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There’s no place like The Bluff.

You have many options to visit us at University of Portland.

There’s so much to see at UP. Select from the dropdowns below to find a visit that works for you.

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Interactive Map & Tour

Can’t make it to campus right now? Take a virtual walking tour of campus with our interactive map.

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High School Student Visit

Our signature experience for high school students and your families! Take a tour of campus, meet with current students, hear from your admissions counselor, and see what life on The Bluff is all about.

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Transfer Visit

Considering UP as a transfer? We’ll get you up to speed with a transfer information session with our admissions team and a tour of our beautiful campus.

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Visitation Days

Spend a day learning about UP academics, campus resources, and student life. You'll take a tour with current students, have lunch, visit a residence hall, learn about financial aid, and more.

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Weekend on the Bluff

Just for our admitted students! Explore our academic programs, take campus and residence hall tours, learn about financial aid, and discover student activities in and outside of the classroom. Plus, an optional overnight stay with current student hosts to get the residence life experience.

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Weekend on the Bluff

Just for our admitted students! Explore our academic programs, take campus and residence hall tours, learn about financial aid, and discover student activities in and outside of the classroom. Plus, an optional overnight stay with current student hosts to get the residence life experience.

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Group Visit

Tour UP with your group of five or more high school students! These visits include an hour-long campus tour and a Q&A session with an admissions counselor.

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Saturday Visits

Experience The Bluff on the weekend! You’ll attend an information session, and take an hour-long campus tour.

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Charting Success: Investing in You

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Oregon Private College Week

Readying for your college search? This is a great opportunity to see how UP stacks up against other Oregon schools. You'll learn about our academic programs, financial aid, and take a campus tour.

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UP Visits You

Discover what makes us different and join our annual admissions receptions, coming to a city near you! You’ll get an insider’s view of what it’s like to live and learn on The Bluff. 

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9:1
student-to-faculty ratio
100+
student clubs
150
acre campus

A UP EDUCATION IS ATTAINABLE

An Affordable Option

At University of Portland, we believe that financial barriers should not limit access to quality education. We offer a range of financial aid options, including scholarships, grants, loans, work-study, and more.

Our goal is to ensure that every student has the opportunity to pursue their academic dreams without undue financial burden. In fact, the average financial aid award at UP is $39,996!

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FIND YOUR NEW HOME

Meet The City of Roses

Picture this: a vibrant, sustainable city with opportunities to become who you’re meant to be around every corner. Situated in a residential neighborhood in North Portland, you’re just 20 minutes away from restaurants and shops in downtown Portland or just 60 miles from Mount Hood excursions.

Not to mention, you’ll have opportunities at top companies like Nike, Columbia Sportswear, Intel, and Adidas, who call Portland home.

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SAFE AND SOUND ON THE BLUFF

A Community On and Off Campus

Situated on The Bluff, University of Portland is nestled in a safe, residential neighborhood, overlooking the Willamette River and downtown Portland.

In fact, many UP students, faculty, and staff live just off campus and are an integral part of the greater UP community. Talk about a great place to be…join us on The Bluff!

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