Welcome to Portland!
On-campus housing is a great option for international students coming to Portland State University. If you are coming as an exchange student for a term or two, or enrolling in a degree program, we offer a variety of unit types to meet your housing needs and budget. Units offered include sleepers, studios, and one-bedrooms. Rooms are either single occupancy (meaning you have the room to yourself) or double occupancy (meaning we would pair you with a roommate).
What to expect from University Housing
All of our Residence Halls offer furnished units, which includes a bed, dresser, desk, and desk chair. Most of our rooms come with access to a kitchen or kitchenette, as well as their own bathrooms.
You are expected to provide your own bedding, cleaning supplies, cooking supplies, and other necessities. Itβs recommended that you visit the Move-In Information page to get a better idea of what you will want to bring with you, or may need to acquire when you arrive on campus.
Eligibility
Undergraduate students are required to be admitted to PSU and enrolled in at least eight PSU credits to be eligible to live on campus. Graduate students must be admitted to a Masters or Doctoral program and enrolled in at least four graduate credits. More information about eligibility requirements can be found on our Policy and Forms page.
Rates
Our rates are competitive, providing a housing option that is often below the local rates for housing off-campus. We bill through your student account, and all utilities (electricity, water, trash, wifi) are included.
Support
Staff is on hand to provide assistance for a variety of aspects of your college life - from finding your way around campus to getting a maintenance issue resolved right away. Our efforts go toward providing you with the service you need so you can focus on your academic goals. You will not find this kind of service off campus.
Additionally, we offer ample opportunities to connect with the community and get involved. Be it through in-hall programs offered by your Residence Assistant, larger events that are open to residents across campus, or our special VikiNights events that get you off campus and exploring some of the fun things Portland and Oregon have to offer.
Applying to Live on Campus
In order to live on campus you will need to complete the Housing Application, which is available through the Housing Portal. Contracts are for the full Academic Year (Fall, Winter, and Spring Term), with options for Winter, Spring, or Summer move-in. Students participating in an exchange program for a term must cancel their housing contract by the published cancellation deadlines to avoid cancellation fees.
First Year Students whose home addresses are more than 25 miles away from campus are required to live in a PSU residence hall during their first academic year. This only applies to students who are under 20 years old on the first day of the term, who graduated high school in June and start at PSU the following September.
A $50 non-refundable contract fee and a $140 Spring Prepayment are due at the time of application. You will need to pay these fees at the time of application, unless you are eligible for a deferral. Deferring these fees means that they will be billed through your Student Account and due at the start of the term.
Next Steps
After you complete the Housing Contract you will want to keep an eye on your PSU email. We will send you a Housing Offer, which you will need to respond to in order to confirm your Housing Assignment. Housing will continue to communicate with you through your PSU email. If you have any questions about your Housing Contract or University Housing, please contact us.