Multicultural Retention Services | Portland State University

MRS

Multicultural Retention Services

Multicultural Retention Services (MRS) Mission Statement

Multicultural Retention Services (MRS) strives to ensure the academic success, retention, and graduation of students through culturally inclusive programs and services that are designed to build a strong sense of community and belonging. We provide academic support, advising, referrals, and advocacy for first-generation, low-income, and/or historically underrepresented students.

Learn and Connect with Multicultural Student Services

The Multicultural Student Services (MSS) Program in the MRS department offers general academic support to students who are first-generation, low-income, and from diverse and multicultural backgrounds.

Learn more about the programs and connect with an advisor here.

MSS

Remote Access to Advisors

Multicultural Retention Services staff will be working remotely until further notice. We will continue to provide updates on our website. Students can contact their advisor via email. Advising appointments can be made through our online scheduler at youcanbookme All other questions, please email mrservices@pdx.edu and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Please contact your MRS Coordinator/Advisor regarding any questions or if you need assistance making appointments.

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MRS in Solidarity & Action for Black Lives Matter

Multicultural Retention Services (MRS) stands in solidarity with the Black community as an extension of the work we do to combat white supremacy, racism, and anti-blackness.

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