Is this an official university channel?
No. The description says the moderators are not associated with the university, so this is a student run community, not an official channel.
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r/portlandstate rules, stats, and what to post
A source-backed Rankhog guide to r/portlandstate: public rules, community context, posting fit, and startup-promotion risk before you publish.
By Anthony Riera, founder and operator of Rankhog.
Subreddit guides combine public Reddit source URLs, captured rules, visible verification dates, and Rankhog's account-safety workflow.
Current public stats
- Members
- 9,835
- Verified
- October 20, 2026
- Category
- Student and university life communities
Rules can change, so Rankhog keeps verification dates and the original public Reddit sources visible.
Rule summary
- 1. Not Portland State Related: General Portland events that do not relate to the university or students may be removed. This rule also applies to people like Peter Boghossian, who are no longer affiliated with the university. Unless the article has a specific Portland State connection, it is not relevant to post here.
- 2. Gym Membership/Sponsorship: Community members may not post to request that a student sponsors their gym membership. There are other ways to find a gym membership. Community members need to find sponsorship some other way.
- 3. ADIDAS/Nike: Requests for ADIDAS/Nike employee store passes will be removed. This is not PSU related.
- 4. Don't be an asshole: Don't be an asshole. Discussion regarding controversial subjects is allowed provided it also follows rule 1, however personal attacks are not. Ya'll are college students, come up with a better argument than name calling or disrespect. (This rule includes, but is not limited to, language deemed to be racist, classist, sexist, LGBTQIA-phobic, Islamophobic, anti-Semitic, etc.) Don't incite or encourage violence. This rule also includes shock value post titles like "Active shooter".
- 5. Use specific titles: When making a post, use specific titles. Don't label a post "General question" or "I'm curious about..." -- if you have a question, put in the title of the post so users can easily search for their own question.
- 6. Do not advertise room/apartment rentals: Do not post apartment rentals, room rentals, sublets, etc. Leeway will be given to housing on or near campus. The subreddit is not the place to landlord. A Portland State student seeking (a) roommate(s) is okay, what is not okay are users posting advertising they'd also post on Craiglist or Facebook. Students are allowed to seek housing advice on this subreddit.
- 7. No spam / bulk posting: Similar to rule one, unless you are a Portland State student or working with Portland State directly, you are not allowed to post class studies or advertise tutoring students. This rule is especially for karma farmers / spam posters who post things such as a playlist or advertise a job on multiple university subreddits. If you need to post it on dozens of university subreddits, it has no relation to Portland State, and will be removed.
- 8. Follow university policy: Do not post or ask for quiz/homework answers, or ask for advice on violating academic standards.
- 9. Low Karma / New Users: Automod may hide your post by default if you're a new user or have a negative amount of Karma. These removals do notify the moderators for manual review and then it should show up. If you aren't seeing your post after awhile, feel free to message the mods. This is purely a spam bot prevention measure so most things are re-listed after review.
Works well
- A specific question post with the actual question in the title, like asking about a class, campus resource, or student experience
- A class study or tutoring offer posted by someone who is a Portland State student or working with the university directly, which rule “No spam / bulk posting” allows
- A housing advice question from a student, which the rules explicitly allow even though rental ads do not
- A roommate seeking post written by a Portland State student, which the rental rule permits
- News with a specific Portland State connection, such as a story that directly involves the university or its students
- Helpful answers inside existing threads where students ask for advice, which builds standing without posting ads
Avoid
- Posting general Portland news or events with no specific Portland State connection, which falls under “Not Portland State Related”
- Asking students to sponsor your gym membership, which is exactly what “Gym Membership/Sponsorship” forbids
- Requesting ADIDAS or Nike employee store passes, removed under “ADIDAS/Nike”
- Posting apartment, room, or sublet ads, which “Do not advertise room/apartment rentals” removes
- Advertising tutoring or class studies when you are not a Portland State student or working with the university, banned by “No spam / bulk posting”
- Cross posting the same job ad or playlist to dozens of university subreddits, the exact pattern “No spam / bulk posting” targets
What r/portlandstate Is For
This is the unofficial subreddit for Portland State University. The description says it is for students, alumni, faculty, and staff to discuss and share information about campus events, classes, resources, and experiences. People ask questions, seek advice, post news, and talk about academics, research, sports, clubs, and more. The moderators state plainly that they are not associated with the university, so this is a community run by volunteers, not an official school channel. The rules make clear it is a campus focused space, not a general Portland city subreddit, and not a place for ads aimed at students from outside.
Rules That Matter Before Posting
The rule that decides most marketing posts here is “No spam / bulk posting”. It says that unless you are a Portland State student or working with Portland State directly, you cannot post class studies or advertise tutoring. It also calls out karma farmers and spam posters who push the same playlist or job ad across many university subreddits, and says if you need to post it on dozens of university subreddits, it has no relation to Portland State and will be removed. “Not Portland State Related” is the second gate, because general Portland events that do not relate to the university or students may be removed. “Do not advertise room/apartment rentals” blocks rental and sublet ads, though a Portland State student seeking a roommate is okay and students can seek housing advice. “Use specific titles” matters for survival too, because vague titles like a general question label are against the rules. “Don't be an asshole” sets the tone, personal attacks are not allowed even when the subject is controversial. “Follow university policy” means you cannot post or ask for quiz or homework answers or advice on violating academic standards. Finally, “Low Karma / New Users” warns that automod may hide posts from new or negative karma accounts until a moderator reviews them.
What To Post
A good post here is genuinely about Portland State and useful to the people on campus. If you are a student or you work with the university directly, sharing a class study or tutoring help is allowed, and that is the clearest opening the rules give to anyone with a product angle. If you are neither, the honest move is to participate as a helpful member, answer questions in threads, and only post when you have something with a real Portland State connection. Write a specific title that states your actual question or point, because that rule exists to keep the subreddit searchable. If your post touches housing, keep it to advice or a student seeking a roommate, never an ad. Be civil even on controversial topics, and never ask for homework answers or help breaking academic standards.
What To Avoid
Do not post anything without a clear Portland State connection, because “Not Portland State Related” covers general Portland events and people no longer affiliated with the university. Do not ask students to sponsor your gym membership, that is banned outright by “Gym Membership/Sponsorship”. Do not request ADIDAS or Nike employee store passes, “ADIDAS/Nike” says those are removed. Do not post apartment rentals, room rentals, or sublets, “Do not advertise room/apartment rentals” removes them, with leeway only for housing on or near campus. Do not advertise tutoring or post class studies unless you are a Portland State student or working with the university directly, per “No spam / bulk posting”. Do not cross post the same thing to many university subreddits, that pattern gets removed. Do not use vague titles like a general question, because “Use specific titles” requires the actual question in the title. Do not post or ask for quiz or homework answers, or advice on violating academic standards, that breaks “Follow university policy”. Do not make personal attacks or use shock value titles, “Don't be an asshole” covers both. And do not panic if a new account post disappears, “Low Karma / New Users” explains that automod may hide it and moderators review it manually.
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Common questions about r/portlandstate
Can I post my tutoring service or a class study?
Only if you are a Portland State student or working with Portland State directly. Rule “No spam / bulk posting” removes class studies and tutoring offers from everyone else.
Can I advertise a rental near campus?
No. Rule “Do not advertise room/apartment rentals” removes rental ads, though students seeking housing advice or a roommate are fine.
Will my post be hidden if my account is new?
Yes. Rule “Low Karma / New Users” says automod may hide posts from new or negative karma accounts, and moderators manually review them, so message the mods if your post stays hidden.
What title should I use?
Rule “Use specific titles” says to put the actual question in the title so users can search for it.
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