Homepage Heart of Portland Welcome to Oregon's urban research university Explore 200+ programs about Heart of Portland request info Visit campus apply now Announcing Tuition-Free Degree PSU will cover tuition and most mandatory fees for eligible Oregon residents attending full-time or part-time. The Tuition-Free Degree is for high school seniors, working parents, professionals looking for a career change or anyone with an unfinished undergraduate degree. Sign up for an info session 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 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. Read the full story Ann Cudd named Portland State University's 11th president Cudd will join PSU this summer after she closes out her current role as Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor at the University of Pittsburgh. The second woman to serve as PSU’s president in its 76-year history, Cudd's initial priorities as president will be to restore the university’s downtown campus vitality. New online platform enhances parent, family PSU experience A new online resource launched by the Office of Admissions will give parents and families customized information to help them support their students at PSU. The Portland State Family Hub, powered by CampusESP, goes live this week. PSU honors top researchers Portland State University announced the 2023 awards for excellence in research, graduate mentoring and research administration. The awards are among the University's highest honors, recognizing Portland State faculty and staff for outstanding research, scholarship, creativity, and dedication to PSU students’ success. See all news