University of Portland Top Questions

A person should not attend the University of Portland if he is uncomfortable with there being a religious atmosphere on a college campus. If a person is looking for the "large-school" vibe while attending college then this is not the school for him. The University fosters a tight-knit community and before long students know everything there is to know about their classmates. Students who would like to sit back and work very little during their college experience will be hard-pressed by the difficult classes the school has to offer.

People who do not like rules, especially in dealing with no members of the opposite sex staying in your dorm room past a certain time. Also those people who like to drink or do drugs illegaly.

Someone who hates the rain and cold would not enjoy going to the University of Portland. From Mid-September to Early April it tends to rain almost every day. While it is a very diverse campus, some do not like that it is a Catholic institution and feel out of place here, but I do not believe this is a reason not to attend. However, if they do not want to work hard and learn, UP might not be the right place for them.

The kind of person who should not attend the University of Portland is the person who wants to be at a big party school. This person is at college for the drinking and parties that occur regularly. The University of Portland is a smaller school that allows students the opportunity to have many experiences other than partying. This school cares about the well-being of its students and wants them to take care of themselves and be safe.

UP is for people who are outgoing and ready to work towards a better education. Those who are slacking off in school or are not dedicated to their education in and out of the classroom should give UP a second thought. Those who attend UP have an open mind about all things and many are involved with the outlying community.

Extremely liberal, hard-headed people would have a hard time accepting the university and probably shouldn't attend this school. Other people who probably shouldn't attend the university are people who are seeking Greek life (there is none) or party after party. It is a dry campus and campus police are pretty stict on that - same goes for drugs. It is a Catholic university and although it is not completely obvious at first, it is once you know the school's morals and policies.

The University of Portland is an incredibly welcoming and friendly environment. Being from Portland, I've had students from acrosss the country remark on how unexpectedly friendly people in the Pacific Northwest are, and I love being able to say I'm from Portland. The University of Portland, while a private Catholic school, is very open-minded; if you have a serious problem with Catholicism or religion in general, the required Theological Studies classes might be a deterrant, but I've never felt in any way forced to believe a certain way on campus.

If you're looking to attend crazy football or basketbakk games, University of Portland is not for you. Also, If you are interesting in joing the greek system, you should not attend UP.

A student who seeks a "big school" environment should not come to the University of Portland. Moreover, a student who wants high spirit and lots of activity would probably not be satisfied. Certainly, Portland has school spirit for their athletic teams, but the lack of a football team or star sport result in a smaller athletic hype. In addition, the University of Portland's campus is rather small with not much activity on the weekends. The campus seems rather dead at night and when students are not in class.

The kind of person that shouldn't attend this school is someone who is not good with time management, who doesn't have goals past college and who is not motivated and strong willed.

A person who does not focus on school work has a higher probablity to fail classes at this school. If you don't like rain, clouds, or cold weather this is not the school for you. If you like the city life, this school is the total opposite.

Everyone can make the University of Portland their home. I believe that the University of Portland will become home unless a student decides to commute. Because the University has a smaller population I feel that it is harder for commuters to feel like a part of the campus. Living in a residence hall allows students to be a part of the vibrant student life. For example, I participated in the Villa Maria Drum Squad during the soccer season and performed a dance that raised $5,200 for Holy Cross Charities. Not living on campus is a mistake at UP.

One should not attend this school if they are lazy and not willing to put in the work required of them. It is most definitely more difficult than a state school.

Someone who is easily offended by people drinking would not enjoy this school. This is Portland, so there are lots of hipsters and football jocks aren't very common because they just don't really fit in here. People who are not willing to work hard in their classes should not come here because it is expected by all faculty. People who are not kind to others should not come here because UP is generally an outgoing school and students all tend to get along well.

The kind of person that should not attend the University of Portland is the kind of person looking to party all the time. That will not happen here.

The school is very expensive and the instructors expect a lot out of their students. If you are looking to just party and skate through classes without really learning the material and putting in any effort, you should not attend this school. Additionally, if you want to just earn a degree, without caring about the quality of the education, or the reputation of the University, and do so as cheaply as possible, UofP is not for you. This is a school for serious students who want the best education possible for their money and their time.

A conservative, narrow-minded individual that is opposed to living in a rainy environment. The University of Portland also lacks a wide range of varsity sports, and thus someone who is very involved in college football would be dispalced here. This school is very academically focused, yet has strong religious undertones that are unavoidable for any non-religious person.

I believe that a student of University of Portland must be an open-minded and diverse individual. A student must demonstrate the ability to accept all people. This school is vey diversified which makes the students open to many aspects and directions of life. A person who does not acquire these traits should not attend this school.

University of Portland is a small school that is dedicated to serving its community and knowing its students. Someone who wishes to have that big collegiate experiences, is less interested in community service programs, or wishes to fly below the radar should consider choosing a larger college to attend. In addition, UP is very proud of their soccer team and lacks a football team. Someone who hates soccer and/or would miss having a football team should rethink applying to University of Portland.

Someone who does not like rain, a small school, or Oregon, or a small community.