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UNIVERSITY OF OREGON

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

WE ARE DUCKS 2

JUST DUCKY American universities have mascots that are symbols for athletic teams and school spirit. Since a 1947 handshake deal with Walt Disney, Donald Duck’s likeness has served as the UO’s mascot.

@THEOREGONDUCK OH, THE THINGS DUCKS DO. #CALLMEADUCK UNIVERSITY OF OREGON

Explore fleeting possibilities. Follow your passion. Surprise yourself. Blend accounting, biology, and architecture. Investigate environmental studies, geography, material science. Philosophy and economics. With more than 270 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.

uoregon.edu/majors

MAJORS AND MINORS

Major | Minor | Major also available as a MinorM

B Biochemistry M Biology M Business AdministrationM

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

German Studies Greek

H Historic Preservation History M Human Physiology Humanities

Photography PhysicsM Planning, Public Policy and ManagementM Political ScienceM Printmaking Product DesignM Psychology M

Q I

Queer Studies

Interior ArchitectureM International Studies ItalianM

J JapaneseM Journalism Journalism: Advertising Journalism: Media Studies Journalism: Public Relations Judaic StudiesM

Religious StudiesM Romance Languages Russian, East European, and Eurasian StudiesM

Korean

Scandinavian Sculpture Sociology M South Asian Studies Southeast Asian Studies SpanishM Special Education

T Theater ArtsM

Landscape ArchitectureM Latin Latin American StudiesM LinguisticsM

DanceM Digital Arts

E East Asian Studies EconomicsM Educational Foundations EnglishM Environmental Science Environmental StudiesM Ethnic StudiesM European Studies

F Family and Human Services Fibers FolkloreM FrenchM

G General Science General Social Science Geography M Geological SciencesM GermanM

Marine Biology Material and Product Studies MathematicsM Mathematics and Computer Science Media Studies Medieval StudiesM Metalsmithing and Jewelry Multimedia MusicM Music Composition Music Education Music: Jazz Studies Music Performance Music Technology

N Native American Studies Nonprofit Administration

P Painting Peace Studies Philosophy M

W Women’s and Gender StudiesM Writing, Public Speaking, and Critical Reasoning While you earn a degree at the UO, you can also pursue a preparatory program. These 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

JUST ABOUT

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AccountingM African Studies Anthropology M Arabic Studies ArchitectureM ArtM Art History M Arts Management Asian Studies

“UNDECIDED” JUST ME ANS YOU WANT TO MA JOR IN EVERY THING, FOR NOW.

MAJORS, MINORS, AND CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

OUTSTANDING but not

STAND-OFFISH When you get here, one of the nicest surprises is that our faculty and students are both approachable and impressive. Here are few of the Ducks you’ll want to know.

ICE SAGE

PRIME-TIME PLAYER

Marine biology major Ashley Nelson capped off her

Journalism professor Jon Palfreman is an Emmy,

undergraduate career with a five-month-long research

Dupont, and Peabody Award–winning journalist. His

trip to Antarctica. There, she joined a team studying the

work includes more than 40 hours of prime-time TV

embryonic development of notothenioids—fish that have

documentaries for the BBC and PBS, including three

evolved to survive the frigid Antarctic water.

recent Nova and Frontline films.

HEAD IN THE CLOUD

MAN WITH A PLAN

Cloud computing gives us more storage and faster

Planning, public policy and management professor

processing, but is your data safe? Maybe not, says

Marc Schlossberg has won national awards for his

computer and information science major Hannah Pruse,

leadership in sustainable urban development and

who broke through security systems to show that

transportation planning. His summer field school

hackers can use the cloud to access sensitive data like

takes students to bicycle-loving Denmark and the

passwords—a threat she outlined in a paper presented

Netherlands, giving them firsthand knowledge of

at a security workshop in Raleigh, North Carolina.

forward-thinking design and policy solutions.

ONE OF MANY IMAGES SHOT BY UO STUDENTS IN ALASKA. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS ADVENTURE AT UOCLIMATEREPORT.TUMBLR.COM.

Li Li Bayarmagnai traveled more than 6,000 miles to become a Duck. Li Li focuses on journalism and digital arts—her friends at home pursue math or science. Is it any surprise that she charts her own course? Li Li is driven by a love for discovering and sharing untold stories. A visual journalist, she produced videos, part of the “Into the Evergreen” project. She counts herself among those with a special connection to forests. Drawn to the towering firs. “When you come to a new country,

NOUN | DOU•BLE DUCK | \'d b- l d k\ 1. A DUCK WHO ACQUIRES AN UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE DEGREE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF OREGON. E.G., A BA IN POLITICAL SCIENCE FROM CAS AND A JD FROM OREGON LAW.

MONGOLIA | JOURNALISM | DIGITAL ARTS

Zolboo “Li Li” Bayarmagnai

TELLING GREAT STORIES, INCLUDING HER OWN

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you try to find a way to feel at home. The tall trees in Oregon’s forests gave me something to appreciate. little like I’m home.”

UNIVERSITY OF OREGON

DOUBLE DUCK

To connect to. They made me feel a

WE DRIVE

RESEARCH DRIVES US The University of Oregon, and its heart—the College of Arts and Sciences—is the place where you can learn about everything under the sun, beyond it, and about the sun itself. About materials that don’t exist yet, rocks made millions of years ago, fish, and dark matter. About people and places, and things like quarks. And beliefs about who, what, when, and why exactly we’re here. This is where some of the finest faculty on earth do path-shattering research. You’ll find Fulbright Scholars, Guggenheim Fellows, and Rhodes Scholars breathing life into a broad uoregon.edu/research

range of disciplines. They’ll challenge you to ask “What if?” To find answers, think outside your comfort zone, and express yourself deliberately— passionately. They’ll show you the research that earns them accolades from the White House, the National Academy of Sciences, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Then 8

they’ll ask you to advance the research yourself.

RATED ONE OF THE

graduates,

TOP 20

research at the UO doesn’t stay confined to the campus. It finds its way out into the world

RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS NATIONALLY, BASED ON 9.2% INCOME RETURN ON RESEARCH LICENSING

RESEARCH

Just like our

and becomes a force for change. It creates jobs and improves the lives of the people the country,

$38.8M

everywhere.

IN INCOME IN 2014

outreach projects to choose from, our students get access to internships, research opportunities, and resources. Hands get dirty. And in the process, we support, educate, and give back to those who support us.

Regional Accelerator and Innovation Network (RAIN) Businesses are born here. Frequently. Naturally, as a result of the breakthrough research and original thinking that happens on campus. But we also lead the way in actively seeking out and supporting great ideas through the RAIN Eugene Accelerator, a partnership between the UO, the business community, local entrepreneurs, and government. RAIN was created to provide budding, talented entrepreneurs with the access and resources they need to bring brilliant ideas to life. And form pioneering, job-generating, wealthcreating, high-growth tech startup opportunities in the region. raineugene.org

AN AVERAGE OF

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universities. You name it. With as many as 80

and hard work. With people in neighborhoods, government agencies, businesses, and other

progress. So we share. A lot. Ideas, facilities,

Collaboration spawns innovation and drives

SOME UO STARTUPS TO DATE:

IMAGE OF NANOPARTICLES ACQUIRED USING A FIB-SEM. (YOU KNOW, A FOCUSED ION BEAM SCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPE)

Sharing. Kind of a big deal here.

uoregon.edu/researchimpact

in our state,

RESEARCH OUTREACH

UO STARTUP COMPANIES GENERATED

STARTUPS SPIN OFF FROM UO RESEARCH EACH YEAR

22 STARTUPS, SO FAR, HAVE CREATED HUNDREDS OF JOBS

8 STARTUPS CREATED THROUGH THE RAIN EUGENE ACCELERATOR

THE UO IS AMONG

108 INSTITUTIONS CHOSEN FROM MORE THAN

3,400 UNIVERSITIES FOR THE TOP-TIER DESIGNATION OF "VERY HIGH RESEARCH ACTIVITY" —2010 CARNEGIE CLASSIFICATION OF INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION

EUGENE IS THE

#1 GREEN CITY IN THE US FOR AIR QUALITY, RECYCLING, TRANSPORTATION, AND GREEN SPACE.— NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC’S "GREEN GUIDE" EUGENE

HERE IS A GOOD PL ACE TO BE

Your home away from home.

uoregon.edu/eugene EUGENE IS AMONG THE

TOP 10

you’ll notice that this place feels familiar, green, and friendly. Somehow, it feels both vast and small. Alive and wild. Peaceful. But also modern, totally connected, and cosmopolitan, too. The place is electric with enthusiasm. And friendly. People are kind, wave hello, and get along. All cultures and creeds, backgrounds and interests— everyone is welcoming and welcome. Ready to engage and explore. Yep. It’s kinda perfect. An extraordinary academic community surrounded by a quintessential

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a little special. Everything. From the moment you arrive,

EUGENE IS IN THE

There’s something about Eugene that makes it more than

COLLEGE TOWNS IN THE NATION, 2013— LIVABILITY.COM

PEOPLE WHO WORK HERE CALL LI V ING HERE “THE SECOND PAYCHECK."

MOST BICYCLE-FRIENDLY CITIES IN THE NATION —BICYCLING MAGA ZINE

college town. Alive with music, culture, food, and art. And just the right amount of weird to keep things interesting. 11

RESOURCES

ONE OF THE

DUCKS

The important thing to remember is that once you come here, you will join a community that wants you to succeed. Here are some of the resources we offer to help make sure your transition to campus is successful.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORIENTATION Register for classes. Learn about academic life at the

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT AND SCHOLAR SERVICES

UO. Your transition will be easier because our advisors

Our advisors and staff are here to answer your questions.

are here to help.

They’ll be the first Ducks you’ll meet and will make every

international.uoregon.edu/isss/orientation

day here easier. international.uoregon.edu/isss/

OFFICE OF ACADEMIC ADVISING Academic advising will provide you with the information

AMERICAN ENGLISH INSTITUTE

and direction you need to plan your studies and complete

AEI is an on-campus resource to help you strengthen

your degree.

your English skills.

advising.uoregon.edu

UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTER The University Health Center offers a broad range of health services on campus. healthcenter.uoregon.edu/home/ internationalstudents

FRIENDSHIP FOUNDATION The Friendship Foundation offers short-term homestays to help you transition to Eugene. ffisoregon.org/our-programs/

CAMPUS SAFETY

JOIN THE FLOCK

The UO Police Department is dedicated to providing a

Get involved in the International Student Association.

safe environment for you. admissions.uoregon.edu/studentlife/safety

aei.uoregon.edu

isa.uoregon.edu/

Georgiy Sichinava UZBEKISTAN MAJOR: BUSINESS MINOR: ECONOMICS

EXPANDING WORLDVIEWS Some students might find it daunting to be asked to give public presentations about their home country in exchange for a scholarship. Georgiy Sichinava considers it a great opportunity. “I think that’s pretty cool. The city I grew up in was historically a very important place. I’m giving people a different perspective on the world,” he says. Georgiy chose the UO over 15 other universities, based mostly on the strength of the Lundquist College of Business. He is thoroughly enjoying his classes in finance and economics, and preparing to take a rigorous exam to become an actuary. He also takes time to enjoy campus life, playing tennis and pool with friends whenever he can, and simply being part of the university community. “It just feels like a real American college,” he says. “You won’t see this experience anywhere else.”

Shatgul Ablikim XINJIANG, CHINA | BIOLOGY

EVOLUTION NEXT Neuroscience, cells, molecular biology, genetics. Shatgul Ablikim’s interests lie across the biological spectrum. Then, UO. Her research here drew her into the field of cognitive function—the study of which neurons influence behavior. And she continues to evolve. She’s part of the Student Health Advisory Board, educating students about their health care and health insurance options. Her next step? Use the UO’s OPT program—Optional Practical Training—which will allow her to work in health care. Gain direct professional experience. While she’s enrolled as an international student. Long term—international public health. She’ll apply that knowledge of cells, neurons, and behavior to people’s everyday lives.

READY. SET. DUCK. Apply now to become a part of the next class of active, brilliant, determined Ducks. Come ready to innovate, start something, restart something, research, and explore the limits of your limits. Bring questions. We’ll find answers, together. Or, bring answers and we’ll find something to do with them. Undecided? No worries, you’ll find your way while you receive one of the finest educations available anywhere. This is where it happens. In this ecosystem of collaboration. We search, create, and find better ways.

WHAT WE CONSIDER We’ll break it down for you. But first, remember, we aren’t just

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

—

480 CR

ACT

—

20 ENGLISH

TEST

looking for academic potential. We want to know what you can add to the UO community. So, tell us. Don’t hold back. The more we know, the better. We’re always looking for reasons to admit you— it’s our favorite part of the job.

ACA DEMIC FAC T ORS

No question, your academic preparation is important. We want to see that you can be successful here. Your application will be reviewed holistically.  Factors considered: GPA

UO ADMISSION PLUS ACADEMIC ENGLISH FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (AEIS)

GRADE TREND

The AEIS program helps international students develop advanced expertise in English. During the mandatory International Student Orientation, all new international students take the AEIS placement test. Depending on the results of the AEIS placement test, students are required to take anywhere from 0 to 6 AEIS classes. Students enrolled in AEIS classes are at the same time enrolled in regular UO courses of their choice. AEIS classes are credit-bearing courses and count toward UO graduation requirements. The only way to be exempt from the AEIS program is with a qualifying TOEFL or IELTS score listed above.

COURSE SCHEDULE ENGLISH PROFICIENCY OPTIONAL SAT OR ACT SCORES You are not required to submit SAT or ACT scores unless you are applying to the School of Architecture and Allied Arts or the Clark Honors College. Submitting SAT or ACT scores may increase your chance of admission and eligibility for scholarships.

CONDITIONAL ADMISSION: AMERICAN ENGLISH INSTITUTE (AEI)

WHAT DO I TURN IN? TRANSCRIPTS Submit official transcripts for all secondary or high schools, colleges, and universities you have attended. Official copies are issued directly by your school, college, or university in a sealed envelope and must bear the official stamp or seal of the institution as well as the signature of the appropriate official. If your transcripts are not in English, send a copy in the original language and provide a certified translation in an envelope sealed by the certified translator. Transcripts will not be accepted by e-mail or fax. OPTIONAL EXPLANATION OF SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES APPLICATION FEE

If you do not have the qualifying scores, you will be considered for conditional admission. If you are offered conditional admission, you will be enrolled in AEI to improve your English language skills. Upon successful completion of the highest level of AEI, you will be fully admitted to the UO. You may also submit a passing TOEFL or IELTS score for consideration for full admission while enrolled at AEI. A passing TOEFL or IELTS score submitted while enrolled at AEI does not guarantee full admission. DEMONSTRATION OF FINANCIAL RESOURCES According to U.S. government regulations, all applicants who need a student visa to study in the U.S. must demonstrate they have sufficient funds to pay for tuition costs and living expenses while at the UO. Students demonstrate sufficient funds by submitting a bank statement, certificate of balance, scholarship letter or any combination of the three. Financial documents must have been prepared in the last 6 months.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEST RESULTS If your native language is not English, you must submit official exam results that show that you meet the minimum English proficiency requirement.

admissions.uoregon.edu/international

EARLY ACTION (EA ) DEADLINE FOR FALL APPLICATION

NOVEMBER 1

2015

EA is an option that allows you to hear back earlier if AVERAGE TIME TO GRADUATION

24,281

4 YEARS

UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT 20,569

PLUS ONE TERM

you apply earlier. It also helps the Admissions Office keep up with our growing application pool. However, it doesn’t give you a different chance of admission or a better chance at housing or scholarships. So if you’re not ready, don’t worry, just meet the regular deadline.

201 4 INTERN AT ION A L A PPL ICAT IONS FRESHMAN

TRANSFER

TOTAL

APPLICANTS

2,853

634

3,487

ADMITTED

1,503

379

1,882

ENROLLED

437

219

656

EA APPLICANT NOTIFICATION

DECEMBER 15

2015

REGUL A R DE A DL INE FOR FA LL A PPL ICAT ION

JANUARY 15

2016

FA LL DOCUMENT DE A DL INE

FEBRUARY 15

2015–16 UNDERGRADUATE COST OF ATTENDANCE

2016

All documents, including midyear transcript updates, must be received by Admissions for full admission and scholarship consideration.

TUITION AND FEES

$32,550

Based on t ypical undergraduate enrollment of 15 credits

MAY 1

per term (45 credits per year) ON-CAMPUS HOUSING

$11,430

Standard double occupancy room with standard meal plan BOOKS AND SUPPLIES

DECISION DAY

Admitted students nationwide should let us know by this day whether they’re accepting our admissions offer.

$1,068

Cost varies depending on requirements for enrolled courses PERSONAL EXPENSES

$2,382

Cost varies depending on personal spending habits HEALTH INSURANCE

$1,734

WHAT IF YOU WANT TO START ANOTHER QUARTER? (SUMMER, W INTER, OR SPRING) ADMISSIONS.UOREGON.EDU/ALTDE ADLINE WHAT IF YOU’RE A TRANSFER STUDENT? ADMISSIONS.UOREGON.EDU/ INTERNAT IONAL / TR ANSFER

ESTIMATED TOTAL

2016

$49,164

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VISIT. BRING QUESTIONS. CHANNEL YOUR EXCITEMENT. GET ACQUAINTED WITH THIS PLACE—ALL 295 ACRES OF IT. THIS IS YOUR TIME TO REALLY EXPLORE.

TOTAL ENROLLMENT

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UO FRESHMAN DEADLINES

DISTANCES FROM EUGENE TO MA JOR US CITIES SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 247 MI 398 KM DENVER, COLORADO 975 MI 1,569 KM

PORTLAND, OREGON 100 MI 161 KM

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 1,788 MI 2,878 KM

EUGENE

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA 441 MI 710 KM

NEW YORK, NEW YORK 3,025 MI 4,867 KM

WASHINGTON, D.C. 2,925 MI 4,706 KM

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 739 MI 1,189 KM

SPREAD YOUR WINGS Yes, we have an airport. Catch direct flights from here to many cities along the Pacific Coast. Make easy connections to your hometown, or that new city where you’ve got an internship. Anywhere you wish to go. Trains, buses, cabs, and rental cars. Explore Oregon, North America, the world. With Eugene as the starting point.

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MOST REPRESENTED COUNTRIES

CANADA CHINA SAUDI ARABIA

JAPAN

UO IS HOME TO OVER

3K INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS FROM BRAZIL

SOUTH KOREA TAIWAN

98 DIFFERENT COUNTRIES

INDIA KUWAIT HONG KONG

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EXPLORE SCHOLARSHIPS AND ON-CAMPUS EMPLOYMENT

A PE X SCHOL A RSHIP *

International students who have a minimum high school GPA of 3.60 on a 4.00 scale and have a 1150 score on their SAT (critical reading and mathematics score

admissions.uoregon.edu/intlscholarships

only) or a 25 score on their ACT will receive the Apex Scholarship. The award is $4,000 per year and $16,000 over four years.

INTERN AT ION A L DE A N’S E XCELLENCE AWA RD ( IDE A ) *

The IDEA scholarship is a merit-based, partial-tuition scholarship awarded to new international undergraduate applicants entering in the fall. All international students who apply for admission by January 15 are considered for this award. The scholarship is valued at $6,000–$8,000 each and is renewable based on academic performance. Students who have completed the full International baccalaureate diploma will automatically receive the full award amount of the IDEA scholarship.

INTERN AT ION A L CULT UR A L SERV ICE PROGR A M ( ICSP) SCHOL A RSHIP S

The UO grants renewable International Cultural Service Program (ICSP) Scholarships each year. The scholarship is a competitive, partial tuition waiver award with a required cultural service component. Award amounts range from $7,500 to $30,000 and are based on financial need. Applications are due January 15. INTERN AT ION A L A FFA IRS – ENDOW ED SCHOL A RSHIP S

Each year, the UO grants 15–20 International Affairs– SUMMI T SCHOL A RSHIP *

International students who have a minimum high school GPA of 3.80 on a 4.00 scale and have a 1190 score on

endowed scholarships to international students who demonstrate financial need and academic merit. Applications are due January 15.

their SAT (critical reading and mathematics score only) or a 26 score on their ACT will receive the Summit

WORK- S T UDY AWA RDS

Scholarship. The award is $9,000 per year and $36,000

The UO grants more than 50 work-study awards ranging

over four years.

from $500 to $3,000 each year to eligible international students. If you receive one of these awards, you can

$1,685,414

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PROV IDENCE HE ALTH & SERV ICES

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K A ISER PERMANENTE

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TOTAL FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS PAID IN 2014–15 TO UNDERGRADUATE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS EXCLUDING EXCHANGE

INTEL

94%

year. Applications are due April 18.

NIKE

UO GR ADS WHO ARE EMPLOYED OR ENROLLED IN AN EDUCAT IONAL PROGR AM ONE YE AR AF TER GR ADUAT ION

seek an on-campus work-study job during the academic

TOP COMPANIES WHERE DUCKS WORK:

INTERNATIONAL FRESHMEN WHO RETURN FOR THEIR SOPHOMORE YEAR

89%

* Students may only receive one of the above scholarships, and will be offered the highest award amount for which they qualify based on materials received on the February 15th document deadline. A separate application is not required.

We are a community of individuals. Working together to find a better way. Become one of us.

CAMPUS AT TWILIGHT

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