Make an Appointment with Masao
Prospective students seeking guidance on how to navigate any aspect of the admission process are welcome to schedule appointments with Portland State admission counselors. You can choose to meet in-person, by phone, or in a virtual Zoom meeting. To view available appointments, select the green dates displayed on the calendar. All appointments are scheduled in Pacific time.
If your counselor is not available, you can view all admissions counselor appointments and meet with another counselor.
Recruitment Territories:
- First year and transfer students from: Southern California (Zip 90000-93598)
Masao grew up in Wai’anae, Hawai’i. He started his journey in Oregon in 2012 as a first generation college student at Western Oregon University. During his time at WOU, he worked as a Zumba fitness instructor in the Peter Courtney Health and Wellness Center, was a member of the all-male A Capella group 15 Miles West, and was involved with the Hawai’i Club on campus. After five years at WOU, he graduated with a Bachelors of Science degree in Communication Studies with a minor in dance. Not long after graduation, he started his professional career as the Hawai’i Admissions Counselor at Western Oregon University. He served in that role for five years and is happy to now be a part of the PSU ‘Ohana and help students to find an opportunity for their future.