Campus Resources

Campus Resources

Your college experience depends on how you use the resources around you. We want to support you as you create the most positive experience possible at University of Portland; actively seeking out the services these resources have to offer will assist you academically, socially, and spiritually.

Academic Resources

Resources in this section are here to help support you and push you toward further success in your academic career.

Academic advisors provide students with academic counseling, support, and resources to guide students through their degree programs at UP.

The Shepard Academic Resource Center (SARC) is a "one-stop" place for students to come for support, counsel, and assistance of all sorts. The SARC provides students with discipline-specific tutoring through the Learning Commons, counseling, assistance in exploring interests, and support for those who are having a difficult time adjusting to college life. The SARC also provides resources for parents - to assist them in helping their child have a successful first year of college.

  • You don’t have to be a freshman to use the SARC. It is a resource center for all students.
  • Contact Us:
    • Shepard Academic Resource Center
      • Location: Buckley Center 101
      • Email: sarc@up.edu
      • Phone: 503.943.7895
    • Accessible Education Service
      • Location: Buckley Center 163
      • Email: aes@up.edu
      • Phone: 503.943.8985

The Career Center provides resources, strategies, and opportunities to assist UP students and alumni in identifying skills, interests, and values to discover meaningful professional experiences. The Career Center supports students in all aspects of career development, including networking opportunities, pursuing internships, developing and strengthening resumes, interviewing, and the job search process.

  • Career Center is not just about finding jobs. The Center can help you find information about what you can do with your major.
  • Schedule an appointments online 24/7 using handshake or stop at Franz 110 during office hours.
  • Contact Information:
    • Location: Franz Hall 110
    • Phone: 503.943.7201
    • Email: career@up.edu
    • Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Clark Library provides students with study spaces, including group study rooms, and research assistance. There is also a self-service Digital Lab for multimedia projects, including digital equipment available for checkout. It’s also a gateway to an array of information resources including books, eBooks, journals, newspapers, DVDs, CDs, and streaming media. Online resources can be accessed whether you are on campus or off campus.

Finally, If you can’t afford to buy one of your books, there may be a copy on reserve at Clark Library. These reserve books are available for four-hour checkout, please see the library catalog or the Service Desk to locate a copy.

Contact Information:

The Learning Commons (LC) provides peer learning assistance in writing, math, foreign languages, and group process.

Students can schedule appointments with Co-Pilots or visit the Learning Commons in BC 163 to meet with Co-Pilots during drop-in hours.

If you are looking for a tutor, start at the LC.

Contact Information:

  • Location: Buckley Center 163
  • Hours: Monday - Thursday: 9:00am - 7:00pm & Friday: 9:00am - 4:30pm
  • Drop-In Hours: Monday - Thursday: 3:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Phone: 503.943.8002
  • Email: learning@up.edu

Studies Abroad offers opportunities for students to explore other countries and immerse themselves in new cultures and experiences. There are programs available for a semester, summer and year. Take note that there are also scholarships available for this program that you might be eligible to apply for.

  • The deadline to apply for next summer and academic year is the first Wednesday in October.
  • The two main ways to disqualify yourself from being accepted to study abroad are to get mediocre grades or get in trouble. If you make a choice that violates the community standards, be proactive and talk to the director of studies abroad as soon as possible.
  • Contact Us:

The Office of Undergraduate Scholarly Engagement provides opportunities for students to develop as thinkers, researchers, and public intellectuals beyond the parameters of the classroom. Whether learning about scholarship opportunities, receiving assistance when writing personal statements, searching for research opportunities, or developing through the Honors Program, students who use this office are assisted in discerning a possible future and a means to reach it.

  • If you need help revising an essay for a scholarship, email scholars@up.edu and make an appointment.
  • If you think you might be interested in graduate school, come talk to someone about getting undergraduate research experience.
  • Contact Information:

Administrative Resources

Whether you are new this year or returning, the offices in this section are places you need to be familiar with to pay your bills, find housing, and to stay safe and healthy.

The Office of Financial Aid provides information about cost of attendance, types of aid, applying for aid, scholarships, etc. Please visit the Office of Financial Aid's website or call and make an appointment with a counselor 503.943.7311.

For more information, please visit the Financial Aid website: Office of Financial Aid.

  • FAFSA must be filed every year and should be completed by January 31 at the latest to be eligible for the most grants. Talk to your parents over winter break to get the needed financial information to file taxes. The Office of Financial Aid's FAQ General section provides helpful information about completing FAFSA.
  • Make sure you are familiar with all of the information in the FAQs about Loans on the Office of Financial Aid's website.
  • Upcoming Deadlines:
    • February 15 - OSAC Scholarship Early Bird Deadlines.
      • OSAC, The Office of Student Access and Completion provides Oregon Residents one easy application to apply for multiple scholarships at once, awarding more than $10 million in scholarships annually. Early bird enters you into a drawing for one of several $1,000.
    • March 1 - OSAC Final Deadline.
    • March 15 - New Student Verification Deadline.
      • Priority deadline for new incoming students to submit additional information, verification (if selected), and any other dorms the Office of Financial Aid has requested.
    • For more dates and deadlines follow this link - Dates + Deadlines.
  • For More Information Contact:
    • Email: finaid@up.edu
    • Counselor: available for a phone (503.943.7311) and limited in-person appointments, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Health and Counseling Center provides health care, mental health counseling, after-hours advice nursing, spiritual health, substance abuse prevention, wellness promotion, and resources for anyone impacted by assault and/or harassment.

  • You don't have to have the University's health insurance to use the Health and Counseling Center.
  • Services provided through the Health and Counseling Center are offered either for free or at minimal cost, regardless of insurance status. Visits with all Health and Counseling Center providers are free. Medications, injections, medical supplies, and diagnostic or laboratory studies are supplied for a nominal fee.
  • Schedule an Appointment: 503.943.7134 or hcc@up.edu.
    • Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, closed for lunch from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm.

  • Campus Safety is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call 503.943.7161.
  • Check out the transportation information for information about Trimet, parking passes, and more.
  • If you are nervous about walking to your car or somewhere else on campus, phone the Department of Campus Safety for an escort 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  • Important Contact Information:
    • Emergency: 503.943.4444
    • Business: 503.943.7161
    • Text message: 971.563.4341
    • Email: campussafety@up.edu

The Office of the Registrar maintains all permanent academic records, provides course schedules, provides registration information, provides student schedules, processes transcript requests, provides enrollment certification/verification, processes graduation applications and distributes diplomas.

  • The Office of the Registrar manages the academic calendar. This calendar has important deadlines about when you can drop classes, finals, breaks, and more.
  • Some job applications and most scholarships will require a copy of your University transcript. You request official transcripts from the Office of the Registrar via Self-Serve and need to plan for 2-3 days for the transcript to be processed and then mailing time. There is a fee for "rush" transcripts.
  • Contact Information:
    • Email: registrar@up.edu
    • Phone: 503.943.7321
    • Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m to 4:30 p.m

The Office of Residence Life supports students during their living experiences on campus. The Office of Residence Life aims to create and connect you to the university's vibrant life throughout the year while also establishing a strong community among students.

  • Housing applications are available online for new students and returning students.
    • New student priority deadline: May 10th
    • Returning student sign-up deadline: February 12th
  • You can change your meal plan through the Office of Residence Life each semester, but only before the second Friday of fall semester and the first Friday of spring semester. Do so by emailing reslife@up.edu.

Think your University account was billed more than it should have been? Certain student loans should have been applied to your account but have a hold because you owe money. The Office of Student Accounts bills students collects and deposits payments, and posts payments to each student's account in compliance with University policy and all federal and state regulations.

  • If your parents help you pay for college and they want to ask a question about your account, you need to sign an information release.
  • If you have a question about money, start with visiting the Office of Student Accounts.
  • Sign up for direct deposit to have any refund checks automatically deposited in your bank account.
  • Contact Information:
    • Phone: 503.943.7347
    • Email: stu-acct@up.edu
    • Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Are you looking to study and work on campus?

  • Each year, the federal government provides funding for employment programs in order to enable students with demonstrated financial need to work while they go to college; this aid is called Federal Work Study.
  • Jobs are posted on the Student Employment Job Board throughout the year. Don’t wait until you arrive on campus to apply.
  • Dates:
    • Fall Jobs: Posted on August 15th
    • Spring Jobs: Posted on December 1st
  • To work on campus, you will need to show proof your eligibility to work in the U.S.

Questions? Contact studentemployement@up.edu

Service & Leadership Resources

This section provides you with resources for participating in service learning projects, leadership roles, and other recreational activities.

  • Campus Ministry respects and seeks to nurture the faith development of all who seek God with a sincere heart.
  • Provides opportunities for all members of the community to grow in awareness of God’s presence and God’s invitation to communion.
  • Contact Information:

The Franz Center for Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation supports all University of Portland students and faculty in the development of leadership, entrepreneurship, and innovation skills, knowledge, and mindsets.

Contact Information:

  • Franz Center
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Leadership
    • Director: David T. Houglum
    • Phone: 503.943.8914
    • Email: houglum@up.edu
  • Innovation
    • Director: Salvador Orara
    • Phone: 503.943.7841
    • Email: orara@up.edu

The Moreau Center for Service & Justice engages critical human and environmental concerns through active learning, mutually beneficial service, and experience-based leadership development rooted in Catholic social teaching.

  • The Moreau Center for Service & Justice has both international and local service-learning experiences.
  • Talk to someone in the Moreau Center for Service & Justice to learn about post-graduation service opportunities.
  • Contact Information:
    • Location: St. Mary's Student Center
    • Phone: 503.943.7132
    • Email: moreaucenter@up.edu
    • Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Diversity & Inclusion Programs (DIP) engage and educate students and the University of Portland community on issues, topics, and events related to diversity and inclusion.

DIP's programs, events, and speakers celebrate and enrich the educational experience for all students and help create a welcoming campus for all.

Contact Information:

Recreational Services provides students with fitness opportunities to maintain a balance of health and academics in their lives. Check out the classes and other fitness options Recreational Services and Outdoor Pursuits Program has to offer.

Contact Information:

  • Facilities, Fitness and Schedules:
  • Outdoor Pursuits, Indoor Climbing and Rental Center:
  • Program Operations, Intramural Sports, equipment, policy, website, reservations:

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