We are committed to including parents and families in their student’s experience at UP. Information about each of our events will be shared in the monthly Parent & Family Newsletter. Here is a list of typical annual events hosted by Alumni & Parent Relations each year:

Pilot Welcome Receptions: These summertime events are hosted in regions where a large number of incoming students live. We come to your area for a casual get-together so families and students can get to know each other before heading to Portland! This years’ reception dates are TBD: we’ll reach out with more information soon!

Parents As Partners Summer Webinars: We’re offering four webinars this summer! Learn about Financial Aid and Student Accounts, Health & Wellness at UP, the Transition to University, and Campus Life. Details and sign-up opportunities will be emailed in June.

Orientation: Orientation is for students and parents, with combined and separate events for learning about all things UP! Alumni & Parent Relations offers snacks and swag at our lively hospitality tent on move-in day. That evening, we host a special Parent Social with appetizers, drinks and desserts on our beautiful bluff overlooking Portland to get you hyped up for the women’s soccer game at 7pm!

Family Weekends: We offer two Family Weekends per year. In November, we invite parents and families of our Junior & Senior students to The Bluff for a weekend of fun activities and events. In February, we host Family Weekend for parents and families of our First-Year & Sophomore students. Save the date! First-Year & Sophomore Family Weekend is February 16-18, 2024.

Alumni, parent and family events in your area: reach out to us at parents@up.edu to see if there are any UP alumni-sponsored events coming your way. Want to cheer for Pilot athletes at games near you? Visit portlandpilots.com for ticket and game information.