Winter Orientation: Advising and Registration Information

Orientation: Advising and Registration is a pivotal step in preparing you for winter term. We want to be sure that you are familiar with our academic expectations and ready to join the academic community. You will learn how to access services available to Portland State University students. Students who do not attend an Advising and Registration session will not be able to register for courses and may need to update their admission to a future term.

If you have any additional questions about Orientation, please feel free to contact us.

During your Advising and Registration session, you will:

• Plan your winter term schedule with an academic adviser and register for classes. Your initial academic advising is done in a group format, in most cases. Individual questions are welcomed, pending availability of time.
• Receive a free copy of the PSU course catalog and Student Handbook & Planner.
• Meet with departmental faculty or academic advisers to learn about the academic curriculum.
• Learn about campus resources and services available to support your academic success.
• Meet with current PSU students and other students who are new to PSU.
• Have your photo taken for your PSU ID card.

Orientation: Advising and Registration sessions:

Important note: Academic advisers from each department will not be available for every session listed below. If an adviser from your department is available for a particular session, it will be displayed when you access our online sign-up system. On days when an adviser from your department is not available you may meet with one of our professional University academic advisers. Students who have yet to declare a major should select 'Undecided/Undeclared' for your academic interest when you sign-up.

Reserve your space in an Orientation: Advising and Registration Day

Follow these steps to sign-up for a session listed above:

1. Create your PSU Computing Account:
   You will first need to create your Odin, or PSU computing, account. To get started, read the instructions on your letter of admission or, for help, call 503-725-HELP(4357).
   https://oam.pdx.edu/
   
   
2. Signing up for an Orientation: Advising and Registration session:
   Space at the sessions listed above is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Log into our online reservation system with your PSU ID number. You may find your PSU ID number on your letter of admission. If you cannot locate your PSU ID number, call 503-725-3511.

   Sign-up now:

   Online Reservation System
   

   *Please do not make travel plans until you receive email confirmation of your scheduled session.
   Check your PSU email: mail.pdx.edu
   Review or update the email address to which your pdx.edu email is forwarded: https://oam.pdx.edu/

Click here to review the Winter Class Schedule.

Learn More about Orientation:

• How to prepare for your Orientation session

  Prior to attending an Advising and Registration session, it is important that you review our Student Checklist. Think about this day like you would any class, if you have completed the reading before class, you're likely to gain more from your experience and feel more engaged with the learning process. Prior to Orientation, you must have created your PSU computing account (see above).
  
  For the Orientation session itself, you should bring:

  • an umbrella or rain jacket in the event of inclement weather,
  • a form of government issued identification in order to have your photo taken for your PSU ID card.
  • transfer evaluation and DARS report (see Evaluation of applicable transfer credits)
• Evaluation of transfer credits

  Transfer Evaluation: If you provided PSU with college transcripts reflecting the completion of prior coursework, you must bring a copy of your Transfer Evaluation Report with you to your Advising and Registration Day. You should have received this report with your letter of admission to PSU. If you do not have your report, please contact us at least 48 hours in advance of your confirmed session to request a copy.
  
  DARS Report: Additionally, you should go to https://my.pdx.edu/ site and run a DARS audit that reflects requirements specific to your college, major, degree and catalog year. You may run a DARS audit as often as you like; please bring a current copy to your Orientation Session in addition to the Transfer Evaluation. View an online "how-to" tutorial at: http://www.pdx.edu/registration/dars
• How much does it cost?

  All program-related costs for students are paid through the student matriculation fee. This fee is included in your winter bill for tuition and fees which will be mailed in December and is due on January 10, 2012. No money will be due at Orientation.
• Financial Aid and Housing Information

  If you are in need of financial aid or plan to be a part of our residential community and have not already made arrangements, it is important to contact these offices prior to your Orientation session.

  Financial Aid
  503-725-3461

  University Housing
  503-725-4333
  

• International students

  If you are an international student who is not currently studying in the United States, and are not able to attend an Advising and Registration session in November or December, please be sure to call or email us as soon as possible to learn of your course registration options. All international students, whether you currently reside in the United States or not, must attend the International Orientation session scheduled for January 6, 2012 coordinated in collaboration with the International Student and Scholar Services Office.
• Persons with disabilities

  If you require additional accommodations for Orientation, please contact the Disability Resource Center as soon as possible, but no later than one week before your assigned session, to make appropriate arrangements. We will make every effort to accommodate your needs. For additional information, or to schedule accommodations, contact the Disability Resource Center at 503-725-4150 (TTY 503-725-6504).
• What about parents and guests?

  We encourage guests to participate in Orientation to support your new PSU student but please note that space in each session is limited.
• Transportation and Parking

  Portland State University is located in downtown Portland which also means that parking is limited. As such, we encourage the use of public transportation. For details visit TriMet at www.trimet.org or 503-238-RIDE (7433).
  
  For those who need to drive to campus, parking for each session will be available in Parking Structure 3, 1631 SW 12th Avenue, (mapquest directions) for a daily rate charge of $9.
• Overnight accommodations

  If you are coming to Portland State from outside the Portland metropolitan region and need a place to stay overnight, we hope you will consider a few places on and near Campus.
  
  University Place, a full-service educational conference center with 235 guest rooms. The rate for Orientation attendees is $89 per night. For additional details or to reserve a room, contact University Place at 503-221-0140.
  
  For additional Hotel and Travel information: go to travelportland.org