University of Western States, Portland, Oregon, Campus Visit UWS

Located just minutes from downtown Portland, the University of Western States campus combines academic excellence with the vibrant culture of the Pacific Northwest. At our university, you’ll experience a supportive community, modern facilities, and the beauty of one of the country’s most dynamic cities.

Explore Our Main Portland Campus

For more than a century, University of Western States has been at the forefront of emerging, whole-person health sciences education. As home to our accredited university, our Portland campus offers a range of graduate programs designed to prepare future leaders in chiropractic, functional medicine, sports medicine, naturopathic medicine, clinical mental health counseling, and occupational therapy. With an emphasis on evidence-based and clinical in-person training, students are prepared to enter the field of health care, taught by experienced faculty.

Campus and Community

University of Western States’ main campus is located in a bustling neighborhood, 15 minutes from downtown Portland and close to public transportation. The neighborhood, Madison South, offers a lively atmosphere and borders the neighborhoods of Sumner, Roseway, Parkrose, Cully, Montavilla and Rose City. Some landmarks and attractions near campus include the Grotto, Rocky Butte Natural Area, Rose City Golf Course, and McDaniel High School—as well as many restaurants and coffee shops. The main campus is served by a TriMet bus stop adjacent to the site and a MAX Light Rail Station within one-quarter mile. It is also on the Tillamook Neighborhood Greenway bike route. The building itself holds active learning classrooms, an accessible clinic and modern equipment and resources.

Highlights of our campus include:

• Four traditional lecture classrooms (one of which can be divided into two smaller classrooms)
• Three multi purpose classrooms to allow hands-on practice and active learning.
• Four technique labs
• Specialty classrooms that include a science lab, a computer lab and a radiographic technique lab.
• Flexible furniture in classrooms so that the space can be changed in the future as needed.
• An exercise area that is roughly 4,000 square feet
• At least six dedicated private study rooms as well as increased space for both quiet and group study options:
  • 1,800 square feet of dedicated and closed-off quiet study space
  • 2,700 square feet of group study space in the student commons
  • Roughly 3,600 square feet of study space in the library
• A modern health care facility designed to fulfill patient needs and provide exceptional opportunities for clinical training
• A prominent location, close to public transportation options, allowing for the university to easily serve its’ neighborhood and the Portland community

Programs Available at Portland Campus

• Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine
• Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine

Schedule Your UWS Campus Tour

PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS
A UWS campus tour is a great way to experience university life and see firsthand what awaits you at UWS. Visits are available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. PST, except during holidays or other special circumstances.*

Please contact our office directly if you are a person with a disability and desire assistance.
Specific questions or requests can be handled by emailing: [email protected] or calling 971-449-9201.

UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN STATES
8000 NE Tillamook Street
Portland, Oregon 97213
Find a campus map and directions here.

To schedule a tour email [email protected] or call 800-641-5641.

UWS ALUMNI
The office of alumni relations would love to offer you a personalized tour of the new campus. Please visit this page for more information and to schedule your tour.

Tour Activities

Your visit will include a first hand look at clinics, classrooms, the library, the fitness center, common study areas, and more. When you arrive on the UWS campus, you may park in any Visitor parking spot, then enter the building through the main entrance at the center of campus. Once inside, please check in at the front desk at the top of the stairs. After you have checked in, a UWS staff member will greet you, take you on a campus tour, and answer any questions you may have.

• Weather in Portland, Oregon, can be variable. We encourage visitors to check the forecast prior to visiting.
• During extreme weather conditions, please visit the UWS homepage to ensure the campus is open. In the event that the campus is closed, all campus tours and activities will be cancelled.

Experience Portland

Portland is an amazing and unique place known for its eclectic food scene and beautiful scenery for outdoor adventures. The city offers a welcoming and inspiring environment that complements your academic journey. It is well-known for its parks, bridges, and active citizens, as well as for its eco-friendliness, microbreweries, and coffeehouses. Portland is also one of the only cities in the world to host a medical school, a naturopathic college, a chiropractic college, and a college of oriental medicine. With a population of more than 600,000, its residents experience the cultural advantages of a major city, but with small-town charm. Make a vacation out of your campus visit and plan your trip around Portland events.
Visit TravelPortland.com for event and travel ideas.

Please call 800-641-5641 or email [email protected] for details about hotel accommodations.

University of Western States Campus Address

8000 NE Tillamook Street
Portland, OR 97213