From the President

The virtues of the University are many, as you will see: small classes, wide choices of courses and majors, a lovely campus, easy access to both downtown Portland and the lush natural beauties of Oregon's mountains, forests, and coast. I suppose what I would emphasize most of all about the University, though, is its attention to the student as a person -- here you will know your professors and classmates. In addition, we are recognized as one of the finest institutions in the American west—the University of Portland is ranked among the top 5 universities in the west region by U.S. News and World Report.

I hope you will be able to join us.

From the Dean of Admissions

I am pleased that you have taken time to learn about the University of Portland and explore the opportunities available to you here on The Bluff. As you apply for admission to the University, I want to remind you about some of the benefits of a University of Portland education:

• Small, personal classes taught by faculty, not teaching assistants

• Broad choice of majors and academic programs (more than 70 undergraduate programs of study)

• Generous financial aid (freshmen in 2008-2009 received an average of more than $14,423 in need-based aid and altogether nearly 90 percent of the University’s students shared more than $71 million in aid)

• A rich and varied campus life—more than 40 student clubs, nearly three dozen volunteer programs, and academic and extracurricular activities nearly every day of the week

• Values-centered education (an opportunity to grow intellectually and spiritually)

• A convenient location (close to downtown Portland and just a short drive to the Pacific coast, Cascade mountains, or Columbia River Gorge)

The University of Portland offers an intimate, caring Catholic community in an atmosphere ideally suited for study, work, and play—an atmosphere that will prepare you not just for life—but for living. I hope that you’ll be able to join us here for your undergraduate studies.