All information is subject to change. Specific sessions will be added as confirmed. Descriptions for specific events will also be added as we near Orientation.
U= Undergraduates
P= Parents
UP= Undergraduates and Parents
Thursday August 22 | Friday, August 23 | Saturday, August 24 | Sunday, August 25 | Monday, August 26
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Orientation Headquarters Open, Clark Library Patio. UP.
Your first stop when you arrive to campus as a commuter student! Residential students are welcome to drop by after they move in to their residence hall. Orientation headquarters services to help all new students and family members build a sense of community on campus by providing information, resources, and free materials you will need for Orientation Weekend.
10:00 am – 4:00 pm – Pilot Family Hospitality Tent Open, Pilot House Patio, UP.
Take a break from move-in and visit our tent by the Bookstore for snacks and cool UP swag. Ham it up at our photo wall, pick up helpful information, and take a moment to write a note of encouragement to your new student that we’ll deliver at a later date. Our Parent & Family Engagement team will be on hand to answer your questions about what to expect as our newest members of the Pilot family. We can’t wait to meet you!
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Residence Halls Open, Residence Hall Quads, UP.
If you are living on campus, go directly to your residence hall to check in. Hall staff and returning students will meet you there, issue you a key and nametag and show you to your room, where you can unpack, meet your roommates, and get settled. Once you're settled, be sure to stop by the Orientation Headquarters to receive useful information.
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Student ID Card Creation, Dundon Berchtold 101 (Franz Lounge), U.
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. - Drop-in Hours for Academic Program Counselors. UP.
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. - Departmental Open Houses. UP.
The following departments will hold open houses for new students and their families:
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. - Complete Field Experience Paperwork (for Education Majors only). Franz 426. U.
3:00 p.m. - New Student Athlete and Parent Meeting. Bauccio Commons Dining Room. UP.
Parents of new student athletes will meet with coaches and staff, and hear brief presentations about the athletic program, including information on academic advising, NCAA compliance, athletic training, physical health, and other initiatives.
4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. - Dinner Break, Navigating the Meal Plan. Commons and Pilot House Open. UP.
It is important that all students eat dinner before evening activities begin.
5:30 p.m. - Commuter Student Meeting & Social. Begin in Franz 120, end in St Mary's Lounge. UP.
Come meet and spend time with fellow commuter students. Learn about comfortable and convenient places on campus to gather with friends or study in between classes. Refreshments will be provided.
6:30 p.m. - Residence Hall Meetings. Various Residence Halls. UP.
This will be the first opportunity for residents to meet with hall staff and other new residents in the hall. Your hall staff will provide more details upon arrival.
7:00 p.m. Parent and Family Dessert Social. Bauccio Commons Dining Room and Bluff Lawn. P.
After a busy day, parents, siblings and other family support members are invited to join University Relations for appetizers, desserts and adult beverages to celebrate a successful move-in day! Here’s another great opportunity to connect with fellow Pilot parents, faculty and staff.
7:30 p.m. - All Aboard (New Student Mixer). Etzel Field. U.
This first social event for new students at UP is designed to help you meet and interact with the class of 2028. Dress in something comfortable as you will be moving around! When you look back on your first four days at UP, you will definitely think of this as one of the highlights! You will also learn from student leaders about the variety of extracurricular activities and opportunities for student involvement beyond the classroom.
9:00 p.m. - Residence Hall Activities. Various Residence Halls. U.
Each quad will host a series of fun activities that will be sure to help you feel like a welcome addition to the community.
8:30 a.m. - Orientation Headquarters Open, Clark Library Patio. UP.
If you haven’t already, check in at Orientation Headquarters to receive your Orientation materials. Orientation Assistants will be available to answer questions and guide you in the right direction.
9:00 a.m. - Complimentary Coffee Service. Chiles Center Plaza. UP.
Join us for complimentary coffee before you attend the President's Welcome!
9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. - President's Welcome. Chiles Center Arena. UP.
The President’s Welcome officially opens Orientation Weekend. This is a highlight of Orientation weekend that you and your parents won't want to miss. You'll be introduced to a host of university officials, meet university president Dr Robert Kelly, and learn more about the University's mission of Teaching and Learning, Faith and Formation, Service and Leadership.
10:30 a.m. - Anchoring Families to UP. Chiles Center Arena. P.
This presentation will address key areas of student development in which both parents and the University can work together for each student’s success.
10:30 a.m. - Anchor Workshop #1 (Introductions). Assigned Classrooms. U.
Anchor Workshops, one part to the Anchor, have approximately 20-25 first year students and will meet eight times throughout the weekend. The first meeting will be an opportunity to get acquainted with peers, discuss the purpose of orientation and what to expect, and to answer questions. Attendance at orientation Anchor sessions will be part of the attendance grade for the seminar class during the semester.
10:30 a.m. - Transfer Student Orientation #1. Assigned Classrooms. U.
Transfer students will meet together independently from first-year students to learn about the University and resources available.
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Complimentary Boxed Lunch. Academic Quad. UP.
Stop by and enjoy this "grab-and-go" complimentary lunch.
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Wellness Fair. Academic Quad. UP.
Here at UP, we want you to know that you are more than the grade you get on an exam. We value the whole person, and we encourage you to take care of all the dimensions of your health and wellness. Start the year strong and join us to learn more about wellness resources and learn about a few ways to reduce your stress and take care of yourself. We’ll have lots of free food, games, and fun!
1:00 p.m. - Anchor Seminar (M, T, W, R 6:00 p.m. class). Assigned Classrooms. U.
1:00 p.m. - We are a Community Against Violence (Green Dot) (M, T, W, R 7:05 p.m. class). Buckley Center Auditorium. U.
The University of Portland is committed to preventing interpersonal violence including: stalking, dating violence, and sexual assault. Green Dot is a strategy that gives every one of us the opportunity to do our part. As active bystanders, we have the power to prevent others from being hurt and to proactively create a culture that does not tolerate violence. Join us and learn what you can do. All new students are expected to attend this program.
1:00 p.m. - Transfer Student Orientation #2. Assigned Classrooms. U.
Transfer students will meet together independently from first-year students to learn about the University and resources available.
1:00 p.m. - Parent Program Options. P.
2:15 p.m. - Anchor Seminar (M, T, W, R 7:05 p.m. class). Assigned Classrooms. U.
2:15 p.m. - We are a Community Against Violence (Green Dot) (M, T, W, R 6:00 p.m. class, Transfer Students). Buckley Center Auditorium. U.
The University of Portland is committed to preventing interpersonal violence including: stalking, dating violence, and sexual assault. Green Dot is a strategy that gives every one of us the opportunity to do our part. As active bystanders, we have the power to prevent others from being hurt and to proactively create a culture that does not tolerate violence. Join us and learn what you can do. All new students are expected to attend this program.
2:15 p.m. - Parent Program Options. P.
4:15 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. - Bite on the Bluff. Chiles Center Plaza. UP.
The annual Bite on The Bluff is coming back to UP! This year’s event is our 16th anniversary! The event is a food festival featuring some of Portland’s best food trucks. All hosted in our Chiles Center Plaza before the men's soccer match at 7pm. Vendors will accept debit/credit cards or cash. During Bite on the Bluff, the UP Bookstore will be providing a special VIP event with discounted pricing on popular UP logo merchandise and more. Stop by to pick up your game day gear!
7:00 p.m. - Men's Soccer Game vs. TBA. Merlo Field. UP.
8:30 a.m. - Orientation Headquarters Open, Clark Library Patio. UP.
9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. - Anchor Workshop #2 (Tours). Assigned Classrooms. U.
10:00 a.m. - Academic Meetings by Major. UP.
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Lunch (on your own). UP.
Lunch is available in these locations: The Bauccio Commons, the tent in the Academic Quad and the Pilot House. Each space will have a small selection of lunch items. Please look for the QR code to scan and view the menu for each location. For a list of student recommended local restaurants, please stop by Orientation Headquarters located at the Clark Library Patio.
1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. - Optional Sessions. UP.
1:55 p.m. to 2:40 p.m. - Optional Sessions. UP.
2:50 p.m. to 3:50 p.m. - Anchor Workshop #3 (Monday Prep, Survey). Assigned Classrooms. U.
2:50 p.m. to 3:50 p.m. - Parent Program Options. P.
4:00 p.m. - Can I Kiss You? Chiles Center Arena. U.
Since you come to the Bluff from different experiences and backgrounds, UP wants to be sure all students understand consent. Consent is fundamental to relationships not only while you are a Pilot, but as you move into the world after UP. This program, Can I Kiss You?, provides an interactive approach to discussing the importance of consent, its definition, and how to obtain consent from another person.
4:00 p.m. - Parent Program Options. P.
5:30 p.m. - Closing Ceremonies and Catholic Mass (all faiths welcome). Chapel of Christ the Teacher. UP.
The Orientation Mass celebrates the arrival of our new students on the Bluff and blesses them as they begin their academic journey. All are welcome to help us pray with these students, their families, friends, and loved ones, as we welcome them into our UP community. All faith traditions and backgrounds are most welcome to join us!
6:45 p.m. - Bell Tower Ceremony. Bell Tower Plaza. UP.
Orientation Programming culminates in a ceremony at the iconic Bell Tower. All new students are invited to gather together for this special tradition. The ceremony will include a celebratory peal of the bells and the singing of the University’s alma mater.
7:00 p.m. - Dinner on your Own and Farewell to Parents and Family Members. UP.
9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. - Pilots After Dark Preview (Karaoke Night!). Pilot House. U.
8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - PFA Auditions. U.
- Wind Symphony (MUS 443) and Pep Band (non-credited) – Buckley Center Auditorium and basement classrooms.
- Contact Dr. Patrick Murphy (murphyp@up.edu) for more information or to set up an audition.
- University Singers (MUS 444), Chamber Choir (MUS 447H) and Bel Canto (MUS 452) – Mago Hunt Recital Hall.
- Contact Dr. David De Lyser (delyser@up.edu) for more information or to set up an audition.
- Chamber Orchestra (MUS 445) - Buckley Center Auditorium and basement classrooms.
- Contact Dr. Rebekah Hanson (hansonr@up.edu) for more information or to set up an audition.
- Jazz Ensemble (MUS 453) – Mago Hunt Theater.
- Contact Dr. Don Norton (nortond@up.edu) for more information or to set up an audition.
10:30 a.m. - Mass. Chapel of Christ the Teacher. U.
8:00 a.m. - Classes Begin. U.
9:00 p.m. - Hall Meetings (with returning students). Various Residence Halls. U.
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