Office of the Dean of Student Life

The Office of the Dean of Student Life is a resource for all students, faculty and staff as they navigate Portland State University. Our office houses Student Conduct and the PSU CARES Program.

Student Conduct and Community Standards

The mission of Portland State University's Conduct and Community Standards Program is to promote a culture of integrity and respect, as articulated in the Student Code of Conduct. The goals of the student code of conduct process, policies and codes of conduct at PSU, resources for faculty/staff and students, as well as the student conduct complaint form can be found on our website.

PSU CARES Program

PSU CARES stands for Coordination, Assessment, Response, and Education for Students. CARES Advocates are available to meet with students facing barriers to their academic success, including those who are in distress for any number of reasons. Examples include but are not limited to health problems, death of a family member or friend, isolation, lack of family/social support, traumatic life events, financial issues, homelessness, food insecurity, and anything else that may create challenges to a student's academic success. For more information on PSU CARES, please visit our website.

The Office of the Dean of Student Life also serves as a reference point for those seeking to resolve issues of concern or advance initiatives designed to enhance the student experience. We have a tab on our website dedicated to faculty/staff resources, please check it out!

Contact the Office of the Dean of Student Life here.