The planning process for fall 2017 new student Orientation programs and activities is underway, according to Jeromy Koffler, student activities. Any suggestions, recommendations, proposals, requests, or other all around “we should really do that!” items will be gratefully accepted by Koffler (koffler@up.edu) or Andrew Downs (downs@up.edu), faculty representative, by Tuesday, February 28.
Orientation
UP Prepares to Welcome Class of 2020
University of Portland will welcome the second largest class in school history this week when the Class of 2020 arrives on campus for Orientation. Approximately 960 new freshmen are expected to begin classes this fall.
The UP Class of 2020 is highly academically accomplished, with an approximate average SAT score of 1192 and average high school GPA of 3.65.
Some pre-Orientation activities begin on Tuesday, August 23. International students will participate in the three-day Ohana program, and more than 100 incoming freshmen will participate in the annual Service Plunge August 23-25. They will volunteer at Cesar Chavez School, American Red Cross, Roosevelt High School, Harper’s Playground and Arbor Lodge Park, Peninsula School, Astor School, Friends of Trees, Rebuilding Center, and Saint Andre Bessette and Holy Cross Catholic Churches.
The bulk of the freshman class and new transfer students arrive on Thursday, August 25, when they move into their residence halls, beginning at 9 a.m. Orientation activities continue throughout the weekend.
Faculty and staff are encouraged to attend the President’s Welcome at 9 a.m. on Friday, August 26, in the Chiles Center.
The 2016 Orientation Mass will take place on Saturday, August 27, at 5 p.m. in the Chiles Center. All faculty and staff are invited to attend to help welcome the newest members of the campus community. Faculty and staff participating in the academic procession at the beginning of the Mass should plan to arrive by 4:20 p.m. The academic procession will begin at 4:45 p.m.
Get the complete Orientation schedule with the Guidebooks mobile app, or download the program PDF for full event details.
For more information, contact Jeromy Koffler, student activities, koffler@up.edu.
Time to Help with Orientation Planning
The planning process for Fall 2015 new student Orientation programs and activities is underway, according to Jeromy Koffler, student activities. Any suggestions, recommendations, proposals, requests, or other all around “we should really do that!” will be gratefully accepted by Koffler (koffler@up.edu) or Allie Hill (hilla@up.edu), international languages and cultures, by Friday, March 6.
Orientation Planning For Fall 2014 Underway
The planning process for the University’s fall 2014 new student orientation programs and activities is underway, according to Jeromy Koffler, student activities. Any suggestions, recommendations, proposals, requests, or other all-around “we should really do that!” ideas should be submitted to Koffler at koffler@up.edu or to Naveen Gudigantala, business administration, at gudigant@up.edu by Monday, March 31 to be considered.