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PSU: A quick guide

There's a lot to learn during your first week at college. And that's before you set foot in a classroom. Here is a quick guide to help you—a CliffsNotes to Portland State, so to speak, so you don't have to learn this stuff the hard way. (Oh, what? You're suddenly interested?)

Get Help

Advising, tutoring

No matter what you need during the first week, or anytime during your PSU career, there's someone who can probably help. Just ask!

Advising
PSU is doubling the number of advisers later this fall, making it twice as easy to get free advice about classes, campus resources and just about anything else. You don't even have to make an appointment: the Undergraduate Advising & Support Center offers drop-in hours.

Tutoring
Free tutoring is available at the Peer Tutoring and Learning Center, the Writing Center and other departments.

Financial Aid
If you need advice on paying for school, head over to the Financial Aid office.

Health
Sick? Injured? Down in the dumps? The Center for Student Health and Counseling can help.

Get Around

Train, bus, bike, park

The campus map has all the info you need to find the classes you registered for. (You did, right?) Getting to campus is just as simple—if you know all your options.

MAX/bus/streetcar
PSU is a hub for public transportation, and they all converge at the Urban Center. Pick up your discounted FlexPass at the Transportation and Parking Services office by Oct. 8.

Bike
PSU has hundreds of bike racks, two new bike garages, and a new on-campus repair shop.

Zipcar
For an occasional trip off the public transportation grid, try Zipcar, a car-share service that offers discounts to PSU students. Cars are parked in several spots on campus.

Park
If you must drive, parking passes are available in the Transportation and Parking Services office. (Good luck finding a spot.)

Get a Life

Events

No matter what blows your hair back, chances are you'll find others who share your interest at PSU. Check out the dozens of student groups, or maybe a rec club is more your style.  Watch for new events posted weekly in the events calendar.