University Housing & Residence Life COVID-19 Updates
While we are actively communicating key updates with our current and incoming residents, we know many parents, campus partners, and community members may have questions or concerns related to on-campus housing in the residence halls during this period. This page includes a link to the PSU Coronavirus Response Page, informative videos, and all departmental communications pertaining to the coronavirus.
Our main housing office is currently closed, but we are available via email at housing@pdx.edu and by phone Monday through Thursday at (503) 725-4375 to answer any questions you may have.
Safety Outside your Room
Follow Zachary through best practices for wearing a mask in the residence halls. Let's keep one another safe!
Laundry Room Safety
Follow Zachary through best practices for doing Laundry in the residence halls. Let's keep one another safe!
Elevator Distancing
Learn about our practices to facilitate physical distancing in our residence hall elevators.
Restricted Guest Policy
Join Yasmeen and MerryLyn as they make the best of a restricted guest policy by meeting in some fabulous locations across campus!
Proper Mask Usage
Zachary brings humor and examples to the conversation about appropriate mask usage. Learn more about PSU policy on wearing your mask.
Washing Your Hands
Washing your hands may seem obvious, but Zachary provides some great tips on duration and what to do when a sink is not nearby. Enjoy!
Not feeling well?
What do you do if you are not feeling well when living in the residence halls? Watch this video to find out!
PSU Coronavirus Response Page: On-Campus Residents
Departmental Communications:
- January 25, 2021 - Spring Housing Update
- November 12, 2020 - Guidelines for Residents Returning to Campus after Thanksgiving and Winter Break 2020
- October 22, 2020 - Winter Housing Update
- September 15, 2020 - Arrival Measures for Residents Fall 2020
- September 1, 2020 - Arrival Guidelines for Out of State and Country Residents
- August 10, 2020 - Fall Flex Housing Reminder
- August 4, 2020 - Coming Back to Campus: Guest Policy Information
- July 9, 2020 - Fall Flex Housing Update
- June 16, 2020 - Montgomery Service Desk Re-opening
- May 7, 2020 - Fall 2020 Contingency Statement
- May 6, 2020 - Housing Plans for Fall Term
- May 4, 2020 - Move-Out Information
- April 28, 2020 - Steps to Collect Belongings Left in Room
- April 17, 2020 - Summer Housing for Current Residents
- March 23, 2020 - Retrieving Belongings
- March 20, 2020 - Spring Cancellation Instructions
- March 19, 2020 - Spring Cancellation Option Announced
- March 16, 2020 - Resident Survey + Reduced Staffing
- March 16, 2020 - Package Distribution Service Suspended
- March 11, 2020 - Initial Response to Covid-19