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Stay up-to-date with the University's response to COVID-19 on the PSU Coronavirus Response page. There you can find answers to FAQ, messages from President Percy, and get connected to a variety of important resources and information.
Food Resources
Food Resources
The PSU Food Pantry offers free food, both fresh and non-perishable. Shop by appointment or get food delivered.
Click here to schedule and learn more
Staff on campus provide virtual SNAP assistance to help students get registered for SNAP benefits (food stamps).
Click here to learn more and schedule an appointment.
PSU works in coalition with the Oregon Food Bank to host a monthly Free Food Market every Second Monday at noon (check in begins at 11:30). This is available to students, faculty, staff, and community members.
Financial Support
Financial Support
The Dean of Student Life offers a general fund. It is currently operating with a waitlist.
The Resource Center for Students with Children offers childcare coverage of 10-50% to students with children while attending PSU.
Find out more information here.
The Queer Resource Center funds emergency needs for trans and queer students of up to $300 per term, per student. Email the QRC at qrc@pdx.edu to access this fund.
Many departments across campus house financial support funds. Scroll through the webpage linked below to check out the full list and reach out for support.
Health & Mental Health
Health & Mental Health
SHAC offers both rapid COVID testing and antibody testing.
SHAC offers drop in peer student support groups for a range of identities, as well as general support groups.
Wednesdays & Thursdays at SHAC call 503-725-2800 to schedule
SHAC is currently providing acupuncture for students, for relaxation and pain management, two days a week. Acupuncture is covered at 100% for students with PSU's Pacificorps insurance. Students with other insurance must pay out of pocket - it will get billed to their student account.
PARENT SUPPORT GROUP WITH SSWC & SHAC
PARENT SUPPORT GROUP WITH SSWC & SHAC
Wednesdays 1:30-2:30pm 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 5/25
Join SHAC Counselor, Jessie Weisstein, LCSW, for informal facilitated conversations. This is your chance to come together as parents in a relaxed setting to support each other, share ideas, collaborate and commiserate! This group is open to any student parent in the PSU community and welcomes solo parents, guardians, queer parent(s) and/or anyone who considers themselves to be in a parenting role. A reminder, this is an informal support group for students with children. Come to as many or as few as you wish, stay for as long as you can, and feel free to have your children/pets with you!
Fridays 2-3 pm via Zoom, click here to join
SHAC is now offering Peer Recovery Support for students in recovery from substance use. A peer-to-peer drop-in group will provide a space for students in recovery to meet and build community. Drop-in hours will be held over Zoom every Friday between 2PM and 3PM. A student Peer Recovery Specialist is available to discuss resources, develop action plans, and share coping strategies. For more information, contact peerrecovery@pdx.edu.
QT Disability Affinity Group
QT Disability Affinity Group
Thursdays 4 - 5:00 pm
This is a group for trans and queer students with disabilities to share space, resources, and community.
Google Meet ID ujo-idta-qmv
Facilitator: Mickey (mouze@pdx.edu)
QTBISOC Affinity Group
QTBISOC Affinity Group
Fridays 2 - 3:30pm
This is a group for Queer and Trans Black, Indigenous, and Students of Color to join in community together.
Zoom Meeting ID 857 7269 7648
Facilitator: Joaquín (jlop2@pdx.edu)
T Time: Trans Affinity Group
T Time: Trans Affinity Group
Mondays 3 - 4:00 pm
This is a space for trans and gender expansive students to hang out and connect with their community at PSU.
In person (SMSU 262) starting May 9
Facilitators: Caden (he/him) cad25@pdx.edu; Kay (they/them) kay7@pdx.edu
Queer Student Support Group
Queer Student Support Group
A collaborative support group between the QRC and SHAC, this is a queer and trans student support group hosted by queer and trans identified providers. For more information, please email Kathy Lawrence at lawren22@pdx.edu
Join Cultural Resource Centers and Student Health and Counseling Services for a drop-in Students of Color support group. In this drop-in support group, participants will explore individual experiences, learn self-care strategies, and find solidarity, connection, and community within a safe and supportive environment. This group will include break-out sessions, and interactive conversations based on student interests and needs.
Topics may include, but are not limited to academic concerns, first-generation experiences, family issues, racism/microaggressions, intersectionality, imposter syndrome, as well as the impact of national/local events on emotional health.
The group will be facilitated by Amanda Ramirez, PhD, (she/her), Student Health and Counseling and Ahmed El Mansouri, MS, (he/him), MENASA Initiative Program Coordinator.
Spring term meetings: Mondays, 4/11, 4/25, 5/9, 5/23 2 - 3:30 PM
sign up for email reminders.
Periosity (PERIOD @ PSU) is an inclusive menstrual justice community at Portland State University. We believe in destigmatizing access to period information, products, and care, which we pursue through our education and service initiatives. If you're interested in joining our team, fill out our google form https://forms.gle/Cf9ury7BRUSwewwh9
Academic Resources
Academic Resources
PSU has extra support for students coming from other institutions. Check out their 1:1 advising and drop in question.
Midterm Support at the Learning Center
Midterm Support at the Learning Center
In-person and remote options available for tutoring and academic coaching. Students can find more information and make appointments on our website: https://www.pdx.edu/learning-center/
University Success provides in-hall after hours academic support for residents and is here to help students living on campus throughout their journey at Portland State with challenges big and small! We offer tailored support to first year students, new transfer students, sophomores, and upper division students by offering a variety of services.
We have two late night academic support centers on campus. University Success East, located in Ondine Hall, primarily focuses on first year students and University Success West, located in King Albert Hall, primarily focuses on transfer and upper-division students.
SNAP Training and Education Program (STEP)
SNAP Training and Education Program (STEP)
What is STEP?
STEP is a retention focused program, with the goal of helping students reach graduation. To help achieve this, each student is assigned a case manager who they will meet with on a monthly basis to discuss their career and educational goals.
Interested students should complete the Interest Form which is on the STEP website, apply here!
Gaining Awareness and Networking for Student Success
Gaining Awareness and Networking for Student Success
GANAS Scholars Program is a year-long support/mentor program designed to help new Latino/a students transition to P.S.U from high school. Students enrolled in this program will become active members of the campus community and will acquire skills and tools that will lead to continuing success beyond the first year at P.S.U.
This program accepts close to 40 new students every year and provides some financial assistance for the first year. All enrolled students receive assistance to actively identify additional financial resources to support their education. Overall the GANAS program provides a variety of services intended to help students adjust to the college environment and achieve their academic goals.
Diversity Scholarship Program
Diversity Scholarship Program
The Diversity Scholarship program promotes diversity and student participation in campus life through volunteerism and academic excellence. Scholarship recipients will share their unique strengths and diverse perspectives through their involvement in on-campus activities, in the classroom and through their participation in community service. The Diversity Scholarship is a renewable tuition-remission credit in the amount of 12 undergraduate credits at the resident tuition rate excluding fees (actual amount varies).
This scholarship attracts outstanding students from diverse backgrounds, including racial and ethnic backgrounds that are traditionally underrepresented in higher education and pursuing their first bachelors degree. The Diversity Scholarship gives preferences to those who are/have: Oregon residents, Financial need (federally defined), First-generation* college students
Accessing the Cultural Capital Essential to Student Success
Accessing the Cultural Capital Essential to Student Success
The ACCESS Scholars Program is designed to help support students during their first year at Portland State University by providing academic advising, help with identifying and setting academic goals, and referrals to campus and community resources. In addition to these support services, students participated in a college success class. In an attempt to alleviate financial deficiencies ACCESS Scholars receive $1000 in tuition remission per quarter during their first year at Portland State University.
Empower Scholars Program
Empower Scholars Program
EMPOWER Scholars Program is a support program designed for first-generation, Asian, and Pacific Islander identifying students (both transfer and freshman standing) entering Portland State University for the first time.
Our program is based on the understanding that college can be challenging and sometimes discouraging as students transition into their first year, and it can be even harder as students of color and first-generation students- but don’t worry! EMPOWER has your back!
Navigating Access to Indigenous Opportunities Through Networking and Support
Navigating Access to Indigenous Opportunities Through Networking and Support
NATIONS Scholars Program is a one-year support and mentor program for first-generation, low-income, first-time students who will be starting at PSU in the fall. The program focuses on the Native American/Alaskan Native student experience and culture. The program design is to assist new students in their transition to PSU through academic support and community-building activities.
Student Resource Centers & Student Life
Student Resource Centers & Student Life
The University Career Center empowers students and alumni to explore, develop, and achieve their career goals by developing employer, campus, and community partnerships.
CRC is offering various virtual classes and in-person services.
The QRC is offering a variety of programs, including a virtual lounge, affinity groups, name overrides, SNAP assistance, events, and more.
The VRC has a virtual slack room, is offering Zoom meetings for support, a robust Instagram presence, and community programs.
The CRCs (including Pan African Commons, La Casa Latina, Native American Student and Community Center, Pacific Islander, Asian, & Asian American Student Center, Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia Initiative, and Multicultural Student Center) are hosting virtual drop ins, events and programs, & support.
RCSC continues to offer support and mentorship to students with children, as well as childcare support, Jim Sells childcare subsidies, lactation spaces on campus, and more.
TRIO supports students who are first generation, low income or have a documented disability. TRIO - Student Support Services (SSS) programs provide general academic advising, priority class registration, scholarship support, financial literacy, free tutoring/writing support, and much more. Spots are limited so apply as soon as possible.
Learn more about applying here
Questions?: Email triosss@pdx.edu or visit us at our virtual front desk M-F from 10 am - 4
pm - https://pdx.zoom.us/j/9041276653
Portland State welcomes more transfer students than any college in Oregon. The Transfer & Returning Student Resource Center is here to help you smoothly transition to PSU and to support you on your path to degree completion. Whether you come to PSU from another institution or are coming to PSU after a significant break from your education, you belong at PSU!
Academic and career advisors understand what will help students be successful throughout their academic experiences at PSU. Your advisor can help you:
Understand your graduation requirements and create a degree plan
Access financial tools and resources and direct you to financial support services
Confirm your major choice and/or help you identify a major that suits your skills, values, interests, and goals
Explore careers (before you reach 90 credits, or during the first term, if you are a transfer student)
Review your final graduation plan and apply for your degree
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