Course Selection

Course Selection Tools

Use the following reference tools in coordination with a visit to your academic adviser to plan the best route to your degree.

Course Projections Guide

The Course Projections Guide is a tool provided to assist students in planning their academic careers by projecting which courses will be available over the next three years.

View the Course Projections Guide

PSU Bulletin (Course Catalog)

The Portland State University Bulletin (a.k.a. the General Catalog) is an annual publication that details admission requirements, transfer credit rules, general academic policies and regulations, degree and program requirements, course descriptions, and general information about student services.

View Current and Archived Bulletins

Course Search

Access our online schedule of courses to review all current course listings.

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Schedule Planner

A web-based tool, available in myPSU, to help students build optimal course schedules each term.

Academic Advising

Academic advising is an essential part of your academic progress and success. All students are encouraged to develop a registration plan with their academic adviser.

Connect with an academic adviser


Degree Audit Reporting System (DARS)

The Degree Audit Reporting System (DARS) is a valuable tool which aids in tracking degree progress and in understanding requirements.

Learn more about DARS

Keys & Codes for Course Selection Materials

Key To Class Schedule

The Class Schedule Key shows abbreviations and the structure of course listings.

View Class Schedule Key


Key to Campus Building Codes

The Class Schedule lists abbreviations for campus buildings.

View Building Code Keys