D U C K C U LT U R E
WE ARE PHILOSOPHERS AND ARTISTS SCIENTISTS, ATHLETES, TEACHERS MATHLETES AND BIOLOGISTS STORYTELLERS AND ENTREPRENEURS
WE STAND FOR EXCELLENCE AND INTEGRITY DISCOVERY, CREATIVITY, DETERMINATION RESPECT AND COLLABORATION EQUALITY AND INCLUSION
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JUST DUCKY US universities have mascots that are symbols for athletics teams and school spirit. Since a 1947 handshake deal with Walt Disney, Donald Duck’s likeness has served as the UO mascot.
@THEOREGONDUCK
OH, THE THINGS DUCKS DO. #CALLMEADUCK UNIVERSITY OF OREGON
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EXPLORE FLEETING POSSIBILITIES. FOLLOW YOUR PASSION. SURPRISE YOURSELF. BLEND ACCOUNTING, BIOLOGY, AND ARCHITECTURE. INVESTIGATE ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES, GEOGRAPHY, MATERIALS SCIENCE. PHILOSOPHY AND ECONOMICS. WITH MORE THAN 315 OPTIONS TO CHOOSE FROM, YOU CAN FIND A PATH THAT WILL PREPARE YOU TO QUESTION CRITICALLY, THINK LOGICALLY, AND COMMUNICATE CLEARLY. LIVE ETHICALLY, REFINE YOUR CREATIVITY, AND SOAR.
ABOUT
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ENROLL UNDECL ARED
“UNDECIDED” JUST MEANS YOU WANT TO MA JOR IN EVERY THING, FOR NOW.
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COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES | LUNDQUIST COLLEGE OF BUSINESS | COLLEGE OF EDUCAT ION | SCHOOL OF ARCHI TECTURE AND ALLIED ARTS | SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM AND COMMUNICAT ION | SCHOOL OF MUSIC AND DANCE | CL ARK HONORS COLLEGE | SCHOOL OF L AW | GRADUATE SCHOOL
programs supplement your major and prepare you for a graduate program or profession in these subjects, but 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
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AccountingM African Studies Anthropology M Arabic Studies ArchitectureM ArtM Art and Technology Art History M Arts ManagementM Asian Studies
Earth SciencesM East Asian Studies EconomicsM Educational Foundations EnglishM Environmental Science Environmental StudiesM Ethics Ethnic StudiesM European Studies
JapaneseM Journalism Journalism: Advertising Journalism: Media Studies Journalism: Public Relations Judaic StudiesM
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Painting Peace Studies Philosophy M Photography PhysicsM Planning, Public Policy and ManagementM Political ScienceM Printmaking Product DesignM Psychology M
Biochemistry M Biology M Business AdministrationM
Family and Human Services Fibers FolkloreM Food Studies FrenchM
K Korean
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C Ceramics Chemistry M ChineseM Cinema Studies Classical Civilization Classics Comics and Cartoon Studies Communication Disorders and Sciences Comparative LiteratureM Computer and Information ScienceM Computer Information Technology Creative Writing
G General Science General Social Science Geography M GermanM German Studies Greek
H Historic Preservation History M Human Physiology Humanities
Landscape ArchitectureM Latin Latin American StudiesM LinguisticsM
M Marine Biology MathematicsM Mathematics and Computer Science Media Studies Medieval StudiesM Metalsmithing and Jewelry Middle East–North Africa Studies Multimedia MusicM Music Composition Music Education Music: Jazz Studies Music Performance Music Technology
I D DanceM
Interior ArchitectureM International Studies ItalianM
MAJORS AND MINORS
preparatory program. These
Major | Minor | Major also available as a minorM
the UO, you can also pursue a
MAJORS, MINORS, AND CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
While you earn a degree at
Q Queer Studies
R Religious StudiesM Romance Languages Russian, East European, and Eurasian StudiesM
S Scandinavian Sculpture Sociology M South Asian Studies Southeast Asian Studies SpanishM Special Education
T Theater ArtsM
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Native American Studies Nonprofit Administration
Women’s and Gender StudiesM Writing, Public Speaking, and Critical Reasoning
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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS RANKED IN THE TOP 20 OR 20 PERCENT A CCOUN T ING A RCHI T E C T URE A N T HROP OL OG Y B I OL OG Y CRE AT I V E W R I T ING CONF L I C T A ND D I SP U T E RE SOL U T I ON COUNSEL ING P S Y CHOL OG Y EDUC AT I ON
14% OF DUCKS ARE INTERNATIONAL
103 DIFFERENT COUNTRIES
INTERNATIONAL DUCKS
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
GRADUATE ENROLLMENT
20,552
3,573
EDUC AT I ON A L ME T HODOL OG Y,P OL I C Y, A ND L E A DER SHIP GE OL OG I C A L SC IENCE S GE OGR A P H Y
TOTAL DUCKS
24,125
L E G A L RE SE A RCH A ND W R I T ING MB A P HIL OSOP H Y PHYSICS
18:1 STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
SP E C I A L EDUC AT I ON SP OR T S P RODUC T M A N A GEMEN T
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92%
AVERAGE TIME TO GRADUATION
4 YEARS,
INTERNATIONAL FRESHMAN STUDENTS WHO RETURN FOR THEIR SOPHOMORE YEAR
PLUS ONE TERM
P S Y CHOL OG Y SCHOOL P S Y CHOL OG Y
3,274
DUCKS FROM
MEDIAN CLASS SIZE
201 5 INTERN AT ION A L A PPL ICAT IONS
19 APPLICANTS ENROLLED
FRESHMAN
TRANSFER
TOTAL
2,670
702
3,372
361
252
613
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RESEARCH
EMPLOYA BIL I T Y
At the University of Oregon you’ll find some of the finest faculty members on earth doing pathbreaking research. They’ll show
94%
UO GRADUATES WHO ARE EMPLOYED OR ENROLLED IN AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM ONE YEAR AFTER GRADUATION
earns them accolades the National Academy
— CARNEGIE CLASSIFICATION OF INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION
of Sciences, and the American Association for the Advancement of
400+
COMPANIES ATTEND CAREER FAIRS ON CAMPUS EACH YEAR
Sciences. Then they’ll ask you to advance the research yourself.
3,241
DUCKS WORKED AT ON-CAMPUS JOBS LAST YEAR
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AAU MEMBER One of only two Pacific Northwest schools in the prestigious Association of American Universities aau.edu
DUCKS COMPLETED AN INTERNSHIP, NEARLY 1/2 OF THOSE COMPLETED MORE THAN ONE INTERNSHIP 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
UNIVERSITY OF OREGON
TOP COMPA NIES W HERE DUCKS WORK ADIDAS | AMA ZON | APPLE | COLUMBI A | GOOGLE | IBM | INTEL| K A ISER |MICROSOF T | NIKE NORDSTROM | PROV IDENCE HEALTH | SALESFORCE | WELLS FARGO | W IEDEN + KENNEDY
from the White House,
The UO has a designation of “highest research activity.”
you the research that
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GREEN CITY IN THE US FOR AIR QUALITY, RECYCLING, TRANSPORTATION, AND GREEN SPACE. —NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC’S “GREEN GUIDE”
TOP 10 MOST REPRESENTED COUNTRIES CHINA SAUDI ARABIA JAPAN REPUBLIC OF KOREA TAIWAN CANADA INDIA HONG KONG INDONESIA KUWAIT
EUGENE IS AMONG THE
TOP 10 MOST BICYCLE-FRIENDLY CITIES IN THE NATION —BICYCLING MAGA ZINE
#1
Your home away from home.
EUGENE IS THE
EUGENE IS IN THE
TOP 10
COLLEGE TOWNS IN THE NATION, 2013. —LIVABILITY.COM
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HERE IS A GOOD PL ACE TO BE
IN EUGENE PROPER THERE ARE MORE BIKE AND PEDESTRI AN BRIDGES ACROSS THE W ILL AMET TE RI VER THAN CAR BRIDGES
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 2,878 KM 1,788 MI
DISTANCES FROM EUGENE TO MAJOR US CITIES
SAFETY The UO is dedicated to providing a safe, secure living
EUGENE
and learning environment for all students. The UO SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA 710 KM 441 MI
Police Department (UOPD) NEW YORK, NEW YORK 4,867 KM 3,025 MI
patrols the university’s 295acre park-like campus and surrounding neighborhoods by
WASHINGTON, D.C. 4,706 KM 2,925 MI LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 1,189 KM 739 MI
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PORTLAND, OREGON 161 KM 100 MI
DENVER, COLORADO 1,569 KM 975 MI
foot, bike, and car. The UOPD maintains an active presence on campus to deter crime, and to heighten personal safety and provide security.
DIVERSITY
37% OF THE INCOMING FRESHMAN CLASS BRINGS DIVERSITY (28 PERCENT ARE DOMESTIC MINORITY STUDENTS, 9 PERCENT ARE INTERNATIONAL)
One of Campus Pride’s most LBGT-friendly universities since 2001.
VISIT INFORMATION SESSIONS AND TOURS ARE HELD MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY YEAR-ROUND.
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 398 KM 247 MI
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READY. SET. DUCK.
Academic English for International Students (AEIS) is the UO’s program for international students who already speak English, but can use additional assistance to help ensure their academic success. AEIS participants are enrolled in regular UO classes while they take one or two AEIS classes per term.
APPLY FOR ADMISSION
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Complete the application online or download a pdf version
FALL 2017 DEADLINES
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Submit the following items to be considered for admission to the UO:
NOVEMBER 1 EARLY ACTION (EA) DEADLINE FOR FALL APPLICATION JANUARY 15 REGULAR
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MAY 15 TRANSFER STUDENTS EDUCATIONAL CREDENTIALS. Submit English language test results and official transcripts for all secondary or high schools, colleges, and universities you have attended. Official copies are required. SAT/ACT International students are not required to submit SAT or ACT scores unless applying to the School of Architecture and Allied Arts or the Honors College. Submitting SAT or ACT scores increases your chance of admission and eligibility for scholarships. MINIMUM ENGLISH PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENT AEIS EXEMPT
AEIS PARTICIPATION REQUIRED
TOEFL (IBT)
88-120
61-87
TOEFL (Paper)
575-677
500-574
IELTS
7.0-9.0
6.0-6.5
SAT (old)
—
480 CR
SAT (new)
—
540 EBRW
ACT
—
20 ENGLISH
TEST
WHAT IF YOU WANT TO START IN SUMMER, WINTER, OR SPRING?
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2016–17 UNDERGRADUATE COST OF ATTENDANCE TUITION AND FEES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $34,041 Based on typical undergraduate enrollment of 15 credits per term (45 credits per year) ON-CAMPUS HOUSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,583 Standard double occupancy room with standard meal plan BOOKS AND SUPPLIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,122 Cost varies depending on requirements for enrolled courses PERSONAL EXPENSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,989 Cost varies depending on personal spending habits HEALTH INSURANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,734
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ESTIMATED TOTAL
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$50,469
$1,685,414
TOTAL FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNTS PAID IN 2015–16 TO UNDERGRADUATE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (EXCLUDING EXCHANGE)
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS SCHOLARSHIP
DEADLINE AND DETAILS
ELIGIBILITY
AWARD
INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL SERVICE Program (ICSP)
To receive the ICSP Tuition Scholarship, apply for admission and submit the scholarship application by January 15. All application materials must be received by February 15. The ICSP Nascence Scholarship is awarded automatically to a selected student from China or Hong Kong who also is the recipient of an ICSP Tuition Scholarship.
Financial need, academic merit, and the ability to make presentations to diverse groups of people.
$9,000–$32,000
INTERNATIONAL DEAN’S EXCELLENCE AWARD (IDEA)*
Awarded automatically, but must apply for admission by January 15. All application materials must be received by February 15. IB diploma holders automatically receive the maximum IDEA award amount ($8000/year) after the UO receives the official IB diploma results from IBO.
Merit-based, partial-tuition scholarship awarded to new international undergraduate applicants entering in the fall (September)
$6,000–$8,000
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT WORK-STUDY PROGRAM
Apply for admission by January 15; work-study application by April 15.
Awarded based on student’s financial need
$500–$6,000
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS
Apply for admission and submit scholarship application by January 15. All application materials must be received by February 15.
The UO Office of International Affairs grants several competitive cash-based scholarships each year to international students. Eligibility varies.
$1,000–$10,000
SHEPHARD FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Awarded automatically, but must apply to the Clark Honors College by January 15. All application materials must be received by February 15.
International students living outside the US who are admitted to the Clark Honors College
Varies
UNIVERSITY OF OREGON SCHOLARSHIPS SCHOLARSHIP
DEADLINE AND DETAILS
ELIGIBILITY
AWARD
SUMMIT*
Awarded automatically, but must apply for admission by January 15. All admission application materials, including test scores, must be received by February 15. The GPA requirement will be waived for IB diploma holders after the UO receives the official IB diploma results from IBO.
3.80 GPA or higher on a 4.00 scale and 1190 old SAT**, 1260 new SAT, or 26 ACT†
$9,000
APEX*
Awarded automatically, but must apply for admission by January 15. All admission application materials, including test scores, must be received by February 15. The GPA requirement will be waived for IB diploma holders after the UO receives the official IB diploma results from IBO.
3.60 GPA or higher on a 4.00 scale and 1150 old SAT, 1220 new SAT, or 25 ACT†
$4,000
* Students can only receive one of the following scholarships: IDEA, Summit, or Apex. **New SAT refers to tests taken on or after March 2016. Old SAT refers to the Critical Reading + Math version taken prior to March 2016. UNIVERSITY OF OREGON
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