University of Portland Top Questions

UP is a very small community and it is truly a place where everyone knows everyone. It's unique in the fact that none of the other schools I looked at began to have this community sense and can fit in.

This school really fosters a unique community within itself, bringing out the best in everyone. The small class sizes make it hard to skip class, but you won't want to! As long as you are committed to furthering your education, you won't run out of support at UP. Pilots stand out in their field, whatever it is, and we push each other to really be the best we can be. That means that no matter what major you are here, you will leave UP not only with a degree, but with character as well.

My school focuses on the wholesome development of its students, thereby fosters an environment where students can freely express themselves. It creates a haven for students to explore and consider new and varying perspectives, as it seeking to ingrain the values of service, leadership and scholarship in its students. It also recognizes that the inward development of its students as a critical aspect in their students’ ability to live a fulfilling life.

University of Portland (UP) is unique in that it is a private college compared to the many public state schools I was otherwise considering. It is nice to attend a private college because all of the class sizes are small, which makes it easier to correspond with your professor. It's also really easy to form study groups with other people.

My school has an amazing women's soccer team which is awesome because most schools don't focus on femals sports as much. We don't even have a football team! The University of Portland is focused on service, faith, and leadership. My school is centered around community service and encourages every student to get involved in the local area to help make the world a better place. There is no other place I would want to spend my four years of college than in Portland at the University of Portland.

The University of Portland gave me significantly more financial aid than any other school (that's pretty unique from what I can tell), and this is not unique in to me; many other student attend UP because of the financial aid, and stay because it is a great school.

The studnets on our campus are some of the most friendly and welcoming people I have ever met. From the first moment students walk on campus there is an overwhelming feeling of acceptence and happieness.

It is a small, Catholic school that allows you plenty of opportunities to worship, whether you're Catholic or not. If you are Catholic, there is a chapel in each dorm, with weekly mass, and daily mass in the church on campus. I took part in handbell choir and the chapel choir is amazing. There are many ways to continue your faith and help you grow.

This school is an amazing and supportive community that thrives to ensure everyone will be able to graduate within the four years that we're enrolled. It's amazing how willing the teachers are to meet with their students and keep up with us even when we aren't still in their classes. Also, a lot of the teachers are very willing to assist you in finding a good network that will help you find a job once you have graduated.

The University of Portland is unique in that it gives you hands on experience in your field of study from day one. Education majors are in the classroom right away, Nursing majors are accepted to the program from the beginning, etc. It is a great college that gives an individual to grow in knowledge, friendships, and faith, all while learning how to live away from one's family. The school year is set up very nicely with when the breaks fall so that it's pretty hard to get homesick. People are so welcoming here.

At University of Portland everyone is very friendly from proffessors to the students. From the very first moment that you walk on campus you feel welcomed and that you belong at the school. The campus and class sizes aren't too big and aren't too small. As a fresman you feel like you're still in a high school setting, which helps you adjust for the first couple of months.

University of Portland has an urban city feel and a private campus feel. The studnets get the best of both worlds because our campus is located in the heart of Portland. It's only a five minute drive to downtown Portland and a thirty minute drive to Mt. Hood.

It is unique because it has various types of people, but they all seem to get along. It is also located on a bluff but is only 15 min. away from the city so it still has the city feel to it. The campus is extremely big on being green so you will always see the freshest food and compost bins everywhere. The overall atmosphere of the campus is friendly and inviting, even with all the rain you rarely see someone frowning.

The dedication of the students, instructors and clinical faculty, the unique education model, and the high quality of the people really stand out at University of Portland! This is a warm, fun place to get an amazing education. I know I am supported as a non-traditional student and do not have to sacrifice my family to meet my educational dreams. The School of Nursing in particular has a unique focus on providing the students relevant education and experience to prepare student for what they will really face in a professional position upon graduation.

Haha. Wow. Well first of all, I thought that I would be going to a conservative university, with similar political and social ideologies. I was very wrong. The over culture of the UP is very diverse. Yes, there are a few Priest/Professors, but most of professors are very liberal. Apart from that they are not biased what so ever and really care about your advancement not only within the class but in your college experience. Professor here, really care.

The difference between my final choice of school, and schools I applied to, was size and religous affliation that the school has. When applying for schools my senior year, 4 of the 6 I was considering were state schools. With state schools, you have a larger student body, and no religous affliation. I had considered UW, WSU, CWU, and WWU as my state school choices. However i settled on UP, which is a private catholic school, with a student body less than 4000 students. Big difference from what I thought I was going to do and what I did do.

All classes are taught by full professors who have Phd's. The campus is small enough to have a strong community, but not too small. UP places a strong empahsis on community service and attempts to be environmentally responsible.

The school feels like a community. All the professors are willing to help you succeed in any way they can. The University of Portland has an education program which enables education majors to graduate in four years with their masters and teaching credential. And upon graduating education majors will have had over one thousand hours in the classroom.

The small class size. My largest class is 30 students and it really allows a student to get to know their professors.

The faculty really care about the students and the size of the classes is very condusive to learning. The people at UP are very kind and outgoing, so are the staff and the faculty. It is really a close-knit community here and is a great place to grow and find out who you are. Whether you know what you want to do or are still searching, the resources at the University are great for everyone.