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Viking Days 2025

September 25 to October 4, 2025

Welcome to Viking Days, a series of events and activities welcoming you to Portland State University's urban campus in fall 2025. Whether you're a brand new student discovering the PSU campus for the very first time or a returning student kicking off the new academic year, there are a number of events available to help you celebrate your start! All events are free and open to all PSU students and employees.

Featured Events

Three students taking a photo during welcome days in the plaza

Welcome Days on the Plaza

Monday, September 29 & Tuesday, September 30

10:00 am to 1:00 pm | Urban Plaza

The New Student Orientation team welcomes you to your first day of school! Stop by for some free coffee, prizes from the bookstore, a campus map, or to chat with an academic adviser about last minute questions.

Students at Night at the Rec in the Rec Center

Night at the Rec

Tuesday, September 30

6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | ASRC, Campus Rec

Come PLAY at Campus Rec during an action-packed Night at the Rec! Free and open to all PSU students. Meet our 30+ Rec Clubs and check out everything Campus Rec offers.

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Party in the Park

Wednesday, October 1

11:00 am to 2:00 pm | PSU Park Blocks

Join us in the PSU Park Blocks to learn about our amazing student organizations, leadership opportunities, jobs, internships, volunteering, and on-campus events.

Schedule of Events

Additional events to be added. Subject to change.

Thursday, September 25

  • Vikings Volleyball vs. Idaho State
    7:00 to 9:00 PM | Viking Pavilion

Friday, September 26

  • SHAC Block Party
    12:00 to 1:30 PM | Outside SHAC, 1880 SW 6th Ave
  • Drag Show
    5:00 to 9:00 PM | Smith Memorial Student Union Ballroom (Room 355)

Saturday, September 27

  • Vikings Football vs. Northern Arizona
    2:00 to 5:00 PM | Hillsboro Stadium
  • Victor's House Party
    TBD | PSU Park Blocks

Sunday, September 28

  • Kickball Ice Cream Social
    3:00 to 5:00 PM | Stott Community Field

Monday, September 29

  • Welcome Days on the Plaza
    10:00 AM to 1:00 PM | Urban Plaza

Tuesday, September 30

  • Welcome Days on the Plaza
    10:00 AM to 1:00 PM | Urban Plaza
  • Night at the Rec
    6:00 to 8:00 PM | Campus Rec, Academic and Student Recreation Center (ASRC) 3rd Floor

Wednesday, October 1

Friday, October 3

  • Vikings Volleyball vs. Sacramento State
    7:00 to 9:00 PM | Viking Pavilion