Whether you are new to the college search—and looking for guidance—or newly admitted to Â鶹¹ú²úAV, we invite you to learn more about the application process and explore Â鶹¹ú²úAV’s distinctive academic program and unique community.
Featured Video
Roaming Â鶹¹ú²úAVies Student Edition: Northwest Portland Tour
Watch as four Â鶹¹ú²úAVies 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 Â鶹¹ú²úAV
Hear from Â鶹¹ú²úAV admission counselors about the best advice they have for your college search.
Is Early Decision Right for Me?
Hear from five current Â鶹¹ú²úAVies 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 Â鶹¹ú²úAV.
Student Panel ’25
Hear from the people who know Â鶹¹ú²úAV best: our students! Jojo, Sajid, and Spencer discuss academics, study abroad, living in Portland, and more.
Understanding Financial Aid '25
Anna Hitchcock, Â鶹¹ú²úAV's Executive Director of Financial Aid, demystifies financial aid, explains how it works, and shows you how to apply.
Applying to Â鶹¹ú²úAV '24
Students sometimes ask us: How can I get into Â鶹¹ú²úAV? 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
Â鶹¹ú²úAVie Room Tour: Annabelle's Room in Cross-Canyon
Watch as Annabelle ’27 gives you a tour of her room in Cross-Canyon!
Roaming Â鶹¹ú²úAVies: 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 Â鶹¹ú²úAVies Student Edition: Hawthorne Neighborhood Tour
Watch four Â鶹¹ú²úAVies explore Hawthorne Boulevard, just a fifteen-minute bus ride from campus and one of the coolest neighborhoods in town.
Roaming Â鶹¹ú²úAVies Student Edition: Study Abroad in Paris
Join Aakash '25 and three other Â鶹¹ú²úAVies 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.
Â鶹¹ú²úAV 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 Â鶹¹ú²úAVies in her lab.
Â鶹¹ú²úAV Alumni: Day in the Life of a Park Ranger
Meet Hanna Dörnhofer ’16, a Â鶹¹ú²úAV 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 Â鶹¹ú²úAV prepared her for her role.
Majors and Programs
The Â鶹¹ú²úAV Academic Experience
Learn about Â鶹¹ú²úAV'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 Â鶹¹ú²úAV'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 Â鶹¹ú²úAV.
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 Â鶹¹ú²úAV.
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 Â鶹¹ú²úAV.
Pre-Medical Pathways at Â鶹¹ú²úAV
Watch Milyon Trulove's conversation with three members of Â鶹¹ú²úAV’s pre-med advising team.