Whether you are new to the college search—and looking for guidance—or newly admitted to ½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ï, we invite you to learn more about the application process and explore ½ñÈճԹϒs distinctive academic program and unique community.
Featured Video
Roaming ½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ïies Student Edition: Northwest Portland Tour
Watch as four ½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ïies explore Portland's Forest Park—one of the largest urban forests in the country—and visit NW 23rd Avenue for boba tea and Mexican food.
Navigating the Admission Process
College Search Advice from ½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ï
Hear from ½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ï admission counselors about the best advice they have for your college search.
Is Early Decision Right for Me?
Hear from five current ½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ïies about the benefits of applying and finding out early. They discuss how applying Early Decision removed some of the stress from their senior year and let them show their enthusiasm for ½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ï.
Student Panel ’25
Hear from the people who know ½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ï best: our students! Jojo, Sajid, and Spencer discuss academics, study abroad, living in Portland, and more.
Understanding Financial Aid '25
Anna Hitchcock, ½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ï's Executive Director of Financial Aid, demystifies financial aid, explains how it works, and shows you how to apply.
Applying to ½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ï '24
Students sometimes ask us: How can I get into ½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ï? We always answer: Apply! Assistant Dean of Admission Madeline Reese '15 gives a walkthrough of the application process, including deadlines, optional and required materials, and frequently asked questions.Top Tips for Writing your Personal Statement
Our admission counselors explain their top tips for writing your college essay.
Getting to Know Campus and Communities
½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ïie Room Tour: Annabelle's Room in Cross-Canyon
Watch as Annabelle ’27 gives you a tour of her room in Cross-Canyon!
Roaming ½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ïies: Coffee at Nossa Familia
Join Milyon and Karnell as they visit Nossa Familia Coffee, a beloved coffee shop with a Brazilian twist located six minutes from campus.
Roaming ½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ïies Student Edition: Hawthorne Neighborhood Tour
Watch four ½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ïies explore Hawthorne Boulevard, just a fifteen-minute bus ride from campus and one of the coolest neighborhoods in town.
Roaming ½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ïies Student Edition: Study Abroad in Paris
Join Aakash '25 and three other ½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ïies studying abroad in Paris as they take classes and explore all that the city has to offer—including delicious pastries, incredible vistas, and a fun light show.
½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ï Alumni: Day in the Life of a Research Assistant
Meet Ipsita Krishnamurthy ’20 as she takes you on a tour of her day as a research assistant at Oregon Health & Science University. Ipsita wields a pipette like a pro and introduces you to all the fellow ½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ïies in her lab.
½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ï Alumni: Day in the Life of a Park Ranger
Meet Hanna Dörnhofer ’16, a ½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ï grad, bio major, and community engagement park ranger. Hanna takes you through her day as she counts frog eggs, clears brush, and reflects on how ½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ï prepared her for her role.
Majors and Programs
The ½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ï Academic Experience
Learn about ½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ï's devotion to the intrinsic value of intellectual pursuit and how it is governed by the highest standards of scholarly practice, critical thought, and creativity. Hear from students and professors about the intentional balance in breadth of knowledge across the curriculum with depth of knowledge in a particular field of study.
Academic Panel '24
Kathy Oleson, Dean of the Faculty and Professor of Psychology, and Nigel Nicholson, Professor of Greek, Latin, and Ancient Mediterranean Studies and Humanities, discuss what makes ½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ï's academic program one of the most distinctive in the country. This event is moderated by Milyon Trulove, Vice President and Dean of Admission & Financial Aid.
Faculty Office Hours - Biology, Chemistry, and Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Professor of Chemistry Kelly Chacón and Professor of Biology Sarah Schaack talk about their departments and the biology, chemistry, and biochemistry and molecular biology majors at ½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ï.
Faculty Office Hours - Psychology
Join Professors of Psychology Jennifer Henderlong Corpus and Enriqueta Canseco-Gonzalez in their virtual office hours as they discuss the psychology major at ½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ï.
Faculty Office Hours - English, Creative Writing, and Comparative Literature
Join Professors Samiya Bashir, Libby Drumm, and Jay Dickson in their virtual office hours as they break down studying English at ½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ï.
Pre-Medical Pathways at ½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ï
Watch Milyon Trulove's conversation with three members of ½ñÈճԹϒs pre-med advising team.