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Student leaders are looked to as model students at Portland State. As such, it is important that student leaders exemplify a balance between academics and leadership. As citizens who are or are going to be leaders in the community, it is important to be prepared academically. Did you know that most graduate programs require over a 3.5 GPA to be admitted? Being a model student leader requires that you be a model student first.
Research has shown that participation in student organizations and other co-curricular activities on campus can help students stay engaged with school, get good grades, and graduate. However, students often have many competing obligations (family, work, student leadership, health) which causes academic performance can suffer. Student leadership is important, but we need to emphasize that you must be a student first. Letting academics slip to benefit student leadership responsibilities is counter-productive. Please work with your SALP Advisor; they can help you find resources available to you, discuss balancing academics and leadership, and explore ways to delegate responsibilities in your student organization.
To remain eligible as a SALP student leader, you need to maintain the following:
Undergraduate students: Quarterly & Cumulative GPA: 2.5, enrollment in a minimum of 6 credits
Graduate students: Quarterly & Cumulative GPA of 3.0, enrollment in a minimum of 5 credits
Campus Resources directly related to academics
Campus Resources directly related to academics
Note: There are also many other PSU resources that are available to help you be successful and reach your goals. If you need help finding these resources, connect with your Advisor or Coordinator.
Undergraduate Advising 503-725-4005
Find your advisor in your program area
Stay on track to graduation
University Career Center (Fariborz Maseeh Hall (FMH) 342) 503-725-4613
Choosing a major and connecting it to one's career
Searching for a job, on- or off-campus
Writing Resumes, interviewing, etc.
Writing Center 503-725-3570
Free one-on-one consultation with a professional writing consultant, by appointment only.
Learning Center (Library second floor) 503-725-4448
Tutoring
Academic Coaching
Testing Services
College Success courses
Library (503) 725-2399
University Success (Ondine 207) 503-725-9890 |(King Albert 010) 503-725-4337
In-Hall After Hours Academic Support for Residents
Academic Coaching with Academic Coach
Study lounges, writing help, computer stations, and more!
On-going programs and events
Online system to help students determine how courses fit into degree requirements.
Diversity and Multicultural Student Services (SMSU 425) 503-725-4457
Support programs and services for student populations whose access, retention, academic success, and graduation are most challenged by socio-historical factors and contemporary inequities; Including:
Multicultural Retention Services
Cultural Resource Centers
Disability Resource Center
Student Legal Services
Veterans Resource Center
Trio Student Support Services
Pre-College Programs
Native American Student & Cultural Center
Dean of Student Life Office (UCB 300) 503-725-4422
CARE Program - CARE connects students with resources when they are experiencing distress and/or other issues that might impact their ability to function at their best in and outside of the classroom
STEP Program - Helps SNAP eligible students gain skills and access training to increase their ability to gain employment.
Services for Students with Children (SMSU 462) 503-725-9878
Childcare resources
Childcare subsidy program
Individual consultation
Family resource room
Queer Resource Center (SMSU 458) 503-725-9745
Support for trans and queer students
Affinity spaces
On-going programs and events
Women's Resource Center (SMSU 439 ) 503-725-5672
Resources for self-identified women and women's issues including support for non-traditional students.
Sexual & Relationship Violence Response
Confidential Advocacy
On-going programs and events
Student Finance (Fariborz Maseeh Hall (FMH) lobby) 503-725-3461
Federal Aid
Scholarships
Alternative sources of aid
PSU Payment plan
Financial Wellness Center (Fariborz Maseeh Hall (FMH) Suite 130) 503-725-3440
One on one meetings with either a financial coach or peer mentor to discuss individual financial needs
On-going programs and events
International Student and Scholar Services (Karl Miller Center, 6th Floor) 503-725-4094
Support for international students and scholars
Immigration Advising
Scholarships
On-going programs and events
Center for Student Health and Counseling (SHAC) (University Center Building, Suite 200) 503-725-2800
Medical services (doctors and nurses)
Dental services (dentists and hygienists)
Counseling services (counselors and psychologists)
Health education materials
Testing services
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