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Viking Days 2026

September 24 to October 3, 2026

Welcome to Viking Days, a series of events and activities welcoming you to Portland State University's urban campus in fall 2026. Whether you're a brand new student discovering the PSU campus for the very first time or a returning student kicking off the new academic year, there are a number of events available to help you celebrate your start! All events are free and open to all PSU students and employees.

Featured Events

Students and Victor Viking mascot posing at the SHAC Block Party

SHAC Block Party

Friday, September 25, 12 - 1:30 PM

Join the Center for Student Health & Counseling (SHAC) to celebrate and welcome you to the new school year. Come eat FREE pizza, cotton candy, popcorn and more. Plus - build your own self care kit, play games, listen to music and learn about health and wellness services accessible to PSU students.

Three students taking a photo during welcome days in the plaza

Welcome Days on the Plaza

Monday, September 28 & Tuesday, September 29, 10 AM - 1:30 PM

The New Student Orientation team welcomes you to your first day of school! Stop by for some free coffee and sweet treats, prizes from the bookstore and other campus partners, a campus map, or to chat with an academic adviser about last minute questions.

People walking through Party in the Park

Party in the Park

Thursday, October 1, 11 AM - 2 PM

Hosted by the SALP and Campus Rec, Party in the Park is Portland State University's annual fall quarter student engagement fair. Join us in the PSU Park Blocks to learn about our amazing student organizations, leadership opportunities, jobs, internships, volunteering, and on-campus events.

Viking Days Schedule

Additional events to be added. Schedule subject to change.

Thursday, September 24

Friday, September 25

Saturday, September 26

Sunday, September 27

  • Kickball & Ice Cream Social
    4:00 to 6:00 PM | Stott Community Field
  • The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie
    8:00 to 10:00 PM | 5th Avenue Cinema

Monday, September 28

  • Welcome Days on the Plaza 
    10:00 AM to 1:30 PM | Urban Plaza
  • Love at First Bite: Dining Welcome Party
    11:00 AM to 1:30 PM | Victor's Dining Center, Ondine
  • eClub Welcome Social
    12:00 to 2:30 PM | PSU Business Accelerator (2130 SW 5th Ave)
  • ASPSU Open House
    1:30 to 3:30 PM | SMSU 117

Tuesday, September 29

Wednesday, September 30

  • Veterans Resource Center Open House
    9:30 AM to 12:00 PM | SMSU 018
  • TRIO Student Support Services & MRS
    11:00 AM to 1:00 PM | SMSU 425
  • Career Carnival
    12:00 to 2:00 PM | KMC 410

Thursday, October 1

  • Party in the Park
    11:00 AM to 2:00 PM | PSU Park Blocks
  • Learn to be Group X Instructor/Personal Trainer
    2:30 to 3:15 PM | ASRC 210
  • SGRN Open House
    4:00 to 6:00 PM | Parkmill 150

Saturday, October 3