Viking Days 2024 September 26 to October 5, 2024Welcome to Viking Days, a series of events and activities welcoming you to Portland State University's urban campus in fall 2024. Whether you're a brand new student discovering the PSU campus for the very first time or a returning student kicking off the new academic year, there are a number of events available to help you celebrate your start! All events are free and open to all PSU students and employees. Featured Events SHAC Block Party Friday, September 2712:00 to 1:30 pm | Outside SHAC Volleyball Back to School Bash vs. Montana Saturday, September 285:00 to 7:00 pm | Viking Pavilion Drag Show Saturday, September 285:00 to 9:00 pm | Smith Memorial Student Union Ballroom (Room 355) 5th Avenue Cinema Presents: Shrek 2 Sunday, September 29Showings at 2:00 pm and 4:30 pm Kickball Kickoff Sunday, September 293:00 to 5:00 pm Night at the Rec Tuesday, October 16:00 pm to 8:00 pm | ASRC, Campus RecCome PLAY at Campus Rec during an action-packed Night at the Rec! Free and open to all PSU students. Meet our 30+ Rec Clubs and check out everything Campus Rec offers. Party in the Park Wednesday, October 210:00 am to 3:00 pm | PSU Park BlocksJoin us in the PSU Park Blocks to learn about our amazing student organizations, leadership opportunities, jobs, internships, volunteering, and on-campus events. Viks Football Back to School Bash vs. UC Davis Saturday, October 51:00 pm | Hillsboro Stadium Schedule of EventsThursday, September 26PSU Perks'n Things12:00 to 1:20 PM | Virtual via ZoomSnacks, SWAG & Student Success1:00 to 3:00 PM | Fariborz Maseeh Hall (FMH) 360 & 342Spark Your Imagination!!2:00 to 3:30 PM | Richard & Maurine Neuberger Center (RMNC) 123Friday, September 27Navigating PSU In Real Life: Campus Tour | Sign Up >>10:00 to 11:30 AM | Transfer & Returning Student Resource Center, Fariborz Maseeh Hall (FMH) Suite 342Viking Day of Service10:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Montgomery PlazaSpark Your Imagination!!10:00 to 11:30 AM | Richard & Maurine Neuberger Center (RMNC) 123Weight Room Orientation11:30 to 12:30 PM | Campus Rec, Academic and Student Recreation Center (ASRC) 2nd FloorLearn Persian & Gain a Professional Edge!12:00 to 1:00 PM | Outside between Fariborz Maseeh Hall (FMH) and Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU)Outdoor Sack Lunch Social & Game Hour!12:00 to 1:00 PM |Outside on the Park Blocks by Fariborz Maseeh Hall (FMH) Honors College Welcome Lunch12:00 to 1:30 PM | Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU)Outdoor Program Open House12:00 to 2:00 PM | Outdoor Program Office, Academic and Student Recreation Center (ASRC) Room 183 (entrance is on Harrison)Graduate Student Welcome5:00 to 7:00 PM | ASRC 515 & TerraceMonday, September 30Welcome Days: Coffee & Donuts9:00 AM to 12:00 PM | Urban PlazaStudent Wayfinding Support: Office of Student Success and Undergraduate Academic Advising9:00 AM to 3:00 PM| Outside Cramer Hall between Cramer & Smith and Inside Fariborz Maseeh Hall (FMH) on the First FloorDrop-in Advising9:00 AM to 4:00 PM | Advising Offices for Your PathwayAPID Fall Connect11:00 AM to 2:00 PM | South Park BlocksGet to Know Pre-Law at PSU11:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU)Float into the School Year: Ice Cream Floats with the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health12:00 to 1:00 PM | Vanport Building, Student Success CenterLearn Persian & Gain a Professional Edge!12:00 to 1:00 PM | Outside between Fariborz Maseeh Hall (FMH) and Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU)Education Abroad 101 (in person & virtual)2:00 to 2:30 PM | Karl Miller Center (KMC) 605 or on ZoomSpark Your Imagination!!2:00 to 3:30 PM | Richard & Maurine Neuberger Center (RMNC) 123Beginner Climb Night5:30 PM to 7:30 PM | Campus Rec Climbing Center, Academic and Student Recreation Center (ASRC) 2nd FloorTuesday, October 1Student Wayfinding Support: Office of Student Success and Undergraduate Academic Advising9:00 AM to 3:00 PM| Outside Cramer Hall between Cramer & Smith and Inside Fariborz Maseeh Hall (FMH) on the First FloorDrop-in Advising9:00 AM to 4:00 PM | Advising Offices for Your PathwaySpark Your Imagination!!10:00 to 11:30 AM | Richard & Maurine Neuberger Center (RMNC) 123Biology Majors Welcome Social11:30 AM to 1:30 PM | Robertson Life Sciences Building (RLSB)Live at Lunch12:00 to 1:00 PM | Park Blocks (If it's raining: Parkway North in SMSU)Education Abroad 101 (in person & virtual)12:00 to 12:30 PM | Karl Miller Center (KMC) 605 or on ZoomPassport to the World1:00 to 3:00 PM | Fariborz Maseeh Hall (FMH) Room 333 & 334Graduate School Open House5:00 to 7:00 PM | Grad Hub in Library (4th Floor, Room 490)Wednesday, October 2Drop-in Advising9:00 AM to 4:00 PM | Advising Offices for Your PathwayVernier Science Center Food Lab Open House10:00 AM to 12:00 PM | Vernier Science Center (VSC) Room 216Physics Department Open House10:00 AM to 1:00 PM | Science Research & Teacher Center (SRTC) Room 134PSU Alumni Business Pop-Up10:00 AM to 3:00 PM | Urban PlazaSchool of Business Snow Cone Social11:30 AM to 1:00 PM | Karl Miller Center (KMC) 2nd Floor AtriumLibrary Welcome & Open House12:00 to 2:00 PM | Branford P. Millar LibraryCultural Resource Centers Open House12:00 to 3:00 PM | Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU) Cultural Centers and the Native American Student & Community CenterLearn to be a Fitness Instructor/Trainer: Info Session with Campus Rec3:00 to 3:45 PM | Campus Rec, Academic and Student Recreation Center (ASRC) 2nd FloorBiology Majors Welcome Reception3:00 to 4:30 PM | RScience Research & Teacher Center (SRTC) 1st & 2nd Floor LobbiesKDChi: Cowgirl Hat Decorating5:30 PM to 7:15 PM | Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU) Room 323Friday, October 4Drop-in Advising9:00 AM to 4:00 PM | Advising Offices for Your Pathway