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Division of Student Affairs: Frequently Asked Questions
About the University
Where does the University rank among other schools?
U.S. News and World Report ranks the University of Portland among the West's top 10 regional universities, based on its excellent academic reputation, selectivity of admission, freshmen retention, student/faculty ratio, graduation rate and campus resources. It also is considered by the magazine to be one of the west's "best values" for providing an excellent education at a reasonable cost. The University of Portland ranked first nationally among master's institutions in a listing of top producers of Fullbright Awards for U.S. students in 2010-11. Washington Monthly magazine ranked the University of Portland first in the nation among master's universities for commitment to community service in 2011. University of Portland ranked number 3 on Peace Corps' 2011 rankings of colleges and universities with less than 5,000 undergraduates.
How many students attend the University?
Currently there are 3,259 undergraduates and 551 graduates enrolled at the University. Our 3,910 students come from 40 states and dozens of countries.
How much is tuition?
Full-time undergraduate tuition for 2012-2013 is $35,120 per academic year; other fees may be assessed depending upon the student's major. Typical room and board is $10,606 per academic year.
What religious denomination is the University of Portland affiliated with?
The University of Portland is Oregon's Catholic University. For a century it has been affiliated with the Congregation of Holy Cross, an order of Catholic priests and brothers that fosters the ideals of teaching, faith, and service to God and neighbor. About half of our students are Catholic. Students of all religious backgrounds are invited and encouraged to apply for admission to the University.
What is the University of Portland's Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Policy?
The University of Portland does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, age, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law in its educational programs, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other school-administered programs or in employment.
The designated coordination point for University compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and for ADA is the Executive Vice President, in coordination with the University Health Center, Human Resources, and the Office for University Events.
Living on Campus
How do I get a room in one of the University's residence halls?
The Office of Residence Life welcomes you to live on campus and join UP's active campus community. After you are admitted to the University, you will receive an enrollment confirmation form and information about completing a housing application. Return the enrollment confirmation form with a $400 deposit and submit the Online Housing Application by May 15 to secure your place in the class and residence halls.
How many students live on campus?
About 60 percent of the University's students live on campus in one of ten residence halls or just off-campus in houses owned by the University. More than 95 percent of the University's freshmen live on campus each year. Freshmen are required to live on campus unless they are released from the requirement through petition to the Office of Residence Life.
How are roommates assigned?
The Online Housing Application asks several questions designed to match roommates. It's not an exact science, but if you truthfully answer questions regarding your neatness tendencies, how introverted or extroverted you are, whether you're a "morning person" or a "night owl," what time you like to go to sleep and wake up, your interests, and your study habits, the Office of Residence Life should be able to assign you to a roommate with whom you'll get along.
Can I choose which residence hall I want to live in?
The University has two all-female, three all-male, and three coed residence halls, as well as two townhouse buildings for juniors and seniors. You can indicate whether you prefer to live in a single-sex or coed hall, and the Office of Residence Life will do our best to accommodate your request.
I'd like to live with a friend from high school. Can I choose my roommate?
The University will honor your request to room with a specific person provided that both applicants request each other and turn in housing contracts at the same time.
Will I be safe on campus?
The University of Portland is located in a quiet residential neighborhood - University Park - and it is one of the safest neighborhoods in Portland. The campus itself is patrolled 24 hours a day by several full-time officers (trained at Oregon's campus public safety officer academy) and by several student officers. They patrol by car, bike, and foot, and also offer escort services between campus buildings and to nearby off-campus residences after dark. Students need to do their part, too, to deter crime by locking up valuables, keeping residence hall rooms locked when they are away, and reporting suspicious behavior to the Public Safety Department.
Student Activities and Resources
What extra-curricular activities are available?
University of Portland students make sure to balance hard work with fun free time. Student activities abound on UP's campus; you would have to try hard not to find something fun going on! The University has an active student government called the Associated Students of the University of Portland (ASUP) and about 100 students are involved every year in positions ranging from student body president to residence hall senator. There are also more than 60 student clubs (like a bicycle club, biology honor society, a business fraternity, and la crosse and soccer clubs) and nearly three dozen volunteer opportunities (serving at soup kitchens, tutoring at nearby schools or in local jails, or providing hospitality to immigrant families).
What athletic programs are offered?
Our 15 NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletic teams compete in the West Coast Conference. Our men's and women's soccer and cross country teams are national powers, and we also offer volleyball, baseball, men's and women's basketball, men's and women's indoor and outdoor track, men's and women's tennis, and women's rowing. An active intramural program offers several sports throughout the year. Students are able to swim, use weights and cardio equipment, take aerobics, yoga, or kickboxing classes, and play pick-up basketball and volleyball games in Howard Hall, the intramural gym. For more details see our Recreational Services website.
After College
Do you help place students in jobs after graduation?
Our Office of Career Services is committed to helping students in their job search. Services that are offered include resume-writing and interviewing skills seminars, an email notification service of jobs in fields of interest, assistance locating internship opportunities, tests to assess interests and aspirations, and access to career and graduate school fairs. Students are welcome and encouraged to begin using career services as early as their freshman year and can continue working with the office as alumni. Students can also network, job shadow, and conduct informational interviews with alumni who work in their intended career fields by registering with the Career Advisory Network, a service provided by the University's alumni office and Student Alumni Association.
How successful are University of Portland students in finding full-time employment after graduation?
A survey of one recent graduating class found that 94 percent of the students were employed full-time, attending graduate school, or serving in the military or in volunteer positions within six months of graduation.
Are there resources to help me find out about graduate school?
Your advisor can help you prepare academically for graduate school, and the Office of Career Services can help you research schools with relevant academic programs. The Office of Career Services also can help you learn about appropriate tests you might need to take, register for graduate school fairs, and prepare admissions materials.
I'm interested in volunteering after I graduate. How can I find out about programs?
Nearly two dozen of the University's graduates opt to pursue a volunteer position following graduation each year. Some programs can help students earn master's degrees or defer or waive some student loans. The Moreau Center for Service and Leadership sponsors a fair each year describing a variety of post-graduate volunteer opportunities include the Peace Corps, Jesuit Volunteer Corps, Holy Cross Associates, and AmeriCorps.
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