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Message from Mailing Services Regarding Packages Received for Fall Move-In

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Boxes, books, and other essential belongings may be shipped to your student’s campus address before Move-In, but packages should arrive no earlier than July 27.

For Mailing Services to provide the best service possible, mail must be properly addressed.

Below is an example of how mail should be addressed to ensure it is not delayed:

John Doe (Please specify your student’s first and last name – no nicknames)
Corrado Hall, Room #111 (Please specify your student’s Residence Hall AND Room Number)
University of Portland
5000 N Willamette Blvd.
Portland, OR 97203

When packages arrive to campus, students will receive an email from Mailing Services indicating that an accountable item (mail/package) has been received in Mailing Services. The email indicates who the package is from and how the package was sent – UPS, USPS, etc. The email received could contain multiple package notifications, so students need to look at the body of the email to determine how many packages were received.

Due to COVID-19 and the limited amount of time allowed on campus for Move In, Mailing Services and Residence Life have partnered to get all packages received from July 27–August 14 delivered and placed in student dorm rooms. Packages will be delivered before and during the move-in process.

During the week of August 17–21, packages will be delivered directly to residence halls during a daily regularly scheduled time. Packages will continue to be delivered to the residence halls on a regular schedule throughout the semester. Please do not come to Mailing Services to retrieve packages. 

Please note that internal processes can take up to two days, depending on package volume and time of delivery. Even if your student gets the notification that an item has been received by Mailing Services, it may not have gone through our internal processing yet. Students will not be able to retrieve their items while they are being processed. Please keep in mind that there may be a high volume of packages, and that your student might not receive their package for 2 full business days after it arrives at Mailing Services.

For more information, please visit the Mailing Services website.

Fall 2020 Schedules for Incoming Students

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Each incoming student’s schedule is created by their Program Counselor. Schedules are built based off answers from the student’s Registration and Advising Survey. If your student has not already submitted this survey, they should do so as soon as possible.

Schedules will not be finalized until August 1, 2020. If your student has any questions or concerns, they can reach out to their Program Counselor or the Shepard Academic Resource Center. 

Summer Checklist

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While some students take a break from classes this summer, there are many ways they can use the time to their advantage to not only prepare for a successful year head and plan for the future, but also to take a mental break and re-charge. Check out our “summer checklist” of things to consider and discuss with your student over the next few months.

  • Reflect. Summer is a great time to reflect on the past academic year. Ask your student what class they enjoyed the most (or least) and why. What accomplishments are they most proud of from the past year? If certain things didn’t go as they had hoped, how could they have approached them differently? How can they get involved within the UP community to take full advantage of their time on The Bluff while developing their heart, hands, and mind?
  • Explore majors. Has your student yet to choose a major or are they considering changing a major? Summer is a good time for students to explore their options. If your student is considering a new major or career path, you can encourage them to check out these great resources provided by the Career Education Center.
  • Explore careers. The Career Education Center is here to help if your student needs assistance searching for a job, networking, navigating LinkedIn, preparing for an interview, or negotiating a job offer. They are available virtually by phone or video chat. Students can continue to schedule their appointments throughout the summer via Handshake or by calling the Career Education Center.
  • Make a 4-year plan. Students can work with their advisor or on their own to think about what they can do over their remaining time at UP to graduate on time and set themselves up for success after graduation. A great place to start is the Career Education Center’s Pilot Map resource. It is not merely a “To Do” list of items to check off – rather it is a customizable plan that enables your student to tailor their plan and engage with resources (people, places, activities, etc.) that will support their goals. 
  • Prepare to manage health care. Before heading back to campus, it will be important for your student to be prepared and equipped with the information they need should any health issues arise. Do they have a copy or picture of their up to date health insurance card? Are their vaccinations complete and up to date? Do they know how to look up in-network care with their health insurance in the event they need care in the Portland area? A great first step is creating a list of wellness resource contacts so they have them on hand when they may need them. This could include their mental health provider, primary care office, UP Health & Counseling Center phone number, as well as parent or other support person information.
  • Prioritize self-care. Self-care means something different for everyone, but before your student jumps into another busy academic year, it is important that they take time to reset and re-charge, whether that is setting aside time each day to read for fun, do something active outside, or work on arts and crafts.
  • Expand your network. No matter where students live, they can connect to Pilots through UP’s online community, Switchboard. Many students reach out to alumni for advice on graduate school, finding a place to live, or advice in a particular field of work.
  • Build employable skill sets online. Although in-person internships and jobs are returning, your student can still utilize free or low-cost online resources to build employable skills!