Rubeola) Immunization

NOTE: US permanent residents and US citizens do not need to complete steps 4-6

  1. Declaration of finances. Include an official statement from your bank or your sponsor's bank indication that sufficient funds are available to pay for your studies and expenses. 
  2. Copy of your passport identification page.
  3. Transfer clearance form if you are transferring from a school within the United States. This form must be completed by your international student adviser to verify your current US immigration status. 

All documents can be uploaded to the following application portal. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at: jbo@pdx.edu or by phone at 503-725-9185

Please note that you will be required to create a username and password before you begin the actual application. Please follow the steps for creating a username and password. 

We look forward to welcoming you to our Summer Communication and Culture Program!  

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