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Welcome to the Oregon Tech virtual tour of our Portland Metro campus! On this tour you'll learn about the hands-on experiences, in-demand programs, and top-tier lab spaces that make us Oregon's Polytechnic University. You'll see first-hand why our students are the highest paid graduates in Oregon, and why we're ranked in the top 3% nationally for return on investment. Located just 18 miles from downtown Portland in the vibrant city of Wilsonville, the Oregon Tech Portland-Metro Campus is tailor-made to provide an urban college experience, purposely built for tomorrow's top tech talent at the heart of the famed 'Silicon Forest.'
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-And remember to explore each destination in more detail by clicking the interactive icons included throughout each location.
Student Life
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The Rapid Prototyping Lab is a popular spot to create, study, and socialize on campus, especially for our engineering students. But with 15 clubs and dozens of hang-out spots on campus, there is no shortfall of ways to connect with your fellow students. Whether you join the Cybersecurity Club, participate in Out in STEM, campaign with the D&D club, or start your own club, you'll make life-long friends, and truly belong when you get involved at Oregon Tech
Medical Lab Science
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Offered only at our Portland Metro Campus, the Oregon Tech-OHSU Medical Lab Science program educates the next generation of medical laboratory scientists. These scientists are tasked with collecting, and detecting changes in, biological specimens to help other healthcare providers make diagnoses and treat patients. Ever wonder who processed all those covid tests, or who tests your blood when it's drawn at the doctor's office? Now you know! This career is great for individuals who love science, and want to be part of an in-demand field with high starting salaries.
Emergency Medical Services
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The Oregon Tech-OHSU programs in Emergency Medical Services educate top-tier EMTs, Paramedics, and EMS Managers. With a hands-on approach that includes simulations, lab work, and clinical practicums, graduates of our programs are sought after in their field and find employment with fire departments, air-medical transport, industrial sites, tactical medical teams, hospitals, and ambulance agencies. Choose from the Paramedic associate's program or the bachelor's in Emergency Medical Services Management.
Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering
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With graduates going on to work for Boeing, Ford, and Intel, Oregon Tech engineering graduates are some of the most well-prepared for their careers, and some of the highest paid graduates in the state of Oregon. Our hands-on curriculum and state-of-the-art labs give students not just the knowledge, but the skills to be successful engineers. At our dedicated Mechanical & Manufacturing facility, Canyon Creek, pictured here, our students learn on top-of-the-line equipment in courses such as Intro to Machining Procedures, Geometric Dimension & Tolerance, and Manufacturing Tool Design.
Electrical & Renewable Energy Engineering
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Oregon Tech leads in the industry of Renewable Energy Engineering as the first university to offer a bachelor's degree in the field. Combined with our dedication to sustainable energy, and our solar and power labs, Oregon Tech is a premier university for the study of Renewable Energy Engineering. Graduates of the Electrical Engineering and Renewable Energy Engineering programs have gone on to work for companies such as Tesla, Garmin, Intel, and General Electric.
Business
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With 7 business programs ranging from IT to management, Cybersecurity to Health Care Management, the Oregon Tech Business Department focuses on developing innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders. Hands-on projects are at the heart of the business curricula providing students with both the knowledge and skills they need to succeed beyond graduation. Business graduates have gone on to work for companies such as Universal Studios, IBM, JELD-WEN, and Boeing,
Computers & Technology
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Students interested in computer science find a range of program opportunities from Software and Embedded Systems Engineering Technology, to IT, Cybersecurity, and Health Informatics. Students can take coursework in Computer Networks, Ethical Hacking, Digital Systems Design, Advanced Programming, and more. Coursework focuses on hands-on learning, and students often earn badges and credentials as they move through their degree programs that help set them up for success in their future careers. Graduates have gone on to work for companies like Google, Intel, Garmin, SpaceX, and Kaiser Permanente
Psychology
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With programs in Applied Psychology and Applied Behavior Analysis, students in the Oregon Tech Psychology programs graduate to become mental health counselors, child welfare case workers, school counselors, and applied behavior analysts, to name a few. Small class sizes allow students to connect with classmates and faculty, and get hands-on experience through internships, projects, and practicums.
Student Support
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With services that range from mental health counseling, tutoring, academic advising, career counseling, and research assistance, Oregon Tech is dedicated to offering students the academic, career, health, and wellness services they need, when they need them. We're ready to assist students in overcoming the challenges associated with college life—and life itself. With the help of staff professionals and in some cases, students' own peers, the Oregon Tech community collectively fosters an environment that allows all students to succeed.
Cost and Aid
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College may be more affordable than you think! With state and federal funding, grants, work study, and dozens of scholarship opportunities, Oregon Tech strives to make top-tier polytechnic education affordable. The Financial Aid Office and your personal Financial Aid Counselor are waiting to help you through the college financing journey, from understanding the FAFSA and your aid package to applying for scholarships.
Built for the commuter
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Student life at the Oregon Tech Portland Metro campus centers around the commuter student. With a fourth floor lounge, multiple kitchens, showers for bike commuters, and the Student Commons, Oregon Tech students have everything they need to work, play, and study on campus, morning, afternooon, and night.
Housing
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While a commuter campus, Oregon Tech provides resources to help students find housing in the Portland-Metro area. Many students choose to room together in off-campus housing, or find nearby apartments. Some live in Wilsonville, others prefer to live in surrounding cities like Portland or Salem and commute to campus on class days. Whatever you decide, our staff are here to provide you the resources you need to find housing!
Explore Wilsonville
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Wilsonville is a vibrant suburban community south of Portland that offers diverse dining experiences, proximity to entertainment at the Portland Moda Center and various Portland-area theaters, and a great location for taking advantage of the outdoors! Located 1.5 hours from the Oregon coast, 1.5 hours from Mt. Hood, and 1 hour from The Gorge, plus close to numerous hikes and parks, the Oregon Tech Portland-Metro campus allows students to take advantage of both urban city life and the beautiful Pacific Northwest landscape.
Next Steps
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Ready to apply? Head to oit.edu/apply to submit your application today. Already admitted? You can find next steps at oit.edu/admitted. Don't forget to submit your FAFSA and scholarship applications so we can get you aid to cover your cost of attendance!
