Preparing to Study in the United States
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Information for Students Coming to Portland State University
Are you a new student or planning to come to Portland State University?

Preparing to study in the United States is a complicated and challenging process.

In this section we have compiled a few links to valuable information to help you.

Some of these sites may offer additional topics beyond what we have highlighted. We encourage you to fully explore each of them.

Remember, some of these are not sponsored by FOCUS or Portland State University. Your best source of official information and advice is the university's International Student Services Office.

Portland State University Website
Admissions Department,
College Housing Northwest (campus apartments/dormitories),
Internataional Student Admissions Information,
International Student and Faculty Services,
Office of International Affairs,
Student Services (Exellent Links All in One Place),


Other Useful Information About Studying in the U.S.


Basic Information About Obtaining Your Visa, Understanding What it Really Costs to Study in the U.S.


NAFSA for Students

StudyUSA.com
Testing, Choosing a degree or program, Financing your education, Understanding the American education system, Staying safe on campus

Testing Services
Advanced Placement Program, Educational Testing Service Network (Practice TOEFL Online), Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), Graduate Record Exam (GRE), Miller Analogies Test (MAT), Standard Acheivement Test (SAT), Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

United States Government Related Links
Foreign Embassies in Washington D.C. (not a govt link), Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS), INS Forms Download Page, State Department Visa Information, United States Embassies & Missions Worldwide

 
 
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