Housing & Residence Life

Services & Amenities

We offer a variety of services and amenities to our guests. Click the links below for more information.

Linen Packs are available as an optional addition. Packs include a flat sheet, fitted sheet, pillow with case, blanket, body towel, hand towel, bath mat, and washcloth.

Linen Pack Rates 2025:

  • Intern and Visiting Scholars 
    • $65 per linen pack, no exchanges.
  • Conference and Group Housing
    • $65 per linen pack, no exchanges.
Students sharing a meal in Victor's Dining Hall

On-Campus Dining

On-campus meals may be arranged by request from a group or individual.  All on-campus meals are served in Victor's Dining Hall located in the lobby of Ondine Hall.  Victor's is all-you-care-to-eat with an ever-changing menu that includes vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options during all meal periods.  Guests with specific food allergies are encouraged to reach out ahead of their stay to discuss their dietary needs.  

Dining Schedule

  • Monday - Friday: Breakfast 7:00am - 9:00am, Lunch 11:00am - 1:00pm, Dinner 5:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Saturday, Sunday & Holidays: Brunch 11:00am - 1:00pm, Dinner 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Meal costs are separate from the cost of lodging. Individual Meals and Meal Plans are available and can be purchased directly from PSU Eats.  

Student in classroom raising her hand

Classrooms

Classrooms are not available to groups larger than 25 people. Ondine Hall features five high-tech classrooms and a large multi-purpose room. All classrooms come with a video projector, computer podium, built in speakers and a white board. Conference groups may reserve these rooms for their meetings or activities. Reservations for the classrooms are on a first come- first served basis. If you require additional A/V equipment, it must be requested in advance.

Classroom reservation costs are separate from the cost of lodging.

Parking

Guests who are looking to purchase short-term parking or daily passes are encouraged to use the Parking Kitty app or visit the Transportation and Parking Services kiosks. Long term parking options will be available via a QR code at the time of Check-in.

Woman Leaving MAX Rail Car

Public Transportation

Portland has excellent and reliable public transportation. For transit maps of the Portland area, visit PSU’s Transportation & Parking Office located on the corner of 6th Ave & Harrison St. For more information, please visit TriMet or Portland Streetcar. For help planning a trip on TriMet please contact them at (503) 238-RIDE.

Desk Services

The Summer Housing and Conferences Desk is open from 9am until 11:45pm daily. Conference staff are available to assist with check-in, check-out, lock-outs, linens, and general information. After Hours (11:45pm - 9am) on-call staff will be available to assist with after hours lock-outs and emergencies.

Building Access & Security

Portland State buildings are closed to the public. At check-in, each guest will be issued a room key and access badge. Broadway Hall and Ondine Hall are secure buildings. Our exterior doors and elevators are card access only. Tips: Lock your room doors, take your personal belongings with you when you are in public spaces, and travel with a friend while exploring the city. Do not leave personal items in the hallway.

Person Submitting Online Work Order

Internet

All guests will have access to PSU’s secure guest wifi network while they are on campus. If you have issues connecting, you may call the OIT Help Desk (503) 725-HELP.

Laundry Cards & Machines

Laundry machines are located in every building. All guests can download the laundry payment app, Clean Pay (PDF). You will be able to load money into the app, and use it to start the machines. Guests who do not want to use the app can purchase and load a laundry card in the Ondine lobby. If you experience problems with the kiosk, Clean Pay app, or machines, contact Coin Meter. They can be reached at 503-452-4111 or service@coinmeter.com. Visit Coin Meter for more information.

Housekeeping

Housekeeping in rooms is not provided. Our custodians are cleaning high traffic areas. Each room is thoroughly cleaned prior to the arrival of each guest. Long-term guests are encouraged to purchase their own cleaning supplies. Trash bags and toilet paper are available at the Summer Housing and Conferences Desk.

Mailboxes

Mail

Long-term guest will be able to receive mail while they are staying on campus. All letter mail and packages will be routed through the SHC Service Desk. When a package or letter is ready to be picked up, you will receive an email with directions for pick-up. Please direct all mail to the following address:

Your Name 
Attn: Summer Housing and Conferences 
625 SW Jackson St, Suite 210 
Portland, OR 97201

(Note: Carrier services may alert you through an app, text, or email that your package has been delivered. Service Desk staff will need to log packages and letters into their system before it will be available for pick-up).

Person Running on Track

Recreation Center

Access to the Rec Center (1800 SW 6th Ave) is included for guests of Summer Housing. Each individual entering Campus Rec will need to have a waiver on file. This can be dropped off in person at Rec Center Member Services and each guest will receive a card stating that a waiver has been received.