Tag: new students
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What are Viking Days?
Each year, Portland State University celebrates the start of fall term with Viking Days, a series of events and activities welcoming incoming students to PSU’s urban campus. New students just beginning their college journey, transfer students joining a new campus community, and returning students to PSU are all sure to learn more about PSU and…
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What is the Summer Scholars Program?
Summer Scholars is a program offered to eligible incoming undergraduate students to support the transition to Portland State University. The First Year Summer Scholars program, a two-course, three-week program, is designed to introduce students to PSU and the resources that we offer, and offer support in exploring majors. The program is FREE and will provide students with…
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Things To Know Before Your First Day of Class
KNOW WHICH BUILDINGS YOUR CLASSES ARE IN BEFORE THE FIRST DAY It’s always a good idea to find the location of your classes before the first day of class, so you don’t get lost the day of! Take a walk around the campus to each of the buildings where your classes are located to find…
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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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How to Prepare for New Student Orientation
Once you’ve confirmed your enrollment you’re eligible to sign up for New Student Orientation. Completion of New Student Orientation is required in order to register for your first term. Orientation sign-ups will open on June 15. We know you’re eager to prepare for your next step, so in the meantime, here’s what to expect: On…
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Here’s looking at you PSU
By: Sharon Jackson A year ago today I made my way to the streetcar on a very Portland rainy morning. It was packed and muggy – full of people’s breath and their steaming hot coffees. There was a tightening knot in the bottom of my stomach, that my breakfast lay precariously on. We pulled to the…