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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 (SMSU 355) will remain open for the entirety of the program.
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Wednesday, November 30
 

11:25am PST

Check-In
Orientation check-in will begin at 11:30am! Stop by the Smith Memorial Student Union Ballroom to pick up your agenda, learn more about the day's schedule, and meet the Orientation team! 
Wednesday November 30, 2022 11:25am - 12:30pm PST
Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU) 355

11:30am PST

Café con Pan
¡Anticipamos con placer unir con todos nuestros estudiantes pronto para Orientación! Tu y tu familia están invitados a conocer a nuestro personal bilingüe y a otras familias y estudiantes nuevos.  
Wednesday November 30, 2022 11:30am - 12:15pm PST
Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU) 235 1825 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97201
  Spanish Session

11:30am PST

Resource Fair
Learn more about all the resources and services available to you as a PSU student! The following offices will be in attendance: 
- University Pointe
- Transportation and Parking Services
- Financial Wellness Center
- The Learning Center
- Center for Student Health & Counseling (SHAC)
- Disability Resource Center
- University Housing & Residence Life
- Financial Aid and Scholarships
- Transfer & Returning Student Resource Center (TRSRC)
- Student Activities & Leadership Programs (SALP)
- Women's Resource Center
- Campus Rec
- Education Abroad & Off-Campus Programs 
Wednesday November 30, 2022 11:30am - 12:30pm PST
Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU) 355
  Resource Fair

12:30pm PST

Welcome
Speakers
avatar for Kanani Porotesano

Kanani Porotesano

Associate Director of New Student Programs, Portland State University
avatar for Michele Toppe

Michele Toppe

Vice Provost for Student Affairs
Michele Toppe, Ed.D., has worked in higher education for over 30 years and has been at Portland State University since 1995. While at PSU, Michele created resource centers for veterans and students with children, installed and overseen the residence life program, advised student government... Read More →

Wednesday November 30, 2022 12:30pm - 12:50pm PST
Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU) 355

12:55pm PST

Education Abroad & Off-Campus Programs
Education Abroad & Off-Campus Programs.
Speakers
avatar for Fara Mendy

Fara Mendy

Portland State University, Education Abroad

Wednesday November 30, 2022 12:55pm - 1:25pm PST
Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU) 294
  Academic Opportunities & Engagement

12:55pm PST

Top 10 Tips for College Success
Discover the free resources offered through the Learning Center, including academic coaching, peer tutoring, and more. We'll also share our tried and true tips for your academic success!
Speakers
avatar for Brittany Montana

Brittany Montana

Academic Coaching Coordinator, Portland State University

Wednesday November 30, 2022 12:55pm - 1:25pm PST
Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU) 333
  Academics

12:55pm PST

Student Activities & Leadership Programs (SALP)
Connect, lead and volunteer at PSU! 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
avatar for Ian Wallace

Ian Wallace

Student Activities and Leadership - Student Affairs, Student Activities & Leadership Programs

Wednesday November 30, 2022 12:55pm - 1:25pm PST
Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU) M108
  Campus Community

12:55pm PST

Transfer Tips with the TRSRC!
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 the TRSRC before starting at PSU!
Speakers
avatar for Shay Snyder

Shay Snyder

Transfer and Returning Student Advisor, Portland State University
avatar for Randi Harris

Randi Harris

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

Wednesday November 30, 2022 12:55pm - 1:25pm PST
Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU) 327
  Campus Community

12:55pm PST

You Belong at Campus Rec!
Are you looking for fun ways to move your body, relieve stress, make new friends, and improve your health and wellbeing? Join Campus Rec staff for a breakout session that explores the PSU Rec Center and everything that Campus Rec has to offer. Learn about free fitness classes, our pool and hot tub, cardio and strength equipment, and indoor Climbing Center, as well as Intramural Sports and Rec Clubs, outdoor trips and rental gear, and personal training. Campus Rec membership is included with PSU tuition and fees at no extra cost to you. Plus, we hire students for flexible jobs that fit with your class schedule. We can't wait to tell you more!
Speakers
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SS
SN

Wednesday November 30, 2022 12:55pm - 1:25pm PST
Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU) 323
  Campus Community

12:55pm PST

Financial Aid & Scholarships
Speakers
DM

Donna Myers

Assistant Director for Student Support, Student Financial Aid and Scholarships Office, Portland State University

Wednesday November 30, 2022 12:55pm - 1:25pm PST
Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU) 355
  Paying for College

12:55pm PST

Paying for College
Learn how your financial aid works with your PSU student account, how to get your refund, set up a payment plan, and understand the details of your tuition charges.
Speakers
avatar for Shawna Chambers

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 →

Wednesday November 30, 2022 12:55pm - 1:25pm PST
Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU) 328
  Paying for College

12:55pm PST

Living on Campus
Learn about the benefits of living on campus and all that we have to offer related to housing and dining options, programming, and extra academic support. We'll go over how to sign-up, move-in information, what to bring, and more.
Speakers
avatar for Dianne Arce

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.
AG

Allison Gammons

Housing Operations Coordinator, Portland State University Housing and Residence Life

Wednesday November 30, 2022 12:55pm - 1:25pm PST
Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU) 298
  Student Services

12:55pm PST

Pre-Orientation Assistance
Stop by to receive assistance from your Orientation Leaders in completing pre-orientation! 
Wednesday November 30, 2022 12:55pm - 1:25pm PST
Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU) 258
  Student Services

12:55pm PST

Registration Tips and Navigating In-State Tuition
Join the Registrar’s Office and PSU's Residency Team in exploring the ins-and-outs of how to navigate the timelines and terminology you’ll encounter at PSU. You’ll learn how to navigate making adjustments to classes and managing all of the terms that come after Orientation, as well as how to qualify for in-state tuition rates.
Speakers
avatar for Luke Norman

Luke Norman

Assistant Registrar - Registration Operations & Services, Portland State University

Wednesday November 30, 2022 12:55pm - 1:25pm PST
Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU) 329
  Student Services

12:55pm PST

Transportation Options
We will be discussing transportation programs offered to get you to and from campus, cost, and answer any questions you may have.
Speakers
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Emily Sofich

Portland State University

Wednesday November 30, 2022 12:55pm - 1:25pm PST
Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU) 296
  Student Services

1:30pm PST

Education Abroad & Off-Campus Programs
Education Abroad & Off-Campus Programs.
Speakers
avatar for Fara Mendy

Fara Mendy

Portland State University, Education Abroad

Wednesday November 30, 2022 1:30pm - 2:00pm PST
Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU) 294
  Academic Opportunities & Engagement

1:30pm PST

Top 10 Tips for College Success
Discover the free resources offered through the Learning Center, including academic coaching, peer tutoring, and more. We'll also share our tried and true tips for your academic success!
Speakers
avatar for Brittany Montana

Brittany Montana

Academic Coaching Coordinator, Portland State University

Wednesday November 30, 2022 1:30pm - 2:00pm PST
Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU) 333
  Academics

1:30pm PST

Transfer Tips with the TRSRC!
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 the TRSRC before starting at PSU!
Speakers
avatar for Shay Snyder

Shay Snyder

Transfer and Returning Student Advisor, Portland State University
avatar for Randi Harris

Randi Harris

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

Wednesday November 30, 2022 1:30pm - 2:00pm PST
Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU) 327
  Campus Community

1:30pm PST

You Belong at Campus Rec!
Are you looking for fun ways to move your body, relieve stress, make new friends, and improve your health and wellbeing? Join Campus Rec staff for a breakout session that explores the PSU Rec Center and everything that Campus Rec has to offer. Learn about free fitness classes, our pool and hot tub, cardio and strength equipment, and indoor Climbing Center, as well as Intramural Sports and Rec Clubs, outdoor trips and rental gear, and personal training. Campus Rec membership is included with PSU tuition and fees at no extra cost to you. Plus, we hire students for flexible jobs that fit with your class schedule. We can't wait to tell you more!
Speakers
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SS
SN

Wednesday November 30, 2022 1:30pm - 2:00pm PST
Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU) 323
  Campus Community

1:30pm PST

Financial Aid & Scholarships
Speakers
DM

Donna Myers

Assistant Director for Student Support, Student Financial Aid and Scholarships Office, Portland State University

Wednesday November 30, 2022 1:30pm - 2:00pm PST
Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU) 355
  Paying for College

1:30pm PST

Paying for College
Learn how your financial aid works with your PSU student account, how to get your refund, set up a payment plan, and understand the details of your tuition charges.
Speakers
avatar for Shawna Chambers

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 →

Wednesday November 30, 2022 1:30pm - 2:00pm PST
Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU) 328
  Paying for College

1:30pm PST

Living on Campus
Learn about the benefits of living on campus and all that we have to offer related to housing and dining options, programming, and extra academic support. We'll go over how to sign-up, move-in information, what to bring, and more.
Speakers
avatar for Dianne Arce

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.
AG

Allison Gammons

Housing Operations Coordinator, Portland State University Housing and Residence Life

Wednesday November 30, 2022 1:30pm - 2:00pm PST
Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU) 298
  Student Services

1:30pm PST

Pre-Orientation Assistance
Stop by to receive assistance from your Orientation Leaders in completing pre-orientation! 
Wednesday November 30, 2022 1:30pm - 2:00pm PST
Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU) 258
  Student Services

1:30pm PST

Registration Tips and Navigating In-State Tuition
Join the Registrar’s Office and PSU's Residency Team in exploring the ins-and-outs of how to navigate the timelines and terminology you’ll encounter at PSU. You’ll learn how to navigate making adjustments to classes and managing all of the terms that come after Orientation, as well as how to qualify for in-state tuition rates.
Speakers
avatar for Luke Norman

Luke Norman

Assistant Registrar - Registration Operations & Services, Portland State University

Wednesday November 30, 2022 1:30pm - 2:00pm PST
Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU) 329
  Student Services

1:30pm PST

Transportation Options
We will be discussing transportation programs offered to get you to and from campus, cost, and answer any questions you may have.
Speakers
ES

Emily Sofich

Portland State University

Wednesday November 30, 2022 1:30pm - 2:00pm PST
Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU) 296
  Student Services

2:10pm PST

Business Pathway
Majors in the Business Pathway:
- Accounting
- Advertising Management
- Business Technology Analytics
- Finance
- Human Resource Management
- Management & Leadership
- Marketing
- Supply & Logistics Management
Speakers
avatar for Ilka Bailey

Ilka Bailey

Portland State University, Academic Advisor (School of Business)

Wednesday November 30, 2022 2:10pm - 3:00pm PST
Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU) 333
  Advising

2:10pm PST

Design, Creativity, and Performance Pathway
Majors in the Design, Creativity, and Performance Pathway:
- Architecture
- Art Practice
- Art History
- Cultural History of the Arts
- Graphic Design
- Film
- Music
- Theater Arts
Wednesday November 30, 2022 2:10pm - 3:00pm PST
Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU) 298
  Advising

2:10pm PST

Engineering, CS, Math, and Physics Pathway
Majors in the Engineering, CS, Math, and Physics Pathway:
- Biomedical Informatics
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science
- Data Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Physics
Speakers
avatar for Jodi Stiegemeyer

Jodi Stiegemeyer

Engineering, Computer Science, Math & Physics Pathway Director, Portland State University

Wednesday November 30, 2022 2:10pm - 3:00pm PST
Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU) 329
  Advising

2:10pm PST

Health, Science, and the Earth Pathway
Meet in the Ballroom (Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU) 355)
Location for Pathway Session: CH 165 & 166

Majors in the Health, Science, and the Earth Pathway
- Applied Health & Fitness
- Biology
- Biochemistry
- Chemistry
- Earth Science
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
- Geography
- Geology
- Public Health Studies
- Science
Speakers
avatar for Melissa Yates

Melissa Yates

Health, Science & the Earth Pathway Director, Portland State University

Wednesday November 30, 2022 2:10pm - 3:00pm PST
Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU) 355
  Advising

2:10pm PST

Language, Culture, and Meaning Pathway
Majors in the Language, Culture, and Meaning Pathway
- Anthropology
- Applied Linguistics
- Arts & Letters
- Communication
- Creative Writing
- English
- History
- Judaic Studies
- Liberal Studies
- Philosophy
- Speech & Hearing Sciences
- World Languages (Arabic, French, German, Japanese, Russian, Spanish)
Speakers
avatar for Martha Dyson

Martha Dyson

Language, Culture & Meaning Pathway Director, Portland State University

Wednesday November 30, 2022 2:10pm - 3:00pm PST
Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU) 294
  Advising

2:10pm PST

Society & Identity Pathway
Meet in Ballroom (Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU) 355)
Location for Pathway Session: CH 247 (meet in ballroom)

Majors in the Society & Identity Pathway
- Black Studies
- Child, Youth & Family Studies
- Indigenous Nations & Native American Studies
- Psychology
- Sexuality, Gender & Queer Studies
- Social Science
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Special Education
- Women's Studies
Speakers
avatar for Kate Constable

Kate Constable

Society & Identity Pathway Director, Portland State University

Wednesday November 30, 2022 2:10pm - 3:00pm PST
Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU) 355
  Advising

2:10pm PST

Urban, Public, and Global Affairs Pathway
Majors in the Urban, Public, and Global Affairs Pathway
- Community Development
- Conflict Resolution
- Criminology & Criminal Justice
- Economics
- International Studies
- Political Science
- Quantitative Economics
- Urban & Public Affairs
Speakers
avatar for Lynell Spencer

Lynell Spencer

Portland State University, Urban, Public & Global Affairs Advisor

Wednesday November 30, 2022 2:10pm - 3:00pm PST
Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU) 296
  Advising

2:10pm PST

Family & Friends Campus Tour
Visiting campus for the first time? Curious to see where your student will be studying and living at PSU? Join a current PSU student on a short campus tour, who will share their personal experiences and favorite campus spots along the way.
Wednesday November 30, 2022 2:10pm - 3:00pm PST
Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU) 355
  Campus Tour

3:00pm PST

Registration Lab
Drop by the Registration Lab after your Pathway session to meet an Academic Advisor and receive guidance for course registration! Please remember you must finish the online pre-orientation course before registering for classes! 
Wednesday November 30, 2022 3:00pm - 4:00pm PST
Fariborz Maseeh Hall (FMH) B155
  Registration Lab

3:00pm PST

It's our Place: Active Bystander Intervention Workshop
As a new PSU student, you are also required to complete “It’s Our Place,” an Active Bystander Workshop. This workshop builds skills to take action against oppressive or harmful behaviors or policies and focuses on creating a safe and supportive campus for the entire PSU community.

Students are required to attend this workshop either in-person or virtually. If you're not able to attend today's in-person workshop from 3:00-5:00pm, please register for a virtual workshop below. 
Bystander Workshop Registration →
Wednesday November 30, 2022 3:00pm - 5:00pm PST
Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU) 327
 
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