I Am A Parent

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At Portland State, our students are smart, engaged, critical thinkers who thrive in our diverse, urban environment. We have you to thank for that. Here are resources to help you learn about the campus that is now your student's second home.

Parents and Guardians Facebook Group

Join adults affiliated with Portland State University through their student's enrollment. Ask questions, share answers and be a helpful resource and community in the Parents and Guardians Facebook group.

Parents or Guardians of Prospective International Students

We know that studying in another country is a big decision, and we appreciate your role in that decision. We are here to help.

  • For questions about the application process, contact International Admissions at intadm@pdx.edu.
  • For questions about support after arrival, contact the ISSS (International Student and Scholar Services) office at oia@pdx.edu.

Learn more about how we support our international student community.

Student Support

Academic Support

Health and Counseling

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Emergency Support

Becoming part of the PSU Community

Portland State University isn't just a public research university. It’s a community-focused school. The ideas and projects cultivated here show the world how different is done. PSU offers more than 200 degree programs, groundbreaking experiential learning opportunities, and individualized student support to help each student reach their unique goals.

 

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Beyond the classroom

Housing

University Housing and Residence Life at Portland State University is comprised of nine residence halls. Our urban campus houses students from different backgrounds and cultures. We provide housing options for first year, transfer, graduate, international, and non-traditional PSU students.

Safety

Portland State University Campus Public Safety is committed to the mission of the University by providing professional and courteous law enforcement services to create a safe and healthy environment for learning, teaching, and research.

Recreation

Campus Rec provides an inclusive environment where recreation and wellness opportunities inspire, empower and educate people to be positive contributors to the global community.

Dining

Our mission is to make dining on campus a complementary experience to attending classes at Portland State University. Our dining options offer both value and convenience, and provide students a clear path to success and a fulfilling PSU experience.

Transportation

There are enough options for getting to and from PSU for you to choose a mode that suits you. We want to help make your commute to campus as easy as possible by helping you figure out the most convenient and cost effective way for you to get to campus. 

Athletics

Our athletics program is dedicated to cultivating a safe and inclusive environment that fosters the academic and personal success of our student athletes. It is our goal to support our student athletes in being well-rounded individuals who are contributing members of their communities.

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Financial Resources

Financial Aid information
Tuition & Fees information
Financial wellness center