Student Transition, Arrival & Resource Tools (START)
As a newly admitted international student, you have lots of questions. Let us help you! These student transition, arrival, and registration tools will help you with a successful start at Portland State.
GETTING CONNECTED
| Join Portland State's Facebook Community. | |
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| MENTORING PROGRAM | Let an International Student Peer Mentor help with your transition to studying at Portland State and living in the U.S. |
| ORGANIZATION OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS | Read about Portland State's very active Organization of International Students. |
SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
| SCHOLARSHIPS | Apply for scholarships to help fund your education. |
| FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS | Academic departments often award graduate teaching or research assistantships to their master's and doctoral students. |
VISA & IMMIGRATION ISSUES
| YOUR STUDENT VISA | Whether you're applying for your student visa or transferring your I-20 from another U.S. school, these resources will help you. |
HOUSING
| HOUSING & HOMESTAYS | Arranging your housing is an important step to a smooth transition. Choose from many great University housing options or live with an American family in the Portland area. |
NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION
| NEW INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORIENTATION | International students must attend a mandatory orientation program. Orientation registration begins about 1-2 months before each term begins. |
| INTERNATIONAL STUDENT AND SCHOLAR SERVICES | The Office of International Student and Scholar Services provides support throughout your degree program. |
CLASS REGISTRATION
| VACCINATION REQUIREMENT | International students must submit proof of vaccination for Measles and Mumps before they are permitted to register for classes. |
| CLASS REGISTRATION | Students without an ESL restriction may register for classes about 1-2 months before each term begins. Conditionally-admitted students register for their ESL classes after they arrive on campus. |
| DICTIONARY OF ACADEMIC TERMS | Get help defining the many academic terms you will encounter as you navigate class registration and your campus transition. |
| ODIN COMPUTER ACCOUNT | Your ODIN computer account is necessary for setting up your PSU email account and gaining computer access/services around campus. |
TRAVELING TO PORTLAND & PSU
| CHOOSING YOUR ARRIVAL DATE | Plan to arrive early enough to get settled in your housing and attend orientation before your classes begin. |
| MONEY MATTERS | Prepare your finances for your trip to Portland and your first days/weeks on campus. |
| TRANSPORTATION TO PORTLAND STATE | Public transportation options and maps options for getting to the Portland State campus. |
BEFORE YOU LEAVE HOME
| REQUIRED DOCUMENTS | Take another look at your admission letter. If you see documents listed there, start satisfying these requirements now. |
| HEALTH INSURANCE | All international students must have health insurance. Know about Portland State's policy for automatic enrollment in the University's extended coverage health insurance. |
IMPORTANT PSU RESOURCES
| HELPFUL RESOURCES | Browse this list of resources that will help you with your campus transition. |
