University of Portland
At University of Portland, you will explore who you are and who you want to be. With our Schools of Business, Education, Engineering, Nursing & Health Innovations, College of Arts and Sciences, and Graduate School, you will find extraordinary opportunities to cultivate your best self. Participate in service-learning projects and work-integrated learning experiences, complete research with faculty, and develop leadership skills through entrepreneurial programs, clubs, and campus ministry. Expand your worldview by studying abroad and hearing renowned speakers on campus share their expertise. Explore Portland's miles of hiking and biking trails. Visit the Oregon coast, Mount Hood, and the scenic waterfalls along the Columbia Gorge. And with Portland's unique neighborhoods and downtown Portland only ten minutes away, you can enjoy city excitement with amazing food, music, parks, and more.
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Academic programs
- Engineering
- Research
- Science
- Technology
- Liberal Arts
- Business
- Education
- Nursing
- Communication
- Music
- Economics
- Finance/Accounting
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Performing Arts
- Social Science
- Psychology
- Computer Science
- Public health
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Intramural/Club Sports
- LGBTQIA Services
- Military/Veteran Services
- On-Campus Housing
- Religious Affiliation
- ROTC Program
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
Application information
First-year
To apply as a first-year student, you either have not yet graduated from high school (or the equivalent), or you have not taken any college courses since you graduated high school. If you are receiving college credit while attending high school, you are still considered a first-year student when applying. University of Portland will review your college credits to determine academic standing at a later date. We recommend applying by our Early Action (EA) deadline of December 1 for the following fall semester and highly encourage students to apply well in advance of our February 15 deadline. We will review late applications on a space-available basis. International students have a final deadline of June 1.
Transfer
To apply as a transfer student, you must have received your high school diploma (or the equivalent) and have college credit from a community college or university since high school graduation. If you have not yet graduated from high school (or the equivalent), please apply with the first-year application. For transfer students, we recommend applying by December 1 for Spring admission (the semester starts mid-January) and June 1 for Fall admission (the semester starts at the end of August). Transfer students apply with the University of Portland-specific application at: https://admissions.up.edu/portal/application.
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Additional information
University of Portland offers need-based aid and merit scholarships based on academic achievement for both first-year and transfer students. We also offer talent scholarships in NCAA Division 1 athletics, music, theater, and engineering. For details on Division 1 athletics, contact Pilot Athletics: https://portlandpilots.com/staff-directory. Contact the Department of Performing & Fine Arts for performing arts scholarships: https://college.up.edu/pfa/index.html. Learn more about scholarships and grants at https://www.up.edu/finaid/scholarships-and-grants/index.html.
Visit us
We offer daily information sessions and campus tours Monday through Friday, select Saturday visits, Visitation Days, and other special events. Check out our visit portal at https://admissions.up.edu/portal/visit. UP will personalize your visit based on whether you are a future first-year or transfer student. We recommend scheduling two weeks in advance.
We look forward to seeing you on campus!
We look forward to seeing you on campus!
I thrive in environments where I feel heard, known, and connected. UP’s smaller size allows me this experience and to form relationships with peers and professors. My favorite aspects of campus life are the community and the constant support it provides.