It's time to think bigger and bolder

Preview Day is Portland State's annual open house for prospective high school juniors and seniors to explore the opportunities that await them at Oregon’s urban public university. We are proud to be Oregon’s most affordable, diverse, and innovative public research university, and one of the top five college cities in the nation. Our students come from all backgrounds and put new ideas in action in the heart of downtown Portland.

Preview Day

Saturday, October 21, 2023

9 am - 2 pm

PSU Campus
Smith Memorial Student Union

Preview Day Program

  • Academic Sessions
  • Admissions Presentations
  • How to Cover College Costs (Financial Aid and Scholarships)
  • Campus Tours led by Current Students
  • On Campus Housing Tours
  • University Honors College Information Sessions
  • Bilingual Spanish Language Programming

Light breakfast and lunch will be provided. High School Seniors can apply to PSU during Preview Day and we’ll waive the $60 application fee (International students are not eligible for the fee waiver). Plus, attendees can receive FREE tickets to the PSU Vikings Volleyball match vs. the University of Montana after Preview Day on October 21 at 7:00 PM on campus in Viking Pavilion.

For questions, contact the Campus Visits Office by email at campusvisits@pdx.edu or phone 503-725-5567.