Entering First-Year Students
Students admitted as first-year students must graduate from high school before enrollment or provide a transcript of work indicating the equivalent of a high school diploma (typically a GED test score). Evaluation for admissibility is based upon the number of and the grades in high school and/or secondary academic subjects, together with the SAT 1 or ACT test scores (optional), recommendation(s), an essay, and the major the student plans to pursue. The best preparation for study at University of Portland at minimum includes four years of English, three years of mathematics, three years of laboratory science, three years of social sciences/history, and two years of a language other than English.
To prepare for some majors a more intensive background in certain academic areas is recommended. Notably completion of a high school or college level general chemistry course is required for students interested in the School of Nursing & Health Innovations and one year of pre-calculus is the preferred minimum math requirement for the Shiley School of Engineering.
Admission Plan Options and Deadlines
Early Action: August 1 through December 1.
Regular Decision: December 2 through February 15.
Rolling Admission: Includes all applications received after February 15. These applications are reviewed on a space available basis.
In making an application for admission, candidates must complete the following procedures:
- Application: Submit the University of Portland Application or the Common Application to the Office of Admissions. The University of Portland does not charge an application fee. Please note: any incoming student interested in a nursing major must indicate this intent at the time of application.
- Pre-College Testing (Optional) Take the SAT or the ACT prior to February of the senior year in high school. Self-report your scores on your application. If submitted as part of your application, official scores from the testing agency are required before matriculation.
The University reserves the right to rescind an applicant’s acceptance any time before the first day of classes for reasons including, but not limited to: grade performance, high school or transfer institution disciplinary charge and/or action, suspension and/or expulsion, arrest and/or conviction, falsification or withholding of pertinent application information, or any behavior that brings into question the applicant’s honesty, maturity, or moral character.