Admitted Students | International Student Services

International Student Services: Admitted Students

Congratulations on your acceptance to University of Portland. We welcome you to UP's community and are excited for you to embark on your life as a Pilot! Rigorous academic programs, dynamic faculty, a myriad of social opportunities and a thriving world-class city await you. The close-knit environment at the college encourages self-expression and growth, while fostering an understanding of and appreciation for the diversity of the people who surround us. We look forward to assisting you as you prepare to leave your native country to study in the United States.

ENROLL The first step in preparing to enter University of Portland is to formally accept the offer of admission by submitting your enrollment confirmation form and $400 deposit by May 1^st. An enrollment confirmation packet that includes deadlines and deposit information will be posted to you in mid-February. If you do not receive the packet, contact us at intl-adm@up.edu.

The $400 deposit can be paid by money order, check, cash, or through PeerTransfer (contact Student Accounts at: stu-acct@up.edu for more information about this free wire transfer option). Do not send cash through the postal mail.

Government Sponsored and Exchange Students enrollment

VISA INFORMATION

Most international students at University of Portland hold an F-1 visa which gives them permission to live in the United States while pursuing an academic degree. If you do not live in the U.S. (and are not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident), you need to apply for an F-1 visa. You will receive a form I-20 (Certificate of Eligibility) from ISS after you are accepted and have submitted the required financial documents. The US Embassy requires this form along with an application for an F-1 student visa. All visa application requirements and interview information are listed on the US Embassy website in your home country. Due to processing times, it is advised that you begin the application process for your visa two months prior to your arrival.

If you already live in the United States with an F-1 visa, review the Transfer-In Process . If you are residing in the US on another non-immigrant visa or would like information about becoming an F1 visa holder, please let us know.

HOUSING

International freshman students are required to live on campus during their first year. Transfer students are strongly encouraged to live on campus. If you are concerned living on-campus may interfere with religious dietary practices, worship space or other personal issues please contact an international student advisor. Most requests can be accommodated by residence life and our campus dining service. To secure your space in the residence halls, you must complete an online housing application by May 1^st.

Transfer students may choose to live off campus, either in an apartment, a house or with a host family. We recommend living as close to campus as possible. To learn more these options, check out Living in Portland on our website.

Pilots UP EMAIL You will receive a letter from the office of admissions with your Pilots UP username, ID number, and email login after you confirm your enrollment. Pilots UP is a web-based portal that links to your email, University calendar, course registration and grades, and discussion chat rooms. Throughout the summer, information about registering for classes, housing assignments, semester invoice, orientation, and ordering books will be sent to your Pilots UP email. It is important to check your UP email consistently.

To login into the portal, you will need to create a password unique to you. To do this you will need your Pilots username, US social security number, and date of birth. If you do not have a US social security number you will need the most current passport number. If you did not provide your passport or social security number during the application process, contact our office before trying to create a password.

HEALTH HISTORY FORM

Prior to arriving at UP, complete all pages of the health history form and mail it to the University Health Center. Make sure to complete the section on measles vaccination. If you are unable to receive a measles vaccination in your home country, it is possible to get one upon arrival.