Frequently Asked Questions

Programming and community engagement opportunities will primarily occur at University of Portland and in the neighborhoods surrounding UP's campus. These include University Park, Portsmouth, and Cathedral Park.  Students will be living in community together and will be staying overnight in a dorm on UP's campus.

The Plunge consists of two nights and three days. This year's Plunge will start at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, August 19th and end at 11:00 AM on Thursday, August 21st.  Participants will have interactive programming during the entire duration of this period.  Right after the Plunge, you will be able to join the start of Orientation.  You will receive more detailed information about when and where to meet as the Plunge approaches.

You will move in the morning of August 19th. Check-in for the Plunge will begin at 9:00 AM and once you check-in, you will have time to drop off your belongings in your dorm room if you are living on campus.  You will not have time to fully set up your room, but will have time to drop all of your belongings off.  Check-in/bag drop off will officially end at 11:45 AM, so you will need to be checked-in and have all your belongings dropped off in your dorm by this time.

Absolutely!  You are welcome to have support people join you at check-in starting at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, August 19th. They can help you drop all of your belongings off at your dorm after and you will have until 11:45 AM to completely finish dropping your belongings off and meet back at the check-in point.

That is okay! Because you signed up for the Plunge, you will move in early and they will move in on their later move in date. While you will have already dropped your belongings off in your room, there will be plenty of time for you to set your room up together.

If you signed up for the Plunge and received a different move-in day, you may ignore that communication. You will be able to drop off your belongings on the morning of Tuesday, August 19th. 

As we get closer to the event, we will send participants more information on what to bring including a packing list.  Important items include closed-toe shoes, clothing for warmer weather, a towel, and a refillable water bottle. Portland averages a daily maximum temperature for August that's between 78 and 84 degrees Fahrenheit.  Since we will be staying in a dorm in community, students should bring a sleeping bag, pillow, sleeping pad if desired, or other blankets/materials they are comfortable with.  If you do not have a sleeping bag or bedding you are comfortable using, please reach out to theplunge@up.edu and we can discuss how we can accommodate.

If you prefer to pay by check, you may send either a personal check or a check via your financial institution's bill pay service to:

University of Portland
St. Mary's Student Center, MSC 162
5000 N. Willamette Blvd.
Portland OR 97203

Please note on the check "Plunge Into Your Neighborhood 2025" + Name of Student. Payment should reach our office within 7 business days.

No, no printed ticket is necessary when you check-in.

Refunds are available 30 days before the event. Our apologies that we cannot offer refunds after this date. If at any time University of Portland must cancel the event, you will be refunded in full.