Student Resources
PSU/CS Navigation packet
Students new to Portland State or the Computer Science Department should consult this packet and also complete the checklist within the application portal.
Computer Science Tutors
CS Tutors are available to assist students in CS 161 through CS 311 with cousework, programming, and the MCECS computing environment. CS Tutors are located in suite 88 in the basement of the Fourth Avenue Building (the CS Lounge ).
MCECS Lockers
The Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science (MCECS) provides rental lockers for current students for $12.50 per term. Register online at the Maseeh College Self-Service Portal. A CECS username and password are required to access the site.
Computer Action Team
The CAT (Computer Action Team) provides IT support throughout MCECS. With a primary focus on instructional needs, the CAT supports many large scale computer labs, remotely accessible compute/session servers, various remotely accessible services and the server and physical network infrastructure that binds it all together. CAT runs a series of Braindump presentations for those students wishing to work in IT support as they go through the program.
We in Computer Science
WICS aims to create opportunities that inspire and celebrate the participation and accomplishments of LGBTQIA+ people, women, gender non-conforming, first-generation immigrants, people of color, and disabled people.
ACM Student Chapter
The Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) is the world's largest educational and scientific computing society. The ACM Student Chapter facilitates communication and collaboration within the local computing community by organizing events throughout the year, including lectures and gaming nights.
pdx-cs Slack
The pdx-cs Slack workspace provides an informal, shared virtual messaging space for the CS department students and faculty. Courses within the degree program will often utilize the Slack for help and discussion.
void* Vikings Security Club
The PSU Cybersecurity Club (PSUSec) hosts a Discord to bring together a community of students who are interested in developing skills in cybersecurity by practicing for and participating in capture-the-flag competitions. Weekly meetings and weekend competitions happen throughout the academic year.
Maseeh College Ambassadors
The Maseeh College Ambassadors are a team of engineering and computer science students who lead tours, lab visits, and hands-on activities for the purpose of visualizing STEM in action and the diverse people who do it.
Career Resources
Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science maintains a bulletin board for job opportunities where l ocal employers seek out our students for internship opportunities. Subscribe to the board to review jobs and internships related to Computer Science.
College Student Services
Student services for the Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science is located in EB 100. Students may request badge access to computer labs located in the FAB 88-09 (Penguin) and FAB 88-10 (Particle) Linux labs. Students may also rent lockers for the term.
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