News & Special Events

April 15, 2010 The Challenge Program and PSU History Department will host the 20th Young Historians Conference at PSU. If you're a history student working on a research paper, consider presenting your work to your peers and a Faculty Commentator. The Conference is a powerful and authentic experience for students of history, celebrating their scholarship and providing a professional forum for dialog and feedback. Check with your teacher or email us about participation.

May 31 Deadline for LINK Applications! Click here to download

Welcome to PSU Challenge & LINK Online

Welcome to the online portal to the Challenge and LINK Programs at Portland State University. Challenge and LINK are two programs for high school students to take PSU college courses, administered through the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

In addition, this site serves as a general reference point for high school opportunities through PSU. Look here too for postings of special events and activities of particular interest to high school students.

Campus Comes to You via Challenge

Come to Campus with LINK

North Clackamas HS

Challenge Instructors from Clackamas High School—a Challenge Partner for 30 years.

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Daniel Ronan, a LINK student from 2006-2007, and friend.

Official Transcript Request (Note: you will need your PSU ID Number to order a transcript)

Important information about taking college courses

  • Make sure you are sufficiently ready and prepared. College coursework is more rigorous than that in high school and the grade you receive will be part of your permanent college record. You need to work with your counselor to determine a study plan that best fits your own needs and requirements.
  • Federal laws governing colleges and student privacy PREVENT us from discussing your coursework with anyone but you, unless you give written consent. If you are a parent, please make a special note of this.