Portland State University offers tours for groups of 15 to 60 high school or transfer students organized by a school counselor/representative or a private tour company, community-based organization or nonprofit, or PSU affiliated organization on behalf of a school or group of students.
Group visits are currently offered on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at either 10:00 AM or 1:00 PM. The visit includes a 30-minute information session and a 75-minute walking tour led by a Student Ambassador. Reservations are required and a visit must be requested at least three weeks in advance of your preferred date and time so that we may offer you the best possible visit experience.
If you would like to bring a group that includes more than 60 students, sign up for a self-guided tour or email groupvisits@pdx.edu. If you are bringing 14 or fewer students, sign up for a campus tour or self-guided tour.
We are unable to host guided elementary or middle school (K-8) visits. We provide resources for K-8 groups and if you are bringing 14 or fewer students, you can sign up for a campus tour. If you are bringing 15 or more students, sign up for a self-guided tour.
- You must complete the Group Tour request form at least three weeks prior to your requested visit day and time.
- Once you have completed the form, you will receive an email confirming receipt of your request. We review requests in the order they are received and are offered on a first come, first served basis and may be limited during peak visitation seasons. Based on the information provided, we will determine our ability to accommodate the request at the date(s) and time(s) requested. We cannot guarantee your request will be approved but will include any relevant inquiries or additional options in our reply. Allow 7 business days for processing of your request.
- If your request is approved, you will receive an email with a link to confirm you visit and provide additional details about your group. Your visit is not confirmed until you submit these details and receive a confirmation from PSU. If you do not confirm your visit by the deadline indicated in your email, the visit may be canceled.
Group Visit Program
We offer a standard program for all group visits. At this time we are not able to offer custom programming.
10:00 AM Agenda
9:45 AM: Check in at the University Welcome Center
10:15 AM: Interactive Admissions Information Session
10:45 AM: Break
10:50 AM: 60-Minute Campus Tour
(Optional) 12:00 PM: Lunch at Victor's Dining Hall
1:00 PM Agenda
(Optional) 12:00 PM: Lunch at Victor's Dining Hall
1:00 PM: Check in at the University Welcome Center
1:15 PM: Interactive Admissions Information Session
1:45 PM: Break
1:50 PM: 60-Minute Campus Tour
Note: The University Welcome Center is closed daily from 12-1 pm. If you need assistance during that time, contact us at 503-725-3511.
Dining on Campus
When dining on campus at Victor's Dining Hall during your visit, your group will be charged a discounted rate of $9.50 per person at the register and would be dining between 12:00 - 1:00 PM. Groups of 21-60 must pay as one transaction with a credit or debit card, groups of 20 or fewer may pay individually with cash or card.
Transportation
- Car, SUV, or Van Parking (including Large Vans): Free parking is only available in the University Center Building, 510 SW Harrison St. Enter from Harrison Street and park in any unreserved parking space. You'll at the pay station and enter your vehicle license plate number, details and instructions will be provided in your confirmed group visit email.
- Getting to Campus via Public Transit: Portland State University is well served by TriMet bus lines, MAX Light Rail, and the Portland Streetcar. The Green and Orange/Yellow MAX lines drop off right at our building! You can plan your transit trip to PSU using Trimet's website.
- Bus Parking: We have one parking space on campus available for parking. If you select this option on your confirmation form, details and instructions will be provided in your confirmed group visit email.
Individuals with disabilities who may need accommodations to participate in the campus tour should contact campusvisits@pdx.edu.