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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.
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
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. ©2023 University of Oregon SSEM0823 12781
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6 OVERVIEW 6 Explore Campus 8 Facts and Figures 10 ACADEMICS 10 Majors, Minors, and Programs 12 Research 14 Computer and Data Sciences 16 Global Studies and Languages 18 Humanities 20 Natural Sciences 22 Social Sciences 24 Business 26 Art and Design 28 Education 30 Journalism and Communication 32 Music and Dance 34 Honors College 36 Ballmer Institute 38 Study Abroad
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HONORING NATIVE PEOPLES AND LANDS
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, Kalapuya descendants are primarily citizens of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde and the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, and they continue to make important contributions to their communities, to the UO, to Oregon, and to the world.
40 CAMPUS LIFE 40 Housing and Dining 42 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 44 Involvement 46 Wellness 48 Sports and Recreation 50 LOCATION 50 Pacific Northwest 52 Eugene, Oregon 54 WHAT’S NEXT 54 Success After Graduation 56 Costs and Financial Aid 58 Admissions
KNIGHT LIBRARY MORNING LIGHT
EXPERIENCE IT FOR YOURSELF
We offer many opportunities for prospective students and their families to tour campus, ask questions, and connect with current students and staff. Mix and match options to create a visit that works for you.
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10 A UTZEN STADIUM OUR CAMPUS IS A 295 ACRE ARBORETUM
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500+ VARIETIES
1 Yamada Language Center: Study more than 50 languages here
2 Lillis Business Complex: The most photographed spot on campus
3 Memorial Quad: The perfect spot to read a book and catch some sun
4 Knight Library: Built in 1937, this perennial favorite study spot is the UO’s largest library don’t miss the Special Collections room
5 Chapman Hall: Home to Clark Honors College
6 Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art: Extensive permanent collections and rotating exhibitions, free for all students
7 Tykeson Hall: Your one‑stop destination for comprehensive academic and career advising
8 Allen Hall: The UO’s advertising, journalism, media studies, and public relations hub
9 Lawrence Hall: Light filled exhibition spaces dedicated to student art and design projects
10 Autzen Stadium: ESPN and Sports Illustrated have called it one of the nation’s top 10 venues to watch a college football game
11 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
12 Pre’s Trail: One of the most famous running trails in the world
13 Price Science Commons: Features the first (and only) “big data” visualization lab in the state of Oregon
14 Phil and Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact: Long name, big vision: to shorten the timeline between scientific discovery and societal impact
15 Lokey Laboratories: Our not so secret underground research lab
16 EMU Beehives: The roof of the EMU is home to three hives of honeybees working overtime to keep our campus pollinated
17 Erb Memorial Union (EMU): Home to a radio station, glass blowing studio, student organizations, and dozens of delicious dishes
18 Gerlinger Lawn: Stop by on a sunny spring day for intramural grass volleyball
19 Moon Tree: Grown from a seed that orbited the moon on Apollo 14
20 Oregon Hall: Home to Admissions, Financial Aid, the Office of the Dean of Students, and the Accessible Education Center
21 Sand Court: Where Gritz, a game combining a net and Frisbee, was invented
22 Matthew Knight Arena: This 12,000 seat venue hosts sporting events, big name touring musicians, and other entertainers
23 Student Welcome Center: Where future Ducks start their campus visit experience
24 Lyllye Reynolds-Parker Black Cultural Center: A place for UO students to share and celebrate Black culture
25 Many Nations Longhouse: Designed by a member of the Choctaw and Cherokee tribes
26 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
27 Rec Center: This award winning facility includes eight workout studios, a 12 lane lap pool, an indoor track, and a 30 foot climbing wall
28 Hayward Field: The freshly reimagined birthplace of Nike innovation is among the world’s finest track and field facilities
29 Outdoor Program Barn: The jumping off point for any Oregon adventure meet up here, then get out there
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2.4K+ STUDENT EVENTS EACH YEAR
300+ STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
60 MULTICULTURAL AND IDENTITY-BASED CENTERS AND GROUPS
38 DIVISION I NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
23,202
19,568 UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
3,634 GRADUATE STUDENTS
19:1 STUDENT-TOTEACHER RATIO
COURSES TAUGHT BY: LABORATORY* ACTIVITY DISCUSSION* LECTURE FACULTY MEMBER GRADUATE EMPLOYEE EMPLOYEE
* Faculty members directly supervise the instruction of all discussions and laboratories.
36% OF FRESHMEN IDENTIFY WITH DIVERSE RACIAL OR ETHNIC GROUPS*
14% ASIAN AMERICAN 6% BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN
HAWAIIAN OR PACIFIC ISLANDER
HISPANIC OR LATINO
NATIVE AMERICAN
ONE RACE OR ETHNICITY MORE THAN ONE RACE OR ETHNICITY
* Individual percentages add up to more than the 36% total because a growing number of our students identify with more than one racial or ethnic group.
86% OF UNIVERSITY OF OREGON FRESHMEN CONTINUE TO THEIR SECOND YEAR --VERSUS--
78% ON AVERAGE AT OTHER OREGON PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES AND
75% ON AVERAGE AT PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES NATIONWIDE
The student section celebrates a touchdown during a football game at Autzen Stadium.
22% TOP 10
OF FRESHMEN RECEIVE FEDERAL PELL GRANTS
1 OF 2
FOR COMMITMENT TO LGBTQ-INCLUSIVE POLICY, PROGRAM, AND PRACTICE CAMPUS PRIDE INDEX TRANS-FRIENDLY COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
PACIFIC NORTHWEST INSTITUTIONS IN THE PRESTIGIOUS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES
2%
16%
3%
53% 47% 51% 77% 78% 82% 49% 23% 22% 18%
UNIVERSITY OF OREGON 9
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AAccounting
Advertising
African Studies*
Anthropology M
Arabic Studies*
ArchitectureM
Art M
Art and Technology
Art History M
Asian Studies
BBiochemistry M
Bioengineering*
Biology M
Black Studies*
Business AdministrationM
CChemistry M
Child Behavioral Health
ChineseM
Cinema Studies
Classical Civilization*
Classics
Climate Studies*
Comics and Cartoon Studies*
Commerce and Society*
Communication
Disorders and Sciences
Comparative LiteratureM
Computer Science M
Computer and Information Technology*
Creative Writing*
Criminology*
Cybersecurity
L
DanceM
Data Science
Digital Humanities*
Disability Studies*
EEarth 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* F
Family and Human Services
Folklore and Public CultureM
Food Studies*
Forensic Anthropology*
FrenchM
GGeneral Social Science
Geography M
GermanM
German and Scandinavian Studies*
Global Health*
Global Service*
Global Studies M
Greek*
HHistoric Preservation*
History M
Human Physiology
Humanities
IInterdisciplinary
Cognitive Sciences*
Interior ArchitectureM
ItalianM J
JapaneseM
Journalism
Judaic Studies M
KKorean*
Landscape ArchitectureM
Latin*
Latin American Studies M
Latinx Studies*
Legal Studies*
Linguistics M M
Marine Biology
Mathematics M
Mathematics and Computer Science
Media Studies M
Medieval Studies M
Middle East and North Africa Studies*
Multidisciplinary Science
Multimedia*
Music M
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
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Majors
Native American and Indigenous Studies M
Neuroscience
Nonprofit Administration*
PPhilosophy M
Physics M
Planning, Public Policy and Management M
Political ScienceM
Product DesignM
Psychology M
Public Relations
S
Scandinavian*
Science Communication*
Sociology M
South Asian Studies*
Southeast Asian Studies*
SpanishM
Spatial Data Science and Technology
Special Education*
Sports Business*
Sustainable Business*
BEYOND MAJORS
We provide advising and preparation for certificate and graduate programs in these areas:
Communication
Couples and Family Therapy
Dentistry
Elementary Education
Film Studies
majors.uoregon.edu
19% OF INCOMING FRESHMEN ENROLL UNDECLARED, OR AS WE CALL IT, “EXPLORING”
QQueer Studies*
RReligious Studies M
Romance Languages
Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies M
TTheatre Arts M
WWomen’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies M
Writing, Public Speaking, and Critical Reasoning*
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* Minor M Major also available as a minor
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URIOUS?
We’re a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), meaning we’re one of the top 38 public research universities in the nation. We’re one of two AAU members in the Pacific Northwest, and the only one in Oregon.
Ducks dive into research to find answers to some of humanity’s biggest questions. We’re using big data to save and improve lives, striving to predict earthquakes and tackle society’s challenges. We’re combining 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.
rE s E ar C h why.uoregon.edu/academics
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SCIENCE ADVANCING SOCIETY
At the Phil and Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact, teams of scientists, researchers, and students are creating new opportunities in fields such as bioengineering. They’re blurring lines between disciplines, pursuing discovery, and developing medical devices and therapies. They strive to deploy new products, innovations, and cures to improve people’s lives. The 170,000-squarefoot first building is home to researchers tackling challenges such as spinal injuries, macular degeneration, pain management, and more. accelerate.uoregon.edu
A researcher in a laboratory inside the Phil and Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact fine-tunes a high-resolution 3D printer. Converting low-cost, open-source systems into powerful 3D printers is changing the perception of what the future of advanced manufacturing could look like.
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74% OF STUDENTS ARE ENGAGED IN RESEARCH ACTIVITY
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COMPUTER AND DATA SCIENCES
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The newly formed School of Computer and Data Sciences is a hub of research and innovation that will connect you to the limitless potential of technology.
Whether in computing, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, or software development, prepare yourself for a rewarding career in almost any industry by choosing one of our computer science concentrations. You’ll have opportunities to develop your skills outside of the classroom, including internships, research labs, and student group projects.
Using a holistic framework, the data science program teaches you how to make sense of big data, from extraction to analysis and communication of the results. By learning how to apply analytical thinking and quantitative skills to your chosen domain area, you’ll be equipped for a profession that follows your passion.
RAM DURAIRAJAN
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
As the co-director of the Oregon Networking Research Group, Ram is always looking for better ways to connect. From mitigating the impacts of climate change and natural disasters on internet connectivity to stopping denial of service threats by rerouting data paths, Ram’s research focuses on how to make networks stronger. And with 11 undergraduates currently assisting with his research, Ram is working on making the next generation of computer scientists stronger too.
MAJORS, MINORS, AND PROGRAMS
COMPUTER SCIENCE
COMPUTER
INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY
CYBERSECURITY
MATH AND COMPUTER
SCIENCE
DATA SCIENCE
DOMAIN AREAS:
Accounting Analytics
Biology
Cultural Analytics
Earth Sciences
Economics
Geography
Linguistics
Marketing Analytics
Music Technology
Physics
Sociology
CONCENTRATIONS:
Computer Networks
Computer Security
High Performance
Computing and Computational Science
Machine Learning, AI, and Data Science
Software Development
Students and a faculty member work in the Price Science Commons Visualization Lab.
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18 LANGUAGES TAUGHT 100 CORE FACULTY MEMBERS ON-CAMPUS CULTURAL EXPERIENCES 16 g lobal s tudi E s and l anguag E s
MAJORS, MINORS, AND PROGRAMS
AFRICAN STUDIES
ASIAN STUDIES
CHINESE
EAST ASIAN STUDIES
EUROPEAN STUDIES
FOOD STUDIES
FRENCH
GERMAN
GERMAN AND SCANDINAVIAN STUDIES
GLOBAL HEALTH
GLOBAL SERVICE
GLOBAL STUDIES
ITALIAN
JAPANESE
JUDAIC STUDIES
KOREAN
LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA STUDIES
ROMANCE LANGUAGES
RUSSIAN, EAST
EUROPEAN, AND EURASIAN STUDIES
SCANDINAVIAN
SOUTH ASIAN STUDIES
SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES
SPANISH
GLOBAL STUDIES AND LANGUAGES
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Today’s challenges recognize no borders. Ecological sustainability. Food security. Public health. Indigenous cultural survival. By examining these issues, you will gain an understanding of how to solve some of the world’s biggest problems.
Boasting a student-centered approach that connects social sciences and humanities, the School of Global Studies and Languages combines the expertise of more than 100 UO faculty members to train you in more than one discipline, language, or region of the world. Opportunities to learn outside the classroom including study abroad, international internships, and research will prepare you for various global experiences and careers.
KRISTIN YARRIS
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF GLOBAL STUDIES
An anthropologist by training with a background in public health and community mental health, Kristin’s courses focus mainly on transnational migration and global health, both physical and mental. A strong advocate of experiential learning and community outreach, Kristin dedicates time to mentoring students through research projects at home and abroad, including reproductive health in Nicaragua, explanatory models of diabetes in Mexico, undocumented university students in the US, and trafficking of domestic workers in Malaysia, to name a few.
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Students participate in a tea ceremony with their instructor as they discuss Japanese art history.
HUMANITIES
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Students of the humanities explore what it means to be human through our connection to others, society, and the natural world. At a moment in history when the very nature of “truth” and “reality” are hotly contested, the humanities provide necessary insight into the character of civilizations past and present, and cultures and experiences that differ from our own.
ENVIRONMENTAL HUMANITIES
YOUR ASSIGNMENT: Convey your vision for the future of Mount Hood National Forest through a written public testimony and a 15-second Instagram video. This is just one of the projects for the introductory environmental humanities course. It’s a different way to study the environment through creative approaches that just might be what’s needed to address the world’s biggest natural challenges.
PRISCILLA PEÑA OVALLE
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF CINEMA STUDIES
Priscilla takes on assumptions, things that are accepted as true without proof. Whether based on race, gender, or even a style of hair, these presumptions are the focus of her research into film and mainstream media. She asks questions about why people don’t question. Priscilla finds that pop culture is a great avenue for introducing students to research, so they’ll start asking good questions too.
MAJORS, MINORS, AND PROGRAMS
ARABIC STUDIES
CHINESE
CINEMA STUDIES
CLASSICAL CIVILIZATION
CLASSICS
COMPARATIVE LITERATURE
CREATIVE WRITING
COMICS AND CARTOON STUDIES
DIGITAL HUMANITIES
DISABILITY STUDIES
ENGLISH
ENVIRONMENTAL HUMANITIES
ETHICS
FOLKLORE AND PUBLIC CULTURE
FRENCH
GERMAN
GREEK HUMANITIES
ITALIAN JAPANESE
JUDAIC STUDIES
LATIN
LINGUISTICS
MEDIEVAL STUDIES
PHILOSOPHY
RELIGIOUS STUDIES
ROMANCE LANGUAGES
RUSSIAN, EAST
EUROPEAN, AND EURASIAN STUDIES
SPANISH
THEATRE ARTS
WRITING, PUBLIC SPEAKING, AND CRITICAL REASONING
Cinema studies students explore the creative process in a music video production course.
h umaniti E s
The humanities offer fundamental insights into the human condition as they are expressed in thought, on stage, paper, film, the internet, and through human communication.
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Bowerman Sports Science Center
undergraduate research assistants provide continuous data monitoring while a subject’s blood flow is measured using ultrasound.
NAYANTARA ARORA
MAJOR: NEUROSCIENCE
MINORS: CHEMISTRY AND GLOBAL HEALTH
HOMETOWN: PORTLAND, OREGON
Nayantara lives at the intersection of science and society. She’s designed an interdisciplinary academic career that serves her passion for using research and public health approaches to address social injustices and human rights issues. From her research position in the Aging and Vascular Physiology Lab to her podcast telling the stories of immigrants and refugee youth, Nayantara is finding ways to improve the physical, emotional, and mental health of her community.
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NATURAL SCIENCES
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New treatments for Alzheimer’s, more sustainable land management, faster computer networks major scientific innovations don’t
MAJORS, MINORS, AND PROGRAMS
BIOCHEMISTRY
BIOENGINEERING
BIOLOGY
CHEMISTRY
COMPUTER SCIENCE
DATA SCIENCE
EARTH SCIENCES
HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY
MARINE BIOLOGY
MATHEMATICS
MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE
MULTIDISCIPLINARY SCIENCE
NEUROSCIENCE
PHYSICS
PSYCHOLOGY
ASHLEY WALKER
While the public might only notice the end result, scientists know that breakthroughs are the culmination of years of step-by-step work: asking questions; gathering data; trial, failure, and retrial. This is where you’ll learn to research health inheritance, to observe volcanic flow, to theorize about quantum computing, to model molecules and decode DNA. It’s where you’ll create theories about the human mind, cures for the human body, and ways to heal the environment. This is where we work together to create new knowledge daily and make discoveries that will change the world.
OIMB LAUNCHES NEW SHIP
Thanks to features of the new 48-foot research vessel Megalopa, scientists and students at the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology will access the ocean like never before. From state-of-the-art electronics to a large winch with 5,000 feet of cable, students can collect specimens from the sea floor or observe them from the surface. With a Seakeeper gyroscope to steady the ship, greater stability equals less seasickness.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY
In the Aging and Vascular Physiology Laboratory, Ashley is working on some stiff problems namely, stiffening arteries and how they affect us as we age. Ashley’s research focuses on changes in blood vessels over time and the correlation with diseases like Alzheimer’s, with the ultimate goal of identifying potential new interventions. Thanks to a slew of grants as well as a collaboration with OHSU in Portland, Ashley’s work opens the door for UO students to get involved in medical research too.
just pop up out of nowhere.
BOWERMAN SPORTS SCIENCE CENTER
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SOCIAL SCIENCES
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Science doesn’t only live in labs.
From unpacking societal norms to understanding conflict to fighting racism, the social sciences help us understand what makes people tick and find ways to positively influence the world. You’ll learn to observe, make connections, and try new approaches. By getting out of the classroom and into internships, field research, and studying abroad, you can engage in work that transcends boundaries.
COMMUNITY ECONOMICS
Graduate with honors and help your community along the way. The Economic Analysis of Community Issues is a capstone research series that gives economics students experience in applying theory to real-world issues while fulfilling the departmental honors research requirement. You’ll spend two terms diving into a locally important topic such as juvenile justice center referrals, public transit revenue, or housing affordability. At the end of your project, your research will provide the community real answers to important questions.
LUCAS SILVA
MAJORS, MINORS, AND PROGRAMS
AFRICAN STUDIES
ANTHROPOLOGY
ASIAN STUDIES
BLACK STUDIES
CLIMATE STUDIES
COMMERCE AND SOCIETY
CRIMINOLOGY
ECONOMICS
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
ETHNIC STUDIES
EUROPEAN STUDIES
FOOD STUDIES
FORENSIC ANTHROPOLOGY
GENERAL SOCIAL SCIENCE
GEOGRAPHY
GLOBAL HEALTH
GLOBAL SERVICE
GLOBAL STUDIES
HISTORY
LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES
LATINX STUDIES
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA STUDIES
NATIVE AMERICAN AND INDIGENOUS STUDIES
POLITICAL SCIENCE
QUEER STUDIES
SOCIOLOGY
SPATIAL DATA SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
WOMEN’S, GENDER AND SEXUALITY STUDIES
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Mitigating climate change isn’t a one-and-done endeavor, as Lucas knows. That’s why his Soil-Plant-Atmosphere (SPA) Research Lab takes an interdisciplinary approach to solving both the ecological and societal problems. His research focuses on understanding past environmental changes, measuring the effects of human influence on ecosystems today, and developing the management and restoration technologies of the future a full wrap-around approach to protecting the planet and the people on it.
s o C ial sC i E n CE s
It’s alive in the everyday, in all the ordinary, extraordinary, seemingly inexplicable things people do.
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Students in environmental studies examine a crayfish that they netted while sampling a stream near campus.
BUSINESS
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MAJORS, MINORS, AND PROGRAMS
ACCOUNTING
BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION
It’s an intersection where unstoppable forces crash into immovable objects where calamities must be averted and opportunities are everywhere, ready to be seized. This is where we live, evaluate, and work together not only to assemble our careers, but to make sure our careers have an impact on the world around us.
MASTER’S IN FOUR
With AP or IB credit, earn a bachelor’s degree in three years and a master’s degree in one additional year. The Lundquist College of Business offers two 3+1 options:
ACCOUNTING 3+1: Earn your master of accounting degree and become CPA-eligible
FINANCE 3+1: Earn your master of science in finance degree
PETER YOUNKIN
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF MANAGEMENT
Launching your own business is a tough gig. But getting a startup off the ground as an entrepreneur from a historically marginalized group comes with unique and unfair impediments.
Peter’s research focuses on identifying and removing the specific barriers facing minority entrepreneurs, especially Black and female founders. His research and commitment to diverse and inclusive course content earned Peter the Stewart Distinguished Faculty Award, the top academic honor in the Lundquist College of Business.
LORENA GARCIA
MAJOR : BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
MINOR: COMPUTER AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
HOMETOWN: WHITTIER, CALIFORNIA
Lorena came to the UO with one big goal: to gain the business skills she’d need to eventually be a leader at a company with values that align with her own. Since starting at the Lundquist College of Business, she’s honed her eye for corporate responsibility through the National Diversity Case Competition, where she worked with other UO students to build a comprehensive toolkit to help a multinational company face and fight for environmental justice issues.
CONCENTRATION
AREAS:
Accounting Entrepreneurship
Finance
Marketing
Operations and Business Analytics
Sports Business
b usin E ss
In today’s world, business isn’t just about business. It’s about cultures and collaboration, the environment, the economy, and the world.
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Embedded in the front windows of the Lillis Business Complex are photovoltaic solar cells that generate electricity from the sun. It is one of the largest installations of solar glass in the world.
Architecture
IMMERSED IN ARCHITECTURE
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students discuss ways to incorporate sustainability into the new housing on the Sisters, Oregon, elementary school site.
MAJORS, MINORS, AND PROGRAMS
ARCHITECTURE
ART
ART AND TECHNOLOGY
ART HISTORY
CERAMICS
DRAWING AND PAINTING
ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN
FIBERS
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE
JEWELRY AND METALSMITHING
LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECTURE
MATERIAL AND PRODUCT STUDIES
MULTIMEDIA
NONPROFIT
ADMINISTRATION
PHOTOGRAPHY
PLANNING, PUBLIC POLICY AND MANAGEMENT
PRINTMAKING
PRODUCT DESIGN
SCULPTURE
FINLEY HEEB
DESIGN
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Our programs are premier destinations in their fields architecture leading the nation in sustainability; art known for its innovative approaches; and planning, public policy and management preparing future community leaders. At the College of Design, you’ll discover how to become a world-class creative and find ways to improve the lives of people, cities, and the environment everywhere.
MAJOR: PLANNING, PUBLIC POLICY AND MANAGEMENT
HOMETOWN: PORTLAND, OREGON
Finley fell in love with planning and the role of alternative transportation early in their college career, drawn to the concept of bettering the environment, not just for one’s self but for the broader community. A bike-focused study abroad sealed the deal. Finley studies transportation planning and also lives it, opting for busing, biking, and walking rather than driving a car. They also served as the project manager for LiveMove, the UO’s transportation and livability student group. After graduation, Finley hopes to land a job as a transportation planner.
A national leader in architecture, art, and community planning, the College of Design is a unique interdisciplinary community driven by curiosity and experimentation to find solutions to today’s challenges.
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RHONDA NESE
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION AND CLINICAL SCIENCES
Recognized as a leader in research on disciplinary equity, Rhonda focuses on positive behavioral interventions and support in K–12 education. By addressing the impact of implicit biases on school discipline and finding alternatives to exclusionary discipline, Rhonda equips educators across the country to use preventative strategies that improve student outcomes and school climate.
EDUCATION
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MAJORS, MINORS, AND PROGRAMS
COMMUNICATION
DISORDERS AND SCIENCES
EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS
FAMILY AND HUMAN SERVICES
LEADERSHIP AND ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS
SPECIAL EDUCATION
TEACHER EDUCATION
US News and World Report has ranked our special education program number three in the nation for 23 years running. In addition to academic programs, the College of Education includes nationally prominent centers, institutes, research and outreach units working together to educate our students. Our groundbreaking research provides vital services to the community. In addition to our degree programs, we offer teaching licensure, endorsements, and certificates for students who want to increase their knowledge and add credentials to their résumés. If you learned to read in the US in the past 50 years, chances are our curriculum was used. Together, our faculty and students are finding new ways to help people especially kids reach their full potential.
HEDCO CLINIC
This state-of-the-art university training clinic offers children and families behavioral health services, hosting more than 8,000 client appointments a year. Students seeking careers as couples and family therapists, speech language pathologists, and counseling and school psychologists gain practical experience. For families, the clinic offers one space to access many different services. The setting is also customized for our groundbreaking research on concussion management and recovery, speech pathology, stroke patients, and more.
Edu C ation
7TH IN THE NATION AMONG PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OFFERING DEGREES IN EDUCATION BY US NEWS AND WORLD REPORT
If you plan to become an educator, here’s your opportunity to be a part of one of the top-ranked programs in the nation.
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COUNTLESS HOURS OF SERVICE
Family and human services students have contributed thousands of hours of fieldwork throughout the Eugene area and Lane County since 1998, equivalent to millions of dollars in staff services.
29 uni VE rsit Y o F or E gon FIELDWORK EXPERIENCE UNIVERSITY OF OREGON
JOURNALISM AND COMMUNICATION
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Telling stories to inform, engage, and move people to action requires more than communication skills.
It takes the ability to think critically and strategically, the resilience to adapt to an ever-evolving media landscape, and the opportunity to practice it all in the field. That’s why we anchor the knowledge gained in the classroom with supportive faculty mentors and active participation in award-winning publications, student-run agencies with real-world clients, working trips around the globe, and paid internships.
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
ALLEN HALL
ADVERTISING
ALLEN HALL PUBLIC RELATIONS
DUCK TV
FLUX MAGAZINE
MEDIA AND SOCIAL ACTION ACADEMIC RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY
MEDIA IN GHANA OR MAGAZINE SCIENCE AND MEMORY
TOM SNEE
MAJORS: ADVERTISING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS
HOMETOWN: MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA
Tom circled the globe to come to the UO, drawn by the combined attraction of new experiences, Pacific Northwest beauty, and the opportunity to play college football on the US stage. Though he experienced some of the highest highs as the Ducks punter, it was the hours spent in Allen Hall with peers, faculty members, and friends that were the most valuable part of his time in Eugene. In his words, “You’re treated as so much more than a student in the School of Journalism and Communication.”
SALLY LIM
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF CULTURAL DIVERSITY AND BRAND RESPONSIBILITY
Social media has given more people than ever a platform to speak out including brands. Sally is diving into the ways organizations and consumers interact on social media when it comes to important social issues, examining better ways to deliver messaging, audience reactions, and how brands listen and respond to those reactions. For Sally, the goal is to help companies “walk the talk” when it comes to brand activism, and a big part of her work is to teach the next generation of advertising students the skills they need to use their work for good.
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79% OF STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING PROGRAMS
Working with real-life clients, students refine their social media pitch under the guidance of a faculty member.
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MINORS, AND
ADVERTISING JOURNALISM MEDIA STUDIES PUBLIC RELATIONS SCIENCE COMMUNICATION
MAJORS,
PROGRAMS
ALFONSO KELLER-CASIELLES
MAJOR: MUSIC PERFORMANCE
HOMETOWN: DETROIT, MICHIGAN
Alfonso was only four when he started playing violin, but it took until his junior year of high school to decide to make a career out of music. “I could have been happy doing a lot of things but there’s something about music that’s quite magical, that connects people and the community,” he said. Since arriving at the UO, Alfonso has made a strong connection with the Oregon musical community, performing in groups from the UO undergraduate string quartet to Orchestra NEXT for the Eugene Ballet and the Rogue Valley Symphony.
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MAJORS, MINORS, AND PROGRAMS
DANCE
JAZZ STUDIES
MUSIC
MUSIC
COMPOSITION
MUSIC EDUCATION
MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE
MUSIC PERFORMANCE
MUSIC PRODUCTION
MUSIC
TECHNOLOGY
MUSIC THEORY
POPULAR MUSIC
MUSIC AND DANCE
why.uoregon.edu/music
The premier educational institution of music and dance in the Pacific Northwest, this is the home stage for one of the largest full-time, inresidence music faculties in the West.
World-class faculty members renowned performers themselves teach an astonishing diversity of courses, guide more than 30 student ensembles, and manage more than 300 shows annually, featuring visiting professors, guest artists, faculty artists, and students in our state-of-the-art facilities. Here, you’ll discover countless opportunities to hone your craft and shine in the spotlight.
LEADING IN DANCE
The University of Oregon is the only college in the state to offer a bachelor of fine arts in dance, and the only BFA degree nationwide to place equal emphasis on dances of the African diaspora and those of European roots.
MIKI SASAKI
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF TRUMPET
Miki is a trumpet switch-hitter. Educator and performer. Classical and jazz. Elementary students and collegiate players. His long and varied résumé adds up to one thing: a deep, enduring love of music and creativity. With a performance history that includes the Saint Louis Brass, Austin Symphony, Broadway’s Matilda, Hawaii Symphony, Chamber Music Northwest, Atlantic Brass Quintet, and the Boss Street Brass Band, he’s played across the country and the world. And now, he’s bringing his expertise to the UO for the next generation of musicians and educators.
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BECOME [YOUR NAME HERE], ESQ.
Our 3+3 Program grants qualified honors college students automatic admission to the UO School of Law and shaves a full year off the typical path to a doctor of jurisprudence degree. The prelaw liberal arts program develops the critical thinking and communication skills you’ll need, and the Oregon law curriculum prepares you for a successful legal career.
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GLOBAL SCHOLARS HALL
HONORS COLLEGE
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In the Clark Honors College, you’ll take discussionbased classes with average class sizes of 16 students. Our award-winning teachers work closely with tightly knit groups of students from every major, department, and school. The goal: foster curiosity, encourage an intense, creative exchange of ideas, and prepare for the world awaiting you.
KALI DE SAINT PHALLE
MAJOR: BIOLOGY
MINOR: POLITICAL SCIENCE
HOMETOWN: ASHLAND, OREGON
It took some time for first-generation student Kali to get comfortable with the ins and outs of college life. So when she was handed the reins of an informal first-gen student club, Kali jumped into action. Using her political science savvy, she’s working to create programming to help other first-gen students navigate financial aid and scholarships, understand their rights, connect with mentors, and ultimately find their place. Up next? Law school, where she hopes to focus on mediation and conflict resolution to help others through tough times.
The small class sizes in the honors college reinforce the cohort feel.
You don’t have to choose between a small liberal arts college and a research university to get both personalized attention and large university resources.
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why.uoregon.edu/ballmerinstitute
The Ballmer Institute for Children’s Behavioral Health has launched at a time when the need for child mental health care is at an all-time high.
We need innovative new solutions to transform the child mental health system to make it more effective, accessible, and equitable. By creating the nation’s first undergraduate program in child behavioral health, the Ballmer Institute establishes a new model for mental health care for children and families.
The child behavioral health degree program is not only an academic major. It is a training program for a new mental health professional, the child behavioral health specialist. As a major in child behavioral health, you will be trained to deliver mental health services in schools, health care systems, and the community.
Graduates will help children not only in Oregon, but around the world, ensuring that all children have access to high-quality, affordable, and culturally competent care.
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Undergraduate students work with faculty to help middle school students learn self-regulation techniques.
$100M IN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR OREGON RESIDENTS STUDYING CHILD BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
2+2 PROGRAM
Through the Ballmer Institute’s unique 2+2 program, students can live and learn together as a cohort, spending two years on the UO’s Eugene campus before transitioning to the northeast Portland campus for their final two years.
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ABROAD
$250K TOTAL SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS AWARDED FOR STUDY ABROAD EACH YEAR
29% OF UNDERGRADUATES STUDY ABROAD
Our campus looks like a campus, but it’s actually an enormous springboard to discovery.
Wine marketing in Siena. Marine biology in Panama. Urban design in Barcelona. We provide you with unparalleled access to life-changing programs around the world with some options available the summer before your freshman year. So where do you want to go? What do you want to do? We’ll help you get out there and do it.
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AFRICAN DIASPORA STUDIES IN
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IN SOUTH KOREA
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ABROAD
THE MOST EXCITING THING YOU DO HERE MIGHT NOT BE DONE HERE
Study abroad takes students to all corners of the globe.
PARTICIPANT IN THE ADVANCING YOUR ACADEMIC SUCCESS: PRE-FRESHMAN STUDIES IN LONDON A PROGRAM THAT OCCURS THE SUMMER BEFORE FRESHMAN YEAR
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I think it’s important for students to study abroad, not only for the academic experience, but also to learn about different cultures and lifestyles.”
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AT HOME
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Living on campus is about connection: to friends, resources, and seriously good food.
Your residence hall is your home. 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.
Satisfy your appetite
Pizza or an açaí bowl? A comforting bowl of soup and a grilled cheese? Looking for something gluten-free and vegan? Or maybe you just want some coffee and a place to study. No problem. Our 14 dining locations offer you a place to kick back, meet up, hang out, and fuel up with locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. Or you can practice your own culinary skills in one of our community kitchens.
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
HONORS COLLEGE
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
FIRST-GENERATION
FIRST-YEAR EXPLORERS
FLYING V: SUBSTANCE FREE
GENDER EXPANSIVE
QUIET
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Inclusion
HEEDING THE CALL FOR ACTION
The UO recognizes the ongoing racial injustices that have called so many people to take action. To bring about awareness of systemic racism and to impact change, we know it takes intention, humility, and a willingness to listen to and learn from the people around us particularly those most impacted by these injustices. It also takes critical thinking and shifts in how we behave and act, for change to happen. Working toward this goal, the UO has devoted a channel to educate our community, provide opportunities to participate, move toward change, and acknowledge and honor work that is being done. uoregon.edu/listen-learn-act
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CULTURAL STUDY HALL INDIGENOUS PRE-COLLEGE ACADEMY
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Inclusion
Diversity at the University of Oregon is more than numbers and percentages.
It’s about communities and individuals: students, professors, and staff members, with unique identities, experiences, and perspectives.
We’re committed to continuously building an equitable, welcoming, and inclusive community. It’s an evolving conversation with no endpoint a continuous commitment to be and do better. Our community is at our best when we affirm, respect, support, and celebrate what makes us different along with the common threads that bring us together.
CENTERS AND PROGRAMS
ACCESSIBLE EDUCATION CENTER
CENTER FOR MULTICULTURAL ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
LGBT EDUCATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES
LYLLYE REYNOLDS-PARKER
BLACK CULTURAL CENTER
MANY NATIONS LONGHOUSE
MILLS INTERNATIONAL CENTER
MULTICULTURAL CENTER
MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION, ENGAGEMENT, AND STUDENT SUCCESS
STUDENT UNIONS
ARAB STUDENT UNION
AFRICAN STUDENT ASSOCIATION
ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN STUDENT UNION
BLACK STUDENT UNION
HONG KONG STUDENT ASSOCIATION
HUI ‘O HAWAI‘I
JAPANESE STUDENT ORGANIZATION
KULTURA PILIPINAS
MOVIMIENTO ESTUDIANTIL FOR CHANGE AND ADVOCACY
MUSLIM STUDENT ASSOCIATION
NATIVE AMERICAN STUDENT UNION
NONTRADITIONAL STUDENT UNION
PERSIAN STUDENT ASSOCIATION
SOUTH ASIAN CULTURAL ALLIANCE
TAIWANESE STUDENT ASSOCIATION
THAI STUDENT ASSOCIATION
VIETNAMESE STUDENT ASSOCIATION
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HOMECOMING PARADE FLOAT
why.uoregon.edu/campuslife
We believe in the power of community and the importance of belonging. When you arrive on campus, you won’t be alone. You’ll be surrounded by others who just like you have a hunger to learn and succeed as students. But the college experience is more than earning a degree it’s defined by your encounters outside of the classroom. It’s the people you’ll meet, the opportunities and activities you’ll share as Ducks, and the memories that you’ll take with you as alumni.
At first the UO may seem like a big pond, but the connections you’ll form will make it feel much smaller.
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UO PROGRAMS
ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF OREGON
BASIC NEEDS PROGRAM
CENTER FOR STUDENT INVOLVEMENT
COLLEGIATE RECOVERY CENTER
CRAFT CENTER
E-SPORTS
FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE
HOLDEN CENTER FOR LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
LGBT EDUCATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES
LYLLYE REYNOLDS-PARKER
BLACK CULTURAL CENTER
MANY NATIONS LONGHOUSE
MEN’S RESOURCE CENTER
MILL’S
INTERNATIONAL CENTER
MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION, ENGAGEMENT, AND STUDENT SUCCESS
NONTRADITIONAL STUDENT SERVICES
OUTDOOR PROGRAM
PEER WELLNESS ADVOCATES
ROTC
STUDENT SUSTAINABILITY
CENTER
STUDENT VETERANS CENTER
WOMEN’S CENTER
STUDENT ORGANIZATION
CATEGORIES
ACADEMIC
ENVIRONMENTAL FAITH-BASED/RELIGIOUS GRADUATE/LAW
INTERNATIONAL
LGBTQIA+
MEDIA
PERFORMING
POLITICAL
PROFESSIONAL RECREATIONAL
SERVICE LEARNING
campus
Caring for You MEMORIAL
QUAD
Students are led in guided meditation by a Duck Nest Wellness Center staff member.
why.uoregon.edu/wellness
There are many components to being healthy physically, mentally, and emotionally. Taking care of yourself may mean consulting with a physician when you are sick, talking to a therapist if you are struggling, or forming rich relationships with those you live, play, and study with.
University Health Services provides comprehensive medical and mental health services on campus. Our providers are experts in college health and are here to help you achieve your full academic and personal potential.
Getting support is different for everyone. That’s why Counseling Services offers a wide range of strategies from one-on-one therapy to attending a discussion group or workshop to best fit the needs of individual students.
This commitment to your well-being stretches beyond the walls of our state-of-the-art health facility. Take yoga classes at the Student Recreation Center that include mindful breathing. Eat nutritious, locally sourced food in our dining halls. Engage with peer health educators who are here to assist you in developing self-care and life balance. Do you have a passion for personal well-being? There is even an academic residential community where you can live with others to purposefully support each other.
In every corner of our campus, you will find people working to help you be healthy and resilient on your path to success.
AVAILABLE AT
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HEALTH
SERVICES:
ACUPUNCTURE
ACUTE CARE
ALLERGY AND ASTHMA
DENTAL
DIABETES
MANAGEMENT
IMMUNIZATIONS
LABORATORY
LGBTQIA+ SERVICES
MASSAGE
MENTAL HEALTH
COUNSELING
MENTAL HEALTH
COORDINATION
SERVICES
AFTER-HOURS
NURSE ADVICE LINE
AFTER-HOURS
MENTAL HEALTH
SUPPORT LINE
PHARMACY
PHYSICAL THERAPY
PRIMARY CARE
PSYCHIATRY
SEXUAL ASSAULT
EXAM AND SUPPORT
SPORTS MEDICINE
STI SCREENING AND SEXUAL WELL-BEING
TOBACCO CESSATION
TRANSGENDER CARE
TRAVEL MEDICINE
TRIAGE
X-RAY
The UO is here to support you through life’s challenges, providing on-campus resources to enhance your wellness and help you thrive.
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Our Outdoor Program connects students with organized trips and informal outings, like this hike to the summit of Spencer Butte, just 6 miles from campus.
SPENCER BUTTE HIKE
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TOTAL SQUARE FEET
MORE THAN 1.3K ATHLETES IN 40
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45K SQUARE FEET OF CARDIO AND STRENGTH TRAINING SPACES
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When
you’re giving academics
your best, we know it’s also important to take a break.
It may be weekly meditation and yoga, a pick-up basketball game after class, or exploring forested paths on weekends at the UO we value balance and making time to incorporate activity and wellness into our schedules. Our state-of-the-art Student Recreation Center offers fitness classes and activity courses. We offer many options for you to improve your physical health.
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ROCK CLIMBING WALL
FIELD SOCCER
INTRAMURAL FLAG FOOTBALL AT AUTZEN
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This 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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Willamalane Recreation Area: This 665-acre natural space has a variety of trails perfect for hiking, birding, and mountain biking.
Disc Golf Course: This 18-hole course in Alton Baker Park is the main course for the Eugene Disc Golf Club.
Emerald Valley BMX: The track offers a safety pro gate, paved corners, paved starting hill, and soil tacked track.
Canoe Canal and Pond: Great for standup paddle boarding, canoeing, and fishing.
Dorris Ranch: Nation’s oldest commercial filbert (hazelnut) farm. This park features 4.5 miles of gravel walking paths and is the trailhead for the 4-mile paved Middle Fork Path.
Camp Putt Adventure Golf Park: Two 18-hole miniature golf courses in lush landscaping.
Buford Park and Mount Pisgah: This 2,200-acre park has 17 miles of trails that provide hiking and horseback riding access to the summit of Mount Pisgah, diverse natural areas, and a 209-acre arboretum.
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Alton Baker Park: Comprised of 402 acres, Eugene’s largest riverfront park hosts festivals, running and walking races, and community events.
Cuthbert Amphitheater: Outdoor concert venue in Alton Baker Park for 5,000 excited fans to enjoy the show.
Pre’s Trail: Named after legendary UO track star Steve Prefontaine, the bark path travels through the Eastgate Woodlands and Alton Baker Park.
Hendricks Park: Features a world-renowned rhododendron garden, a 65-acre forest, and a native plant garden.
WILLAMETTE RIVER
Ruth Bascom Riverbank Path System: A 12-mile collection of multi-use paved paths running along the Willamette River. Popular with cyclists and runners, the system connects Eugene and Springfield.
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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 12-mile trail system in South Eugene popular for hiking and trail running.
McDonald Theatre: Built in 1925, this concert and dance hall hosts many well-known performers.
Actors Cabaret: Live theater, with shows from Broadway, off-Broadway, and regional theaters.
Downtown Eugene: Enjoy events in Kesey Square, fantastic boutique shops, art galleries, food trucks, and great restaurants.
Hult Center: Broadway shows, symphonies, ballets, concerts, and more happen here.
Dance Clubs: Several dance clubs in downtown feature theme nights and live DJs.
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.
Whirled Pies: A pizzeria with a fun community stage hosting a wide array of performances.
Whiteaker: This artistic neighborhood has some of Eugene’s most innovative, down-to-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.
Bouldering and Climbing Gyms: Eugene has two indoor bouldering and climbing gyms beyond the UO Student Rec Center.
Skinner Butte Rock Columns: A popular place to climb on basalt rock columns.
WJ Skatepark: Largest covered and illuminated public skatepark in the country.
EUGENE WEATHER DAYS WITH PRECIPITATION 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% SNOW THUNDERSTORMS NONE LIGHT RAIN RAIN HEAVY RAIN 65ºF IN OCTOBER 47ºF IN JANUARY 61ºF IN APRIL 73ºF IN JUNE ATLANTA CHICAGO EUGENE HOUSTON NEW YORK ORLANDO WASHINGTON, DC INCHES OF ANNUAL RAINFALL 55 44 33 22 11 0 UNIVERSITY OF OREGON 53
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#1 PUBLIC UNIVERSITY IN OREGON FOR GRADUATION RATES
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COMPANIES RECRUIT AT CAREER FAIRS ON CAMPUS EACH YEAR
TOGETHER, WE’LL HELP YOU NAVIGATE YOUR PATH, REDUCE BARRIERS, AND SHOW PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYERS WHY YOU’RE THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THE JOB.
SOAR WITH DUCKS
My summer internship was fun and engaging, and I was able to demonstrate leadership skills while also being mentored and given the tools to succeed. I don’t think I would have found this internship if I had not gone to a career fair.
63K
STUDENT JOBS AVAILABLE EACH YEAR
DUCKS HAVE WON THE NOBEL PRIZE, PULITZER PRIZE, MACARTHUR “GENIUS” GRANT, AND THE TONY AND OSCAR AWARDS
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POPULAR COMPANIES WHERE DUCKS WORK
ADIDAS AMAZON APPLE GOOGLE INTEL META MICROSOFT NIKE SALESFORCE WIEDEN + KENNEDY
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UO SCHOLARSHIPS
UO EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP
SUMMIT SCHOLARSHIP
APEX SCHOLARSHIP
NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP
PATHWAY OREGON
$15,000 per year
Eligibility: limited number of awards available to top nonresident applicants; consideration and selection based on review of admission application
Oregon Residents: $5,000 per year | Nonresidents: $10,000 per year
Minimum Requirements: 3.90 GPA
Oregon Residents: $2,000 per year | Nonresidents: $7,500 per year
Minimum Requirements: 3.70 GPA
Up to $2,000 per year
Eligibility Requirements: National Merit finalist who lists UO as first choice on the National Merit Scholarship application
Tuition and fees
Eligibility Requirements: Oregon resident | Pell Grant eligible | minimum 3.40 GPA | graduating from an Oregon high school | file FAFSA by February 15
Oregon Residents: Tuition, fees, enrichment funds, room and board Nonresidents: Tuition, fees, and enrichment funds
STAMPS SCHOLARSHIP
Minimum Application Requirements: 3.85 GPA
Eligibility Considerations: academic and extracurricular
Deadlines: admission application due November 1 | scholarship application and all admission application materials due November 13
$9,000 per year
PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Minimum Application Requirements: Oregon resident | 3.85 GPA | graduating from an Oregon high school
Eligibility Considerations: academic and extracurricular
Deadlines: admission application due January 15 | scholarship application due February 1 | all admission application materials due February 15
$7,500 per year
Minimum Application Requirements: 3.00 GPA
DIVERSITY EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility Considerations: financial need | academic and extracurricular | contribution to UO diversity mission
Deadlines: admission application due January 15 | scholarship application due February 1 | file FAFSA or ORSAA by February 1 | all admission application materials due February 15
Tuition and Fees
HOME FLIGHT SCHOLARS
Minimum Application Requirements: Oregon resident and enrolled citizen in one of the 574 federally recognized tribes or a citizen of a tribe with UO residency by aboriginal rights.**
Deadlines: admission application due January 15 | scholarship application due February 1 | all admission application materials due February 15
Oregon Resident: $1,000–$3,000 per year (based on IB test score)
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE SCHOLARSHIPS
Nonresidents: $2,000–$6,000 per year (based on IB test score)
Minimum Requirements: 3.40 GPA | IB diploma | IB test score of 24 or higher | submit IB diploma by September 1
* Applications for admission must be submitted by January 15 to be considered for automatic scholarships. GPA for scholarship purpose 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 freshman scholarships.
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Costs and Finan C ial a id
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$304M TOTAL FINANCIAL AID PAID TO UO STUDENTS
COST OF ATTENDANCE
RESIDENT COSTS
Undergraduate tuition and fees + $15,669
Living expenses (on-campus housing and food)** $15,840
OTHER ESTIMATED COSTS
Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment $1,320
personal expenses $2,460
$432
ESTIMATED COSTS TOTAL $4,212
NONRESIDENT COSTS Undergraduate tuition and fees + $43,302 Living expenses (on-campus housing and food)** $15,840 UO COSTS TOTAL $59,142
OTHER ESTIMATED COSTS Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment $1,320
personal expenses $2,460
$1,380
ESTIMATED COSTS TOTAL $5,160
TUITION
We want all University of Oregon students to be able to plan financially for their investment. That’s why we’re providing the Oregon Guarantee. So this is our pledge to you: when you choose the UO, the tuition rate you pay will stay the same for up to five years no increases, no surprises. guarantee.uoregon.edu
+ Tuition and fees are based on typical undergraduate enrollment of 15 credits for each of three terms, totaling 45 credits per year.
++ Housing and food figure is based on the most common type of room and standard meal plan.
UO COSTS TOTAL $31,509
Miscellaneous
Transportation
OTHER
Miscellaneous
Transportation
OTHER
SET FOR 5 YEARS
AVERAGES OUT TO $13K PER UO STUDENT UNIVERSITY OF OREGON 57
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Self-reported high school grades (after you graduate, turn in your final official transcript) admissions.uoregon.edu/srar
Description of activities, accomplishments, or employment
Application fee or waiver for students with documented financial need
Personal statement
Second essay and other writing sections (optional)
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Academic factors
GPA
• Grade trends
• Senior year schedule
Activities and accomplishments, including employment or other responsibilities outside of school
• Academic courses from 9th through 12th grades. Courses must be completed with a C-minus or better, or marked as Pass/Satisfactory. admissions.uoregon.edu/freshmen/requirements
Courses needed:
• Four years of English
• Three years of math
Three years of science
• Three years of social studies
• Two years of a language other than English
Most students we admit have gone beyond these minimums by registering for additional courses in these areas, completing college credit, or taking advantage of rigorous options such as honors courses, Advanced Placement, Cambridge, or International Baccalaureate. The UO is officially test-optional.
Personal factors
We use your narrative sections to discover your special talents and assess your personal motivation, your drive, the skills you bring, and how you will enhance the diversity of our community. When you list activities, it’s not about how many things you do. It’s about why they matter to you and to those around you.
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