Campus Life

Housing & Dining

Living & Dining on Campus

Living and dining on campus is an experience you don’t want to miss out on! PSU offers eight unique on-campus residence halls and apartment style buildings. Our safe, affordable student housing options are close to classes and campus resources, allowing students the ability to create, collaborate, and successfully reach their academic goals. Discover what it means to call Portland State home today!

Transportation

The goal is to provide transportation options and associated services to students, faculty, staff, and guests of the university. Transportation Services emphasize service and assistance while maintaining safe, convenient and sustainable commute options for the PSU community. This includes discounted public transit, free streetcar, free Biketown and other great bicycle resources, as well as managing the automobile parking on campus. Learn more about Transportation Options & Costs.

Smith Memorial Student Union lounge with students talking and relaxing.

Student Union

As the living room of our urban campus, the Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU) brings together students and the campus community by providing a center for ideas, programs, services and engagement that enriches the social, cultural and educational environment of Portland State University.

PSU international students standing as a group on the beach.

International Student Life

ISSS welcomes the world to PSU by providing advising, programming, and support to international students. Visit our site to learn more about how to get involved with your international community at PSU!