Graduation Day - What to Expect

The following items will not be allowed in the venue:

Large bags

Backpacks

No Large Signs (over 8.5 x11 inches)

No Balloons

No Glass

No Glitter or Confetti

No outside food or beverages

OK Empty water bottles 

All students must wear a Cap and Gown – Cap decorations must be school appropriate…do not put the decision in the admin’s hands.

This is a formal occasion – wear clothes under a gown – dress as well as possible...you are celebrating!

• Wear comfortable shoes
• Leave a legacy – School and Commencement Behavior:

  • No SENIOR SKIP DAY #320.16

  • No Senior Prank

  • Be responsible for clean-up at the PSU Viking Pavilion.

Recommended Parking for Viking Pavilion

Parking Structure 3 (PS3 on campus maps)
1631 SW 12th Avenue
Portland OR 97207

Parking Structure 3 (PS3) offers 1,100 parking spaces to Viking Pavilion guests. There is a 6' 6" clearance at PS3. Additional parking lots/garages can be found throughout the PSU campus using PSU's interactive map. PSU cannot guarantee parking availability. Availability is first-come, first-served.

For parking rates, visit PSU's Transportation & Parking Services. Payment is required at all times. Note your license plate and pay at a pay station.

Directions to PS3 via I-5:
From I-5 South — Exit left to merge onto I-405 (toward US-26 Beaverton) to Exit 1D. See below.
From I-5 North — Follow I-5 through downtown, then merge onto I-405 and exit left at 299B toward US-26 West City Center. Take Exit 1D.

From Exit 1D:
Take Exit 1D to SW 12th Ave (keep RIGHT to enter SW 12th Ave) 
Continue one block on SW 12th Ave
Entrance to PS3 is from the left lane.

Visit the PSU Parking Information page.

Visit the Viking Pavilion Guest Information page.

BANNED ITEMS