Update from the Student Health Center

Summer Parents as Partners Webinars for August

Three more webinars are coming your way in August! Our summer webinar series covers a variety of topics relevant to student success. While the summer sessions are geared mostly for our incoming first-year students and families, webinars are open for all Pilot families to attend. 

Fall Tuition Due August 8

Payment for fall tuition and housing is due  on August 7. Remember to set up Parent Proxy access to gain access to the tuition invoice, and other important student information. Your student must initiate the process for granting proxy access to you. The July 12 webinar on Financial Aid & Student Accounts can be viewed here.

August 24 Parent Activities on First-Year and Transfer Student Move-in Day

Move-in day is one of the most exciting days of the year on campus, and kicks off Orientation! Be sure to wander campus; all residential quads have something fun going on to welcome our newest residents! Visit the Pilot Hospitality tent by the UP Bookstore from 9 to 4 p.m. on August 24 for snacks, swag, photos and helpful information. At 5:30, celebrate with fellow parents, faculty and staff at the Parent BBQ on the Bluff patio and lawn! No reservation needed; attire is 'comfy move-in casual'. We can't wait to meet you!

Plunge Into Your Neighborhood:

Sign up by July 31!

Plunge Into Your Neighborhood is a pre-orientation program from August 22-24 that welcomes incoming first-year and transfer students to UP for a 3-day community engagement and learning experience, an opportunity to connect with local non-profits in our neighborhood and serve alongside one another as we dive deeper into the Moreau Center for Service and Justice core commitments to solidarity, social justice, community, and reflection. Participants make friends and start getting to know The Bluff before Orientation begins!  Registration is $80: financial assistance is available. Three days and 2 nights, all meals and snacks, and all activities, community engagement activities and excursions are included! Email theplunge@up.edu with any questions, or visit our FAQ page.

First-Year Student (and family!) Orientation

Orientation for new first-year students, transfer students and families starts Thursday, August 24! Remind your Pilot to complete their pre-arrival online Orientation course before coming to campus.

Junior & Senior Family Weekend

Save the date for Junior & Senior Family Weekend! Join us Friday November 3 through Sunday November 6 for a weekend of food, fun, soccer, and PilotTalks! Details and registration for this not-to-miss weekend will be shared in next month's newsletter. Family Weekend for our First-Year and Sophomore families is February 16-18.

Gearing up for Study Abroad

If your student is interested in study abroad, encourage them to explore their options on the Study Abroad website. Applications for Summer 2024, Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 programs will be due November 27. There will be a study abroad info session during Orientation. There will be events for all students to learn more during fall semester.

Student Employment Job List

Working at a campus job is a great way for students to familiarize themselves with the UP community, meet people and learn valuable skills. Learn more about how you can support your student in preparing for an on-campus job, and what documents they will need to bring with them as part of the hiring process. Students can visit the Student Employment page starting August 1 to view current job openings on campus.

Shipping Belongings to Campus?

UP’s Mailing Services office, located in Tyson Hall, can start accepting student belongings starting August 10. Please review their timely tips and information about how to correctly address letters and packages to your on-campus student. Reach out to packages@up.edu if you have any questions about mail at UP.

Oregon Tribal Student Grant Application is Now Open!

The Oregon Tribal Student Grant provides funding for eligible Oregon tribal students to offset the cost of attendance at eligible Oregon colleges and universities. Current, new, and continuing students are encouraged to apply for this grant for the upcoming academic year. The grant is intended to cover the average cost of attendance after all federal and state grants/scholarships have been applied. The last day to apply is October 31, 2023

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