2025 University of Oregon Junior Viewbook by University of Oregon

UNIVERSITY OF OREGON

WE ARE DUCKS

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, curious and reflective, and we don’t shy away from a difficult problem.

We believe in the power of stories and of data, 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.

The University of Oregon is the place for your big ideas and teeming with world-class advisors, counselors, resources, and other support eager to help incubate those ideas into a fulfilling, impactful career and life.

This is the place to find yourself your voice, your people, your passion, and your ability to expand and evolve. This is the place to start building your future.

WE CAN’T WAIT TO SEE WHAT YOU DO HERE.

2,400

STUDENT EVENTS EACH YEAR

14 ON-CAMPUS DINING VENUES

400+ STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

11 RESIDENCE HALLS

25 RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES

WHERE CLASSROOM MEETS COMMUNITY

The UO helps you explore your passions while preparing for your future career.

At the UO, your top tier academic experience is matched only by the richness of education and opportunities available outside the classroom. Explore your interests and discover new ones!

WE ARE A

RESEARCH INSTITUTION AND A PROUD MEMBER OF THE

BIG TEN ACADEMIC ALLIANCE

68% OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS ARE ENGAGED IN RESEARCH ACTIVITY

Accounting

Advertising

African Studies * Anthropology M

Arabic Studies * Architecture M

Art M

Art and Technology M

Art History M Asian Studies

Biochemistry

Bioengineering *

Biology M

Black Studies * Brewing Innovation *

Business AdministrationM

Chemistry M Child Behavioral Health Chinese M Cinema Studies

Classical Civilization * Classics Climate Studies * Comics and Cartoon Studies * Commerce and Society * Communication Disorders and Sciences

Comparative Literature M

Computer Science M

Computer and Information Technology

Creative Writing * Criminology * Cybersecurity

AND PROGRAMS

Dance M

Data Science

Digital Humanities *

Disability Studies *

Earth Sciences M

East Asian Studies *

Economics M

Educational Foundations

EnglishM

Entrepreneurship *

Environmental Design

Environmental Humanities *

Environmental Science

Environmental Studies M

Ethics *

Ethnic Studies M

European Studies *

Family and Human Services

Folklore and Public Culture M

Food Studies *

Forensic Anthropology *

French and Francophone Studies M

Game Studies *

General Social Science

Geography M

GermanM

German and

Scandinavian Studies *

Global Health *

Global Service *

Global Studies M

Greek *

History M

Human Physiology

Humanities

Interdisciplinary Cognitive Sciences *

Interior Architecture M

ItalianM

Japanese M

Journalism

Judaic Studies M

Korean *

Landscape Architecture M

Latin *

Latin American Studies M

Latinx Studies *

Legal Studies *

Linguistics M

Marine Biology

Mathematics M Mathematics and Computer Science

Media Studies M

Medieval Studies M

Middle East and North Africa Studies *

Multidisciplinary Science

Music *

Music, General

Music: Applied Piano

Music: Applied Voice

Music Composition

Music Education

Music: Jazz Studies

Music: History and Culture

Music Performance

Music: Popular Music

Music Production *

Music Technology M

Music Theory

Native American and Indigenous Studies M

Neuroscience

Nonprofit Administration*

Philosophy M

Physics M

Planning, Public Policy and Management M

Political Science M

Product Design

Psychology M

Public Relations

Queer Studies *

Religious Studies M

Romance Languages

Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies M

Scandinavian * Science Communication *

Secondary Educational Foundations *

Sociology M

South Asian Studies *

Southeast Asian Studies *

SpanishM

Spatial Data Science and Technology

Special Education *

Sports Business *

Sustainable Business *

Theatre Arts M

Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies M

Writing, Public Speaking, and Critical Reasoning *

BEYOND MAJORS

We provide advising and preparation for certificate and graduate programs in these areas:

Athletic Training

Communication

Couples and Family Therapy

Dentistry

Elementary Education

Film Studies

Forensic Science

Law

Medicine

Occupational Therapy

Optometry

Pharmacy

Physical Therapy

Physician Assistant

Podiatry

Pre-Engineering

School Psychology

Secondary Education

Veterinary Medicine

You can customize your degree by adding a concentration to many majors.

* Minor M Major also available as a minor duckbound.com/jr-majors

MAKE YOUR WORLD

WORLD BIGGER HERE

EXPLORE CAMPUS

Located in the lush Willamette Valley, nestled between the Pacific Ocean and Cascade Mountains, Eugene feels familiar, green, and friendly, but also modern, accessible, and connected. The UO is kind of perfect an extraordinary academic community surrounded by a quintessential college town alive with music, food, art, and just the right amount of weird to keep things interesting.

duckbound.com/jr-visit

1 Willamette River: Runs through the UO, with a footbridge connecting the main campus to our football, baseball, and soccer facilities.

2 Pre’s Trail: Named after Steve Prefontaine, Pre’s Trail is one of the most famous running trails in the world.

3 Autzen Stadium: ESPN and Sports Illustrated have called it one of the best and loudest venues to watch a college 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, bigname 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 eateries.

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.

JORDAN SCHNITZER

We believe that education should be financially accessible for students. The Oregon Guarantee helps make that possible with a locked in tuition rate for five years. No increases, no surprises.

GET YOUR DUCKS IN A ROW

Some helpful hints for putting your best webbed-foot forward heading into senior year.

Grades: Stay focused on your GPA, especially in AP and other competitive courses.

Letters of Recommendation: Ask teachers or counselors to write strong recommendation letters for your college application.

Build Your Résumé: Extracurricular activities, volunteer work, and internships all strengthen your college application and will make you stand out with admissions counselors.

Financial Aid: Research scholarships, grants, and student loans to help fund your education. Get involved in your high school and local community to open as many scholarship doors as possible.