Student Transition, Arrival & Resource Tools (START)
As a newly admitted international student, you have lots of questions. Let us help you! These student transition, arrival, and registration tools will help you with a successful start at Portland State.
Getting Connected
Join Portland State's Facebook Community.
Follow us on Twitter.
Let an International Student Peer Mentor help with your transition to studying at Portland State and living in the U.S.
Read about Portland State's very active Organization of International Students.
Scholarships & Financial Assistance
Apply for scholarships to help fund your education.
Academic departments often award graduate teaching or research assistantships to their master's and doctoral students.
Visa & Immigration Issues
Whether you're applying for your student visa or transferring your I-20 from another U.S. school, these resources will help you.
Housing
Arranging your housing is an important step to a smooth transition. Choose from many great University housing options or live with an American family in the Portland area.
New Student Orientation
International students must attend a mandatory orientation program. Orientation registration begins about 1-2 months before each term begins.
The Office of International Student and Scholar Services provides support throughout your degree program.
Class Registration
International students must submit proof of vaccination for Measles and Mumps before they are permitted to register for classes.
Students without an ESL restriction may register for classes about 1-2 months before each term begins. Conditionally-admitted students register for their ESL classes after they arrive on campus.
Get help defining the many academic terms you will encounter as you navigate class registration and your campus transition.
Your ODIN computer account is necessary for setting up your PSU email account and gaining computer access/services around campus.
Traveling to Portland & PSU
Plan to arrive early enough to get settled in your housing and attend orientation before your classes begin.
Prepare your finances for your trip to Portland and your first days/weeks on campus.
Public transportation options and maps options for getting to the Portland State campus.
Before You Leave Home
Take another look at your admission letter. If you see documents listed there, start satisfying these requirements now.
All international students must have health insurance. Know about Portland State's policy for automatic enrollment in the University's extended coverage health insurance.
Important PSU Resources
Browse this list of resources that will help you with your campus transition.
