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LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
THE UNIVERSITY OF OREGON is located on Kalapuya Ilihi, the traditional indigenous homeland of the Kalapuya people. Following treaties between 1851 and 1855, Kalapuya people were dispossessed of their indigenous homeland by the United States government and forcibly removed to the Coast Reservation in
Western Oregon. Today, descendants are citizens of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon and the Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Indians of Oregon, and continue to make important contributions in their communities, at UO, and across the land we now refer to as Oregon.
AT THE UNIVERSITY OF OREGON,
WE ARE
CHANGE MAKERS AND BIG DREAMERS, WITH OUR HANDS IN THE DIRT AND OUR EYES ON THE COSMOS. WE ARE SOLUTIONS ORIENTED AND COMMUNITY FOCUSED, RESOURCEFUL AND COLLABORATIVE, AND WE DON’T SHY AWAY FROM A DIFFICULT PROBLEM.
WE BELIEVE
IN THE POWER OF DATA AND STORIES, IN UPENDING THE CONVENTIONAL WHILE LEARNING FROM OUR HISTORY. WE APPRECIATE OUR COMMONALITIES AND CELEBRATE OUR DIFFERENCES, AND WE VALUE THOSE WHO CHALLENGE OUR ASSUMPTIONS.
WE ARE DUCKS.
The University of Oregon has long served as an agent of change and innovation.
SINCE OUR ESTABLISHMENT IN 1876, we’ve grown along with our state and region. Through it all, we’ve been steadfast in our focus on the future. A place for big ideas, we push the boundaries of knowledge and prepare our students for fulfilling, impactful careers and lives.
1 Willamette River: Runs through the UO with the main campus on one side and football, baseball, and soccer facilities on the other, connected by a footbridge.
2 Pre’s Trail: One of the most famous running trails in the world.
3 Autzen Stadium: ESPN and Sports Illustrated have called it one of the nation’s top 10 venues to watch a college American football game.
4 Phil and Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact: Long name, big vision: to shorten the timeline between scientific discovery and societal impact.
5 Oregon Hall: Home to Admissions, Financial Aid, the Office of the Dean of Students, and the Accessible Education Center.
6 Matthew Knight Arena: This 12,000-seat venue hosts sporting events, big-name touring musicians, and other entertainers.
7 Lawrence Hall: Lightfilled exhibition spaces dedicated to student art and design projects.
8 Price Science Commons: Features the first (and only) “big data” visualization lab in the state of Oregon.
9 Lokey Laboratories: Our not-so-secret underground research lab.
10 Allen Hall: The UO’s advertising, journalism, media studies, and public relations hub.
11 Moon Tree: Grown from a seed that orbited the moon on Apollo 14.
12 Sand Court: Where Gritz, a game combining a net and Frisbee, was invented.
13 Lyllye Reynolds-Parker Black Cultural Center: A place for UO students to share and celebrate Black culture.
14 Hayward Field: The freshly reimagined birthplace of Nike innovation is among the world’s finest track and field facilities.
15 Many Nations Longhouse: Designed by a member of the Choctaw and Cherokee tribes.
16 Knight Law Center: Home to the UO School of Law, where you can get a legal studies minor or try courses with world-class law professors.
17 EMU Beehives: The roof of the EMU is home to three hives of honeybees working overtime to keep our campus pollinated.
18 Erb Memorial Union (EMU): Home to our radio station, glass blowing studio, student organizations, and dozens of delicious dishes.
19 Yamada Language Center: Study more than 50 languages here.
20 Lillis Business Complex: The most photographed spot on campus.
21 Tykeson Hall: Your one-stop destination for comprehensive academic and career advising.
22 Gerlinger Lawn: Stop by on a sunny spring day for intramural grass volleyball.
23 Rec Center: This awardwinning facility includes eight workout studios, a 12-lane lap pool, an indoor track, and a 30-foot climbing wall.
24 Outdoor Program Barn: The place to start for any Oregon adventure. Meet here, then get out there.
25 Chapman Hall: Home to Clark Honors College.
26 Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art: Extensive permanent collections and rotating exhibitions, free for all students.
27 Memorial Quad: The perfect spot to read a book and catch some sun.
28 Knight Library: Built in 1937, this perennial favorite study spot is the UO’s largest library don’t miss the Special Collections room.
28 KNIGHT LIBRARY
STUDENT REC CENTER
20 LILLIS BUSINESS COMPLEX
26 JORDAN SCHNITZER MUSEUM OF ART
OREGON FANS UNITE
The student section celebrates a touchdown during an American football game at Autzen Stadium.
MUSIC INSPIRES
The UO Symphony Orchestra, one of many bands and ensembles on campus, rehearses.
UO FACTS
ACADEMICS
WE HAVE 22,298 STUDENTS ENROLLMENT WE
18,604 UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS 3,694 GRADUATE STUDENTS
WE HAVE 8 SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES:
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
ROBERT D. CLARK HONORS COLLEGE
CHARLES H. LUNDQUIST COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
COLLEGE OF DESIGN
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM AND COMMUNICATION
SCHOOL OF MUSIC AND DANCE
SCHOOL OF LAW
WITH 125+ MAJORS AND MINORS AND 275+ ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Students
Folklore
Food
French
Music Composition
Music Education
Music: Jazz Studies
Music: History and Culture
Music Performance
Music: Popular Music
Music Production*
Music Technology*
R Religious StudiesM
Romance Languages
Russian, East European, and Eurasian StudiesM
S Scandinavian* Science Communication*
BEYOND MAJORS
We provide advising and preparation for certificate and graduate programs in these areas:
Communication
Couples and Family Therapy
Dentistry
Elementary Education
KEY
* Minor M Major also available as a minor
Students develop the skills to tell an ethical, accurate story in any medium.
PRODUCT DESIGN
Students pair with real-world clients and users to inform practical, real-world product design solutions.
JOURNALISM
RESEARCH MATTERS.
As leading national research institution, the UO attracts faculty and students who are passionate about finding answers to some of humanity’s biggest questions.
We’re using big data to save and improve lives.
At the UO, we combine expertise across disciplines in math, biology, and genomics with biomedical data science and precision medicine to fight cancer. We’re coming together to define science and research education for the 21st century, shaping future generations of scientists, innovators, and entrepreneurs who are ready to serve Oregon, the nation, and the world.
With so much activity on campus, there are plenty of opportunities for undergraduate students to participate in groundbreaking
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
UO researchers use zebrafish to study cell development and how organs grow, regenerate, and function.
VOLCANOLOGY
The Oregon Center for Volcanology has the largest dedicated academic group devoted to volcanoes in the United States, and their impact and work takes them around the globe!
Collecting samples at Heceta Beach on the Oregon Coast
MAKE HOME YOURSELF AT
Living on campus is about connection: to friends, resources, and seriously good food.
YOUR RESIDENCE HALL IS YOUR HOME THE FIRST YEAR. It’s a place to form friendships, explore your identity, and make memories. Our residence halls are designed to enhance your life on campus, with live‑in faculty members, study spaces, access to tutors and advisors, music practice rooms, and maker hacker spaces. You can even choose to select a community that’s linked to your area of study, personal and cultural identities, or interests.
11 RESIDENCE HALLS
BARNHART CARSON EARL GLOBAL SCHOLARS
HAMILTON
JUSTICE BEAN
THE LIVING-LEARNING CENTER
RILEY
UNTHANK
YASUI
NEW RESIDENCE HALL
DELICIOUS FOOD FOR EVERY TASTE
Our fourteen dining locations offer you a place to kick back, meet up, hang out, and fuel up with locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. Our dining halls also offer global cuisine, inspired by a variety of countries and cultures.
ACADEMIC RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES
These communities combine living with learning as students and faculty interact inside and outside the classroom.
ART + DESIGN
BUSINESS
ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERS
GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT
HEALTH SCIENCES
LATINX SCHOLARS
LGBTQIA+ SCHOLARS
MEDIA AND SOCIAL ACTION
NATIVE AMERICAN AND INDIGENOUS STUDIES
PERFORMING ARTISTS COLLECTIVE
SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND THE PUBLIC GOOD
THRIVE: HEALTHY LIVING
UMOJA BLACK SCHOLARS
WOMEN IN SCIENCE AND MATH
RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES
These communities bring together students with similar identities or values.
CREATIVE PRACTICE
FLYING V: SUBSTANCE FREE
FIRST-GENERATION
FIRST-YEAR EXPLORERS
GENDER EXPANSIVE
HOME FLIGHT SCHOLARS
HONORS COLLEGE
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STUDENT LIFE
THE UO CAMPUS IS BUZZING WITH ACTIVITY AND ENERGY. With more than 400 student organizations, you’ll have room to explore your interests with other Ducks from across the US and the world. And our support programs for international students will help you get comfortable in your new home.
WEEK OF WELCOME
Students dance and drum to the beat in unison during Duck N2 (Into) the Rec.
Stargazing on an Outdoor Program trip to Mount Saint
INTERNATIONAL
STUDENT SUPPORT
International Student and Scholar Services isss.uoregon.edu
Mills International Center mills.uoregon.edu
International Student Association isa.uoregon.edu
STUDENT UNIONS
ARAB STUDENT UNION
AFRICAN STUDENT ASSOCIATION
CHINESE STUDENT AND SCHOLARS ASSOCIATION
HONG KONG STUDENT ASSOCIATION
JAPANESE STUDENT ORGANIZATION
KULTURA PILIPINAS
MOVIMIENTO ESTUDIANTIL FOR CHANGE AND ADVOCACY
MUSLIM STUDENT ASSOCIATION
PERSIAN STUDENT ASSOCIATION
SOUTH ASIAN CULTURAL ALLIANCE
TAIWANESE STUDENT ASSOCIATION
THAI STUDENT ASSOCIATION
VIETNAMESE STUDENT ASSOCIATION
The UO Police Department patrols the university’s campus and surrounding neighborhoods to deter crime, heighten personal safety, and provide security.
Helens
Blacksmithing in the Craft Center
Fútbol at Papé Field
SAFETY
THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST
IS OUR ECOSYSTEM. We’re immersed in nature. It inspires us. It informs our decisions and our innovation.
The first recycling bills were drafted here. No surprise sustainability is in our DNA. So is good coffee and fresh, locally grown food. Active isn’t an afterthought, either. It’s part of our lifestyle. We run on Pre’s Trail, bike to school, and roll along 13th Avenue. We ski down mountains, float down rivers, and play along the beaches on the weekends. We wouldn’t have it any other way. This is where you come to explore, lean into life, be anything you want.
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VIEW FROM SPENCER BUTTE
9 kilometers from campus
SAHALIE FALLS 116 kilometers from campus
WASHINGTON
CANADA
IDAHO
CALIFORNIA
NEVADA
PACIFIC OCEAN
EUGENE OREGON
WELCOME TO EUGENE
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WILLAMETTE RIVER
Willamalane Recreation
Area: This 665-acre natural space has a variety of trails perfect for hiking, birding, and mountain biking.
Alton Baker Park: Comprised of 402 acres, Eugene’s largest riverfront park hosts festivals, running and walking races, and community events.
Disc Golf Course: One of several courses throughout Eugene, this eighteen-hole course in Alton Baker Park is open to the public and dog-friendly!
Cuthbert Amphitheater: Outdoor concert venue in Alton Baker Park for 5,000 excited fans to enjoy the show.
Canoe Canal and Pond: Great for stand-up paddle boarding, canoeing, and fishing.
Pre’s Trail: Named after legendary UO track star Steve Prefontaine, the bark path travels through the Eastgate Woodlands and Alton Baker Park.
Dorris Ranch: Nestled in the nation’s oldest commercial hazelnut farm, this park meanders along the river and features gravel walking trails and a paved multi-use path.
Buford Park and Mount Pisgah: This 2,200-acre park has twenty-seven kilometers of trails that provide hiking and horseback riding access to the summit of Mount Pisgah, diverse natural areas, and a 209-acre arboretum.
Hendricks Park: Features a world-renowned rhododendron garden, a sixty-five-acre forest, and a native plant garden.
Saturday Market: Live music on the market stage and more than 200 booths with a diverse selection of art, crafts, and food.
5th Street Public Market: Enjoy a collection of local stores, restaurants, and eateries.
Ridgeline Trail: An extensive nineteen-kilometer trail system in South Eugene popular for hiking and trail running.
McDonald Theatre: Built in 1925, this concert and dance hall hosts many wellknown performers.
Actors Cabaret: Live theater, with shows from Broadway, offBroadway, and regional theaters.
Downtown Eugene: Enjoy events in Kesey Square, fantastic boutique shops, art galleries, food trucks, and great restaurants.
Spencer Butte: Not just an iconic backdrop to Eugene hiking to the top is one of the most popular city hikes.
Oregon Contemporary Theatre: Creates outstanding performances with a commitment to presenting challenging and diverse scripts.
Whiteaker: This artistic neighborhood has some of Eugene’s most innovative, downto-earth, farm-to-table food.
W.O.W. Hall: Features live music on an elevated stage that is right on the dance floor.
Skinner Butte: Enjoy picturesque views of the Willamette River, Spencer Butte (the surrounding valley’s highest peak), and downtown Eugene. The Columns are a popular place to climb basalt rock columns.
WJ Skatepark: Largest covered and illuminated public skatepark in the country.
Ruth Bascom Riverbank Path System: Accessible from campus, this nineteen-kilometer collection of paved paths along the Willamette River is popular with cyclists and runners.
EVERY YEAR THE UO AWARDS OVER $5.1 MILLION IN AID TO INTERNATIONAL
CAMPUS IN THE FALL In the Pacific Northwest we experience all four seasons.
Home to the Department of Physics and centered with the
WILLAMETTE HALL
Olum Atrium.
MEMORIAL QUAD IN FRONT OF CLARK HONORS COLLEGE
backyard
FINANCIAL AID
Applications for admission must be submitted by January 15 to be considered for scholarships.
Grade point average (GPA) for scholarship purposes is a standardized, weighted GPA calculated by Admissions.
We do not require SAT or ACT scores for admission, and they are not used in awarding first year scholarships.
UO EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP
AUTOMATIC
IB
SUMMIT SCHOLARSHIP
APEX SCHOLARSHIP
INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL SERVICE PROGRAM (ICSP)
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT WORK-STUDY PROGRAM
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE SCHOLARSHIPS
20,000 USD PER YEAR
Eligibility: Limited number of awards available to top nonresident, incoming freshmen applicants. Consideration and selection based on review of admission application.
10,000 USD PER YEAR
Eligibility: Awarded to incoming freshmen with a 3.90 GPA or higher on a 4.00 scale.
10,000 USD PER YEAR
Eligibility: Awarded to incoming freshmen with a 3.70 GPA or higher on a 4.00 scale.
25,000 USD
Application deadline: mid February
Eligibility: Awarded based on financial need, academic merit, and the ability to make presentations to diverse groups of people.
1,000 – 12,000 USD
Application deadline: mid February
Eligibility: Office of International Affairs scholarships have varying eligibility requirements.
1,000 – 4,500 USD
Application due: April 15
Eligibility: Awarded based on financial need.
2,000 – 6,000 USD PER YEAR (BASED ON IB TEST SCORE)
Minimum Requirements: 3.40 GPA | IB diploma | IB test score of 24 or higher
The
of campus—a place to meet a friend to study, picnic, or simply soak up the sun.
NIKE WAFFLE
The global brand giant was started right here by alum Phil Knight.
HOW TO APPLY
SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR ADMISSION THROUGH EITHER THE COMMON APPLICATION OR THE UO APPLICATION:
Official transcripts for all secondary or high schools, colleges, and universities
Proof of English proficiency (available in chart below)
* While we do not require SAT or ACT for admission or first-year scholarships, students may use their scores to demonstrate English Language proficiency. apply.uoregon.edu/international
If English is not your native language, the UO will ask you to validate your English proficiency prior to admission. These are the requirements:
• FULL ADMISSION: No additional requirements.
• IFIG ADMISSION: Students are fully admitted to the UO and receive academic English support through the International First Year Interest Group (IFIG).
• CONDITIONAL ADMISSION: Conditionally admitted students are enrolled in the UO’s full time Intensive English Program. Students begin regular UO courses after they complete this program.
NOVEMBER 1: EARLY ACTION DEADLINE Apply by the Early Action deadline and you will learn your admissions decision by December 15 a month earlier than other applicants.
JANUARY 15: REGULAR APPLICATION DEADLINE
TRANSFER DEADLINES
MARCH 15: Priority application deadline to start Fall Term
JUNE 1: Regular application deadline to start Fall Term
NOVEMBER 15: Application deadline to start Winter Term
FEBRUARY 1: Application deadline to start Spring Term
APRIL 15: Application deadline to start Summer Term
COST OF ATTENDANCE
2024–25 UNDERGRADUATE
on typical undergraduate enrollment of 15 credits per term (45 credits per year)
