Visit UP
The Bluff is Better In Person!
Visiting University of Portland is the best way to experience for yourself what makes The Bluff feel like home. No matter where you are in your college search, there is a visit designed for you. From Personalized Daily Visits and Discover UP! Days to Academic Preview Days and exclusive Admitted Student Events - we can't wait to show you around campus and welcome you in. Schedule your visit today and come see what it means to be a Pilot!
Featured Upcoming Event: Discover UP!
Spend a day on The Bluff and discover all that UP has to offer. From academics and support services to extracurriculars and campus life opportunities, Discover UP! is designed for curious students and supporters alike.
Plan Your Perfect Campus Visit
Visit Campus on a Weekday
Our everyday experience made for students and families looking to experience a couple hours or more on-campus! We offer twice daily information sessions and tours from 9-11 AM and 2-4 PM. Each session includes a brief 25-minute informational presentation followed by a 90-minute student-led tour of our beautiful campus. Tours include academic and student life spaces, at least one residence hall and dining location, Clark Library, Beauchamp Recreation Center, and more!
Customize your visit! During the registration process, you'll have the opportunity to request a 1:1 meeting with an admissions counselor. We highly recommend taking advantage of the opportunity if your schedule allows! NEW: Beginning in September we'll be opening additional custom visit options for students and families to get an insider's look at academics. Contact us today or check back soon to learn more!
Visit on a Saturday
Although it's quiet, campus is just as beautiful on the weekends! Our Saturday sessions take place from 10:00 - 12:30 PM and kick off with an information session led by Admissions Counselors highlighting academic programs and demystifying the application process, followed by an engaging current student panel to get the inside scoop on student life. Then, hop on a 90-minute campus tour to see UP in action! A light complimentary breakfast is also included during the check-in window from 9:30-10 AM.
Wednesday, November 11 Monday, February 15
Register today! Spend a day on The Bluff and discover all that UP has to offer. From academics and support services to extracurriculars and campus life opportunities, Discover UP! is designed for curious students and supporters alike. This program is free to attend and, in addition to lunch on-campus, all attendees and guests can:
- Explore academic and co-curricular programs during an interactive Academic Discovery Fair showcasing faculty from across all schools and representing over 90+ programs of study
- Enjoy a student-led campus tour showcasing our beautiful campus and student life spaces
- Attend afternoon breakout sessions on topics of your choice
- Learn about next steps and important dates in the Admissions and Financial Aid process
*Spring Discover UP! registration opens in late November.
Admitted Pilots:
Interested in sitting in a class? Grabbing lunch on campus with a current student? Touring specific facilities? Attending an academic information session? Auditioning for a Music or Theatre scholarship? Cheering on the Pilots at a home game? Pilot Fridays offer unique and customizable experiences for admitted students looking to make a college decision.
These highly personalized visits help tackle the unanswered questions and celebrate future Pilots!
*Registration coming in late October
We’re excited to welcome school groups to visit University of Portland! Group tours are available on select weekdays with advance registration. These visits include a campus tour led by a current student, and an information session with an admissions counselor.
Virtual Events
Join us for a series of virtual events throughout your college search, application, and decision journey. In partnership with UP staff, we offer helpful, timely sessions that cover all the important topics, like applying for Financial Aid, Housing & Student Life at UP, First-Generation student support, and so much more! New virtual events will be added throughout the semester, so check back often!
Virtual Tour
Join Luke and Shannon as they guide you through a virtual tour of campus!
Preparing for Portland
Welcome to Portland, the City of Roses. Mere minutes from campus, you’ll find a wealth of experiences waiting to be explored. There’s truly no other place that’s as easy to navigate and offers as much to do as Portland.
Places and experiences that always make the list: Pittock Mansion, Japanese Garden, Cathedral Park, Tilikum Crossing, Alberta Street, Saturday Market, St. Johns food cart pod, Powell’s Bookstore, and NW 23rd.
Get Ready to Explore!
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