Party in the Park

Get connected, join the party!

Hosted by the Student Activities and Leadership Programs and Campus Recreation, Party in the Park is Portland State University's annual fall quarter student engagement fair. Join us in the PSU Park Blocks to learn about our amazing student organizations, leadership opportunities, jobs, internships, volunteering, and on-campus events.

Party in the Park 2024

Thursday, October 3
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
South Park Blocks at Smith Memorial Student Union

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Who You'll Meet

A student organization table at Party in the Park

Student Organizations

Joining a student organization is a great way to find your people at PSU. With 100+ orgs to choose from, you're likely to find a group that shares your interests. Check out our list of active organizations on PSU Connect, and join us at the party to meet group representatives from across the campus community.

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PSU Resource Centers

PSU Resource Centers provide community-centered programming and services, making them great places to volunteer, find internships, and work on campus. Representatives from the resource centers will be available to provide information and answer questions at the party. Learn more with the link below.

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Students playing cornhole at Party in the Park

PSU Campus Recreation

Campus Rec is the playful beating heart of Portland State University, where quality recreation and wellness programs inspire, empower and educate. Visit their booth at the party to learn more and enjoy awesome lawn games including cornhole, giant Jenga, trash can pong, badminton, and Spikeball.

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COMMUNITY PARTNERS

University Pointe

At University Pointe at College Station, green living has never been so extraordinary! Our LEED® Gold certified student housing apartment community located on the Portland State University campus, features modern living spaces with private bedroom and bathroom options, low-flow plumbing fixtures, an energy efficient heating and cooling system, an EcoRoof, and on-site recycling center.

PSU Alumni Association

With more than 205,000 alumni worldwide, the Portland State University Alumni Association is your lifelong connection to PSU. We work to deepen alumni engagement and amplify affinity by delivering programming, resources, benefits and volunteer opportunities to the worldwide community of Vikings.

College Housing Northwest

College Housing Northwest is a non-profit organization that enhances student success by creating supportive housing communities, providing programs and services, and reducing the financial burden for students.

U.S. Bank

U.S. Bank is committed to serving its millions of retail, business, wealth management, payment, commercial, corporate, and investment customers across the country and around the world as a trusted and responsible financial partner. This commitment continues to earn a spot on the Ethisphere Institute’s World’s Most Ethical Companies list and puts U.S. Bank in the top 5% of global companies assessed on the CDP A List for climate change action.

Pepsi Zero

Pepsi Zero Sugar is proud to support Portland State University and Party in the Park.

Earn your Lunch!

Did we mention there’s free food? You’ll have to do a little work to earn it. Visit tables hosted by our student organizations, campus resources and community partners. Chat with their representatives and earn a ticket. Once you've collected four tickets, grab some lunch from our vendor, Basha's Mediterranean Cuisine. The SMSU University Market and Pepsi will also be on-site providing beverages.