FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE
HOUSING OPTIONS
LIVE IN PORTLAND
Portland State University offers a truly unique campus living experience. You’ll find a home immersed in both an exciting urban setting and a thriving campus life—a place where work and play go hand in hand and the city is your home and your classroom. You’ll be steps away from public transit, music and entertainment, dining, shopping, and more. First year students who live on campus are part of a greater support network within our First Year Experience (FYE) program. Our FYE communities foster strong learning environments and are supported by a team of caring professionals who want to see you succeed. Students are able to meet new friends, access academic support after hours, and have a more well-rounded college experience that extends far beyond the classroom.
WHY LIVE ON CAMPUS? CONVENIENCE
You’re a short walk to classes and all campus resources and can easily take public transportation to run errands and explore the city. Enjoy the perks of getting to live in downtown Portland.
COST-EFFECTIVE
The most affordable way to live in downtown Portland! No commuting or parking necessary and no separate utility bills—electric, water, gas and wireless internet are included in your campus housing costs.
ACADEMIC SUPPORT
Student mentors and professional staff offer direct support in your transition from high school to college. We provide you with the tools and resources you need to help you achieve your academic goals and graduate on time.
PAYING FOR HOUSING
COMMUNIT Y ENGAGEMENT
Rates include all utilities and internet. Housing is billed to the student account at the start of each term (Fall, Winter, and Spring). Each term is approximately 3 months long. Students can pay in full at the start of each term or enroll in the PSU Payment Plan to pay monthly. Financial Aid can be used to pay for housing depending on your award package. Submit your FAFSA now if you haven’t already!
Living on campus makes you part of a vibrant, supportive community. Our residents come from Portland, out of state, and abroad. We help you build community by organizing educational and social activities throughout the year.
DINING
All First Year Experience students will select a residential meal plan when completing their housing contract. Meal Plans include a certain number of meals per week at Victor’s Dining Center, an all-you-care-to-eat facility. Dining Dollars included in the plan may be used at any PSU Eats location for the occasional latte or afternoon snack. Guest passes are also included and may be used to treat visiting friends or family members.
MEAL PLAN MEALS PER WEEK DINING DOLLARS TERM RATES*
All Access 19 19 The 15 15 The 10 10 Economy 10
$50 per term $100 per term $300 per term $0
$1785 $1785 $1620 $1320
*Rates are for the 2023-2024 academic year and may be subject to change. Full term rates are billed at the beginning of each term. Monthly payment plan available.
University Success is an in-hall academic support center for students living on campus.
• Computer workstation with free printing • Study lounge with cozy couches and round tables • Classroom space for group study and presentation practice • Professional and peer-based academic coaching • Success Series programming to help support your academic life
LOCATED IN ONDINE 207
FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE
ELIGIBILIT Y • You graduated from high school within a year before the Fall Move-in Date. • You will be under 20 years old at the time of Fall Move-In.
ONDINE
BROADWAY
STEPHEN EPLER
OND
BDWY
SEH
The purpose of the First Year Experience (FYE) is to promote strong learning environments and academic communities, which in turn support academic success and retention. All FYE students will choose a community they want to live in when filling out their housing contract. These communities offer resources and programs that foster student development and aid in the overall transition from high school to college.
ACADEMIC COMMUNITIES Academic communities allow students to take their general education courses with their floormates for the full academic year. Students in these communities build strong connections with one another, galvanizing around a shared interest in a living-learning environment. Below is a list of courses that have been offered over the years. To see a current list of courses and the buildings they are in, visit pdx.edu/housing/freshmen-communities.
PORTLAND
DESIGN & SOCIETY
This course examines what connects people to their places including social, cultural, spiritual, economic, and political environments. Special emphasis on the city of Portland.
This course examines how designers, both virtual and real, engage with problems facing communities and act to solve them by developing creative and innovative solutions.
RACE & SOCIAL JUSTICE
HEALTH, HAPPINESS & HUMAN RIGHTS
This course examines social and cultural awareness and understanding, engaging in social and cultural dialogue, and student development as well-rounded, informed citizens of a global community.
This course examines the nature and state of healthy individuals and populations in their various environments. Specific emphasis will be given to social determinants of health and the intersections between health, communities, and human rights.
WORK OF ART This course examines the world through the lens of the work of art. Through writing, collaboration, and community projects, students will explore what art does, where art resides, and how art communicates.
HONORS This community allows students admitted to the Honors program to live with other high-achieving and highly-motivated students. Students participate in the life of the city and experience the benefits of a small learning community. Located in Stephen Epler. For more information on University Honors College, visit pdx.edu/honors.
THEMED COMMUNITIES Themed communities are designed to bring together residents with similar interests. There is no course requirement on these floors.
VIKING
STEM
Viking Floors are for first-year students who have a variety of interests and want to experience the breadth of what PSU and Portland have to offer. Located in Broadway and Ondine.
The STEM Floor gives residents the opportunity to build a community focused on the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math. Located in Broadway.
FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE ONDINE 250 sq. ft. These furnished units have a private bathroom with shower, which may be in the unit or shared with an adjoining unit.
DOUBLE
SI N G L E
$2050/term • $683/month*
$3175/term • $1058/month*
*Rates are for the 2023-2024 academic year and may be subject to change. Full term rates are billed at the beginning of each term. Monthly payment plan available.
FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE BROADWAY 290 sq. ft. These furnished units include a private bathroom with shower and a kitchenette with mini fridge and stovetop.
DOUBLE
SI N G L E
$2595/term • $865/month*
$3875/term • $1292/month*
*Rates are for the 2023-2024 academic year and may be subject to change. Full term rates are billed at the beginning of each term. Monthly payment plan available.
UNIVERSITY HONORS STEPHEN EPLER 290 sq. ft. These furnished units include a private bathroom with shower and a kitchenette with mini fridge, stovetop, and oven.
DOUBLE
SI N G L E
$2595/term • $865/month*
$3875/term • $1292/month*
*Rates are for the 2023-2024 academic year and may be subject to change. Full term rates are billed at the beginning of each term. Monthly payment plan available.
SECOND YEAR OPTIONS
PLAN AHEAD After your first year, you can move to our Second Year Experience community in St. Helens or live in any of our other six buildings.
Located in our St. Helens building, the Second Year Experience community extends support services beyond the first year.
ST. HELENS
Units include a private bathroom and kitchen. Kitchens feature farmhouse sinks, quartz countertops, open shelving and full-size stainless steel appliances.
STHL
BLACKSTONE
BLUMEL
STEPHEN EPLER
BLKS
BLU
SEH
BROADWAY
MONTGOMERY
ONDINE
BDWY
MONT
OND
HOUSING TERMS
HOW TO SIGN UP
SI N G L E
COMPLETE YOUR PSU ADMISSION APPLICATION
You have a room all to yourself.
First, apply for admission to PSU. You must be admitted to apply for housing.
DOUBLE
SET UP AN ODIN ACCOUNT, YOUR PSU LOGIN
You share a room with one other person.
F U R N I SH E D
Furnished units include a bed, desk, desk chair, and dresser for each resident.
R O O M M AT E S
We do the roommate matching for you. If you have a roommate in mind, you can submit your request via the Roommate Search Tool in the Housing Portal after you both have completed a housing contract. To be paired, students must select the same community preferences.
Head to oam.pdx.edu to sign up. This is how you’ll manage your account, schedule classes, and more.
SUBMIT YOUR CONTRACT IN THE HOUSING PORTAL The sooner the better! Housing assignments are made in the order contracts are received. Visit housingportal.pdx.edu to get started.
ACCEPT YOUR ASSIGNMENT Notifications for first year students begin in May. Be sure to check your pdx.edu email daily and accept your assignment. Housing Contracts are for the academic year. Students are welcome to stay over Winter and Spring breaks at no additional cost.
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Peter W. Stott Community Recreation Field
Native American Student and Community Center