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    UNDERGRADUATE TUITION →

    Free or discounted tuition is available to eligible students with our Tuition-Free Degree and Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) programs.

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    TRANSFER RESOURCES →

    We welcome more transfer students and career changers than any other college in Oregon. Nontraditional students are a big part of our tradition.

     

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    SUCCESSFUL OUTCOMES →

    Connect with top employers. Find a career path that’s as unique as you are. Graduate with the skills and experience to earn more and do more.

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    STUDENT SUPPORT →

    Students come first at PSU. You’ll find tailored support services that empower you to thrive, including one-on-one tutoring, advising and mentoring.

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    URBAN CAMPUS →

    Live and learn in one of the best college locations in America. Our campus in the heart of downtown Portland provides inspiration and opportunity at every turn.

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    GRADUATE SCHOOL →

    Unlock new solutions, expand your network and advance your career in graduate programs led by some of the nation's best faculty and researchers.

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    Paying for college

    We are Oregon’s most transformative public research university, and our goal is to give you an excellent education at a reasonable cost. We offer a full range of financial aid, including scholarships, grants, loans and work-study programs. Our grads go on to rewarding careers at Intel, Nike, OHSU and more.

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    Portland State and LAIKA partner to build an inclusive creative workforce

    PSU's College of the Arts and LAIKA have partnered to nurture a more diverse, career-ready creative workforce through faculty fellowships, student scholarships, mentorships, and collaborative projects that will foster innovation and inclusion in Portland's creative scene.

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    Where Art Meets Activism

    Discover PSU’s new Social Justice & the Arts program, which blends art, activism, and community engagement. Co-created by PSU Professor Darrell Grant and conflict resolution expert Amanda Singer, this program empowers students to turn creativity into real-world impact.

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    PSU and PCC Partner to Strengthen Oregon's Semiconductor Workforce

    Supercomputers are the largest and most powerful computers in the world and yet few people know what they do or why they should care. That’s why an English professor at Portland State is helping to demystify one of the world’s fastest and largest supercomputers with a grant from the National Science Foundation.

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