Grow, Lead and Succeed at UP
Once Upon a Pilot
Real Students. Real Stories.
Four journeys, one Bluff. Follow University of Portland students Landon, Andrea, Nevaeh, and Chris for one academic year as they navigate college life and experience what it means to be a Pilot in episode 1 of our new four-part docuseries, "Once UPON a Pilot."
Pilot Stories
Putting theory into practice builds confidence.
We all start somewhere, but when you start on The Bluff, you can be confident that you will gain the skills and insights needed to realize your career and life goals. Hear directly from students like you as they share their stories about their path to becoming the people they want to be.
At UP, the Possibilities Are Endless
"The incredible faculty at UP advised me in my junior year to consider law school, given my passion for racial and social justice."
Lydia Heye | 2019 | Political Science
Student Internships
Sometimes the Most Valuable Lessons Are Found Outside the Classroom
As early as your first year, you can connect with professors on research projects, our Office of Scholarly Engagement on fellowship opportunities, or our Career Education Center for jobs and internships. Pilots frequently intern at organizations like Nike, Intel, Daimler, Columbia Sportswear, Portland Trail Blazers, and many more.
At UP, you’ll have real-world, immersive experiences
"UP is a great place to pursue anything you’re interested in. Whatever you’re passionate about, there are people around and tons of resources to help you pursue it."
Julia Kimoto | 2020 | Civil Engineering
Meet Our Alumni
UP graduates are leaders adept at analyzing complex problems, implementing solutions for positive change, communicating constructively with diverse people and ideas, and acting ethically—skills integral to success in any career.
Going UP?
Go farther and dream bigger than you ever thought possible. Join a community that's on a mission to change the world for the better. New experiences are waiting.