University of Portland Top Questions

UP is a very small community and it is truly a place where everyone knows everyone. It's unique in the fact that none of the other schools I looked at began to have this community sense and can fit in.

This school really fosters a unique community within itself, bringing out the best in everyone. The small class sizes make it hard to skip class, but you won't want to! As long as you are committed to furthering your education, you won't run out of support at UP. Pilots stand out in their field, whatever it is, and we push each other to really be the best we can be. That means that no matter what major you are here, you will leave UP not only with a degree, but with character as well.

My school focuses on the wholesome development of its students, thereby fosters an environment where students can freely express themselves. It creates a haven for students to explore and consider new and varying perspectives, as it seeking to ingrain the values of service, leadership and scholarship in its students. It also recognizes that the inward development of its students as a critical aspect in their students’ ability to live a fulfilling life.

University of Portland (UP) is unique in that it is a private college compared to the many public state schools I was otherwise considering. It is nice to attend a private college because all of the class sizes are small, which makes it easier to correspond with your professor. It's also really easy to form study groups with other people.

My school has an amazing women's soccer team which is awesome because most schools don't focus on femals sports as much. We don't even have a football team! The University of Portland is focused on service, faith, and leadership. My school is centered around community service and encourages every student to get involved in the local area to help make the world a better place. There is no other place I would want to spend my four years of college than in Portland at the University of Portland.

The University of Portland gave me significantly more financial aid than any other school (that's pretty unique from what I can tell), and this is not unique in to me; many other student attend UP because of the financial aid, and stay because it is a great school.

The studnets on our campus are some of the most friendly and welcoming people I have ever met. From the first moment students walk on campus there is an overwhelming feeling of acceptence and happieness.

It is a small, Catholic school that allows you plenty of opportunities to worship, whether you're Catholic or not. If you are Catholic, there is a chapel in each dorm, with weekly mass, and daily mass in the church on campus. I took part in handbell choir and the chapel choir is amazing. There are many ways to continue your faith and help you grow.

This school is an amazing and supportive community that thrives to ensure everyone will be able to graduate within the four years that we're enrolled. It's amazing how willing the teachers are to meet with their students and keep up with us even when we aren't still in their classes. Also, a lot of the teachers are very willing to assist you in finding a good network that will help you find a job once you have graduated.

The University of Portland is unique in that it gives you hands on experience in your field of study from day one. Education majors are in the classroom right away, Nursing majors are accepted to the program from the beginning, etc. It is a great college that gives an individual to grow in knowledge, friendships, and faith, all while learning how to live away from one's family. The school year is set up very nicely with when the breaks fall so that it's pretty hard to get homesick. People are so welcoming here.