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Welcome New OHUS-PSU SPH Students

We look forward to meeting you this summer and fall!

Academic Year 2026-2027: Page last updated 3/9/2026

Graduate students in the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health are students at both OHSU and PSU, and take classes at both institutions. You will study with faculty from both universities, engage with students from a wide range of health-related disciplines and allied professions across OHSU and PSU, and enjoy access to the resources of both institutions. We are so excited that you will be joining us this summer or fall!

Important Dates For New Graduate Students


Summer Students Term Dates

  • May 4th, 2026 – Registration opens for new School of Public Health graduate students
  • June 10th, 2026  –  SPH Jump Start Orientation
  • June 15th, 2026  –  SPH Students start picking up their PSU ID Cards
  • June 22nd, 2026 – Summer Classes Start
  • June, 27th, 2026 – OHSU Badging pickup opportunity at Rood Family Pavilion from 9am – 11am.
  • June 29th, 2026 – OHSU New Student Orientation. Badging Pickup from 12pm – 1pm before the in-person orientation.
  • September 21st, 2026  –  School of Public Health Fall Welcome
  • September 28th, 2026  –  OHSU Student ID badge and HOP Card distribution at TBD time before the Fall orientation. Students can pickup their PSU Student ID cards at the Fall Welcome. Fall classes begin.

Fall Students Term Dates

  • May 11th, 2026 – Registration opens for new School of Public Health graduate students
  • September 21st, 2026  –  School of Public Health Fall Welcome
  • September 28th, 2026  –  OHSU New Graduate Student Orientation. OHSU Student ID badge and HOP Card distribution at TBD Time before the orientation. Students can pickup their PSU Student ID cards at the Fall Welcome. Fall classes begin.

Who do I contact if I need help with Course Registration?

If you have question or need assistance with course registration, please email sphregistration@ohsu.edu.

Who do I talk to if I have questions about onboarding as a new student?

If you have question about any of the SPH onboarding tasks or timelines, please contact Patricia Fidler at sphregistration@ohsu.edu

Need to get in contact with your Program Director?

SPH ProgramProgram Director
BS/BA Applied Health & FitnessBrad Wipfli
BS/BA Public Health StudiesBrad Wipfli
Graduate Certificate in BiostatisticsRochelle Fu
Graduate Certificate in Public HealthRebecca Junbgauer
MPH BiostatisticsRochelle Fu
MPH Environmental Systems & Human HealthTawnya Peterson
MPH EpidemiologySarah Andrea
MPH Health Management & PolicyNeal Wallace
MPH Health PromotionClaire Wheeler
MPH Public Health PracticeRebecca Junbgauer
MS BiostatisticsRochelle Fu
MD Epidemiology/MPHAlex Foster
PhD Community HealthLynne Messer
PhD EpidemiologyEmily Henkle
PhD Health Systems & PolicyGordon Shen

Where should I go if I'm looking for student resources?

You can visit our SPH Student Success Center or contact our Student Success Center Team at sphsuccess@ohsu.edu.

Join Us For The SPH Fall Welcome

For all undergraduate and graduate students. Monday September 21st @ 9:00am – 4:30pm.

Location: PSU Smith Memorial Student Union – 3rd Floor Ballroom. Visit our Fall Welcome page to see the days full agenda and a event information.

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*RSVP Deadline TBD

New Student Onboarding Checklists

Must-do Action Items

Access your Graduate Student Onboarding Checklist to complete key tasks to prepare for a successful start in your program. This guide will help you stay on track with important requirements, tasks, and deadlines before your first term.

Please carefully read and follow the instructions in the checklist – which is also sent to incoming students via email.

Additional Student Resources

 

Graduate Student HUB

Get Your Student ID

Course Registration

Academic Tools & Services

Student Support Resources

Basic Needs Resources

SPH Student CANVAS

Student Forms

Registration Questions?


Have Questions or Need Assistance?

Our Admissions team is here to help!

Reach out anytime for guidance, clarification, or support as you complete your onboarding steps to start your program.

applysph@pdx.edu

Contact Admissions