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Portland State University

Portland State University
P.O. Box 751
Portland, OR 97207-0751

Official telephone: (503) 725-3000
Toll-free telephone: (800) 547-8887
Fax number: (503) 725-4882
Website: www.pdx.edu
Screen last updated on: January 2010
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
According to the National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities, "learning disabilities" is a "general term that refers to a heterogeneous group of disorders manifested by significant difficulties in the acquisition and use of listening, speaking, reading, writing, reasoning, or mathematical abilities." A learning disability is presumably due to central nervous system dysfunction, and is not primarily due to other handicapping conditions, environmental, or cultural influences. It is not a form of mental retardation, or an emotional disorder.
Institution accepts students according to the above definition: yes
Learning disabled program available: support services but no program
Services available to LD students:
remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, note-taking services, readers, tutors, talking books, tape recorders, videotaped classes, learning center
LD students are tutored: individually and in small groups
A lighter course load is allowed for LD students: no
Additional time to complete degree is allowed for LD students: yes
There are additional costs for LD students: no

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS FOR LD STUDENTS
Admission requirements for LD students are the same as those for other students: yes
Requirements for LD applicants: diagnostic test(s) are recommended
An essay is required: no
Untimed tests are accepted: yes
GED is accepted: yes