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Campus Life

No university education is complete without campus activities, events and programs that develop your social, intellectual and creative life. Portland State provides purposeful and collaborative programs that engage and enhance its students.

Make new friends. Challenge your beliefs. Plan a World Dance series. Run one of Portland State's student art galleries. Lead an outdoor program on one of Oregon's rivers or mountains. Participate in collegiate varsity sports or intramurals. Debate. Orate. Speak out on KPSU Radio. Read poetry. Join the students' Aerospace Society. Play in the student band. Seeking diversity? Join a language, cultural or ethnic club, or start a student organization of your own. The opportunities will astound you.

Portland State University has more than 100 active student programs and organizations designed to enrich your academic education. Visit the University Multicultural Center or the Student Activities and Leadership Programs to learn more.

Take the initiative. Become involved. The opportunities will amaze you.

News & Announcements

» 5/8 Portland State University Selects New Vice Provost for Student Affairs

» 4/21 Michelle Schwartz and Perla Pinedo co-present at Registrars and Admissions Officers meeting

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Events & Deadlines

» 5/9 MESA Day 2008

» 5/16 Engineering Discovery Showcase

Frequently-Asked Questions

» I don't have any transcripts to submit with my application for admission to Portland State. What should I do?

» I have completed some college credits but I want to start a completely different program of study and won't be transferring any credits. Am I required to submit college transcripts as part of my application for admission to Portland State?