Homepage Heart of Portland Welcome to Oregon's urban research university Explore 200+ programs about Heart of Portland request info Visit campus apply now Commencement Celebrating Portland State's 5,570 graduates at three commencement ceremonies this weekend. View the Morning Commencement Photo Album View the Afternoon Commencement Photo Album Get ceremony details UNDERGRADUATE TUITION → Free or discounted tuition is available to eligible students with our Tuition-Free Degree and Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) programs. TRANSFER RESOURCES → We welcome more transfer students and career changers than any other college in Oregon. Nontraditional students are a big part of our tradition. SUCCESSFUL OUTCOMES → Connect with top employers. Find a career path that’s as unique as you are. Graduate with the skills and experience to earn more and do more. STUDENT SUPPORT → Students come first at PSU. You’ll find tailored support services that empower you to thrive, including one-on-one tutoring, advising and mentoring. URBAN CAMPUS → Live and learn in one of the best college locations in America. Our campus in the heart of downtown Portland provides inspiration and opportunity at every turn. GRADUATE SCHOOL → Unlock new solutions, expand your network and advance your career in graduate programs led by some of the nation's best faculty and researchers. Paying for college We are Oregon’s most transformative public research university, and our goal is to give you an excellent education at a reasonable cost. We offer a full range of financial aid, including scholarships, grants, loans and work-study programs. Our grads go on to rewarding careers at Intel, Nike, OHSU and more. Financial Aid & Scholarships Say hello to summer Say hello to sunshine in the Park Blocks, long summer evenings, and hundreds of flexible classes designed with you in mind. Say hello to Summer Term 2023 at PSU. Learn About Summer Term News Feature Story Celebrating the Class of 2023 From conquering challenges to embracing new experiences, the Class of 2023 has demonstrated a commitment to excellence, both inside and outside the classroom. Learn about standout PSU grads Island TIme The annual lū’au, the Pacific Islanders Club's premier event of the year now in its 20th year, has grown to become one of the largest student-run events at PSU and, for the growing number of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander students on campus — about 0.5% of PSU’s student population — a reminder of home. Meet Portland's ice Queen On the surface, Ice Queen looks like one of Portland’s many niche businesses bringing something special to the community. But for PSU alum Rebecca Smith, Ice Queen is a taste of home. Running through Ramadan Lifelong Sunni Muslims, Rashid Muse and Abdi Ibrahim navigate the month of Ramadan in the midst of the Outdoor Track & Field season — balancing fasting, training and schoolwork. This year they invited other PSU athletes to join them in a Somali and Arabic feast after sunset. See all news