Dorm Life
Boarding students form a family at OES. They meet for breakfast, attend to their morning jobs, spend the day in classes and the afternoon in sports and other activities. Dinners are enjoyed together, and evenings are for quiet study. Weekends provide time to relax and to experience the many cultural events and outdoor opportunities in and around Portland.
The boys' and girls' dorms are warm, homey places. The residence halls feature large double rooms equipped with access to the school's computer network. Cozy fireplaces and table games in the lounges encourage community life, and indoor and outdoor athletic facilities are easily accessible to the boarders.
Faculty who live in the dorms are affectionately called "dorm parents," a title that refers to their responsibility and their special relationship with the boarding students.
Living in Portland, Oregon
Portland, Oregon, is a vibrant Pacific Rim city with extensive cultural and recreational activities. Learn more about Portland.
