Fall 2025 Term

New International Student

Pre-Arrival Steps

Portland State University students in front of Hoffmann Hall

Welcome to Portland State University!

Dear new Portland State University (PSU) student,

Congratulations! We're very excited that you'll be joining us at PSU for the Fall 2025 term. Below you'll find information about International Student Orientation and some pre-arrival tasks that you can complete now.

Thank you for choosing PSU. We look forward to meeting you soon!

Warm regards,
Office of International Student and Scholar Services at Portland State University

Mandatory International Student Orientation (Non-Academic)

For Undergraduate and Postbaccalaureate Students:
Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Time: 9AM - 4PM (Portland Time)
Place: George C. Hoffmann Hall (1833 SW 11th, Portland, Oregon 97201)
You're required to sign up for a make-up session if you miss this session.

Register for International Student Orientation

Step 1: Create your PSU computing account

First, you need to create your PSU computing account, also called your ODIN account. Have your PSU ID number ready and get started via PSU ODIN activation page!

Step 2: Register for International Student Orientation (Non-Academic)

Register for International Student Orientation*. You will hear from an international student mentor who will personally welcome you via email in July. Please ask them any PSU student life questions. *If you cannot access the Google form above, please contact intl-newstudents@pdx.edu.

Step 3: Confirm your Measles Vaccination

You must submit Measles Vaccine Requirement Form in order to register for classes. For more information, please read the University Vaccination Requirement or email vaccines@pdx.edu.

Step 4: Check for any Holds on your PSU Student Account

Registration holds are placed on student accounts for a variety of reasons: missing admissions data, missing financial documents, missing transfer information, and others. Information about holds and how to clear them is available at https://banweb.pdx.edu.

Sign in with your ODIN account
Click "Student Services" tab > "Visit Registration Hub" > "Check Reg Status & Holds".

Step 5: Register for Fall 2025 Courses

Check your registration start date through the PSU Academic Calender.
Learn how to register for classes through the PSU Registration Hub Tutorials page. If you need assistance with selecting classes, please contact your academic or faculty advisor soon. You can find the contact information through the list of Academic Programs.

We highly recommend that you register for classes before attending Fall 2025 International Student Orientation.

Please review our website for new international student enrollment requirements and in-person courses.

Step 6: Prepare to Arrive

As an international student with an F-1 or J-1 visa, immigration regulations allow you to arrive no more than 30 days before the start date listed on your I-20 or DS-2019. Check out our webpage about travel information for new students. Read PSU Health Insurance and Housing Information and contact us for any questions. If you're traveling within the U.S., visit our website to learn about how to get to PSU from the airport.

2023-24 International Student Mentor Program

Questions?

Join our pre-arrival webinars! Upcoming webinar information is available at: https://www.pdx.edu/international-students/pre-arrival-webinars

Pre-arrival steps, orientation or student life in Portland:
PSU New International Student Services at
intl-newstudents@pdx.edu, 503-725-4094

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