Education at OHSU

Education at OHSU

Student Consumer Information

OHSU is required to notify students annually of certain consumer information listed under 34 CFR Part 668 - Student Assistance General Provisions. OHSU provides this page in compliances with these regulations as well as Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) regulations and Program Integrity regulations.  

Academic Programs

General information regarding OHSU degree programs is available on the OHSU Programs and Schools webpage, including information about length of study; where to receive additional information; instructional, laboratory and other facilities; and faculty and other instructional personnel.

The following programs disclose internally-calculated placement rates and publish these placement rates on internal/external websites and are used for recruitment: School of Medicine Graduate Programs, Human Nutrition, Radiation Therapy and Medical Physics. Contact the program for additional information.

Additional Information:

Accreditation

Information regarding OHSU’s institutional accreditation is available on the Accreditation website.

Annual Security Report

OHSU’s Annual Security Report (ASR) is published each year in the fall and can be found on the OHSU Public Safety web page. This report meets all requirements for the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act.  The report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on-campus, in certain non-campus locations or property owned and controlled by OHSU, and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.  The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, sexual assault, and other matters.  

Copyright - Summary of Civil and Criminal Penalties for Violation of Federal Copyright Laws

Copyright infringement is the act of exercising, without permission or legal authority, one or more of the exclusive rights granted to the copyright owner under section 106 of the Copyright Act (Title 17 of the United States Code). These rights include the right to reproduce or distribute a copyrighted work. In the file sharing context, downloading or uploading substantial parts of a copyrighted work without authority constitutes an infringement.

Penalties for copyright infringement include civil and criminal penalties. In general, anyone found liable for civil copyright infringement may be ordered to pay either actual damages or “statutory” damages affixed at not less than $750 and not more than $30,000 per work infringed. For “willful” infringement, a court may award up to $150,000 per work infringed. A court can, in its discretion, also assess costs and attorneys’ fees. For details, see Title 17, United States Code, Sections 504, 505.

Willful copyright infringement can also result in criminal penalties, including imprisonment of up to five years and fines of up to $250,000 per offense. For more information, please see the website of the U.S. Copyright Office at https://copyright.gov.
 

Copyright - Unauthorized Distribution of Copyrighted Material

General copyright information, guidance on avoiding unauthorized peer-to-peer file sharing and other unauthorized distribution of copyrighted material by users of the OHSU network, and a link to the OHSU policy addressing sanctions for those who infringe copyright can be found at https://www.ohsu.edu/library/copyright.

Disability Information

OHSU is committed to providing equal access to qualified students who experience a disability in compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, and the ADA Amendments Act (ADA-AA) of 2008.  If you have a disability or think you may have a disability (physical, sensory, chronic health, psychological, learning, or other) please contact the Office for Student Access at 503-494-0082 or studentaccess@ohsu.edu to discuss eligibility for academic accommodations. Because accommodations may take time to implement and cannot be applied retroactively, it is important to have this discussion as soon as possible. All information regarding a student’s disability is kept in accordance with relevant state and federal laws.

Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program

The OHSU Alcohol and Drug Guide provides information on the standards of conduct for students and employees; the disciplinary sanctions for students and employees in violation of OHSU policy, State or Federal law; the health risks associated with the use of illicit drugs and the abuse of alcohol; and the drug and alcohol related resources available to students and employees. A notification of Penalties associated with drug-related offenses is also available.

Equal Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Policy Statement

OHSU provides equal opportunities to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. It does not discriminate based on any status protected by law. This policy applies to all employment, education, volunteer, and patient care related activities or in any other aspect of OHSU’s operation. Retaliation for reporting discrimination is prohibited. To make an inquiry or report an incident of discrimination, contact OHSU’s Office of Civil Rights Investigations and Compliance at 503-494-5148, ocic@ohsu.edu. 
 
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”) protects individuals from discrimination and harassment on the basis of sex or gender in any educational program or activity operated by recipients of federal aid. OHSU, as a recipient of federal funds, complies with Title IX and 34 CFR Part 106 by prohibiting sex and gender discrimination and harassment, which includes sexual misconduct and sexual violence, in education programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Inquiries about Title IX compliance or sex/gender discrimination and harassment may be directed to the OHSU Title IX Coordinator, Angela Fleischer, at 503-494-5148 or titleix@ohsu.edu. Inquiries may also be directed to the U.S. Department of Education, Western Region Office for Civil Rights at 206-607-1600, ocr.seattle@ed.gov.

Gender, Race/Ethnicity and Pell Grant Recipients

This information is provided specifically as required under HEA Section 485(a)(1)(Q).

Fall 2023 data:

  • Number of enrolled, full-time students = 2,185
  • Percentage of enrolled, full-time students who are female = 67%
  • Percentage of enrolled, full-time students who are male = 33%
  • Percentage of enrolled, full-time students who received a Federal Pell Grant = 5%
  • Percentage of enrolled, full-time students who self-identified as being a member of a racial/ethnic group (excluding white/unknown) = 42%

Graduate or Professional Education 4-Year Graduates May Enroll In

Bachelor of Science students with a major in Nursing can pursue a master’s and doctoral degrees in nursing:

Bachelor of Science students with a major in Radiation Therapy can pursue advanced degrees in Medical Dosimetry or Health Administration.

Grievance and Complaint Procedures

Each OHSU academic program has existing grievance and complaint processes for students.  Contact your academic department for information regarding the specific policy and process.  In addition to the OHSU grievance and complaint processes, if you have a complaint about your experience with OHSU, you may also contact the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), OHSU’s institutional accrediting agency, or the Oregon Department of Justice.  If you are residing outside of Oregon while attending OHSU, in many cases you can file a complaint in the state where you are residing. The list of state resources is available at State Approval Complaint Process by State. 

Joint Degree and Certificate Programs

Joint Programs with Oregon Institute of Technology

Joint Programs with Oregon State University

Joint Oregon Health & Science University - Portland State University School of Public Health

Other Joint Programs with Portland State University

Programs Leading to Licensure

OHSU holds institutional and specialized accreditation, which attests to the rigor of its academic programs that lead to licensure and participates through the state of Oregon in the National Council for State Authorization and Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA). As such, OHSU’s programs meet the accreditation standards required by these agencies. OHSU is unable to continuously monitor all state requirements for licensure in every state, and therefore is unable to make a determination if an OHSU program meets all requirements for licensure for a given state. You should always check with the individual states for the current expectations regarding licensure in that state. Additional information regarding licensure, including a state agency grid, can be found on the OHSU out-of-state authorization page under Licensure.

Student Financial Aid Explained Brochure

The Student Financial Aid Explained brochure contains information on the types of financial assistance that is available and how to apply for funds; how eligibility for federal funds is determined; federal and institutional financial aid policies including refund/Return of Title IV Funds policies; alternative aid sources; student loan rights and responsibilities including repayment.  A link to the Student Financial Aid Explained brochure is mailed with each student’s financial aid notification and the brochure is also available upon request from the Registrar and Financial Aid Office.  The Student Financial Aid Explained Brochure is available on the Financial Aid website.

Tuition and Fees

The Tuition & Fee Book contains information regarding OHSU policies on tuition and fees and the official tuition and fee rates for each program. 

Vaccination Information

Information on the OHSU policy for required student vaccinations and the applicable Immune Status Form are available on the OHSU Student Health & Wellness Center webpage.

Voter Registration Information

Students who are not already registered to vote in Oregon are encouraged to do so by visiting the Oregon Secretary of State Elections Division website.