Oregon Health & Science University
Portland, OR, USA

Reviews

Oregon Health & Science University

Sarah from Turner, OR

a current student here
Categories Comments
Am learning a lot
Love this program!! It's worth the extra year of nursing school; I feel by the time I graduate, I will be a well-prepared nurse!
Am enjoying being here
Excellent nursing professors and clinical instructors! Great experience!
Bang for the buck
Can't beat the price!
Tips for prospective students
Well rounded students make the best applicants for OHSU: volunteer work, great grades, life experience, job experience.
Great for these types of students
Go-getters, hard-workers, dedicated, people-people.

Medical Student from Portland, OR

a current student here
Categories Comments
Am learning a lot
I am learning an amazing amount every single day.
Am enjoying being here
Hard work, but a pleasure to be here. My classmates are wonderful and the instruction is top notch. I look forward to spending more time with the nursing, physician assistant, and dental students as the curriculum evolves.
Bang for the buck
Had to dock some stars here for the in-state tuition. OHSU has been the most expensive public medical school in the country in recent years, and it's probably still in the top three. But OHSU has been innovative with its curriculum and is always improving to stay at the forefront, so I couldn't complain too much. Medical school is simply going to be expensive in this country.
Tips for prospective students
Survive the admissions process and you'll be fine.
Great for these types of students
Low-stress, industrious, determined.

Kyza from Colton, OR

a current student here
Categories Comments
In three sentences
They are a very difficult school to get into, so the school will expect you to have your act together. They have very good customer service and are very willing to answer questions. It's best to try and get your information and then go to them with your questions.
Tips for prospective students
Their process can be difficult and take time so give yourself time, you don't really know what you'll need to do until you start the process. No matter what program you are applying to, make sure that you are prepared and understand how difficult it could be to get into and stay in the program.
Academic Rigor
The programs that OHSU offers are difficult and require you to be dedicated to the program and willing to put everything you have into the program.
Dorm Life
OHSU does no offer dorms.
Food and Dining
The campus that OHSU offers there programs through offer this not OHSU.

Michelle from Applegate, OR

a current student here
Categories Comments
In three sentences
An excellent school with a nursing curriculum based on holistic care. Teachers with active careers who are up to date on modern technological advances. A well known school with an esteemed reputation.
Tips for prospective students
Have a high GPA to apply. Self-care is crucial. Try not to stress.
Academic Rigor
It is an incredibly rigorous program.
Dorm Life
There are no dorms.
Food and Dining
The campus has good food choices. I am on the Ashland Campus at SOU.
What to do for fun
Ashland has a great out doors scene. There isn't much night life around but there isn't much time for that anyway.
Bang for the buck
Use the advice of the upper class persons trying to help you. They are on your side!
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
You can get keys to locked rooms in the library, even when everything else is full.
Great for these types of students
Type A personality
Clubs and Activities
Student Nurses Without Boarders and Student Nurses Association
Greek Life
Not here.
Campus Safety
Campus is safe. This is a small town.

Aubrey from PORTLAND, OR

a current student here
Categories Comments
In three sentences
Excellent professors and a dynamic curriculum. Every clinical course is managed in the most professional way imaginable. Support services are superior.
Tips for prospective students
The coursework is rigorous and demanding. expect to study hard and have little time for extracurricular activities.
Academic Rigor
Superior.
Dorm Life
Am off campus.
Food and Dining
Off campus
What to do for fun
Portland is a great town for every interest. A liberal community close to the ocean and the mountains, if you like outdoor activities.
Bang for the buck
OHSU is one of the finest medical universities in the United States.
Great for these types of students
Achievers, hard working, academically driven.