Campus Resources

PSU has many programs and services designed to assist students in being successful both in and outside the classroom. Student-veterans should learn as much as possible about the campus resources in order to take full advantage of everything PSU has to offer.

Veteran Resources ♦ Additional Resources

Veteran Resources

Veterans Services
425 Smith Union
503-725-3876
veteransservices@pdx.edu
Veterans Services works to support student-veterans by collaborating with, and making referrals to, programs and services both at Portland State and in the community. Veterans Services also provides pre-admissions assistance and academic advising to ensure veterans are able to take full advantage of their VA benefits and campus services.

Veterans Certification Office
104 Neuberger Hall
503-725-5523
The Certification Office processes all enrollment verifications to ensure that students receiving VA benefits are certified each term. The office also processes military transcripts to grant any college level equivalency.

Student Veterans Association
 M114 Smith Union
503-725-9807
psuvet@pdx.edu
The SVA is a student advocacy and service group that works to promote, unify and advocate for the veteran voice on campus. Their mission is to bring together past and current members of the Armed Forces attending PSU.

Campus Veterans Service Officer
104 Neuberger Hall
503-725-5524 or 503-559-3247
kincair@odva.state.or.us
The Campus Veterans Service Officer (VSO) provides advocacy to veterans, their dependents, and survivors in obtaining benefits entitled to them through Federal, State and local programs to include compensation, pension, health care and VA educational programs.

Additional Resources

Business Affairs Office
Neuberger Hall Lobby
503-725-3440
Student accounts are serviced through the Bursar's Office. Students are able to pay tuition and fees in three equal payments without incurring late fees via the revolving charge account program.
Career Center
402 University Services Bldg.
503-725-4613
Want to learn how to put military training into civilian terms? The Career Center has many services to assist students with the goal of attaining meaningful employment. Some of these services include help finding a job, writing a resume or brushing up on interview skills.
Child Development & Family Services
Campus services for families include Student Parent Services, ASPSU Children's Center, and Helen Gordon Child Development Center.
Disability Resource Center
116 Smith Union
503-725-4150
The DRC helps to ensure equal access to University courses, programs, facilities, services, and activities by providing students with documented disabilities reasonable accommodations, academic adjustments, auxiliary aids and services, training, consultation, and technical assistance.
Educational Equity Programs & Services
425 Smith Union
503-725-4457
EEPS provides PSU sponsored and TRIO programs for the purpose of increasing access to college for those whose backgrounds are traditionally under-represented in post-secondary education.
Educational Opportunity Program
458 Smith Union
503-725-3815
The EOP serves students who are either first generation, low income, or with disabilities and have a need for academic support. This is a space-limited program. Students are encouraged to apply early.
Financial Aid
Neuberger Hall Lobby
503-725-3461
Financial Aid is available to assist veterans in deciphering the various types of aid programs available to supplement veterans' education benefits. One program is the Voyager Tuition Assistance Program for Oregon members of the National Guard and Reserves who have been deployed to a combat zone since September 11, 2001.
Ombuds Office
169 Cramer Hall
503-725-5901
The Ombuds Office helps members of the PSU community resolve University-related problems fairly and informally. All services are confidential.
Skills Enhancement & Tutoring Center
439 Smith Union
503-725-4457
The SETC provides free drop-in tutoring in math and statistics, the sciences, and foreign languages. SETC also offers workshops on test taking, reading, public speaking, note-taking and time management.
Student Activities & Leadership Programs
119 Smith Union
503-725-4452
SALP offers organizations, clubs and other leadership activities for all students.
Student Health & Counseling
1800 SW 6th
503-725-2800
SHAC provides a wide range of medical, dental and mental health support services to the PSU community. Students enrolled in 5 or more regular credit hours are automatically eligible for the Basic Insurance Plan.
Student Legal & Mediation Services
M340 Smith Union
503-725-4556
All PSU students are eligible for free (no attorney's fees) professional assistance on a wide range of legal issues. Minimum credit enrollment is necessary.
Undergraduate Advising & Support Center
425 Smith Union
503-725-4005
The UASC offers both academic advising for general education requirements, and other services and referrals for veterans, community college students (including those who are co-admitted) and students with academic difficulties.
University Housing
625 SW Jackson, Ste. 210
503-725-4370
The University Housing office offers both residence halls and apartment-style living for all students. 8 credit minimum enrollment is necessary.
Women's Resource Center
1802 SW 10th & Montgomery
503-725-5672
The WRC offers resources and advocacy for self-identified women and women's issues.