Each year, Portland State University sends a class of accomplished graduates out into the world who are dedicated to excellence, individuality and community engagement. Your expertise plays a significant role in guiding students to Portland State in the first place, and we are grateful for this tireless commitment to your students.
Counselor Events
PSU Wayfinder Tours
Portland State University hosts a program each year for high school college counselors who are interested in learning more about Portland State University and Oregon Health & Science University. Our universities cover the cost of travel, lodging, and meals for all attendees. Join our email list to get notified when this event is happening.
Portland State’s Instant Viking events provide your students with the support needed to complete their PSU application quickly and confidently. Admission counselors will conduct a live application walkthrough, ensuring that your students fill out the application correctly prior to discussing next steps. PSU waives the $60 application fee for all students applying to the university during Instant Viking events. Registered students whose transcripts are provided ahead of time will receive an admissions decision at the event. Counselors can request an Instant Viking be held at their school.
Preview Day is Portland State's annual fall open house for prospective high school juniors and seniors to explore the opportunities that await them at Oregon’s urban public university. We invite you to join us at Preview and to share this event with your students.
Bridges is a half-day program for high school juniors and seniors from diverse and/or first generation backgrounds who are exploring college opportunities. Our goal is to inform students about college resources and engage students with PSU’s academic support to cultivate a college-going culture. Bridges is an opportunity for you and your students to get to know Portland State University and experience our dynamic urban campus. PSU hosts a counselor lunch to highlight your important role in helping PSU cultivate a college-going culture for Oregon students.
Viking Scholars is a reception held each spring to recognize high-achieving high school juniors from Oregon on Portland State’s campus and honor their hard work and the commitment of their teachers, counselors, mentors, and communities. We invite Oregon high school counselors to nominate students each year.
About PSU
We recognize the amount of time you devote to helping students traverse the college search process and we want to remind you what makes Portland State a great choice for college and beyond:
- One of the nation’s top college locations. Being in downtown Portland is both unique and convenient. Many of our students choose PSU because they can easily access the campus and everything else the city has to offer, including employers.
- One of the nation’s most innovative universities. Our innovative approach combines education with creative problem-solving and collaboration across campus for maximum impact. With more than 200 degree programs to choose from, PSU is Oregon’s most diverse, innovative and affordable research university.
- Oregon’s most affordable research university. We offer free or discounted tuition to eligible students, a wide range of scholarships and grants, and paid internship programs. At Portland State University, we are committed to helping you graduate on time with as little debt as possible through our Four Years Free, Transfers Finish Free, and WUE programs.
Learn more about Portland state and provide you with some perspective on the type of student who will thrive at Oregon’s most affordable public research institution.