Tag: Orientation
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New Student Orientation: Required and Rewarding
This fall, PSU will welcome upwards of 2,500 new students to campus — and if you’re among our incoming class, we’ll see you at New Student Orientation very soon. Attending orientation is a requirement for all newly enrolled students. While it may feel like a to-do, it’s far from a chore. It’s an opportunity to…
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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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What to Expect From Online Orientation
This time of year we would normally be welcoming new friends and faces to our campus for in-person New Student Orientation. However, we’ve switched to a virtual format for now. We know there are a lot of changes, so here’s what to expect. What is the point of Orientation? New Student Orientation is your opportunity…
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Things I Learned in Canada:
By Amanda Katz • Beanies are called toques. • Beanie babies are called beanies. • Poutine is actually really good. • Canadians don’t use pennies. • One dollar coins are called loonies. • Two dollar coins are called toonies. • The drinking age is 19. • Sales tax is horrible. • 100 kmph is 60…
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How I got Involved
Being a part of the Orientation Team has been my absolute, without a doubt, favorite part of the summer. I’m glad I decided to get involved in my school, or else I would not have met all of these amazing people and I never would have gotten the same type of work experience anywhere else.…