The Presidential Awards are given to students who have excelled during their time at PSU, both inside and outside of the classroom. The award categories are for Service to the Community and for Service to the University. These awards are for all students, not just students who are graduating.
Student Eligibility
These awards are for all students, not just students who are graduating. To be eligible for consideration a student must:
- Be currently enrolled at PSU
- Be fully admitted in a degree program at the Undergraduate, Masters, or Doctoral level
- Have attended PSU for at least three academic quarters or be currently enrolled in their third academic quarter
In all cases, accomplishments from other institutions or while a student was at a different academic level will not be considered.
Award Criteria
Presidential Award for Service to the University
These are given to students who have worked to enhance the student experience at PSU in addition to their academic accomplishments. The basis for this award is service done directly at PSU in the student's current level. Two awards will be given: one for undergraduate students and one for graduate students.
Presidential Award for Service to the Community
These awards are given to students who have engaged in significant community service efforts off campus in addition to their academic accomplishments. This could include participation, initiative, and leadership in planning and executing off-campus community engagement activities. Engagement could be educational, cultural, and/or humanitarian in nature. The basis for this award is service done at the student's current level. Two awards will be given: one for undergraduate students and one for graduate students.
2024 Timeline
- March 1: Nominations form opens
- April 12: Nominations form closes
- April 29: Award recipients announced
- May 17: Leadership Awards Luncheon
To nominate a student for one of these awards, please use this form.
Questions
Questions should be directed to Alex Miller, Executive Assistant for the Vice Provost for Student Affairs, at studentaffairs@pdx.edu or 503.725.4405.