June Fall Orientation: Full Schedule

Welcome to Orientation! We would like to acknowledge the land we are on. The Portland Metro area rests on traditional village sites of the Multnomah, Wasco, Cowlitz, Kathlamet, Clackamas, Bands of Chinook, Tualatin, Kalapuya, Molalla and many other tribes who made their homes along the Columbia River. Today peoples from these bands have become part of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, the Confederated Tribes of the Siletz, as well as the Chinook and Cowlitz Nations. It is important to acknowledge the ancestors of this place and to recognize that we are here because of the sacrifices forced upon them. In remembering these communities, we honor their legacy, their lives, and their descendants.

If you have any questions throughout the day, our check in Smith Memorial Student Union (Ballroom, 355) will remain open for the entirety of the program.

12:00pm PDT

Check-In

Attendees will go through COVID-19 Vaccine/Testing checking and then event check-in.

Speakers

Cree Deuker

Assistant Director of Admissions, Portland State University, Office of Undergraduate Admissions

Cree Rose is an enrolled member of the Chippewa Cree tribe in Rocky Boy, Montana. She has lived across the United States in New Jersey, New Mexico, California, and Illinois but now calls Oregon home. She began working at PSU in 2011 as a student worker and graduated with a Bachelor... Read More →

Dave Kobzina

Assistant Director of Transfer Recruitment, Portland State University, Office of Undergraduate Admissions

Dave began working at Portland State in 2004, while he was studying in the College of Education. He transitioned into an admissions counselor a year later. Dave completed his bachelor’s degree in Journalism at the University of Oregon and worked in broadcast journalism for seven... Read More →

Yollixpa Marasch

Campus Visits Coordinator, New Student Programs

I was born in Guerrero, Mexico and was raised in Southern California and Aloha, Oregon. After graduating from Aloha High School, I attended Portland Community College, before transferring to PSU. I am a proud Portland State alumna, having received both my undergraduate degree and... Read More →

Tuesday June 28, 2022 12:00pm - 12:30pm PDT
Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU) 355

12:00pm PDT

Admissions Table

Need to drop off your official transcript or chat with an Admissions Counselor? Pop over to the Admissions Table! We will be available between 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm during check-in and from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm during the Open House section of the session!

Speakers

Rob Findtner

Associate Director for Transfer Recruitment, Portland State University, Admissions

Dave Kobzina

Assistant Director of Transfer Recruitment, Portland State University, Office of Undergraduate Admissions

Eki Yandall

Director of Undergraduate Admissions, Portland State University, Office of Undergraduate Admissions

Eki joined Portland State University in May of 2017. Born and raised in San Diego, California, he left the Golden State for college and attended Willamette University in Salem, Oregon. While he began working for the United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley prior to graduation, the... Read More →

Tuesday June 28, 2022 12:00pm - 12:30pm PDT
Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU) 355

Admissions

12:00pm PDT

Information Desk

Our PSU staff will remain at the check in location throughout the program in case you need directions or have any questions. Stop by for more popcorn, to wait for another session or to chat with staff.

Tuesday June 28, 2022 12:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU) 355

Information Desk

12:30pm PDT

Welcome

The welcome will feature the Orientation Coordinator, Claire Rutgers, the Associate Director of Transfer Admissions, Rob Findtner, and the PSU Student Body President, Nya to do an overview of the event agenda, introduce you to some of our campus partners, and welcome all of the new PSU Community members!

Speakers

Rob Findtner

Associate Director for Transfer Recruitment, Portland State University, Admissions

Nya

Student Ambassador, Portland State University, Campus Visits

Claire Rutgers

Portland State University, Orientation Coordinator

Tuesday June 28, 2022 12:30pm - 12:50pm PDT
Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU) 355

1:40pm PDT

Welcome to the Honors College!

Connect with the Honors College Academic Advisor, learn more about what it means to be in the University Honors College, and see what the Honors Community has to offer!

In the Portland State University Honors College, you can dig deep into the urban issues that matter most, join a tight-knit community of highly motivated students, and experience an exceptional education unlike any other.

As an Honors student at PSU, you have all the benefits of a small liberal arts college embedded in Oregon’s only public urban research university. Our unique focus on the city of Portland opens unmatched opportunities for research, creativity, and academic exploration.

You can work closely with world-class researchers, study abroad with Honors faculty in London or Borneo, and intern with top employers. It all culminates in your senior year, when you not only research, create, and write, but also publish your Honors thesis.

We welcome students from all academic majors and diverse ethnic, social and economic backgrounds, including many transfer students.

Discover an academically fulfilling curriculum through the lens of our culturally rich, ever-evolving city. And start a conversation with the future.

Speakers

Brianna Avery

Portland State University, University Honors College Academic Advisor

Brenda Glascott

Director, University Honors College, Portland State University

Brenda Glascott is Director of the Honors College and Associate Professor of Humanities at Portland State University. She holds a PhD in English with a specialization in Composition, Rhetoric, and Literacy Studies from the University of Pittsburgh. Her research area includes the history... Read More →

Tuesday June 28, 2022 1:40pm - 2:10pm PDT
Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU) 327

Academic Opportunities & Engagement

1:40pm PDT

Top 10 Tips for College Success @ PSU

Curious about what it takes to be successful at PSU? Interested in finding out the ins-and-outs of the various resources PSU has to offer? Look no further and learn the top tips and tricks to academic success from Academic Coaches in the Learning Center.

Speakers

Shoshana Zeisman

Executive Director, Student Learning Initiatives, The Learning Center

Tuesday June 28, 2022 1:40pm - 2:10pm PDT
Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU) 298

Academic Support

1:40pm PDT

Advisor Q&A

Still have questions about graduation requirements? Drop by to chat with an advisor for quick questions and referrals.

Speakers

Ilka Bailey

Portland State University, Academic Advisor (School of Business)

Becki Hunt Ingersol

Director of Initiatives, Portland State University, Advising & Career Services

Tuesday June 28, 2022 1:40pm - 2:10pm PDT
Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU) 338

Academics

1:40pm PDT

Engage!

This session will focus on the different ways students can get engaged with campus life at PSU. From student groups to student government, this session will help new students explore the possibilities PSU student life has to offer.

Speakers

Brian Janssen

Portland State University, Director of Student Organization Advising

Nya

Student Ambassador, Portland State University, Campus Visits

Tuesday June 28, 2022 1:40pm - 2:10pm PDT
Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU) 294

Campus Community

1:40pm PDT

Living on Campus!

Learn about the benefits of living on campus, how to get involved and get the most out of your residential experience. We'll go over on-campus housing options and cover topics such as academic support, engagement, and more.

Speakers

Dianne Arce

Housing Operations Coordinator, Portland State University

Dianne serves as the Housing Operations Coordinator for University Housing and Residence Life and has been with PSU since 2014.

Tuesday June 28, 2022 1:40pm - 2:10pm PDT
Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU) 296

Campus Community

1:40pm PDT

Paying for College

Speakers

Shawna Chambers

Assistant Director of the Financial Wellness Center, Portland State University

Shawna Chambers, Assistant Director of the Financial Wellness Center in Student Financial Services, has been working for PSU since 2010. As a graduate of PSU and a native Portlander, she has worked in banking, social services, and higher education for over 25 years in the Portland... Read More →

Tuesday June 28, 2022 1:40pm - 2:10pm PDT
Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU) 328

Paying for College

2:20pm PDT

Top 10 Tips for College Success @ PSU

Speakers

Shoshana Zeisman

Executive Director, Student Learning Initiatives, The Learning Center

Tuesday June 28, 2022 2:20pm - 2:50pm PDT
Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU) 298

Academic Support

2:20pm PDT

Advisor Q&A

Speakers

Ilka Bailey

Portland State University, Academic Advisor (School of Business)

Becki Hunt Ingersol

Director of Initiatives, Portland State University, Advising & Career Services

Tuesday June 28, 2022 2:20pm - 2:50pm PDT
Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU) 338

Academics

2:20pm PDT

Engage!

Speakers

Madeline Frisk

Portland State University, Coordinator of Student Government Relations & Adviser to Greek Life

Brian Janssen

Portland State University, Director of Student Organization Advising

Nya

Student Ambassador, Portland State University, Campus Visits

Aimee Shattuck

Executive Director, Portland State University

Tuesday June 28, 2022 2:20pm - 2:50pm PDT
Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU) 294

Campus Community

2:20pm PDT

Living on Campus!

Speakers

Dianne Arce

Housing Operations Coordinator, Portland State University

Dianne serves as the Housing Operations Coordinator for University Housing and Residence Life and has been with PSU since 2014.

Tuesday June 28, 2022 2:20pm - 2:50pm PDT
Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU) 296

Campus Community

2:20pm PDT

Campus Tour

A Student Ambassador will lead you on a 20 minute campus tour and share their personal experiences about PSU along the way.

Speakers

Brooke

Student Ambassador, Portland State University, Campus Visits

Hannah

Student Ambassador, Portland State University, Campus Visits

Wa'el

Student Ambassador, Portland State University, Campus Visits

Tuesday June 28, 2022 2:20pm - 2:50pm PDT
Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU) 355

Campus Tour

2:20pm PDT

Paying for College

Speakers

Shawna Chambers

Assistant Director of the Financial Wellness Center, Portland State University

Tuesday June 28, 2022 2:20pm - 2:50pm PDT
Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU) 328

Paying for College

2:20pm PDT

Pre-Orientation Lab

Haven't completed Pre-Orientation? Drop into the Pre-Orientation Lab to complete it while at Orientation before you are able to register for classes or meet with an advisor.

Speakers

Chuck Kornbrodt

Orientation GA, Portland State University, Campus Visits

Tania Sanchez

Associate Director of Multicultural Recruitment and Outreach and Special Assistant to the Vice President, Undergraduate Admissions Enrollment Management

Tania Sanchez was born in San Jose, CA and was raised in Beaverton, OR. After graduating from Southridge High School, she attended Portland State University. In 2011, Tania received her degree in Spanish and became the first in her family to graduate from college. Upon graduation... Read More →

Jasmine Taylor

Admissions Counselor, Multicultural Recruitment & Outreach, Portland State University, Office of Undergraduate Admissions

Jasmine was born and raised in Portland, Oregon. After graduating from Centennial High School in 2012, she then attended Portland State University and received her Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences in 2017. During Jasmine’s time at Portland State University, she worked towards... Read More →

Crystal Tenty

Admissions Counselor, Portland State University, Office of Undergraduate Admissions

Crystal manages the PSU Welcome Center and call center. If you come to campus, you are very likely going to meet her. Crystal Tenty grew up in California and made Portland her home in 2000. She is a first generation college student who graduated from Portland State University twice... Read More →

Tuesday June 28, 2022 2:20pm - 2:50pm PDT
Fariborz Maseeh Hall (FMH) B157

Registration Lab, Pre-Orientation Lab

2:20pm PDT

Transfer Tips & TRSRC Student Panel!

Learn about the Transfer & Returning Student Resource Center (TRSRC) services and resources, including advising, events and programming geared toward resource knowledge, academic support, and skill-building. Pick up some helpful transfer tips and recommendations from TRSRC staff and students before starting at PSU!

Speakers

Randi Harris

Director of the Transfer & Returning Student Resource Center, Portland State University, TRSRC

James

Student Ambassador, Portland State University, Campus Visits

Shay Snyder

Transfer and Returning Student Advisor, Portland State University

Tuesday June 28, 2022 2:20pm - 2:50pm PDT
Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU) 333

Student Panel, Transfer & Returning Student Resource Center

2:50pm PDT

Raffle & Closing

Speakers

Chuck Kornbrodt

Orientation GA, Portland State University, Campus Visits

Claire Rutgers

Portland State University, Orientation Coordinator

Tuesday June 28, 2022 2:50pm - 3:05pm PDT
Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU) 355

Raffle

3:00pm PDT

Admissions Table

Speakers

Jasmine Taylor

Admissions Counselor, Multicultural Recruitment & Outreach, Portland State University, Office of Undergraduate Admissions

Tuesday June 28, 2022 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU) 355

Student Ambassador, Portland State University, Campus Visits

Tuesday June 28, 2022 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU) 117

Resource Center Open House

3:00pm PDT

Campus Rec

Campus Rec offers wellbeing, recreation and fitness to the PSU community and beyond! Portland State's Rec Center is a beautiful, modern gym located in the heart of campus on the Urban Plaza. Floors 2-4 of the Academic & Student Recreation Center (ASRC) house a pool, spa, climbing center, fitness studios, sport courts, cardio machines, and personal training, along with an indoor track, weight room, and wellbeing lounge. But we are more than just a gym — we offer student employment opportunities, outdoor trips and gear rentals, certifications and classes, and special events that build community. Stop by for a tour!

*Campus Rec will be offering a tour of their facilities immediately after Orientation, from 4pm - 5pm. Please check in for the tour on the 2nd floor of the Academic Student and Recreation Center at the Member Services Desk.

Tuesday June 28, 2022 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Campus Rec, 1800 SW 6th Ave, Second Floor Academic Student & Recreation Center, 1800 SW 6th Ave, Floors 2-4

Resource Center Open House

3:00pm PDT

Disability Resource Center (DRC)

*This Location May Be Offering PSU Swag!*

Our mission is to make university life accessible to students with disabilities. We identify, evaluate, and reduce or eliminate barriers to student access and equity. We foster community and create opportunities to promote disability culture.
We focus on building partnerships and infrastructure that incorporate the principles of universal design and disability justice. We find creative solutions by proactively collaborating with students, faculty, and staff to develop an accessible and inclusive environment.

Drop by to chat with Disability Resource Center representatives, see their space, and learn more about what their community has to offer!

Speakers

Sarah Livengood

Office Manager, Portland State University, Disability Resource Center

Tuesday June 28, 2022 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU) 116

Resource Center Open House

3:00pm PDT

Financial Wellness Center (FWC)

Speakers

Shawna Chambers

Assistant Director of the Financial Wellness Center, Portland State University

Tuesday June 28, 2022 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Fariborz Maseeh Hall (FMH) 130

Resource Center Open House

3:00pm PDT

La Casa Latina

PSU Athletics!*

Drop by to learn more about PSU Athletics and Campus Engagement opportunities!! This is a SWAG Stop!!

Speakers

Amanda Gabriel-Landis

Director of Marketing and Creative Services, Portland State University, Athletics

Amanda is the Director of Marketing and Creative Services for Portland State Athletics. A former collegiate heptathlete, she has worked in marketing and communications for the past decade before joining PSU in 2021. Amanda helps oversee the promotional calendar for all home, ticketed... Read More →

Tuesday June 28, 2022 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU) 258

Resource Center Open House

3:00pm PDT

Services for Students With Children

Through campus projects, community involvement, and advocacy, we strive to increase available resources and opportunities that improve the quality of life for students with children. Visit the Resource Center for Students with Children to learn more about our services. https://www.pdx.edu/students-with-children/

Drop by to chat with Resource Center for Students with Children representatives, see their space, and learn more about what their community has to offer!

Speakers

Pamela Bock

Portland State University, Services for Students With Children

Tuesday June 28, 2022 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU) 462

Resource Center Open House

3:00pm PDT

Transfer & Returning Student Resource Center (TRSRC)

Speakers

Shay Snyder

Transfer and Returning Student Advisor, Portland State University

Tuesday June 28, 2022 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Fariborz Maseeh Hall (FMH) 342

Resource Center Open House

3:00pm PDT

TRiO Student Support Services

ID Services

Stop by to get your PSU ID!

Tuesday June 28, 2022 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Fariborz Maseeh Hall (FMH) Student Services Lounge

Student Services

3:05pm PDT

Campus Tour - First Year Student Housing

A Student Ambassador will lead you on a 20 minute campus tour and share their personal experiences about PSU along the way. Your tour guide will be visiting some of our first year student housing options!

Speakers

Brooke

Student Ambassador, Portland State University, Campus Visits

Naomi

Student Ambassador, Portland State University, Campus Visits

Tuesday June 28, 2022 3:05pm - 3:25pm PDT
Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU) 355

Campus Tour

3:05pm PDT

Campus Tour - Transfer and Returning Student Housing

A Student Ambassador will lead you on a 20 minute campus tour and share their personal experiences about PSU along the way. Your tour guide will be taking you to visit some of our Transfer and Returning student residence hall options!

Speakers