Avoiding Registration Problems
Be aware of deadlines! The application process can take up to three business days to complete. You should start early to avoid missing the registration deadline.
The Email address you choose matters. Because your registration process and your access to PSU will be tied to the email address you choose to use at the beginning of registration, please remember the following:
- Use the email address that you will check most frequently. Important information and reminders will be sent to you throughout the term.
- Check your spam and trash if you notice you are not receiving emails from us.
- Remember which email you used! The registration process will be tied to whatever email account you enter at the beginning of registration.
- Some schools restrict emails from outside entities, including PSU. Choosing a non-school email address will solve this issue.
Financial Aid/GPA Waivers
Financial Aid – Uploading either the Challenge Financial Aid Form or a copy of your Free/Reduced Lunch letter will trigger the tuition discount. Eligible students should not submit their registration request until a financial aid document has been uploaded. Students eligible for financial aid will not be refunded if they submit a registration without documentation and pay the full price.
GPA Waivers – A 3.0 GPA is required to participate in the Challenge Program, but exceptions can be made depending on various factors. If your GPA is below 3.0, please upload your high school transcripts with the overall high school GPA visible. This will be reviewed by PSU and your teacher will be notified if your waiver request is not accepted.
Payment
Student Payment – A payment link is sent to your email and is accessed via your PSU Odin login credentials (username and password). Your parents cannot access the payment link without your username and password. The Challenge Program cannot provide this to parents.
School Payment – If your school will be paying tuition on your behalf, you still must complete the registration process to the point of payment before the registration deadline.
Please do not reach out to other PSU departments with questions. For help, contact the Challenge Registrar, Clare Quinn, at quinnc@pdx.edu or 503-725-8867