Category: Campus Resources
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7 best practices if you’ve been exposed to COVID-19 (or think you have)
With coronavirus and the omicron variant causing rising rates of new cases, it’s more important than ever to remain diligent to keep yourself and your community safe. But what happens when you’re exposed — or suspect you’ve been exposed — by someone you live with? Mark Bajorek, Director of Health Services at Portland State University,…
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Need help paying for college? Start here.
financial aid, including scholarships, grants, loans and work-study programs. Nearly two-thirds of PSU students receive financial aid, and the average student receives more than $11,000 per year
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Canvas replaces D2L starting Winter Term
Canvas is replacing D2L as PSU’s learning management system. Starting Jan. 3, you’ll use Canvas to access your courses.
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Bike Resources at Portland State
May is National Bike Month, so get out there on two wheels and explore PSU and Portland, one of the best places on Earth for cycling. It consistently has one of the highest bike commuting rates in the country. Portlanders love to cruise the city’s 350+ miles of bike paths. PSU has even been awarded…
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How PSU supports student parents
By: Ragan Love About 24 percent of Portland State students are parents or caregivers, and PSU offers many resources to help the unique challenges that come with balancing family and scholar life. One of the main support centers is the Resources for Students with Children. You can find its main office on the 4th floor of…
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The Commuter’s Guide to a Successful First Term
One of the most unique things about Portland State is that it’s a commuter campus. A huge fraction of students drive, bike or use public transportation to get to class. Here are the orientation team’s top 5 tips to make your first term a success! Get Storage Space You can rent out a locker for…
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Top Questions We Get About Orientation
So, you’ve been admitted to Portland State University and decided it’s the right college for you. Now what? Attend New Student Orientation! All undergraduate students must attend Orientation before they can start their journey as a PSU student. But attending Orientation isn’t a chore—it’s a celebration of you joining our community and taking the next step…
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What is the Pell Grant?
Figuring out how you will pay for college can be stressful and exhausting. There are many funding opportunities, and it’s difficult to determine what you qualify for and how to apply. The Pell Grant, a federally-funded grant, is an excellent source of money for students with high financial need. In order to get the Pell Grant…
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Admitted Student Questions: Transferring Credits
We answered the most popular questions about transferring credits to PSU. Learn more about transferring to PSU and next steps for admitted transfer students. How do I transfer credits to PSU? When you apply to Portland State University, you are required to submit transcripts from all high schools and colleges you attended. We will pair this information with…