Your Un-Boring College Search Game Plan
Finding the right college doesn't have to feel like homework. We’ve put together a mix of games, tips, and even a playlist to help you discover what life at UP is all about. Dive in, test your knowledge, and then drop your details to see how we fit into your future.
Every Journey Needs a Soundtrack
Find your missing earbud, follow the link to our UP-themed playlist, and press play on mapping out your next move.
What’s the One Thing We Never Tire of Saying?
Go Pilots!
A Few of Our Favorite Things
Unscramble each of the words below to find out!
river
hiking
bluff
research
internships
innovation
clubs
soccer
division 1
Can You Climb the Word Ladder?
In honor of our student-athletes, who excel both on the field and in the classroom, we challenge you to change the word "Smart" to "Sport" in six steps. You can only change one letter at a time to create a new word, and no rearranging!
| Step | Word | Change Made |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | START | M → T |
| 2 | STARE | T → E |
| 3 | SHARE | T → H |
| 4 | SHORE | A → O |
| 5 | SPORE | H → P |
| 6 | SPORT | E → T |
What’s the Magic Number?
UP electrical engineering professor Aziz Inan is wild about pi, palindromes, and number puzzles (who isn’t?). Can you solve this one? Your dorm room number is a three-digit palindrome number. The sum and product of its digits are square numbers, and their sum is also a square number. What is your room number?
See Your Future Unfold
Ok, a piece of paper can’t predict your future, but it’s still fun to try. Download our origami fortune teller to see which iconic adventure is waiting for you on The Bluff.
Let Us Help You Find Your Perfect Fit!
College is your first real chance to design your own future, and we're here to help you every step of the way. Now that you know a little about us, we want to know more about you! Fill out the form to get personalized content—we’ll send you a surprise gift, too!
Your College Search Guide, On Demand
If you don’t already have our Features of Fit notebook, download it here to get tips that will help you prioritize your must-haves and build momentum.
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