Second Day (August 15, 2024) - Session Locations and Details
Welcome Session (9-10 AM) - SMSU Ballroom (Room 355)
Sessions Starting at 10:00 AM
Academic Department Open Houses (10 AM-12 PM) - Multiple Locations
Advising Drop-Ins (10 AM-12 PM) - Multiple Locations
Honors College Open House (10 AM-12 PM) - Honors House
Housing Tours (10 AM-12 PM) - Depart from SMSU Ballroom (Room 355)
Campus Rec Tours (10 AM-12 PM) - Depart from ASRC 2nd Floor Desk
Basic Needs Hub Open House (10 AM-12 PM) - SMSU 435
Sessions Starting at 11:00 AM
Registrar Tips (11 AM-12 PM) - SMSU 294
Center for Internships, Mentoring, & Research (11 AM-12 PM) - SMSU 329
School of Business Community Carnival (11 AM-12 PM) - KMC 2nd Floor Atrium
Get Involved at PSU (11 AM-12 PM) - SMSU 296
Sessions Starting at 12:30 PM
Orientation Leader Student Panel (12:30-1:30 PM) - SMSU Parkway North (Room 101)
Sessions Starting at 1:00 PM
Campus/Specialty Tours (1-2 PM) - Depart from SMSU Ballroom (Room 355)
Registration Assistance (1-2 PM) - University Welcome Center (ASRC 101)
Learning Center (1-2 PM) - SMSU 296
Internationalizing your PSU Experience (1-2 PM) - SMSU 327
CLASworks (1-2 PM) - SMSU 294
Queer Resource Center (1-2 PM) - SMSU 458
Financial Wellness Center Drop-Ins (1-2 PM) - FMH 1st Floor Student Services
Athletics Advising Drop-Ins (varsity student-athletes only) (1-3 PM) - VP Morrow Academic Center
Session Details
Academic Department Open Houses
Anthropology - CH 141
Applied Linguistics - UCB 335
Biology - SRTC 246
Black Studies - PKM 150
Career Center - FMH 342
Chemistry - SRTC 262
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences - CH 341
English - FMH 310
Environmental Science & Management - SRTC 228
History - CH 441
Mathematics & Statistics - FMH 460
Mechanical & Materials Engineering - EB 400
Physics - SRTC 134
Psychology - CH 317
School of Music & Theater - LH 231
University Studies - CH 117
World Languages and Literatures - FMH 315
Advising Drop-Ins
Meet with academic advisors from your Advising Pathway:
Business: KMC 220
Design, Creativity, & Performance: FMH 360
Engineering, Computer Science, Math & Physics: EB 100
Health, Science & the Earth: FMH 360
Language, Culture, & Meaning: FMH 360
Society & Identity: FMH 360
Urban, Public, & Global Affairs: URBN 540
Honors College Open House
Come meet Honors adviser Brianna Avery! You can ask questions about Honors, get help with registration, check your planned schedule for fall term, and meet other new Honors students. There will be popsicles and ice cream sandwiches!
Housing Tours
Take a tour of our First Year housing options in Ondine or Broadway.
Campus Rec Tours
Come check out Campus Rec and learn about group fitness classes, rec clubs, intramurals sports, outdoor trips, climbing, and more.
Basic Needs Hub Open House
Come grab some snacks & swag and learn about he resources the Basic Needs Hub offers you!
Registrar Tips
It turns out there’s a lot more to being a college student than going to class and studying hard. Join the Registrar’s Office in exploring the ins-and-outs of how to navigate the timelines and terminology you’ll encounter at PSU. You’ll learn how to navigate making adjustments to classes and managing all of the terms that come after Orientation, when you’re taking the lead in your educational journey.
Center for Internships, Mentoring, & Research
Come learn about the undergraduate internships, mentoring & research programs on campus.
School of Business Community Carnival
Stop by the Karl Miller Center to connect and engage with our staff and current students. Your academic advisors and career coaches will be there to answer any questions you may have. There will also be snow cones, cotton candy, and popcorn. Come to the world of business fun!
Get Involved at PSU
Student Activities and Leadership Programs (SALP) is the hub for all things student involvement at Portland State. Our programs will help you find and build your community on campus through leadership opportunities, skills training, service work, and student employment.
Orientation Leader Student Panel
Grab your lunch and head over to the OL student panel. This is a great time to get insider tips from the OLs who are current PSU students.
Campus/Specialty Tours
Join Orientation Leaders for speciality tours today! We will focus on Engineering, Arts, and Science. There will also be a general campus tour. When you arrive, let the OL know what tour you are interested in.
Registration Assistance
Orientation leaders will be available to assist with any registration needs.
Learning Center
Top 10 Tips for College Success! Join the Learning Center as we explore our top 10 tips for you to be successful at PSU and our free resources to help you get there!
Internationalizing Your PSU Experience
Are you curious about how you can give your degree a global edge? Perhaps you are interested in an internationally-focused career path? Join our departments to learn about ways to internationalize your education. Come learn about each department's educational opportunities, scholarships, and career paths and ask questions from faculty and staff representatives!
CLASworks
CLASworks gives you more than just an on-campus job. We set you up for success as you learn to take ownership of your professional journey. Become part of a cohort of peers dedicated to personal and professional growth. Be supported by supervisors who see you as a person first, a student second and an employee third. Up your leadership game with opportunities to train, practice and lead. Learn to connect what you’re doing with the skills employers value. All while getting paid.
Queer Resource Center
Come learn about available programing for LGBT students from the Queer Resource Center.
Financial Wellness Center Drop-Ins
Learn about all that the resources and services the Financial Wellness Center provides for students.
Athletics Advising Drop-Ins
*For Varsity student-athletes only* Meet with your athletic academic advisor to get registered for classes or have them check your schedule to make sure it works with your athletic requirements.