September 2026 Newsletter
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Have questions about your VA benefits?
Contact our VetSuccess Counselor on campus! VetSuccess on Campus is a program through the Veterans Benefits Administration that places an experienced Veteran Readiness and Employment Counselor directly on campus to provide assistance and support to veteran students and their eligible family members.
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| Need help certifying your courses?
Contact the Veterans Certification Office! Once you have registered for courses for the term, you must complete all necessary forms and submit them to the Veterans Certification Office in the lobby of Fariborz Maseeh Hall. The Certification Office will notify the VA that you are now enrolled at PSU and they may now begin the payment process.
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Upcoming Events at the VRC 📅 |
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There are plenty of ways to connect and relax at the Veterans Resource Center this fall! Coffee Talk will be held September 2, 9, and 16 from 10:00-11:00 AM, September 23 from 9:30-11:30 AM, and September 30 from 9:30-11:00 AM. Students can also stop by for Movie Days on September 8 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM and September 22 from 11:00 AM-12:30 PM.
Join us for the VRC Open House and Welcome Breakfast on September 30 from 9:30-11:00 AM in the VRC. Enjoy a free breakfast, meet the VRC staff, explore the space, and learn about resources available to Veteran and military-affiliated students.
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Major I-5 Southbound Closure |
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| Starting around 10 p.m. Friday, September 11, I-5 southbound will be closed between I-405 and I-84. The closure will remain in place 24 hours a day for up to five weeks.
ODOT warns that travel times may be two to three times longer, especially for students traveling from Vancouver or North Portland. Give yourself extra time, consider using public transit or carpooling, and check TripCheck before leaving home. Plan ahead so the closure does not keep you from getting to class on time.
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Save on Recreation and Transportation 🎒 |
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Current PSU student veterans registered with the VRC may receive a $50 Outdoor Program credit each term. The credit can be used toward outdoor trips or equipment rentals. Veterans, service members and military dependents may also receive a complimentary Intramural Play Pass.
Veterans, active-duty service members, and reservists also qualify for TriMet’s reduced Honored Citizen Fare. Eligible riders pay $1.40 for 2½ hours of travel, with a maximum cost of $2.80 per day or $28 per month. A personalized photo Hop card and proof of military service are required.
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PSU Ranked No. 5 Military Spouse Friendly School 💚 |
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Portland State University has been ranked No. 5 among the 2026–27 Military Spouse Friendly Schools in its category. PSU also received a Gold Military Friendly School designation, recognizing the university’s continued commitment to supporting military spouses, Veterans, and military-affiliated students.
Military spouses often balance their education and careers while supporting their families through the challenges of military life. PSU is proud to help them succeed through the Veterans Resource Center, VA education-benefit assistance, academic support, campus resources and community programs.
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