University of Portland Top Questions

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.