Student Orientation Programs

503-725-5511
www.pdx.edu/admissions/orientation

The Office of Admissions and New Student Programs coordinates an orientation program for all undergraduate students new to
PSU. All newly admitted undergraduate students are required to attend a new student orientation session prior to registering for
courses.

After admission to PSU, each undergraduate student must complete orientation programming prior to their start term. In-person
and online programming is available. In order to sign up for New Student Orientation, the student must have already submitted
their enrollment confirmation deposit of $200.

Orientation provides students with the opportunity to meet with current PSU faculty, professional staff, and students in order to:
• Understand academic requirements of a baccalaureate degree
• Successfully develop an academic plan and register for courses
• Access programs and services available to PSU students
• Facilitate the academic and social transition to the University community

Viking Days takes place the week prior to the start of fall term during the month of September. This is a week of activities,
information sessions, open houses, and social events in which new students are invited to attend and encouraged to participate.
For further information, visit https://www.pdx.edu/admissions/viking-days.