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You worked hard. Persevered. It paid off. Pretty soon, you’ll become part of the next class of Ducks. Brilliant. Dynamic. Determined. One of thousands of individuals working together. All driven by a hunger for knowledge. And the need to find better ways. Or creating them, to keep us moving in the right direction. Forward. With more than 300 options to choose from, you can find a path that will prepare you to question critically, think logically, communicate clearly, refine your creativity, and soar. Come ready to innovate, start something, research, and explore the limits of your limits. Follow your passion. Surprise yourself. Bring questions. We’ll find answers together. Or bring answers and we’ll find applications. This is where it all happens. This is where we wonder, collaborate, search, create, and find better ways. There’s something about Eugene that makes it more than a little special. You’ll have incredible opportunities to explore and have fun in and around Eugene—a city ranked number one in the US for air quality, recycling, transportation, and green space by National Geographic. Located about an hour from the coast and the mountains, Eugene is not too big and not too small. From the moment you arrive, you’ll feel right at home. Because this place feels familiar, green, and friendly. Walkable, bikeable, skateable. But also modern, totally connected, and cosmopolitan. Filled with people—from every corner of the earth. It’s kind of perfect. An extraordinary academic community surrounded by a quintessential college town. Alive with music, culture, food, and art. And just the right amount of weird to keep things interesting. Your new home is ready to welcome you.
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Majors, Minors, and Certificate Programs admissions.uoregon.edu/majors
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Accounting African Studies Anthropology M Arabic Studies Architecture M Art M Art and Technology Art History M Arts Management M Asian Studies Audio Production
General Science General Social Science Geography M German M German Studies Global Health Greek
Native American Studies Nonprofit Administration
B Biochemistry M Biology M Business Administration M
C Ceramics Chemistry M Chinese M Cinema Studies Classical Civilization Classics Comics and Cartoon Studies Communication Disorders and Sciences Comparative Literature M Computer and Information Science M Computer Information Technology Creative Writing
D Dance M Digital Humanities Disability Studies
E Earth SciencesM East Asian Studies Economics M English M Environmental Science Environmental Studies M Ethics Ethnic Studies M European Studies
F Family and Human Services Fibers Folklore M Food Studies French M 4
H Historic Preservation History M Human Physiology Humanities
I Interior Architecture M International Studies Italian M
P Painting Peace Studies Philosophy M Photography Physics M Planning, Public Policy and Management M Political Science M Printmaking Product Design M Psychology M
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Japanese M Journalism Journalism: Advertising Journalism: Media Studies Journalism: Public Relations Judaic Studies M
Religious Studies M Romance Languages Russian, East European, and Eurasian StudiesM
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L Landscape Architecture M Latin Latin American Studies M Leadership and Administrative Skills Legal Studies Linguistics M
S Scandinavian Sculpture Sociology M South Asian Studies Southeast Asian Studies Spanish M Spatial Data Science and Technology Special Education
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Marine Biology Mathematics M Mathematics and Computer Science Media Studies Medieval Studies M Metalsmithing and Jewelry Middle East—North Africa Studies Multimedia Music M Music Composition Music Education Music: Jazz Studies Music Performance Music Technology
Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality StudiesM Writing, Public Speaking, and Critical Reasoning If you’re undecided about your major, don’t panic. One-third of UO students start their freshman year undecided about their majors. “Undecided” just means you want to major in everything. For now. Deepen your knowledge. Explore new interests. Discover your passion.
academic programs, many of them ranked
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among the best in the nation. UO programs
MAJORS
At the UO, you’ll choose from more than 300
that were ranked either top 20 or top 20 percent in the nation include the following: Accounting
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Anthropology Architecture Biology Conflict and Dispute Resolution Counseling Psychology
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Creative Writing Education Education Methodology, Policy,
and Leadership
Geography
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Geological Sciences Legal Research and Writing MBA Philosophy Physics
129 GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Psychology School Psychology Special Education Sports Product Management
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While you earn a degree at the UO, you can also pursue a preparatory program to supplement your major, prepare for graduate school, and a career. They do not lead to a degree on their own. Dentistry Engineering Forensic Science Law Medicine Occupational Therapy Optometry Pharmacy Physical Therapy Physician Assistant Podiatry Public Health Social Work Teacher Education Veterinary Medicine
Your professional objective and major are listed on your acceptance letter. If you are undecided about your major and interested in a subject below, submit a departmental application to that program. Architecture Interior Architecture Landscape Architecture Music Product Design
COURSES OFFERED EACH TERM
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$2.5 MILLION, EVERY YEAR 6
AUTOMATIC SCHOLARSHIPS If you are a freshman student, you may be awarded a Summit, Apex, or International Dean’s Excellence Award (IDEA) Scholarship based on your academic achievement. If you are not eligible for one of these awards at the time of admission, but an update in academic performance now qualifies you, be sure to provide the updated information by the February 15 document deadline. Changes after this date will not result in an award. The Summit, Apex, and IDEA awards are only offered to students beginning in fall or summer term.
SCHOLARSHIPS
That’s the amount of institutional, foundation, and private funds the UO awards to undergraduate international students each year. Our job is to help students understand their aid options so that finances don’t have to be a barrier to becoming a Duck. Sixty-four percent of our
Some scholarships awarded by the UO require an additional scholarship application. Many scholarships have deadlines in fall and early winter. Check our website so that you can make note of upcoming application deadlines. All scholarships will be awarded with sufficient time for you to make a decision on which school to attend by the May 1 admissions deposit date.
INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL SERVICE PROGRAM The International Cultural Service Program (ICSP) scholarship awards 30–35 competitive scholarships to international students each year. Scholarships apply to tuition only and range from $8,000 to $33,000 per year. The ICSP scholarship has a cultural service component that requires students to give presentations about their home country. ICSP scholarships are based on financial need, academic merit, and the ability to make presentations to diverse groups of people. The deadline to apply for the ICSP scholarship is January 15. isss.uoregon.edu/icsp
undergraduates receive some type of institutional aid. financialaid.uoregon.edu
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT WORK-STUDY PROGRAM This program offers more than 50 work-study awards to eligible international students with financial need. Students who receive international work-study will be eligible to apply for on-campus jobs that require work-study in the upcoming year. The deadline for applying for work-study is April 15, 2018. career.uoregon.edu
STUDENT JOBS Many opportunities exist for you to work on campus. You can learn more by attending the Career Center’s annual Student Job Fair or by speaking with an international student advisor.
FINANCIAL FLIGHT PLAN Financial Flight Plan (FFP) is a financial literacy program designed to help you become more financially knowledgeable. On the FFP website, Facebook, or Twitter, you can get strategies for managing finances, budgeting, debt, and to receive more information that can help you succeed financially. ffp.uoregon.edu
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EXCELLENCE GIVEN is a
HERE’S WHERE WE TELL YOU WHY THE UNIVERSITY OF OREGON SHOULD BE YOUR FIRST CHOICE 8
TOP 20 PUBLIC UNIVERSITY FOR MINORITY GRADUATION RATES
The University of Oregon works hard to prepare all our graduates for life after university. We
#1 PUBLIC UNIVERSITY IN OREGON FOR RETENTION OF FRESHMEN TO THE SOPHOMORE YEAR
92% OF INTERNATIONAL FRESHMEN RETURN FOR THEIR SOPHOMORE YEAR
have dedicated staff members and programming to help our international students pursue their career after graduation. The UO’s International Student Career Alliance program, led by a career advisor, helps students
THE STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO IS
with professional development
17-TO-1
skills, and strategies needed to
gain the awareness, confidence, land a successful career.
7% OF FRESHMEN ARE INTERNATIONAL MEDIAN CLASS SIZE IS AVERAGE TIME TO GRADUATION IS
4 YEARS
20 STUDENTS
94%
UO GRADUATES WHO ARE EMPLOYED OR ENROLLED IN AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM ONE YEAR AFTER GRADUATION
PLUS ONE TERM ONE OF
2
500+
COMPANIES ATTEND CAREER FAIRS ON CAMPUS EACH YEAR
PACIFIC NORTHWEST SCHOOLS IN THE PRESTIGIOUS AAU* AMONG THE TOP 25 LGBTFRIENDLY UNIVERSITIES —CAMPUS PRIDE
3,294
DUCKS FROM
101 DIFFERENT COUNTRIES
DUCKS WORKED AT ON-CAMPUS JOBS LAST YEAR
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DUCKS COMPLETED AN INTERNSHIP; NEARLY 1/2 OF THOSE COMPLETED MORE THAN ONE INTERNSHIP
DUCKS HAVE WON THE NOBEL PRIZE, THE PULITZER PRIZE, THE MACARTHUR “GENIUS” GRANT, AND THE TONY AWARD
AND OUR SPORTS TEAMS ARE PRETTY GOOD, TOO (GO, DUCKS!)
* ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES | SOURCE: ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES, US NEWS AND WORLD REPORT, DESIGN INTELLIGENCE, AND THE NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL.
EXAMPLES OF COMPANIES THAT HIRE DUCKS AS INTERNS ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR LIBERT Y MUTUAL INSURANCE MACY’S TESL A MOTORS WALT DISNEY COMPANY WARNER MUSIC GROUP
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TOP COMPANIES WHERE DUCKS WORK | ADIDAS | AMA ZON | APPLE | COLUMBI A | GOOGLE | IBM | INTEL| K A ISER |MICROSOF T | NIKE | NORDS TROM | PROV IDENCE HE ALTH | SALESFORCE | WELLS FARGO | W IEDEN + KENNEDY
#1 PUBLIC UNIVERSITY IN OREGON FOR FOUR-YEAR, FIVE-YEAR, AND SIX-YEAR GRADUATION RATES
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RESIDENCE HALL LIVING Do It All in a Day It’s easy to jump right into campus life: get coffee with friends before class, talk about career plans with your professor, and then head to a club meeting before the big game. You’ve got opportunities all in one place—make it count!
Live in the Heart of Campus Wherever you live on campus, you’ll make friends nearby and get to know the community. We’ll help you to create the experience you’re looking for this year, and you’ve got options here. Each hall has different rooms, resources, and culture, including a community designed for upper-division students.
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Make Connections Use the resources in your hall to find great opportunities and explore your interests. Talking with professors is always rewarding, and you can see them for mentoring and advice in each building. In Barnhart Hall’s upper-division community, you can meet with members of the Career Center staff and go to workshops where you live. In the halls, you’ll make connections to get involved and follow your passions.
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Take It Easy Prioritizing the things you want to do isn’t such a challenge on campus. You’ve got the time to live how you want. A short commute to class, fun events and activities close by, and food prepared for you—it doesn’t get better than that!
Keep It Fresh You’ve got organic and locally sourced food, innovative chefs, and the promise of sustainable practices at all nine dining venues. Count on fresh ingredients, comfort foods, and weekend
APARTMENT LIVING University Apartments The Office of University Housing offers apartments for students over 20 years old and students with families. Apartment residents include student roommates, students living independently, students in partnerships, and parents with children. Here you’ll find the living environment suited to your preferences and fit for your loved ones.
Apply
brunches fit for the lazy days. Plus, you can
View the apartment options at housing.uoregon.edu/apartments.
choose a flexible meal plan to eat how you want.
Then, visit housing.uoregon.edu/application to complete the apartment application, or if you don’t have access to the internet, use the
Apply All freshmen at the UO live on campus. Transfer
paper application at housing.uoregon.edu/apartment-application.
students are welcome to choose to live in
Off-Campus Housing
on campus. Check out the room types and
A number of our students choose to live off-campus after their
communities. Once you’ve decided, log on to
first year. There are many varied off-campus housing options
duckweb.uoregon.edu to complete the housing
located adjacent to campus. For information on finding off-
application, sign the contract, and submit your
campus housing, renters’ rights, and more, visit dos.uoregon.edu
payment at housing.uoregon.edu.
/offcampus.
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SEE FOR YOURSELF visit.uoregon.edu
Visit. Bring questions. Channel your excitement. Get acquainted with this place—all 295 acres of it. A tree-filled campus. The people—from every corner of the earth—and the environment. Labs dedicated to nanotechnology, neuroimaging, 3-D printing, and cartography. Two museums. And incredible sports facilities. This is your time to really explore. 12
ADMITTED STUDENT PROGRAMS We know it might be tricky for you to visit Eugene before you enroll at Oregon. If you are able to make the trip, it is a great way to see if the UO is the right fit for you.
DUCK DAYS Take an opportunity to explore campus beyond the campus tour. Duck Days allow you to spend enough time on campus to get a feel for life as a Duck and they include • faculty-led academic interest sessions • next steps for housing and financial aid • campus tour Duck Days will be held March 9, 16, and 23, and April 6, 20, and 27. visit.uoregon.edu/duck-days
ADMITTED STUDENT VISITS These two-hour visits comprise an information session and tour held on select Fridays or Saturdays, from January through April, designed specifically for you as an admitted student. Look for specially marked tours on the online registration schedule. visit.uoregon.edu
OREGON RECEPTIONS Can’t visit Eugene? Oregon Receptions are 90-minute programs that give you a taste of campus, with information from members of the admissions staff, a current student, and alumni. While we do not currently offer these programs abroad, we host more than 20 Oregon Receptions in March and April. Typical locations: Portland, Seattle, Boise, Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, San Diego, Phoenix, Denver, Salt Lake City, Austin, Dallas, Houston, Chicago, and Honolulu. admissions.uoregon.edu/oregon_reception
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BECOMING A DUCK YOUR TRANSITION TO THE UO IS CRITICAL TO YOUR SUCCESS AS A DUCK. SUCCESSFUL TRANSITIONS BEGIN AT INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORIENTATION, TAKE SHAPE DURING WEEK OF WELCOME, AND OFTEN INCLUDE YOUR PARENTS AND FAMILY.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORIENTATION
PROGRAMS FOR PARENTS AND FAMILIES
International student orientation (ISO) is required for new international students and will take place September 19–22. During ISO you will have a chance to tour campus, meet other new Ducks, receive academic advising, register for classes, and take placement tests.
At the UO, when you become a Duck, your whole family joins the flock! During International Student Orientation and WOW, we offer parent and family programs so they can help you succeed.
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WEEK OF WELCOME (WOW) WOW is designed to connect you with your new community before fall classes. Settle into your residence hall and meet new Ducks. Become a UO expert before classes start. All new Ducks need to attend. orientation.uoregon.edu/week-of-welcome
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SO NOW WHAT? WHAT IF I’M ADMITTED FOR A TERM OTHER THAN FALL? For other terms, you do not need to submit an Intent to Register form or an advanced tuition deposit, but you do need to attend an International Student Orientation session prior to registering for classes for the first time.
UO ADMISSION PLUS ACADEMIC ENGLISH FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (AEIS) The AEIS program helps international students develop advanced expertise in English. All newly admitted international students take the AEIS placement test online before arrival. (Those with an 88 TOEFL or 7.0 IELTS score are exempted). Depending on the results of the placement test, students are required to take anywhere from zero to six AEIS classes over one or more academic terms. AEIS classes are credit-bearing courses and count toward UO graduation requirements. In addition to their AEIS course work, incoming students may be placed in other academic courses that assure a smooth start to university study. aei.uoregon.edu/aeis
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INTENT TO REGISTER Beginning in December, you can confirm your offer of admission for fall term. Be sure to submit your Intent to Register form by May 1, along with any associated fees. admissions.uoregon.edu/i-itr
CONDITIONS OF ADMISSION Our offer of admission is contingent on the successful completion of the courses you have in progress and all admission requirements prior to the start of the term. Minimum course requirements need to be completed with a grade of C-minus or better. We expect you to complete all academic work in progress before you enroll at Oregon. If you do not, your offer of admission may be rescinded. If you have had any conduct issues arise that affect your academic record or presence on campus, you should report these to the Office of Admissions.
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If we do not receive the documents needed to complete your application, you will not be able to register for future terms.
If you are admitted as a freshman (not a transfer) student and want to come to the UO, but need to wait a few terms, you might be eligible for a deferral of up to one year. The deferral allows you to know your readmission is guaranteed, and is a good option for a strong student who is looking for a “gap year” experience. Deferrals are typically only available to students who will not earn college credit during that gap. For more information, and to request a deferral, visit our website.
HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPTS Your final secondary school or high school transcript needs to include a graduation date. If not, we will request another transcript. If transcripts and certificates are not in English, provide a certified translation of the documents. If you have received college credit while in secondary school or high school, submit official college transcripts. Request that official score reports for Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) scores be sent to the UO.
COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS Your final transcripts from any college course work completed after you applied should be sent to the UO once final grades have been posted. If you are attending an Oregon community college and will be completing the associate of arts Oregon transfer degree, make sure that degree is posted on the transcript sent to the UO.
KEEP US INFORMED If you make changes to your class schedule, want to change your major before the term begins, or will not be completing a class as indicated on your application, inform the Office of Admissions in writing, by email, or letter.
ADDRESS CHANGES If you’ve moved or changed your email address, please notify the Office of Admissions of these changes by email or letter.
admissions.uoregon.edu/gapyear
PUBLIC SAFETY From safe rides to security checks, the University of Oregon Police Department is dedicated to providing a secure living and learning environment for you. All universities are required by federal law to provide access to the annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This is known as the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act.
REQUIRED IMMUNIZATIONS, TUBERCULOSIS (TB) SCREENING, AND HEALTH INSURANCE
admissions.uoregon.edu/complete
COMPLETING YOUR FILE
All incoming University of Oregon students are required to complete a Tuberculosis (TB) Screening Questionnaire and either provide proof of vaccination-immunity for a variety of infectious diseases or initiate an approved waiver process. The University of Oregon also requires that all international students and their eligible dependents have health insurance, and complete an Insurance Compliance Form. All international students are automatically enrolled in and billed for the UO Student Health Benefits Plan. If you are an international student with other health insurance, you may request a waiver if your plan meets or exceeds the university’s standards. health.uoregon.edu/enrollment-requirements
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SCHOLAR SERVICES (ISSS) Once you arrive on campus, ISSS will be one of your key resources for anything personal or for immigration issues. In the coming months, you will receive further communication from ISSS regarding health insurance, immunizations, advising, and orientation. isss.uoregon.edu/pre-arrival
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WHAT’S ON YOUR CALENDAR? BEFORE JANUARY • Fill out university-related scholarship applications starting October 1 (many are due by January 15) • Fill out your housing application
FEBRUARY • Submit additional test scores and transcripts by the February 15 document deadline to be considered for scholarships
APRIL
housing.uoregon.edu • Remaining fall freshman admissions decisions, including • Schedule your visits to campus visit.uoregon.edu
Robert D. Clark Honors College and Department of Architecture decisions, are communicated • Submit the Intent to Register form and associated fees
• Review your orientation options isss.uoregon.edu/iso
online or by mail by May 1. This is a national reply date and no US university should pressure you to respond any earlier; if they do, talk with your school counselor, or us,
JANUARY • Register for Duck Days
for help • Look for emails about International Student Orientation and First-Year Programs
MAY • Submit your Intent to Register form by May 1 • Sign up for International Student Orientation starting May 1 via DuckWeb
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JUNE • Provide the Office of Admissions with official final transcripts that include your graduation date and any diplomas or degrees awarded • Students accepted to Academic Residential Communities (ARC) are preenrolled for ARC fall term courses
AUGUST
UOGLOBAL@UOREGON.EDU +1-541-346-3201
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SCHOLAR SERVICES 5209 UNIVERSITY OF OREGON EUGENE, OREGON 97403 INTL@UOREGON.EDU +1-541-346-3206
FIRST-YEAR PROGRAMS
• You will receive your residence hall room assignment this month
5285 UNIVERSITY OF OREGON EUGENE, OREGON 97403
SEPTEMBER
FIGS@UOREGON.EDU +1-541-346-1131
• Attend International Student Orientation September 19–22 OFFICE OF UNIVERSITY HOUSING
• Clark Honors College new student orientation begins on September 18 • Attend Week of Welcome events taking place September 20–23 • Enjoy the first day of classes on September 24
1595 EAST 15TH AVENUE EUGENE, OREGON 97403 HOUSING@UOREGON.EDU +1-541-346-4277
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