BRING YOUR KIDS TO CAMPUS FAQ
Services for Students with Children invites you and your family to join us for Bring Your Kids to Campus Day on Friday, April 4, 2025. Bring Your Kids to Campus Day provides a full day of activities in which departments and student clubs host activities in locations all over campus intended to educate and entertain children. The goal is to give children a taste of what their parents do at PSU in an approachable and child-friendly way. Bring Your Kids to Campus Day is an opportunity for you to show your children all that PSU has to offer, and to get them excited about university life. If you have additional questions please email sswc@pdx.edu
Do I need to register in advance?
Pre-registration is not required, but it is highly encouraged so SSWC and our campus partners can plan their resources accordingly! Day of, check-in will run from 9:30 am to 11:30 am in the lobby of Smith Memorial Student Union located at 1825 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97201.
Where do I check-in?
Check-in will run from 9:30 am to 11:30 am in the lobby of Smith Memorial Student Union located at 1825 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97201. Guests may use the SW Broadway entrance to Smith Memorial Student Union, our staff will have a registration table set up between PSU Eats and Bowery Bagels. Upon arrival, guests will check in and receive the schedule of events, campus map, a backpack, bowling coupon, and other instructions.
Note: The doors facing SW Broadway are open for public use M-F 9 am-4 pm and all other hours, entrances, and additional campus buildings, will require a PSU badge access ID to enter.
I can’t attend for the whole day. Can I attend for a portion of it?
You are welcome to stay for the full day of activities or just an hour. Activities are scheduled in a very flexible, drop-in setting, so feel free to come and go as your schedule allows.
Who can come to Bring Your Kids to Campus Day? Can I bring guests?
The event is open to all PSU students, staff, and faculty with children and any other guests are welcome to attend! There will be space to indicate how many guests will join you when you register or check-in.
How much does the event cost?
This event is free!
What are the activities?
Check out our 2025 Bring Your Kids to Campus Day brochure!
Can I drop my children off??
No, parents must stay with their children for all activities.
I have class that day. Can I bring my kids with me?
If you are planning to bring your child(ren) to class with you, make sure to check in with your professor before doing so.
Will there be storage or rental for strollers?
We are unable to rent or store strollers or any other personal items, please plan to pack light or carry your items with you.
Who sponsors this event?
The event is sponsored by Services for Students with Children.
What are the age restrictions?
There are no age restrictions, however, keep in mind that activities will run all day and will be offered in various locations across campus. Please wear appropriate footwear.
Do my kids need a waiver to attend activities at Campus Rec?
To participate in any of the activities at Campus Rec, you will need to sign a waiver for yourself and your children. We highly suggest you do this in advance to minimize long lines. Campus Rec will have printed waivers available at their front desk located on the 2nd floor of the Academic and Student Recreation Center (ASRC) at 1800 SW 6th Avenue. If you have additional questions, please call Campus Rec at (503) 725-2931.
I have more questions. Who do I reach out to?
For additional information, please email SSWC at sswc@pdx.edu.