Welcome to the
University of Oregon Dear UO Parents and Families: On behalf of Parent and Family Programs, I am pleased to welcome you and your student to the University of Oregon! Your student’s college experience is an exciting time for the whole family. At the UO, we know that parents and family members of our students are invaluable partners in student success. Parent and Family Programs is committed to keeping you informed and engaged through communications, membership, networking, and events. We believe that you, too, can have a Duck experience while supporting your student through their time here at the UO. You are a key part of the student experience, and we
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sincerely appreciate your involvement. If you’re especially interested in being involved, we have opportunities for parents and family members to volunteer. Many of our families work together to build Duck communities around the country through service events, student receptions and send-offs, athletic watch parties, care package parties, and more. This guide was created with you in mind and includes articles to help you better understand the first-year of college, introduce you to campus resources, and provide tips and tools to holistically support your student’s success. In addition to this guide, I encourage you to utilize our Parent and Family Programs website resources, like our University
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