College-Wide Academic Programs

The Challenge Program

The Challenge Program was started in 1976 as a partnership with the North Clackamas School District. It was known as Project Advance until 1983 when it took its current name. It is a cooperative program between Portland State University and metropolitan area high schools. It provides high school seniors an opportunity to take regular college courses on their own campuses.

The LINK Program

The LINK Program makes it possible for selected gifted high school students in the greater Portland metropolitan area to attend University classes for part-time advanced study in a particular academic discipline. The program is designed to serve those students who have taken all the course work in a particular discipline that their high school offers while simultaneously maintaining their high school schedule.

Pre-professional Programs

The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences offers courses which meet requirements of various professional schools. These programs are often based on the graduation requirements of other institutions. Fnd out more using the link on the left.

Evening and Weekend Degree Completion Program

CLAS is committed to offering evening and weekend students several degree options and the opportunity for advising and support.

The following majors are available to students who want to complete their degrees evenings and weekends: General Studies Arts and Letters, Science, and Social Science, Liberal Studies, and Psychology. Minors are also available and include English, Math, Psychology and Spanish.

A CLAS adviser is available for advising appointments or drop-in advising into the early evening to assist and support evening and weekend students.