New Student Orientation

NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION BASIC STEPS

Confirm Enrollment

All newly admitted students must confirm enrollment to guarantee your spot at PSU.

Activate Student (ODIN) Account

In order to complete orientation you must have an active PSU Student (ODIN) Account.

Submit COVID-19 Vaccine Form

Students at PSU are required to satisfy PSU’s COVID-19 vaccine requirement.

Complete Pre-Orientation

After completing the online module, you’re ready to register for courses.

Register for Classes

You will receive access to online registration within one hour of completing Pre-Orientation.

Attend In-Person or Virtual Orientation

New students are required to attend an In-Person of Virtual Orientation.

See detailed steps at pdx.edu/orientation

pdx.edu/orientation

New Student Orientation is an essential part of your undergraduate college experience, provides a foundation for success, and is required for all incoming undergraduate students. New Student Orientation will provide you with details about campus life, student services, degree requirements, and, upon completion, will provide you with course registration access for your first term.

WHAT TO EXPECT

New Student Orientation consists of two requirements:

1. Pre-Orientation

In order to register for classes and attend an in-person or virtual orientation session, you are required to first complete Pre-Orientation, an online course that provides essential information about PSU, including details about your graduation requirements that will prepare you to choose courses for your first term at PSU.

The course is self-paced and can be completed at any time that works for your schedule. If you have confirmed enrollment, activated your student account, submitted your COVID-19 form, and completed the math placement exam (if needed), you will receive your unique link to the course at your @pdx.edu email address when available. See dates at pdx.edu/orientation.

Once you complete Pre-Orientation, you will receive access to online course registration within one hour of completion.

2. In-Person or Virtual Orientation

New students are required to attend either an In-Person or Virtual Orientation

session after completing Pre-Orientation. Attend either an in-person or virtual orientation session where you’ll be able to connect with an advisor and attend sessions to prepare you for your first term at PSU.

In-person Orientation Sessions include: community-based and informational breakout sessions, academic advising meetings to review your schedule and arrange further advising appointments, the opportunity to get your student ID, campus tours, and resource center open houses.

Virtual Orientation Sessions are an opportunity for you to meet with academic advisors and get tips for being a successful student at PSU. You’ll have the opportunity to attend virtual sessions with information on remote learning, academic success strategies, campus resources, and more.

Students will sign up for an Orientation session prior to completing PreOrientation, but the Pre-Orientation online module will need to be completed before attending an Orientation session.

ORIENTATION

ORIENTATION AND REGISTRATION ASSISTANCE pdx.edu/orientation

VIRTUAL REGISTRATION LABS Once you have finished Pre-Orientation, you’ll have access to register for your first term courses. However, you may still have questions about your degree map and selecting courses. Academic advisors and student Orientation Leaders are ready to assist during any of the drop-in Virtual Registration Lab dates.

VIRTUAL ORIENTATION HELP DESK Student Orientation Leaders are available to answer your general questions about orientation and registration. For assistance with registration, please have your classes picked prior to visiting the Virtual Orientation Help Desk.

VIRTUAL GROUP ADVISING Sessions are available for Pathway or Non-Pathway specific advising sessions. PSU has seven Advising Pathways that group similar majors together based on common major-changing patterns. Learn more about Advising Pathways on the following pages.

MAKE A 1:1 APPOINTMENT WITH YOUR ADVISOR If you need help choosing courses for your first term at PSU, make an appointment with your advisor. If you aren’t sure who your advisor is or how to make an appointment, contact orientation@pdx.edu or visit the Virtual Orientation Help Desk.

PREPARE FOR YOUR FIRST TERM pdx.edu/admissions/orientation/prepare

SUBMIT FINAL OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS // Final transcripts are not required in order to sign up for or attend orientation, but we recommend you submit official transcripts from all schools attended as soon as possible. Request an official transcript be sent from your school to PSU’s Admissions Office as soon as final grades are available. If you do not submit final transcripts from all schools attended, a registration hold will be placed on your account and you will not be able to register for your second term of courses.

UNDERSTAND PSU'S GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS // All PSU undergraduate students complete general education requirements in addition to courses related to their major. General education requirements are met by completing the University Studies or Honors College curriculum. Online Orientation provides an in-depth look at how you’ll complete your General Education requirements alongside your degree and major requirements. The University Studies and Honors College Overview modules may be helpful in continuing to explore this topic.

REVIEW DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS // In addition to general education courses, your class schedule will also include courses related to your major and degree requirements.

CONNECT WITH THE PSU COMMUNITY // Explore the Student Activities and Leadership Programs database of upcoming campus events, online service projects, and student organizations. Connect with PSU’s Admissions Instagram (@go2psu) for up-to-date details about incoming student programming and more.