Stepping into college can feel like entering a new world, and whether you're coming straight from high school or elsewhere, navigating this transition is key to your success. This book is a guide designed to ease that journey, offering invaluable advice across a wide range of experiences relevant to PSU students. Inside, you'll find insights tailored for student-athletes, part-time workers, first-generation students, and more, alongside essential information on dorm life, effective study strategies, financial aid navigation, and unique campus resources specific to Portland State.

This book is a labor of collective experience, crafted by a diverse group of PSU students from various backgrounds and majors who have generously shared their own challenges and triumphs to support incoming Vikings. As a class, we are deeply committed to making a difference, which is why 100% of the proceeds from this guide will be donated to Pueblo Unido PDX.

Pueblo Unido PDX is a vital local organization dedicated to connecting individuals with vulnerable immigration statuses to critical legal, social, and Indigenous language interpretation services. Recognizing the current political climate and the significant Latinx community within PSU, we chose Pueblo Unido to stand in solidarity with those facing discrimination. Their work not only supports pathways to citizenship but also provides essential assistance with housing, utilities, and access to vital resources, ensuring safety, support, and the ability to thrive.

By purchasing this guide, you're not only equipping yourself with the knowledge to thrive at PSU but also directly contributing to a crucial cause that champions equality and justice for all immigrants in our community and beyond. We hope this guide empowers you to embrace your PSU journey with confidence and purpose.