University of Portland

University of Portland is on a 150-acre campus in the urban setting of Portland, Oregon.

University of Portland Student Activities

University of Portland has many clubs, organizations, and activities for students to join – including chorus, theater groups, a campus newspaper, a radio station and more.

Interested in Greek life? University of Portland does not have fraternities or sororities.

University of Portland has the Hawaii Club. In fact, more students participate in the Hawaii Club than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at University of Portland include International Club, Student Nurses Association, Feminist Discussion Group and The Bluffoons (Improv Club).

University of Portland students' favorite campus traditions are Riverboat, Rock the Bluff and Dance of the Decades.

Does University of Portland Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at University of Portland.

University of Portland offers on-campus housing. Students are required to live on campus through freshman year. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most University of Portland students live off campus. In 2022, 49.8% of undergrads at University of Portland lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 50% of students lived off-campus or commuted to University of Portland. First year students are not allowed to park a car on campus.

University of Portland offers coed housing.

University of Portland Athletics

At University of Portland there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at University of Portland:

Safety at University of Portland

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

University of Portland is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The University of Portland campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

University of Portland offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to University of Portland

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit University of Portland, take Interstate 5 to Portland, OR. If you need to fly, book your flight to Portland International airport.

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