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We welcome more transfer students and career changers than any other college in Oregon. Nontraditional students are a big part of our tradition.

 

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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.

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Students come first at PSU. You’ll find tailored support services that empower you to thrive, including one-on-one tutoring, advising and mentoring.

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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.

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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.

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NEWS

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Brewing discoveries: PSU volcanologist perfects espresso using geophysics

What happens when a volcanologist and a coffee expert walk into a bar? They come out with a paper and an improved method to brew espresso. 

The new paper published in Matter this week explores a long-known issue in the coffee industry: the static electricity produced by coffee grinding that causes clumping. 

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Coty Raven Morris advances to semifinals for Grammy Music Educator Award

Portland State University School of Music & Theater faculty member Coty Raven Morris has advanced to the rank of semifinalist for the Grammy 2024 Music Educator Award.

One of just 25 semifinalists from 25 cities across the United States, Morris was selected from an initial pool of 2,000 music educators vying for the prestigious award.

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A home away from home

When students and community members dreamed up the idea of a Native center at PSU, they imagined a place that Native students could call a home away from home and, just as important, a place where the Native community could meet and call their own. The Native American Student & Community Center is now celebrating 20 years.