DEAN OF STUDENT LIFE

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The Office of the Dean of Student Life (DOSL) is a resource for students, faculty, staff, and family members with concern for a student. The Dean of Student Life, Director of Conduct & Community Standards, CARE Advocates, and administrative staff are responsible for a variety of services and programs designed to enhance student learning, connection, and success, in addition to assisting students that may be experiencing barriers to personal and academic success. This work places an emphasis on student development, student health and wellness, diversity and inclusion, civility, and community involvement.

Health Insurance Plans

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PSU requires any student taking five or more credits per term to maintain comprehensive medical insurance coverage. If you have your own health insurance, including the OHP, you can submit an application to waive the PSU Student Health Insurance Plan for the current academic year. Waivers must be submitted every academic year (an academic year goes from Fall through Summer). If you do not have health insurance or your health insurance does not meet the criteria for the waiver application, you will automatically be enrolled in the PSU Student Health Insurance Plan and charged to your student account.

Measles Vaccine Requirement

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In compliance with Oregon state law, Portland State University requires all admitted students born on or after January 1, 1957 to have two doses of the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine, show evidence of immunity to measles (Rubeola), or request a medical or non-medical exemption.

CENTER FOR STUDENT HEALTH & COUNSELING

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PSU’s Center for Student Health & Counseling (SHAC) is a comprehensive health and wellness center that provides high quality, accessible medical, counseling, dental, and health promotion and education services. Students who are taking 5+ non-restricted differential tuition credits pay the Student Health Fee. They are therefore eligible for SHAC services regardless of the type of medical insurance they carry and have no office visit fee for health services and counseling services. All students taking 1+ credit can access SHAC Dental Services on a fee-forservice basis. Dental providers are licensed professionals and services are typically 30-50% lower than other private clinics.

HOUSING & FOOD

Housing

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First year students live in first year-only floors in Broadway and Ondine. Transfer and continuing students can live in any of our seven residence halls. Students admitted to the Honors College have the option to live in Stephen Epler in an honors-specific community. Students are not required to live on campus.

Food

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PSU offers on campus food options through PSU Eats and meal plans for students who live on campus and off campus. Our downtown location also gives you access to hundreds of food carts and local restaurants. There are grocery and convenience stores within walking distance of campus including Safeway and CVS.

Food Assistance Resources

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PSU hosts the Free Food Market on the second Monday of each month. Food distribution is from 9:30 am - 11 am. Bring your own bag! PSU provides links to resources online for other food assistance programs in the Portland and downtown areas.