I'm planning to transfer from Lane Community College to Portland State University in the future. Does anyone know about specific transfer programs that connect Lane to PSU? Interested in any specific pathways or articulation agreements?
Lane Community College has a transfer program in place where community college students in Oregon can transfer to public four-year universities in the state, including Portland State University (PSU). This is called the Oregon Transfer Degree program, and participating in it can help streamline your transfer process.
The two most common transfer degrees are the Associate of Science Oregon Transfer Degree in Business (ASOT-Business) and the Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer Degree (AAOT). Both these programs are designed to give you junior standing at four-year institutions like PSU, meaning you'd have completed your university's general education requirements and a portion of your major's coursework. After completing the ASOT-Business or AAOT, students typically have two years of coursework left to earn a bachelor's degree at PSU.
Please note that specific admission into some programs or degrees at PSU is not guaranteed since the university may have its prerequisites and criteria for upper-level courses. I would recommend reaching out directly to both institutions' transfer offices to discuss your educational goals, and how the transfer process would work for your specific major.
Remember, it's crucial to maintain a high GPA as a transfer student because the admissions process might be competitive based on the specific program or year you're aiming to enter. You should also try to get involved in extracurriculars relative to your intended major at PSU, so you can bolster your application with relevant experience.
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