Groups in Portland
Oregon State University has a strong and growing presence in Portland. Whether you’re a prospective student, a working professional, a community partner, or an alum, there are many ways to connect with OSU in the metro area. From in‑person learning and events to research partnerships and community programs, OSU brings teaching, innovation, and engagement directly to Portland.
Access OSU is collaborative partnership between the Division of Extension and Engagement, the Division of Student Affairs, the Office of Institutional Diversity and Enrollment Management to support students and families from underrepresented communities.
Volunteer activities can include a simple email, an appearance at a town hall meeting, committee testimony, or a one-on-one legislator meeting.
Through classes, cohort experiences, and public events hosted at OSU’s Portland Center, the college connects education professionals with innovative scholarships, real‑world practice, and regional partners.
The College of Education has been a leader in the education field for more than a century. From cutting-edge research to a commitment to social justice and lifelong learning, the college prepares and empowers the next generation of change-makers as teachers, counselors, higher education leaders, and scholars.
The world-leading faculty and committed students work to prevent disease and injury, identify factors that affect health and well-being, inform policy, advance health equity, and shape environments that improve lives and help everyone, from children to seniors, thrive.
The College of Liberal Arts brings critical methods and crucial insights into the arts, humanities and social sciences to the enduring and contemporary issues facing our world. The college prepares students for challenging careers and empowers them to live lives of achievement, courage, contribution and meaning.
For over 100 years, the College of Pharmacy has been central to Oregon State University's research and educational missions. The College serves as a hub for Oregon's pharmacy community. Expert faculty train the next generation of pharmacists and medical scientists.
The College of Business equips people and organizations to thrive in an evolving global economy and a changing world of work. Through high-impact education, applied research, and a network of industry and alumni, students and working professionals are prepared with the skills, experience, and workforce readiness needed to drive economic and community growth across Oregon and beyond.
The Division of Educational Ventures helps OSU lead in the creation and delivery of new learning experiences that meet real-time student needs and workforce demands around the world. By fostering creative partnerships with industry and other stakeholders, the division drives innovation in education pathways, giving today’s learners more affordable access to high‑quality academic programs in every modality.
Ecampus blends 21st century innovation with 150+ years of institutional excellence to give people everywhere, including Portland, access to a life-changing education online. Everything we do is designed to help Oregon State students, make an impact in their communities and beyond, feel supported from start to finish in their journey, build connections with OSU’s world-class faculty and enter the workforce with the skills they need to succeed.
OSU Extension is the go-to resource for the expertise and knowledge every Oregonian needs to live healthy lives, nurture our great state’s ecosystems, and play a vital role in Oregon’s vibrant communities. Find your closest OSU Extension office.
Research work is conducted to develop innovative processing, packaging and traceability technologies, and address food safety challenges. The FIC also engages in scholarly research in agricultural economics and marketing. Clients include producers, processors, marketers, and entrepreneurs.
The FIC is part of the College of Agricultural Sciences that since 1868 has served as the engine of science that drives innovation, supports industry, and offers education and opportunity for anyone to grow into their fullest potential.
The Gary R. Carlson, MD, College of Veterinary Medicine educates future veterinarians and veterinary scientists, and serves the public through the teaching hospital, diagnostic laboratory, and research.
With 61,000+ alumni and nearly a quarter of the donors to the Believe It campaign, the Portland region is home to the largest concentration of OSU supporters in the country. Our goals in the region are to elevate OSU’s visibility and impact, increase philanthropy, and strengthen alumni and donor engagement.
The Center serves as a bridge between OSU and the Portland metro community — bringing together students, faculty, alumni, industry, nonprofits, and civic partners to advance learning, research, and impact that matters.
Flexible, non-credit training for professionals and organizations meet regional industry and community needs. Individuals can access affordable, accessible programs and workshops. Organizations benefit from tailored training designed to fit their specific projects, goals, and culture for lasting results.
The forest was acquired in 2025 at no cost to OSU through a partnership led by the Trust for Public Land, with funding from the U.S. Forest Service Forest Legacy Program and Metro. The 3,100-acre forest will support research, restoration and education while expanding access to recreation and nature-based learning, with broader public access anticipated beginning in 2027.
Home to the top-ranked forestry program in the U.S., the College of Forestry offers six undergraduate degrees, five graduate degrees, and stewards 10 research forests across the state. These 18,000 acres of living laboratories support research, hands-on learning and serve as demonstration sites for Forestry and Natural Resources Extension specialists.