About EPP

General Information

Course Cancellations and Changes

Course Changes

Distance Travel Expenses

Field Class Risks

Field Requirements

From Out of Town? Need a hotel, transportation hints, vacation advice, or a map?

Equal Access

Inclement Weather

International Students and Out-of-State Tuition

Refund Policy

University Credit

About EPP

The PSU Environmental Professional Program (EPP) offers respected university-level, technical short courses to Northwest, national, and international professionals.

We are proud of the courses you will find in this website. These offerings are designed to provide convenient and quick access to exactly what you need in order to be current, knowledgeable, and competitive in a very fast-changing career area. Through you, your employer, and a host of experts, our function at PSU is to home in on training programs that promote sustainable natural function and support highly competent professionals.

Our goal is to provide affordable training that promotes:

Technical skills while addressing sustainable natural function

Contacts, connections, and partnerships

Ethical, fiscal, and regulatory responsibility

Regulatory compliance

For General Information

For more information send an e-mail to the Environmental Professional Program at epp@pdx.edu. To contact us by phone: Outside Oregon, use our toll-free line: 1-800-547-8887, Ext. 5388. For local calls, the number is (503) 725-5388.

Our mailing address is:

Environmental Professional Program
Portland State University - ESR
P.O. Box 751 Portland, OR 97207

Course Cancellations and Changes

In the event that an Environmental Professional Program course is cancelled or re-scheduled, registrants will be notified by phone, mail, fax or e-mail. The course fee will be fully refunded or credited at your request.

Travel Expenses

If you make travel or lodging arrangements, please ensure the course has not been cancelled or re-scheduled. PSU cannot be responsible for travel or other expenses associated with a course cancellation or rescheduling.

Course Changes

In the event of a significant change in course content, instructor, or scheduling you will be notified by e-mail or phone.

Withdrawal and Refund Policy

For a student to cancel their registration and receive a full refund, minus a $50 non-refundable administrative fee, PSU/EPP must receive written notice at least two weeks prior to the course. Cancellations in writing after that time, but more than a week prior to the course, will receive a 50% refund. No refunds can be provided for cancellations five working days prior to a course.

University Credit

University credit is available for the River Restoration Professional Certificate Courses, and many other Environmental Professional Program classes. Undergraduate credit courses are graded A ~ F or "Pass / No Pass". All graduate level credit is graded A ~ F. Grades are measured by class participation, quizzes / tests, and reports. Please call (503)-725-5388 for additional information. Non-PSU-admitted students are restricted to taking a maximum of 8 credit hours per term. If you plan to exceed 8 credit hours, or if you need more information on credit requirements, please contact our office at 503-725-5388.

Equal Access

Portland State University fully supports the right to equal access to its classes by students with disabilities and makes every reasonable effort to ensure access. Students with disabilities who require special accommodations should contact Disability Services for Students at 503-725-4150 as soon as possible. For more information contact the Environmental Professional Program office at 503-725-5388.

Field Requirements

Attendees should plan to bring comfortable field gear and be prepared for any weather and field conditions for courses where fieldtrips are part of the curriculum. "Gear" may include rubber boots, appropriate rain / sun / wind / cold / insect gear, allergy medicine, notebooks or clipboards, and a change of clothes. Be sure to read the participation letter sent prior to each course for particular course requirements.

Field Site Risks

Field sites may be muddy or wet; hiking may be slippery, across uneven terrain and often without trails. People with pollen or vegetation induced allergies may wish to use appropriate care and bring along personal medications. Be aware that class field work may involve digging in hydric soils, water sampling and testing, collecting by permission of the landowner, and some locations may have poison oak plants.

Inclement Weather

PSU courses, seminars, and field activities must be cancelled if Portland State University is officially closed due to weather or a crisis. To determine if the university is closed, call 503-725-3000 (PSU Info Line) or listen to the local radio. Every effort will be made to re-schedule the portion of a cancelled course as soon as possible. Please contact our office at 503-725-5388 for instructions on cancellations and make-up sessions.

International Students and Out-of-State Tuition

Unless a participant desires to take more than 8 university credits, admission to PSU is not needed to take EPP classes. International or out-of-state students pay the same class fees as resident students. If you have questions, call 503-725-5388, or via e-mail to: epp@pdx.edu

From Out of Town? Need a hotel, transportation hints, vacation advice, or a map?

Portland and its surroundings allow exceptional travel and vacation possibilities before or after your class or for a companion while you are in class. The Portland Oregon Visitors Association (POVA) can advise you on Portland-area hotels and motels and book your reservation over the phone. Call toll-free 1-87-PORTLAND (1-877-678-5263) or visit their web site, www.travelportland.com.