Professor Akihiko Miyoshi’s experimental media class was the first time I feel like I was given space to fail in art. It allowed me to expand the predetermined limitations of my own creativity.
Safi Zenger ’24 Art History
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Reed College
The silent video above depicts six scenes of campus: an aerial view of Old Dorm Block among green trees and grass, with the Portland skyline in the background; a bird’s eye view of eight students playing a pick-up soccer game; three students sitting in the grass, surrounded by trees; two students walking across the Blue Bridge over Reed canyon, a watershed with a lake and lush green trees; a close-up of two hands browsing a shelf of bound theses in the Thesis Tower; and several small groups of students lounging on the lawn in front of Old Dorm Block on a sunny day.
Welcome to Reed College in Portland, Oregon
Take ownership of your education at Reed College. Pursue knowledge, conduct hands-on research, consider diverse perspectives, and embark on an exhilarating journey of intellectual exploration.
Meet the Reedies
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Reed has given me confidence in myself and the comfort of knowing that I can do anything. Writing a thesis was one of the most difficult things I have ever done, and now that I’ve finished it, I feel much better about accomplishing anything I want in life.
Caz Barnum ‘24 History
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Being at Reed allowed me to come into an authentic version of myself, surrounded by friends that I’m so grateful to have met.
Alyssa Gorkin '24 Psychology
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I was a team coordinator for Ultimate Frisbee, and it was a lot of fun building a sense of community through sport. I was also a peer career advisor with the Center for Life Beyond Reed.
Joshua Park ’23 Comparative Race and Ethnicity Studies
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Professor David Perkinson let me work with him on a research project the summer after my sophomore year that ended up being a formative experience for me. I learned a lot of math, but more importantly I learned how fun research can be and what I am capable of. He also taught me the importance of good chalk.
Olivia McGough ’23 Mathematics
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I’ve learned how to approach solving problems that are hard or confusing, and how to discuss my reasoning with others and work collaboratively toward a solution. I also think I’m more open to trying new things and exploring new experiences.
Caden Corontzos ’23 Computer Science
Grades at Reed
At Reed, we support students' progress through thoughtfully written feedback—de-emphasizing letter grades—which leads to more discussion and collaboration.
Go Beyond the ABCs
Undergraduate Research
From assisting professors in their labs to volunteering in our nuclear reactor, Reedies actively contribute to scholarship.
Research from Day One
Senior Thesis
The culmination of your academic journey at Reed, your senior thesis contains original research and showcases your intellectual growth.
Contribute to the Thesis Tower
Humanities 110
In this signature Reed program, explore how people living in diverse historical contexts have engaged fundamental questions about existence.
Oh, the Humanities!A Transformative Liberal Arts College Experience
From the shared experience of Humanities 110 to your senior thesis, study broadly across disciplines while diving deep into your major. Throughout, you have the space to ask complex questions, embrace paradoxes, and develop new perspectives.
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Become a Reedie
At Reed, we look beyond the numbers. That’s why we waived application fees and embraced a test-blind policy. We find students through a holistic examination of grades, accomplishments, and perspectives. If you’re passionate about learning, we want to know more about you.
Imagine Yourself Here
Hike the 28-acre Reed canyon, relax on our rolling lawns, and study in our beautiful buildings. Take a short bike ride to downtown Portland, Oregon, or plan a trip to our ski cabin on Mount Hood. At Reed, avenues for discovery and growth are everywhere.
Recent News
Reed College Announces WA College Grant Match to Support Washington Students
Initiative will support college affordability for Washington students
‘A Testament to My Capability’: Reed Student Published in Tufts Historical Review
The paper, written by Zoe Fleysher ’26, focuses on an early modern French tabloid.
Reed oSTEM Club Wins Rookie Chapter of the Year Award
The club, founded in 2024, headed to the oSTEM conference in October to celebrate the win.
Recent Magazine Stories
President Audrey Bilger, Dean of the Faculty Kathy Oleson, and Associate Dean of the Faculty Suzy Renn discuss the nurturing of student and faculty research at Reed.
According to cooperation theorist Athena Aktipis ’02, the one thing we really need? Each other.
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