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New Students

Welcome to the New Student Page for the University of Portland! Here you will find information on next steps now that you are admitted to the University of Portland. Below are links to information about Registration for classes, services for students on campus, financial matters and student employment, to-do lists for new students, FAQs, educational privacy, and accessible education services.

If you are an incoming student and have questions or concerns for the Shepard Center, we are happy to talk with you. Visit the Contact Us page of our site to get in touch.

If you were not able to visit campus, and still have questions, please check out the Virtual Experience website. 

Orientation Information

Enrollment Checklist and Timeline

First-Year Jump Start Information

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Registration for Classes

All new undergraduate students will be registered by their school for their first semester of classes. Follow this link to learn more about the registration process and steps you need to complete.

Registration for Classes

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Registration and Advising Survey

All new undergraduate students will complete the registration and advising survey. Information provided on this questionnaire will be used to create a student's schedule, and is critical in enrolling each student in the most appropriate classes. Follow this link for directions and tips for completing the survey.

Registration and Advising Survey

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Services for Students

Information about services for new students such as:

  • Campus Safety
  • Clark Library
  • Health Center
  • Residence Life
  • Career Education Center
  • Learning Commons Peer Tutoring
  • Technology

Services for Students

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Financial Aid

Information on financial aid.

Financial Aid

Student Accounts

Information on student accounts.

Student Accounts

Student Employment

Information regarding on-campus student employment opportunities.

Student Employment

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Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs for new students

Frequently Asked Questions

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Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act

Information regarding educational privacy and release of student information.

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act

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Accessible Education Services

Accessible Education Services works with students with disabilities at the University of Portland. Find out more about AES and getting accommodations here.

Accessible Education Services

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Information for Parents

Follow this link to the UP Parent website.

Information for Parents

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