University of Oregon in Portland

The University of Oregon in Portland serves the educational, professional development, and personal enrichment needs in the local community. The White Stag Block, located at 70 NW Couch Street in the Skidmore-Old Town Historic District, is home to the UO Duck Store, several program offices, and classrooms.

University of Oregon in Portland
White Stag Block
70 NW Couch Street
Portland, OR 97209

Driving and Light Rail Directions

• From I-5 going North, take the I-405 exit, EXIT 299B, on the left toward City Center/US-26 West/Beaverton. Take EXIT 1A on the left toward Naito Parkway and the Japanese-American Historical Plaza. Stay straight to go onto SW Harbor Drive. Turn right onto SW Naito Parkway. Turn left onto NW Couch Street.
• From I-5 going South, take the OR-99E exit, EXIT 300B, toward OMSI/US-26 East/Oregon City. Take the ramp toward Morrison St. and City Center. Make a slight right onto the Morrison Bridge, and take the Front Avenue ramp toward I-5 South/Salem. Turn left onto SW Naito Parkway. Turn left onto NW Couch Street.
• MAX (both Eastbound and Westbound): Exit MAX at Old Town/Chinatown (stop ID 8378), located at the intersection of NW 1st and Davis or at Skidmore Fountain (stop ID 8379), intersection of NW 1st and Couch. These are the first two stops on the west side of the Willamette River. Visit the Trimet website for a map of MAX system.

TriMet Bus Service

TriMet buses serve Multnomah, Clackamas, and Washington counties. Many bus lines connect with MAX Light Rail, and 16 lines provide frequent service (every 15 minutes).

Parking Options

• Smart Park
  • $1.50/hour (four hours or less)
  • More than four hours $3/hour up to the daily maximum of $7 (daily maximum varies depending on location)
  • Nearest location: NW Naito Parkway and Davis (entrance on NW Davis)
  • For more locations please visit the SmartPark website.
• City Center Parking
  • $2/half an hour (thirty minutes), with a daily maximum of $7.75
  • Nearest location: NW Naito Parkway and Davis, and NW 1st and Davis (entrance on NW Davis)
• On Street Parking
  • $1.60/hour. You do not have to pay for on street parking after 7:00 p.m. Meters in the area take debit and credit cards as well as coins. They do not accept bills.

Bicycle Parking

Bicycle parking racks are available in front of the main entrance, located on Couch Street.

Hotels

The following hotels in downtown Portland offer government rates to UO program participants. At check-in, present proof of workshop registration:

• Hotel Fifty—Book online and choose the Government rate or call 503-221-0711. Hotel Fifty is 5 minutes walking distance from the University of Oregon White Stag Block.
• The University Place Hotel—866-845-4647. This hotel is located near Portland State University and is conveniently accessible by MAX (free downtown) or 20-30 min by foot.

Please call the Registration Office at 800-824-2714 if you have any questions. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Local hotel and restaurant information is available from Travel Oregon.