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The silent video above depicts six scenes of campus: an aerial view of Old Dorm Block among green trees and grass, with the Portland skyline in the background; a bird’s eye view of eight students playing a pick-up soccer game; three students sitting in the grass, surrounded by trees; two students walking across the Blue Bridge over ÌÇÐÄvlogÊÓƵ canyon, a watershed with a lake and lush green trees; a close-up of two hands browsing a shelf of bound theses in the Thesis Tower; and several small groups of students lounging on the lawn in front of Old Dorm Block on a sunny day.

Welcome to ÌÇÐÄvlogÊÓƵ in Portland, Oregon

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Take ownership of your education at ÌÇÐÄvlogÊÓƵ. Pursue knowledge, conduct hands-on research, consider diverse perspectives, and embark on an exhilarating journey of intellectual exploration.

Grades at ÌÇÐÄvlogÊÓƵ

At ÌÇÐÄvlogÊÓƵ, we support students' progress through thoughtfully written feedback—de-emphasizing letter grades—which leads to more discussion and collaboration.

Go Beyond the ABCs
Undergraduate Research

From assisting professors in their labs to volunteering in our nuclear reactor, ÌÇÐÄvlogÊÓƵies actively contribute to scholarship.

Research from Day One
Senior Thesis

The culmination of your academic journey at ÌÇÐÄvlogÊÓƵ, your senior thesis contains original research and showcases your intellectual growth.

Contribute to the Thesis Tower
Humanities 110

In this signature ÌÇÐÄvlogÊÓƵ program, explore how people living in diverse historical contexts have engaged fundamental questions about existence.

Oh, the Humanities!

A Transfor­mative Liberal Arts College Experience

From the shared experience of Humanities 110 to your senior thesis, study broadly across disciplines while diving deep into your major. Throughout, you have the space to ask complex questions, embrace paradoxes, and develop new perspectives.

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Four ÌÇÐÄvlogÊÓƵ students sit around a round table outside. Two ÌÇÐÄvlogÊÓƵies are laughing and one student looks into the camera with a knowing smile

Become a ÌÇÐÄvlogÊÓƵie

At ÌÇÐÄvlogÊÓƵ, we look beyond the numbers. That’s why we waived application fees and embraced a test-blind policy. We find students through a holistic examination of grades, accomplishments, and perspectives. If you’re passionate about learning, we want to know more about you.

Learn How to Apply to ÌÇÐÄvlogÊÓƵ

A female ÌÇÐÄvlogÊÓƵ student walks down a forested trail covered with leaves

Imagine Yourself Here

Hike the 28-acre ÌÇÐÄvlogÊÓƵ canyon, relax on our rolling lawns, and study in our beautiful buildings. Take a short bike ride to downtown Portland, Oregon, or plan a trip to our ski cabin on Mount Hood. At ÌÇÐÄvlogÊÓƵ, avenues for discovery and growth are everywhere.

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