Party in the Park

Get connected, join the party!

Hosted by the Student Activities and Leadership Programs and Campus Recreation, 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.

South Park Blocks during Party in the Park

Party in the Park 2025

Thursday, October 2
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
South Park Blocks at Smith Memorial Student Union

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Who You'll Meet

Meeting student organization members at Party in the Park

Student Organizations

Joining a student organization is one of the best ways to find your people at PSU. With over 100 active groups to choose from, you’re likely to find one that fits your interests. Learn more about student organizations at PSU and browse our list of active groups with the link below.

Learn More about Student Groups

Students talking with a resource center representative at Party in the Park

PSU Resource Centers

PSU Resource Centers provide community-centered programming and services, making them great places to volunteer, find internships, and work on campus. Representatives from the resource centers will be available to provide information and answer questions at the party. Learn more with the link below.

Explore Resource Centers

A student playing pickleball at Party in the Park

PSU Campus Recreation

Campus Rec is the playful beating heart of Portland State University, where quality recreation and wellness programs inspire, empower and educate. Visit their booth at the party to learn more and enjoy awesome lawn games including cornhole, giant Jenga, trash can pong, badminton, and Spikeball.

Explore Campus Rec

Registration & Sponsorship

Badminton club members at their Party in the Park table

Student Organizations & Rec Clubs

Student organization and rec club table registration for Party in the Park 2024 is now closed. If your group would like to be added to the waitlist, please send us an email at salporgs@pdx.edu.

PSU Student Legal Services staff at their Party in the Park table

PSU Departments & Campus Partners

PSU departments and campus partners can request tabling space with the link in the heading above. Priority will be given to departments who are promoting student leadership, volunteer, or employment opportunities.

College Housing Northwest employees tabling at Party in the Park

Sponsorship

If you are an outside organization or business and you are interested in having a booth at Party in the Park, please email SALP's executive director Aimee Shattuck at shattuck@pdx.edu.

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

University Pointe

At University Pointe at College Station, green living has never been so extraordinary! Our LEED® Gold certified student housing apartment community located on the Portland State University campus, features modern living spaces with private bedroom and bathroom options, low-flow plumbing fixtures, an energy efficient heating and cooling system, an EcoRoof, and on-site recycling center.

PSU Alumni Association

With more than 205,000 alumni worldwide, the Portland State University Alumni Association is your lifelong connection to PSU. We work to deepen alumni engagement and amplify affinity by delivering programming, resources, benefits and volunteer opportunities to the worldwide community of Vikings.

College Housing Northwest

College Housing Northwest is a non-profit organization that enhances student success by creating supportive housing communities, providing programs and services, and reducing the financial burden for students.

PSU Athletics

Portland State University Athletics features 15 NCAA Division 1 teams and PSU students are admitted free with their PSU ID to all regular season home competitions. Make sure to catch your Viking football, softball and women's soccer teams out at Hillsboro Stadium and you can cheer on your Viking volleyball, men's basketball and women's basketball teams on campus at Viking Pavilion. Visit GoViks.com for all promotional and game information in addition to leadership and employment opportunities within the athletic department.

U.S. Bank

U.S. Bank is committed to serving its millions of retail, business, wealth management, payment, commercial, corporate, and investment customers across the country and around the world as a trusted and responsible financial partner. This commitment continues to earn a spot on the Ethisphere Institute’s World’s Most Ethical Companies list and puts U.S. Bank in the top 5% of global companies assessed on the CDP A List for climate change action. Visit our on-campus branch on SW 4th Ave, inside the PSU Vanport building!

PSU University Market

PSU's University Market, located on the first floor of the Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU 105), offers snacks, fresh Boyd's coffee, cold drinks, grab-and-go meals, and an expanded selection of PSU gear. The market accepts EBT and Dining Dollars, and is often hiring for student employee positions. Stop by to fuel your day and support your fellow Vikings!

A student getting lunch at Party in the Park

Earn Your Lunch!

Did we mention there’s free food? You’ll have to do a little work to earn it. Visit tables hosted by our student organizations, campus resources and community partners. Chat with their representatives and earn a ticket. Once you've collected four tickets, join the line and get your lunch!