Hi! I also accepted the offer from Portland State for Summer 2020!
I personally have decided not to defer my acceptance because I feel like if I take the year off, once I start Summer 2021, I wont have the knowledge and concepts I've accrued as retained as I do now. That obviously is a personal observation for myself and my learning style. I also took into consideration feedback from current grad students and alumni of the program. They speak highly of the departments flexibility and mission to ensure quality education to their students in crisis like we are in now. If you have any questions or concerns you can always contact the Speech and Hearing Sciences department Office Coordinator, Erica Popple, or the Department Chair, Dr. Christina Gildersleeve-Neumann
Good luck with your decision!