While many students will be on break from classes this summer, please remind them that UP is still open! Most offices are open all summer and happy to speak with students regarding academic planning, career planning, or other topics. In fact, it may be smart to tackle some questions or conversations over the summer while campus is quiet rather than waiting until the first week of the semester. Even if your student is not in Portland this summer, most staff are available for conversations over the phone as well.

Below are a few items to consider!

The Career Center is here to help if your student needs assistance job searching, networking or navigating LinkedIn, preparing for an interview, negotiating a job offer, or chatting about graduate school. Whether or not your student is in the Portland area this summer, staff are available in person or virtually. Students can schedule their appointments throughout the summer via Handshake. Recent 2019 graduates are also encouraged to take advantage of the Career Center.

Is your student wanting to speak to someone about their schedule or major? They can always contact their school or college directly with questions.

Fall class registration is open through the first week of classes! Schedules change and certain classes may open up over the summer. Visit our previous registration article for some reminders about fall classes.

Is your student interested in working on campus in the fall? Fall job openings will be posted on the Student Employment Job Board starting August 1, so we encourage students to explore options early! They should also plan ahead and bring any necessary original documents with them to campus in order to complete the required hiring paperwork.

Summer is the perfect time for utilizing Switchboard! No matter where students live, they can connect to Pilots through UP’s online community. Many students reach out to alumni for advice on graduate school, finding a place to live, or advice in a particular field of work. Students can sign up here.

The Beauchamp Recreation and Wellness Center will be open, but please make note of their adjusted summer hours.

Some tutoring will be offered during the summer, so please visit the Shepard Center’s Learning Commons website for up-to-date schedules and offerings.

Revisit these other ways in which students can connect with the Pilot network during breaks!

Questions about UP during the summer months? Contact the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations and we would be happy to direct you to the appropriate office or resource on campus!