Orientation 2010
General Information
Bookstore pre-orders
Students, check out our pre-order programs for books, look for a mailing in July with more information about dorm supplies, software, and bed linens; pick up your items at Orientation and save the need for cross-country shipping. Parents, don’t forget to order your copy of the Odyssey for the parent humanities conference at Orientation.
Computing at Reed
View information on all things related to computers at Reed. You can also find information about special Reed rates for computer purchasing.
Contacting & visiting Reedies
Here’s everything you need to know to contact Reedies by mail, phone, and email.
Summer mailing information
Make sure you have received all the summer mailings & emails.
College offices & services
There are many offices you may wish to contact before you arrive at Reed this summer; here is a list with descriptions of the services each office provides.
Visiting Reed & Portland
Travel arrangements
To help students and parents find the most economical airfare possible, we have enlisted a local travel agency, Ellis-Ranian Travel, 503/671-9111. Identify yourself as a Reed community member. Most major airlines service Portland International Airport (PDX).
Free airport shuttle
Reed will provide a free airport shuttle, 9 a.m.– 1 p.m., Wednesday, August 25. Look for Reedies staffing a table in the baggage claim area. Shuttles will be provided only on Wednesday, and will run continuously between campus and the airport. No reservations are required.
Bus Information to Reed from Portland International Airport (PDX)
Starting from (Airport MAX Station) Portland Int'l Airport MAX Station (Stop ID 10579)
- Board MAX Red Line to City Center & Beaverton Transit Center
- Get off at Hollywood/NE 42nd Ave Transit Center MAX Station
- Go to Hollywood Transit Center (Stop ID 10868)
- Board 75 SE César E. Chavez Blvd to Milwaukie Transit Center
- Get off at SE César E. Chavez Blvd & Knight
- Walk 0.4 mile west to 3203 SE Woodstock Blvd
Travel time: 65 minutes (including 14 minutes walking and 8 minutes waiting)
Fares: Adult (All zone $2.30), Youth/Student ($1.50) or Honored Citizen ($0.95)
Taxi Service
Cab fare from the airport to Reed costs about $35, from downtown to Reed is about $20.
Radio Cab 503/227-1212
Broadway Cab 503/227-1234
New Rose City Cab 503/282-7707
Shuttle Service
The Blue Star Airporter (503/249-1837) costs $30 one way (additional passenger, $3), $56.75 round trip (additional passenger, $6), and leaves the airport every half hour from 8 a.m. to midnight.
Rental Car Agencies
Avis 800/331-1212
Hertz 800/654-3131
Dollar 800/800-3665
Budget 800/527-0700
Lodging & restaurant guides
The college has negotiated special rates with several local hotels. Call the hotel to make your reservation and mention the “Reed rate.” While you are in town, enjoy some of Portland’s fabulous restaurants.
Directions
View driving directions. Parking is available in any campus lot. No permit is necessary. The west lot is recommended for check-in at Kaul auditorium.
Campus map
Wondering where you are or where you’re going? View a campus map.
Portland area information
If you have some time on your hands between orientation sessions, check out these Portland sights. Parents, this page can provide some good ideas for how to spend your time if you remain in Portland while your child is on a SEEDS or outdoor odyssey.