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Welcome!
IT’S A YES!
D U C K C U LT U R E
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. Each year, more and more students apply to the UO. From Oregon, around the nation, and around the world. The incoming class of 2015–16 was exceptionally smart, and so was the one before. But you and your classmates have even better test scores and higher GPAs. Academically, you are the strongest class we’ve ever had. 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, our college town deep in the woods, 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 two hours from 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. Yep. It’s kinda 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. Just pronounce it “you-GENE” and not “YOU-gene,” and you’ll fit right in. So c’mon, Duck. Let’s soar.
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Majors, Minors, and Certificate Programs admissions.uoregon.edu/majors
Major | Minor | Major also available as a MinorM
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Accounting M African Studies Anthropology M Arabic Studies Architecture M Art M Art History M Arts Management Asian Studies
General Science General Social Science Geography M Geological Sciences M German M German Studies 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
H Historic Preservation History M Human Physiology Humanities
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Religious Studies M Romance Languages Russian and East European Studies M
Japanese M Journalism Journalism: Advertising Journalism: Media Studies Journalism: Public Relations Judaic Studies M
K Korean
E East Asian Studies Economics M Educational Foundations English M Environmental Science Environmental Studies M Ethnic Studies M European Studies
F Family and Human Services Fibers Folklore M French M
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Painting Peace Studies Philosophy M Photography Physics M Planning, Public Policy and Management M Political Science M Printmaking Product Design M Psychology M
Interior Architecture M International Studies Italian M
D Dance M Digital Arts
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L Landscape Architecture M Latin Latin American Studies M Linguistics M
M Marine Biology Material and Product Studies Mathematics M Mathematics and Computer Science Media Studies Medieval Studies M Metalsmithing and Jewelry Multimedia Music M Music Composition Music Education Music: Jazz Studies Music Performance Music Technology
Queer Studies
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S Scandinavian Sculpture Sociology M South Asian Studies Southeast Asian Studies Spanish M Special Education
T Theater Arts M
W Women’s and Gender Studies M 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: Architecture: Sustainable Design
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Biology Communication Disorders And Sciences Comparative Literature Conflict and Dispute Resolution Education
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Educational Leadership Environmental Law Geological Sciences Geography Interior Architecture
30 CERTIFICATES
Legal Research and Writing Mathematics Physics Psychology Sports Marketing
103 GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Sustainable Business Practices
11 GRADUATE SPECIALIZATIONS
3,546 COURSES OFFERED EACH TERM
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 Art Digital Arts Interior Architecture Landscape Architecture Music Product Design
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$243 MILLION, EVERY YEAR 6
AUTOMATIC SCHOLARSHIPS
That’s the amount of federal, state, institutional, foundation, and private funds the UO awards to undergraduate students each year. Our job is to keep the UO affordable for students who choose the UO and to remove barriers to becoming a Duck. About 60 percent of our undergraduates receive some type of financial aid. financialaid.uoregon.edu
If you are awarded a Summit or Apex Scholarship based on your GPA and test scores, you will be notified by mail within two weeks of your admission offer. If you are not initially eligible for one of these awards, but an update in GPA or test scores now qualifies you, be sure to provide the updated information by the February 15 deadline. Changes after this date will not result in an award. The Apex and Summit awards are only offered to students beginning in fall or summer term.
the FAFSA if you or your parents have not filed your 2015 federal income tax returns in time to meet the March 1, 2016, priority deadline. You can update your income information at fafsa.ed.gov once you’ve filed your 2015 federal income tax return.
PATHWAYOREGON This program is our promise to cover full tuition and fees for Federal Pell Grant–eligible Oregonians through a combination of federal, state, and university funds. PathwayOregon has served more than 3,100 students.
pathwayoregon.uoregon.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS
STUDENT JOBS
Some scholarships awarded by the UO require an additional scholarship application. Keep in mind that some of the scholarships’ deadlines are as early as January 15th. In late March, your financial aid award package will become available. The package will notify you of any aid and scholarships that you were awarded. You will have sufficient time to make a decision by the May 1 admissions deposit date.
Many opportunities exist for you to work on campus, including federal work-study jobs. You can learn more by attending the Career Center’s annual Student Job Fair.
FAFSA File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on January 1 each year at fafsa. ed.gov. We’ll then consider you for need-based aid and scholarships that consider financial need. The UO has a FAFSA priority deadline of March 1, 2016. You should complete the FAFSA by then for consideration for maximum financial aid. If you miss the March 1, 2016, priority deadline, you may still be eligible for other sources of student aid. You may use estimated 2015 income data on
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LOANS You can choose to accept or decline the loans offered to you. Keep in mind that you should only borrow what you need. Fifty percent of UO students graduate without student loan debt.
FINANCIAL FLIGHT PLAN The Financial Flight Plan (FFP) is a financial literacy program designed to help you graduate with the lowestpossible costs and debt. On the FFP website, Facebook, or Twitter, you can get strategies for managing finances, budgeting, debt, and more— information that can help you be financially successful. 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
#1
AAU* MEMBER:
TOP 2%
PUBLIC UNIVERSITY IN OREGON FOR FOUR-YEAR, FIVE-YEAR, AND SIX-YEAR GRADUATION RATES
PUBLIC UNIVERSITY IN OREGON FOR RETENTION OF FRESHMEN TO THE SOPHOMORE YEAR
#1
27%
#1
11%
PRODUCER OF PEACE CORPS VOLUNTEERS 15 YEARS RUNNING
AVERAGE TIME TO GRADUATION IS
4 YEARS
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TOTAL FINANCIAL AID OFFERED TO UNDERGRADUATES FOR THE 2014–15 SCHOOL YEAR
OF FRESHMEN ARE INTERNATIONAL UO STUDENT DEBT AT GRADUATION
25%
50% DEBT-FREE
OF STUDENTS STUDY ABROAD IN 90 COUNTRIES
THE STUDENT–TEACHER RATIO IS
TOP 10
AND OUR SPORTS TEAMS ARE PRETTY GOOD, TOO (GO, DUCKS!)
$243 MILLION
PUBLIC UNIVERSITY IN EDUCATION
PRODUCER OF FLAG-BEARING MILITARY OFFICERS OUTSIDE OF THE MILITARY ACADEMIES
94% OF UO GRADS ARE EMPLOYED OR ENROLLED IN AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM ONE YEAR AFTER GRADUATION
OF FRESHMEN ARE ETHNIC AND RACIAL MINORITIES
IN SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
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* ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES | SOURCE: ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES, US NEWS AND WORLD REPORT, DESIGN INTELLIGENCE, AND THE NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL.
#1
OF PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES DUCKS HAVE WON THE NOBEL PRIZE, THE PULITZER PRIZE, THE MACARTHUR “GENIUS” GRANT, AND THE TONY AWARD
24% LESS THAN $24K
18-TO-1 21% 0
IMPACTED PROGRAMS, WHERE ENROLLMENT IS LIMITED AND STUDENTS CANNOT REASONABLY EXPECT TO GRADUATE IN FOUR YEARS
24K TO $40K
5%
MORE THAN $40K
PLUS ONE TERM
MEDIAN CLASS SIZE IS
AMONG THE TOP 25 LGBT-FRIENDLY UNIVERSITIES—CAMPUS PRIDE
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LIVING ON CAMPUS Living on campus provides you with the resources and opportunities you need to explore and grow.
housing.uoregon.edu
You will receive extra academic support, meet friends, and connect to the campus. Here, it’s all up to you. Living on campus saves you time and energy to study what you love. Convenient access to academic resources and faculty assistance is one of the best perks of living in the residence halls.
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Academic Residential Communities
Campus Dining
The academic residential community of your choice
We offer in-season, fresh, organic ingredients, local sources,
immerses you in a network of passionate students
sustainable practices, and innovative dishes from our chefs.
and faculty members in a subject that attracts you.
Flexible meal plans allow you to eat how you want. At nine
Premier dining is more than a service—it’s our philosophy.
unique venues, you can select from comfort foods, gourmet Want to explore Eugene’s natural gems and sustain-
options, and international cuisine, or grab espresso to go
ability initiatives, circulate with professionals in the
and stock up on study snacks. It’s about lifestyle, and we
Lundquist College of Business, or integrate a second
support yours.
language into your daily life? There’s an academic residential community for those (and so many more).
Apply for Housing Now that you’ve been admitted, you can apply for university
EXAMPLES —ECOLOGICAL LEADERSHIP | BUSINESS | LGBTQ SERVICE-LEARNING | MUSIC | COLLEGE SCHOLARS
Faculty Support
housing. Review room types, academic residential community choices, and meal plan offerings. housing.uoregon.edu
For help outside class, you can visit faculty members who
All set? Sign up for your new home. Complete the housing
work and live in the residence halls. Professors want to
application, sign your contract, and submit your prepayment.
meet you and see you excel—they’ll even help you publish that article you want to share with the world.
duckweb.uoregon.edu
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SEEK FOR YOURSELF visit.uoregon.edu
Nothing compares to the real thing. The beauty and energy of this place. The people—from every corner of the earth—and the environment. It has to be experienced firsthand. At the UO, your home will be a 295acre, tree-filled campus. With labs dedicated to nanotechnology, neuroimaging, 3D printing, and cartography. Two museums. And incredible sports facilities. There’s no better way to finalize your decision than being here. 12
SPECIAL VISIT EVENTS You’ll get Invitations to Duck Days, Embracing the Future, and Oregon Receptions by e-mail or snail mail. Register Online. And bring this welcome booklet with you when you attend.
DUCK DAYS Take an opportunity to explore campus beyond the campus tour. Duck Days include • academic interest sessions • next steps for housing and financial aid • campus tour Duck Days will be held March 11 and 18 and April 1, 15, and 22 visit.uoregon.edu/duck-days
ADMITTED STUDENT VISITS Admitted student visits are two-hour programs held on selected Fridays or Saturdays, from January through April, exclusively for you as an admitted student. Look for specially marked tours on the online registration schedule. visit.uoregon.edu
EMBRACING THE FUTURE A half-day program held April 9 for first-generation, ethnically diverse, and lower-income students. The schedule includes • academic interest sessions • next steps for housing and financial aid • a chance to connect with multicultural student organizations and support resources admissions.uoregon.edu/content/embracing-future
OREGON RECEPTIONS Can’t visit Eugene? Oregon Receptions are 90-minute programs that will give you a taste of campus, with information from members of the admissions staff, a current student, and alumni. We host 20+ Oregon Receptions in March–April. Typical locations: Portland, Seattle, Boise, Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, San Diego, Phoenix, Denver, Salt Lake City, Texas, Chicago, Minneapolis, 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 INTRODUCKTION, TAKE SHAPE DURING WEEK OF WELCOME, AND OFTEN INCLUDE YOUR PARENTS AND FAMILY. JOIN US ON FACEBOOK Now that you’ve been admitted, you will receive an e-mail invitation to join the UO’s private class of 2020 Facebook community. Join or create groups based on your interests, connect with future classmates, find a roommate, and plan meetups in your hometown. It’s the perfect way to ease into your freshman year as a Duck!
GET OREGONIZED Once you choose Oregon, you’ll be on campus before your first term. IntroDUCKtion is our orientation program that includes academic advising, first-term registration, and an opportunity to meet new classmates. For fall term, sessions are held through the summer. Those admitted for winter, spring, or summer terms will attend IntroDUCKtion three to six weeks before their first term. Registration for IntroDUCKtion is mandatory. For those admitted for fall: orientation.uoregon.edu/introducktion For those admitted for winter, spring, and summer: orientation.uoregon.edu/mid-year-introducktion
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WEEK OF WELCOME (WOW) Return to UO. Reconnect with your community. 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
PROGRAMS FOR PARENTS AND FAMILIES At the UO, when you become a Duck, your whole family joins the flock! During IntroDUCKtion and WOW, we offer parent and family programs so they can help you succeed as a Duck. orientation.uoregon.edu/parents-and-families
DUCKS FLOCK TOGETHER: FIRST-YEAR INTEREST GROUPS (FIGS) Ensure you get the most out of your college experience by taking first-year interest groups (FIGs) and first-year seminars. These programs are designed exclusively to introduce freshman students to the faculty, integrate them into the campus community, and to take learning outside the classroom. The Big FIG Book and a full list of first-year seminars will be available online in April. FIGs bring groups of 20 freshman students together for a unique academic experience. FIG students take three courses together during fall term. The first two are lecture courses that count toward your degree, no matter which major you choose; the third course is what makes the FIG truly special: the 1-credit College Connections course. In your College Connections course, you will work with the other students in your FIG, your College Connections faculty member, and your undergraduate FIG assistant (FA). FIGs are grouped by theme. Examples include Going Green, Globe Trekking, and Science and Society. By selecting a FIG in a theme you are interested in, you can ensure that your personal interests align well with your faculty member’s area of expertise. The FA is a current student at the UO who can offer extensive knowledge and insight into making the most of your time here. With more than 50 unique FIGs offered each year, there is something for everyone. Students who start their UO career with a FIG earn higher grades in their first year and beyond. fyp.uoregon.edu @uofigs
A PLACE AT THE TABLE: FIRST-YEAR SEMINARS (FSEMS) First-year seminars are the perfect opportunity to help you explore what college has to offer and show you what you can achieve. You will be involved in an interactive classroom experience with no more than 23 first-year students. Get meaningful, personalized learning and support from a faculty member. Share your ideas with your class as you discover what academia is all about. Engaging topics range from nutrition concepts to the evolution of warfare.
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SO NOW WHAT? 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 an advanced tuition deposit. Beginning in May, you’ll be able to use DuckWeb to register for IntroDUCKtion, the UO orientation program, and first-year interest groups (FIGs). More information about these next steps will be sent to you in April and is available online at orientation.uoregon.edu.
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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 IntroDUCKtion session prior to registering for classes for the first time. orientation.uoregon.edu
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– 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.
PAPERWORK COUNTS If we do not receive all your required documents, you will not be able to register for future terms.
LOOP US IN If you make changes to your 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 e-mail or letter.
CHANGE IN ENROLLMENT If you are unable to enroll for the term for which you were admitted, you are required to submit a new application for the new term you plan to attend. The application fee you paid is valid for one academic year.
ADDRESS CHANGES If you’ve moved or changed your e-mail address, please notify the Office of Admissions of these changes by e-mail or letter.
TRANSCRIPTS Your final 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 high school, submit official college transcripts. Request official score reports for Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) to be sent to the UO.
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. police.uoregon.edu/annual-report
IMMUNIZATIONS All new students (born on or after 1/1/57) are required to provide documentation to the University of Oregon of two doses of both measles (rubeola) and mumps vaccine or two doses of MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine or other acceptable proof of immunity. You can receive the most current information regarding the Meningitis B vaccine by visiting healthcenter.uoregon.edu/getthevax.aspx healthcenter.uoregon.edu
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WHAT’S ON YOUR CALENDAR? BEFORE JANUARY
MARCH
• Fill out university-related scholarship applications
• Attend an Oregon Reception in your area
starting October 1 (many are due by January 15). Download the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) worksheet available online in December fafsa.gov
• Fill out your housing application housing.uoregon.edu • Schedule your visits to campus visit.uoregon.edu
• Submit the FAFSA to federal processors by March 1
• Attend Duck Days
APRIL • Accept your financial aid award in DuckWeb • Submit the Intent to Register form online or by mail with a $200 advanced tuition deposit 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, for help • Look for mail on IntroDUCKtion and First-Year Programs
• Review your orientation options
• Attend Embracing the Future on April 9
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JANUARY • Fill out the FAFSA application when it becomes available January 1 • Priority deadline is March 1
MAY • Submit your Intent to Register form by May 1 • Complete the online pre-IntroDUCKtion checklist and register for IntroDUCKtion starting May 1 via DuckWeb • Go online to request a first-year interest group
• Register for Duck Days • Submit the business office and health history forms
FEBRUARY • Submit test scores and transcripts by the February 15 document deadline to be considered for scholarships • Register for an Oregon Reception in your area
JUNE • Register for IntroDUCKtion via DuckWeb. Each session has a limited capacity, so register early to get your ideal session • Provide the Office of Admissions with an official final high school transcript that includes your graduation date • Students accepted to academic residential communities (ARC) are preenrolled for ARC fall term courses
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JULY • Attend your IntroDUCKtion session
AUGUST
OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS 1217 UNIVERSITY OF OREGON EUGENE, OREGON 97403-1217 UOADMIT@UOREGON.EDU 800-BE-A-DUCK 541-346-3201
• You will receive your residence hall room assignment this month
SEPTEMBER • Missed IntroDUCKtion? Early residence hall check-in on September 20 is available for orientation on September 21
FIRST-YEAR PROGRAMS 5285 UNIVERSITY OF OREGON EUGENE, OREGON 97403-5285 FIGS@UOREGON.EDU 541-346-1131
• Clark Honors College students check into residence halls on September 19; CHC new student orientation begins that day • Check into your residence hall September 22* • Attend Week of Welcome events taking place September 21–27 • Enjoy the first day of classes on September 28
OFFICE OF STUDENT FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS 1278 UNIVERSITY OF OREGON EUGENE, OREGON 97403-1278 FINANCIALAID@UOREGON.EDU 541-346-3221
* REVIEW YOUR ASSIGNMENT LETTER IF YOU ARE IN AN ACADEMIC RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY (ARC). MANY STUDENTS IN ARCS CHECK
STUDENT ORIENTATION PROGRAMS
INTO THE RESIDENCE HALLS PRIOR TO SEPTEMBER 22.
5263 UNIVERSITY OF OREGON EUGENE, OREGON 97403-5263 ORIENTATION@UOREGON.EDU 541-346-1167
OFFICE OF UNIVERSITY HOUSING 1595 EAST 15TH AVENUE EUGENE, OREGON 97403-1595 HOUSING@UOREGON.EDU 541-346-4277
An equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. This publication will be made available in accessible formats upon request. ©2015 University of Oregon MC1015-205iz-A18029
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