Whether you are new to the college search—and looking for guidance—or newly admitted to Reed, we invite you to learn more about the application process and explore Reed’s distinctive academic program and unique community.
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Roaming Reedies Student Edition: Study Abroad in Barcelona
Join Ruby '27—an art major at Reed with a focus on art history—as she explores Barcelona as part of her study abroad experience at Pompeu Fabra University. Ruby traverses the city by subway and bus, visits Barcelona's famous design museum, and enjoys live music at a jazz bar.
Navigating the Admission Process
College Search Advice from Reed College
Hear from Reed admission counselors about the best advice they have for your college search.
Is Early Decision Right for Me?
Hear from five current Reedies about the benefits of applying and finding out early. They discuss how applying Early Decision removed some of the stress from their senior year and let them show their enthusiasm for Reed.
Student Panel ’25
Hear from the people who know Reed best: our students! Jojo, Sajid, and Spencer discuss academics, study abroad, living in Portland, and more.
Understanding Financial Aid '25
Anna Hitchcock, Reed's Executive Director of Financial Aid, demystifies financial aid, explains how it works, and shows you how to apply.
Applying to Reed '24
Students sometimes ask us: How can I get into Reed? We always answer: Apply! Assistant Dean of Admission Madeline Reese '15 gives a walkthrough of the application process, including deadlines, optional and required materials, and frequently asked questions.Top Tips for Writing your Personal Statement
Our admission counselors explain their top tips for writing your college essay.
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Getting to Know Campus and Communities
Roaming Reedies Student Edition: Multnomah Falls
Join four Reedies as they visit Multnomah Falls—Oregon's tallest waterfall, just 40 minutes from campus—and get fancy ice cream at Sugarpine Drive-in.
Reedie Room Tour: Annabelle's Room in Cross-Canyon
Watch as Annabelle ’27 gives you a tour of her room in Cross-Canyon!
Roaming Reedies Student Edition: Hawthorne Neighborhood Tour
Watch four Reedies explore Hawthorne Boulevard, just a fifteen-minute bus ride from campus and one of the coolest neighborhoods in town.
Roaming Reedies: Baseball with the Portland Pickles
The Portland Pickles are a local baseball team known for good vibes, devoted fans, and a very memorable mascot. Watch as the Deans experience Portland firsthand during a Pickles baseball game at Walker Stadium, just a 10 minute drive from Reed’s campus.
Reed Alumni: Day in the Life of a Research Assistant
Meet Ipsita Krishnamurthy ’20 as she takes you on a tour of her day as a research assistant at Oregon Health & Science University. Ipsita wields a pipette like a pro and introduces you to all the fellow Reedies in her lab.
Reed Alumni: Day in the Life of a Park Ranger
Meet Hanna Dörnhofer ’16, a Reed grad, bio major, and community engagement park ranger. Hanna takes you through her day as she counts frog eggs, clears brush, and reflects on how Reed prepared her for her role.
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Majors and Programs
The Reed Academic Experience
Learn about Reed's devotion to the intrinsic value of intellectual pursuit and how it is governed by the highest standards of scholarly practice, critical thought, and creativity. Hear from students and professors about the intentional balance in breadth of knowledge across the curriculum with depth of knowledge in a particular field of study.
Roaming Reedies Student Edition: Study Abroad in Edinburgh
Join Caitlin '27—a psychology and religion major at Reed—as she takes classes at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland, explores the city, and attends a night market with friends.
Faculty Office Hours - Biology, Chemistry, and Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Professor of Chemistry Kelly Chacón and Professor of Biology Sarah Schaack talk about their departments and the biology, chemistry, and biochemistry and molecular biology majors at Reed.
Faculty Office Hours - Psychology
Join Professors of Psychology Jennifer Henderlong Corpus and Enriqueta Canseco-Gonzalez in their virtual office hours as they discuss the psychology major at Reed.
Faculty Office Hours - English, Creative Writing, and Comparative Literature
Join Professors Samiya Bashir, Libby Drumm, and Jay Dickson in their virtual office hours as they break down studying English at Reed.
Pre-Medical Pathways at Reed
Watch Milyon Trulove's conversation with three members of Reed’s pre-med advising team.