New Students
New Students
Welcome to University of Portland from all of us at the SARC!
On this page you will find guidance and information on important next steps for admitted students. Below are links to information about Registration for classes, services for students on campus, financial matters and student employment, to-do lists for new students, FAQs, educational privacy, and accessible education services.
If you are an incoming student and have questions or concerns for the Shepard Center, we are happy to talk with you.
If you were not able to visit campus, and still have questions, please check out the Virtual Experience website.
Registration and Advising Survey
All new undergraduate students will complete the registration and advising survey. Information provided on this questionnaire will be used to create a student's schedule, and is critical in enrolling each student in the most appropriate classes. Follow this link for directions and tips for completing the survey.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
One of the first transitions students and their parents experience begins now. You may be used to having to have your parents’ approval to do things or your parents being able to ‘do things for you’ such as call and take care of paperwork, change classes, ask about your student account, etc. As the college student, you are now the person the University has as the primary relationship. While your parents may still be a part of your life and your academic future, this means that if there is paperwork to do, things to complete on-line, or if you want to make changes to your schedule, you as the student are the one to do the changing or making the call.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law that protects the privacy of student educational records. This means that schools generally must have written permission from students for parents to inspect or review academic records or for faculty and administrators to discuss a student’s progress with parents.
Students can use the Parent Proxy application to authorize a parent or other individual (Proxy) to view certain portions of their UP Self Service student information. Students will have the option of sharing information such as student account invoices, tax information, payment options, financial aid award and summary information, unofficial transcripts, class schedules, and contact information with their designated Proxy(s).
You can let the University know about whom you want us to be able to share information – this is called Student Information Release and Banner Proxy Access. Click on the links to see the process of using the Student Information Release System and Banner Proxy Access.
Quick Links to Important Departments
Student Employment
Pilots can find employment opportunities on The Bluff! On campus jobs are available across departments and programs so you can earn while you learn.
Accessible Education Services
Accessible Education Services works with students with disabilities at the University of Portland. Find out more about AES and getting accommodations here.
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