Frequently Asked Questions

Students must be between 14 and 18 at the start of the program. Additionally, 

• Students should have completed their first year of high school by the start of summer  
• Students must not have graduated high school by the start of summer

Additional fees may be assessed in the following areas:

• First Lost Access Card Replacement Fee: $20
• Additional Lost Access Card Replacement Fees after the first: $50

If you have any questions about additional fees and whether or not they apply to you, please call or email our office. 

Fees can be paid in one of two ways: online via credit card or by personal check mailed to our office. Please do not send cash as it will not be accepted.

Online:

• To pay online, please login to the account you created during the application process and follow the instructions.
• Payments can be credit or debit, we accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. 

By Personal Check:

• Please contact us at precollege@up.edu as soon as possible to obtain the correct address for mailing a personal check

• Please make checks payable to University of Portland and include the student's name in the memo line.

As a reminder – checks must be received by the Pilots Pre-College office on or before the deadline date.

• The $50 application fee is due when you submit your application. 
• The non-refundable $500 deposit is due to our office upon acceptance into a program.
• The remaining program fee balance is due to our office by 11:59 p.m. on May 30, 2025.

*Please note time frames are for reference only and are subject to change prior to students’ arrival on campus.

Yes. Students are required to check in nightly at Corrado Hall by 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Once checked in, students must remain on the designated program floors until the final curfew, at which point they must return to their assigned rooms. Final curfew is at 12 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday.

Students are to remain in the residence hall until 6:30 a.m. the following morning. 

Every student will be issued a Pilot Card and lanyard upon check-in to campus. This your ID card during your stay, your meal card and residence hall access card. It is imperative that students have this card on them at all times during the program length. If a card is lost, a replacement fee will be charged to the student.

Students who do not have their access card on them during meals will not be granted access to the dining hall.

Whether a student’s access card has gone missing or it is simply locked in a participant’s room, all students must find a Program Coordinator, or the Associate Director of Pre-College Programs for assistance. If the card cannot be recovered, the RA or staff will begin the process for getting a new card coded and a $20 replacement fee will be assessed. An increased fee of $50 will be assessed if a student loses their access card a second time. We will do our best to notify parents/guardians of these charges in a timely manner and payment must be received before the student checks out on the last day of the program.

The University's Campus Safety department is onsite 24/7/365. Officers monitor the campus with around-the-clock patrols. Additionally, Pilots Pre-College employs Resident Advisors who live on-site in the residence hall with program participants. They are trained to be attentive and responsive and to call Campus Safety when needed.

The residence hall is accessible only to those residing in the building and individual rooms are accessible only to the student(s) staying in the room. 

Students are encouraged to bring their own computers, although options are available for those who are unable to do so. 

The entire campus is equipped with excellent Wi-Fi service. Students will receive instructions on accessing the Wi-Fi, free of charge, on their arrival.

Please note that UP is not responsible for the damage, loss or theft of personal property. Students who bring their own computers and other personal items do so at their own risk.

For the most part, we have you covered during your time here, but you may consider bringing extra spending money for things like:

• Snacks from the campus vending machines
• Toiletries from the bookstore
• A souvenir from any social trip locations 

Cell phones are encouraged for personal calls home; however, phones will not be permitted in the classroom. During instruction time, phones must not be visible or audible. We reserve the right to take a phone if a student is asked to put it away and refuses. The phone will be returned at the end of class, but repeat violations may result in dismissal from the program.

If a student does not have a cell phone, arrangements can be made in advance with program staff for periodic calls home to parents/guardians. 

We recommend packing comfortable clothing for warm summer weather, along with layers for cooler evenings. Students should bring casual attire for class, closed-toe shoes for walking around campus, a refillable water bottle, toiletries, and any personal items they may need. Linens are provided, but students are welcome to bring their own bedding or towels if they prefer. A full packing list will be provided prior to arrival to help your student prepare with confidence.