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UNIVERSITY OF OREGON

TABLE OF CONTENTS

The Humanities

Why Liberal Arts?

Natural Sciences

Rooted in Research

School of Architecture & Allied Arts

Majors and Minors

Clark Honors College

College of Arts and Sciences

College of Education

Social Sciences

School of Journalism and Communication

Lundquist College of Business

The Pacific Northwest

Diversity

School of Music and Dance

Eugene

Duck Culture

Faculty Experts

Campus

Residence Halls

Cross-Pollination

Weather

Dining

Catalytic Learning

Active: Inside and Out

Admissions

Study Abroad

Clubs

Tuition and Scholarships

If drives us. If is a starting point. If is our muse. If inspires us. If feeds our insatiable need to explore. Experiment. Mix things up and see what happens. If is about unrelenting desire. To find out who we are, what makes the world tick, how we can embrace our diversity, and work together to solve problems. To make things in Oregon, the US, the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;better. For everyone. If is the energy that fuels everything at the University of Oregon, drives discovery, and makes Ducks Ducks.

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LIBERAL ARTS

YOU GET IT think you

You

understand

that

liberal

arts

education broadly prepares you for a bit of everything that comes after college, instead of specifically preparing you for just one thing. And sure, you can see how a well-rounded education will add depth and meaning to your life. It just makes sense. And you know that future employers are going to want job candidates who can think critically, creatively, and globally. Who can communicate clearly and be ready to take on careers that canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be taught, because they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even exist yet. Yes, you understand the power of a liberal arts education. You get it.

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BUT THEN IT'LL HAPPEN 93%

OF EMPLOYERS SAY THAT CRITICAL THINKING, COMPLEX PROBLEM SOLVING, AND CLEAR COMMUNICATION SKILLS ARE MORE IMPORTANT THAN THE UNDERGRADUATE MAJOR YOU CHOOSE.

one day

You'll really get it. The aha! moment will come in the form of a powerful epiphany, maybe a moment or two after you quote Thoreau over dinner with friends. Or when you find out that you got the job. Not because of what you said, but how you said it—confidently. Or perhaps it will come to you in the shower, or right before you go to sleep one night—as you’re arguing with yourself about which of the 12 ways you found to solve a problem is the best. It’ll dawn on you. A feeling, a knowing, that you got this. Because the layers and layers of knowledge you’ve acquired at the University of Oregon are future-proofing you—preparing you for life, and a lifetime of careers.

UNIVERSITY OF OREGON

WE DRIVE

RESEARCH DRIVES US We’re a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU). Meaning we’re

one

the

top

research

universities in the nation. Along with Harvard, Yale, Berkeley—you get the idea. We’re one of two AAU members in the Pacific Northwest, and the only one in Oregon. Surprised? Research is one of the things that makes us us. We’re passionately committed to it, both pure and applied, on every level. We’re more than a little obsessed with finding answers—to big questions, little questions, and new

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answers to questions that people think are already resolved. It’s in our nature to search. And collaborate with each other— across campus and across disciplines— with local and worldwide partners. It’s in our nature to be curious and find better ways. For the health and welfare of those in Oregon, the nation, and the world.

RESEARCH Just like our

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

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

2 SOURCE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | PERSONAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC | SNPSAURUS | SUN MATHEMAT ICS | SUPRASENSOR TECHNOLOGIES

universities. You name it. With as many as 80

government agencies, businesses, and other

progress. So we share. A lot. Ideas, facilities, and hard work. With people in neighborhoods,

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.

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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

Next step: walk out into academic traffic. Let yourself be run over by discovery. 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.

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MAJORS AND MINORS

Major | Minor | Major also available as a MinorM

B Biochemistry M Biology M Business Administration M

C Ceramics Chemistry M Chinese M Cinema Studies Classical Civilization Classics Comics and Cartoon Studies Communication Disorders and Sciences Comparative Literature M Computer and Information Science M Computer Information Technology Creative Writing

German Studies Greek

H Historic Preservation History M Human Physiology Humanities

Photography Physics M Planning, Public Policy and Management M Political Science M Printmaking Product Design M Psychology M

Q I

Queer Studies

Interior Architecture M International Studies Italian M

J Japanese M Journalism Journalism: Advertising Journalism: Media Studies Journalism: Public Relations Judaic Studies M

Religious Studies M Romance Languages Russian and East European Studies M

Korean

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

T Theater Arts M

Landscape Architecture M Latin Latin American Studies M Linguistics M

Dance M Digital Arts

E East Asian Studies Economics M Educational Foundations English M Environmental Science Environmental Studies M Ethnic Studies M European Studies

F Family and Human Services Fibers Folklore M French M

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

N Native American Studies Nonprofit Administration

G General Science General Social Science Geography M Geological Sciences M German M

P Painting Peace Studies Philosophy M

W Women’s and Gender Studies M 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

1/3 ENROLL UNDECLARED

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Accounting African Studies Anthropology M Arabic Studies Architecture M Art M Art History M Arts Management Asian Studies

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

MAJORS, MINORS, AND CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

WHEN YOU’RE MIGHTY PASSIONATE ABOUT MANY THINGS. Jordyn Roach CINEMA STUDIES | PHYSICS

Jordyn decided to double-major. In cinema studies and physics. Interested in the science behind optics and the art of film, she didn’t settle for one or the other—she chose both. And it’s working out brilliantly for her. She’s already winning awards and scholarships for her short films. That’s why we encourage you to go big and mix things up.

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES (CAS) SOCIAL SCIENCES THE HUMANITIES NATURAL SCIENCES

SAGEBRUSH BARK SANDALS: THE OLDEST SHOES EVER FOUND ARE BETWEEN 9,300 AND 10,500 YEARS OLD. WE KNOW BECAUSE THEY WERE FOUND BY A DUCK, ARCHAEOLOGIST LUTHER CRESSMAN, RIGHT HERE IN OREGON. FIND OUT ABOUT OTHER TREASURES WE’VE UNCOVERED. NATURAL-HISTORY.UOREGON.EDU

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Social Sciences AFR | ANTH | ASIA | ECON | ENG | ENVS | ES | EURO | GSS | GEOG | HIST | INTL | LAS | PS | SOC | WGS

Step up, take a deep breath, and discover the ways humans create order from chaos—and chaos from order. Learn how to observe, analyze, and take the long view. An alternate view. An anthropological, geological, sociological, or historical view. Seek out understanding about people and politics, economies, and environments. Conduct field research and apply technology to more deeply explain human behavior. Let’s work together to discover solutions for what ails society. And even, occasionally, find common ground. Where do you want to start?

SOCIA L SCIENCES

This is the heart of the university. The academic home base to just about every student who comes to the UO. 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 all ready to breathe life into a broad range of disciplines. They’ll challenge you to ask, “What if?” To find answers, think outside your comfort zone, and express yourself deliberately— passionately. And they’re committed to helping you build a rock-solid liberal arts foundation that will serve you for your entire life.

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OUR FAVORITE KIND OF ARCHAEOLOGY: ALL KINDS.

LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES (LAS)

We love knowing things. People things. So we

that hasn’t stopped LAS-related classes from

It’s a relatively new major (and minor) here, but LATIN AMERICA REPRESENTS

study and search for artifacts, and fossilized

being packed to the rafters. History, Spanish,

remains, and artifacts found with fossilized

international studies, and political science students

13%

remains. We travel and dig and analyze the

all know, you can’t understand the trajectory of

OF THE EARTH

physical remains of the past in pursuit of

business, politics, or society on a global scale

a more complete, deeper understanding of

without taking the profound and growing influence

human cultures.

of Latin America into consideration. You know— the cultures, histories, art, values, and religions of 600 million Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking

POLITICAL SCIENCE | ECONOMICS

people whose countries have a combined GDP of $6 trillion. Makes you think, doesn’t it? las.uoregon.edu

LUBASH. ANDREW LUBASH. CHANGE AGENT. It was a Monday. Andrew walked into his economics class, sat down, and got ready to listen.

that he’d just become a Truman Scholar. Surprise! Only 59 students in the United States won the $30,000 scholarship in 2014, and Andrew was one of them—for being an outstanding student committed to public service leadership. Which,

wide senate, chair of the LGBT Oregon Student Equal Rights Alliance, and an outspoken Dream Act and student debt policy advocate on the US Student Association Board of Directors. In other words, he came to the UO, found all the tools and

on a prelaw curriculum now. All the liberal arts programs that’ll help you develop the critical thinking and communication skills you’ll need later. Then, stick around and finish your JD at Oregon

Law.

Three

programs—Environmental

and Natural Resources Law, Conflict and Dispute Resolution, and Legal Research and Writing— ranked in the top 10 nationwide. A powerful public interest law program. World-class practical skills training and outstanding business law initiatives. Why wouldn’t you?

support he needed to become a force for good, and he’s running with it.

e e

double major, he’s a member of the university-

Thinking about becoming a lawyer? Get started

make no mistake, he is. In addition to being a

BECOME [YOUR NAME HERE], ESQ.

DOUBLE DUCK

Suddenly, someone came into the room (the UO president), called him to the front, and announced

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.

Andrew Lubash

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UNIVERSITY OF OREGON

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES (CAS) SOCIAL SCIENCES THE HUMANITIES NATURAL SCIENCES

Languages, philosophies, religions. Theater, literature, folklore. Why study the humanities? Because you’re human. They help us make sense of the world. They provide perspective. Give our lives context and meaning. They seek to explain what makes us tick. Our customs, traditions, complex belief systems, and values. How we express ourselves—to each other, on stage, on paper, on film. The humanities provide us with a forum to thoroughly, thoughtfully discuss what it means to be human—who we are and why we’re here.

ENVIRONMENTAL HUMANITIES Just when you thought that learning how to make the world greener, cleaner, and more sustainable couldn’t become a more thoughtful endeavor, we mashed up environmental studies and humanities. Crafted a program with a much deeper, more critical focus on social narratives, history, cultural implications, aesthetics, and ethics—the true human-condition philosophy behind environmental studies. Revolutionary. Right? Actually, we’ve been taking an environmental approach to liberal arts since the ’70s. And we’ve been teaching environmental humanities since the ’80s. So, yes, it was revolutionary. Today, it’s just us continuing to do what we’ve been doing for nearly four decades: providing one of the most comprehensive ways to 12

study the environment, anywhere.

“THIS KIND OF INTELLECTUAL SYNERGY IS WHAT A

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THE HUMANITIES

G.yu Lha, aka Yina, aka Jody

PROFESSOR OF ENGLISH

LINGUISTICS | BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

FROM MACBETH TO MARVEL. He specializes in the literature of the

SHE’S NOT JUST WARMING HER HANDS WITH MOONLIGHT.

English Renaissance. But unable to deny

Not all things that can’t keep up with the speed

his love for British and American comics,

of progress deserve to be left behind. That’s the

Ben found a way to incorporate them

way Tibetan linguistics student, G.yu Lha, sees it.

right into the curriculum. He cofounded

She realized that much of her own culture was in

and

first-in-the-nation

danger of becoming extinct, so she set out to help

undergraduate minor in Comic Studies.

directs

the

it survive. In fact, she became the first person to

Unusual, absolutely. Unconventional,

document her community’s culture and create a

you bet. Oregon? Without question.

writing system for her native language, Lavrung. Some of the things she focused on capturing—

BOOKS WRITTEN BY BEN SAUNDERS: DESIRING DONNE: POETRY, SEXUALITY, INTERPRETATION AND DO THE GODS WEAR CAPES?: SPIRITUALITY, FANTASY, AND SUPERHEROES

folktales, riddles, work songs, and even secret curative chants—prompted her to ask an uncle one day if he could share a proverb or a metaphor with her. He answered simply, "You know, I'm not the right person to ask. Asking me is just like warming your hands with moonlight.” See what he did there? She wrote about her experience. Check it out.

Amos Lachman

It’s called Warming Your Hands with Moonlight.

ROMANCE LANGUAGES PHOTO CREDIT: JONES CROW

A POET AND HE KNOWS ... HOW TO RHYME. He’s got mad potential. As a well-rounded,

him do his thing, and now they’re collaborating.

prepared-for-anything, soon-to-be liberal arts

So these days, he’s splitting his time between

grad. And as a professional rapper. You see,

classrooms, and a makeshift basement studio

Amos recently auditioned for the MTV show

in Eugene, and laying fresh tracks in LA. So who

Made where he managed to make some waves

knows? If all goes well, maybe soon Oregon can

even though the episode never aired. Because

claim to be home base for the next breakout hip-

a renowned hip-hop producer, Battle Roy, saw

hop act. After he finishes his degree.

G.YU LHA IS ORIGINALLY FROM SIYUEWU VILLAGE, PUXI TOWNSHIP, RANGTANG COUNTY, ABA TIBETAN AND QIANG AUTONOMOUS PREFECTURE, SICHUAN PROVINCE, CHINA.

JUDITH BASKIN, PROFESSOR OF JUDA IC STUDIES

WORLD-CLASS UNIVERSITY IS ALL ABOUT.”

Ben Saunders

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES (CAS) SOCIAL SCIENCES THE HUMANITIES NATURAL SCIENCES

POKING HOLES IN CLOUDS FOR FUN. So let’s say your professors want you to see if you can hijack cloud-based web browsers (yep, be a hacker) and use said browsers to do unauthorized computing—that is, use their computing power to help you hack passwords. What do you do? If you’re Ryan Snyder and Hannah Pruse, you get cracking. Because it’s not illegal, it’s an opportunity—to do undergraduate research and

COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCE

This is where you’ll learn to ask the right questions to ﬁnd some answers—and even more questions—about life, the earth, the universe, and everything. This is where you’ll learn to conduct research, theorize about quantum mechanics, model molecules, and decode DNA. 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. So we can share it with the world.

Hannah Pruse

BIO | CHEM | CIS | GS | GEOL | HPHY | MATH | PHYS | PS | PSY

Ryan Snyder

Natural Sciences

COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCE

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work with faculty to expose serious security weaknesses. And the timing was perfect for a couple of seniors who were anxious to move beyond everyday course work, which as Ryan put it, can feel a little like “jumping through the hoops that everyone has jumped through before you. With research, you’re contributing something new, something that hasn’t been done before.” And that’s something we encourage at this AAU research university. cascade.uoregon.edu/pokingclouds

THE UNIVERSITY OF OREGON INSTITUTE OF NEUROSCIENCE LEADS THE WAY IN AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD) RESEARCH WITH THE HELP OF A LITTLE FISH CALLED A ZEBRAFISH. VIRTUALLY TRANSPARENT, IT ALLOWS RESEARCHERS TO SEE HOW AUTISM DEVELOPS IN THE NERVOUS SYSTEM IN REAL TIME. PROVIDING VALUABLE INFORMATION THAT COULD LEAD TO PREVENTION, VIABLE DRUG TREATMENTS, AND EVEN CURES.

N AT U R A L S C I E N C E S PROFESSOR OF CHEMISTRY

Jim Hutchison

GREEN CHEMISTRY IS NOW TAUGHT EVERYWHERE. THAT’S OUR FAULT. Some say green chemistry started in the ’70s. Others say the phrase was coined in 1991. Either way, green chemistry, aka sustainable chemistry, wasn’t a part of any college curriculum until UO professors Ken Doxsee and Jim Hutchison made it so in 1997. In fact, they literally wrote the book on the subject—a textbook called Green Organic Chemistry: Strategies, Tools, and Laboratory Experiments. Which provided just the right momentum this fledgling field needed to start a science revolution. And now, thousands of students each year, grade school through college, use green chemistry curricula and experiments developed right here. greenchem.uoregon.edu

CH 199 CHEMISTRY OF SKIING: STUDENTS IN THIS COURSE, TAUGHT BY PROFESSOR HUTCHISON, EXPLORE THE ROLE OF CHEMISTRY IN DESIGNING MATERIALS USED TO MANUFACTURE HIGHPERFORMANCE OUTDOOR CLOTHING, SKIS, AND SNOWBOARDS.

ALVIN IS MOST FAMOUS FOR LOCATING A LOST HYDROGEN BOMB IN THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA IN 1966

PROFESSOR OF CHEMISTRY

JIM HUTCHISON ALSO PIONEERED THE FIELD OF GREEN NANOSCIENCE. GREENNANO.ORG

A COLLEGE IN THAILAND RECENTLY NAMED A LABORATORY IN KEN’S HONOR—ASSUMPTION COLLEGE’S DOXSEE GREEN LABORATORY.

Ken Doxsee

We have a submarine. Ok, officially our three-person submersible, Alvin, is owned by the US Navy, but we have access to it. Capable of taking scientists—and even UO undergraduates—more than 2 miles down into the ocean to gather information and samples that support research at our Oregon Institute of Marine Biology (OIMB). And to get a perspective of the world that few will ever see in person. THE OIMB CAMPUS RESTS UPON

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UO HAS BEEN TEACHING AND RESEARCHING MARINE BIOLOGY SINCE

ACRES OF SOUTHERN OREGON COASTLINE

1924

UO STUDENTS, CAITLIN PLOWMAN AND KIRSTIN MEYER, WERE RECENTLY PART OF A TEAM THAT DISCOVERED NEW FISH SPECIES MORE THAN

8KM

(ALMOST 5 MILES!) BELOW THE SURFACE OIMB IS DESIGNATED BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AS THE LEAD INSTITUTION IN THE NATION FOR TEACHER TRAINING IN MARINE BIOLOGY AND OCEANIC SCIENCE

SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE & ALLIED ARTS

World-renowned, groundbreaking, and wildly cross-disciplinary, A&AA is one of the finest professional schools in the world—for architecture, the arts, planning, public policy, and design. The #1 school in the nation for sustainable architecture. A top destination for product design. And a finely tuned fine arts program that competes on a global scale. This is where you’ll discover how to become a world-class creative and powerful problem-solver. And find ways to improve the lives of people, their cities, and the environment everywhere. @uoaaa

IF YOU CAN'T RISE TO THE OCCASION, ADAPT.

Recently, department heads from the School of

We were already good at being cutting-edge and collaborative,

Architecture & Allied Arts got together to design a

so we challenged ourselves to be adaptive, too. With the help of some

uniquely

standout faculty, we created the Adaptive Products: Enabling Athletes

disruptive

program

called

Collaborative

Futures. The program, taught by all five department

with Disabilities studio. Here, students are given the rare opportunity

heads, began by creating five teams of five students

to do something extraordinary for veterans and athletes with life-

from five disciplines within A&AA. Then it required the teams to do something unexpected: create a conversation around a particular theme. Sound easy? Far from it. Because the program also challenged students to work outside their own field of study, consider the project through one another’s disciplines, and then develop a unified point of view. In other words, the program pushed the limits of interdisciplinary collaboration limits. All

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THIS JUST DOESN'T HAPPEN. ANYWHERE ELSE.

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changing injuries or deficiencies: design custom adaptive solutions for them, from scratch. Gloves, a “smart seat,” a prosthetic maintenance multitool, a rugby wheelchair upper-body support system. One student, Charlie Hartzell, designed a one-handed bandage system for a scrape-prone athlete born without a right forearm. Whatever each individual athlete needs—specifically—students solve for it. And in the process, they learn much more than product design. They learn to listen deeper. Blend athletes’ ideas and experience with data and materials. They learn to build, test, evaluate, and re-build prototypes

because we know that through experimentation like

until they’re right. Then, they learn the joy of watching athletes soar

this, we create new thinking and find better ways.

to even higher heights because of their designs.

THE COLLABORATIVE FUTURES INAUGURAL TOPIC: CONSIDER THE DEMOCRATIC SPACE OF THE UO. “SPACE” CAN INCLUDE A PHYSICAL PART OF THE CAMPUS, ANY VIRTUAL INFRASTRUCTURE, OR SOCIAL NETWORKS.

CLARK HONORS COLLEGE

One of the very first four-year honors colleges in the US. This is where award-winning faculty work closely with a tight-knit group of exceptional students from every department and school. Here, no question or problem is off-limits, even ones that are. The goal: foster original research and an intense, creative exchange of ideas. So every student—every one—in the Clark Honors College is responsible for doing original research. All students form faculty committees to oversee their projects. And every student produces a final thesis or creative project that, who knows, may just change the world.

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@UOClarkHonors

1st HONORS COLLEGE WEST OF THE MISSISSIPPI AND THE SECOND OLDEST HONORS COLLEGE IN THE NATION AMONG THE

TOP 12 HONORS COLLEGES IN THE NATION CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED TO

CHC STUDENTS HAVE BEEN RECENT WINNERS OF THE MARSHALL, MITCHELL, AND GOLDWATER SCHOLARSHIPS.

STUDENTS

ANOTHER REASON TO BE HERE. You don’t have to choose between a small liberal arts college and a large university to get both personalized attention and large university resources. In the Clark Honors College, you’ll find classes with as few as eight students, but still choose from 270-plus degree programs. Faculty will give you focused attention and unparalleled access to research opportunities. Small. Big. You can have both.

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

We teach teachers to teach better. But we also train administrators and counselors. School psychologists and family therapists. Human service providers and clinicians. And you know what? We’re really good at it. U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks us among the top schools of education nationwide. We’ve been in their top three for special education for more than 15 years running. And when it comes to research, our impact on educational and social systems is felt far and wide. Together, our faculty and students are finding new ways to help people, especially kids, reach their full potential.

IF YOU LEARNED TO READ IN THE US IN THE PAST 50 YEARS, OUR CURRICULUM PROBABLY TAUGHT YOU HOW. YOU’RE WELCOME.

@uoeducation

Selam Wako STUDENT RESEARCH TEAM MEMBER

2013 CENTURION AWARD RECIPIENT

SHE CAN'T WAIT TO KNOW WHAT SHE DOESN'T KNOW.

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services student. President of the African Student Association.

CHOSEN FROM MORE THAN

And a research team member working with Professor Leslie

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So? So, Selam came to the US from the Oromia region of

Who is Selam Wako? She’s a standout family and human

Leve, associate director of the Prevention Science Institute. Ethiopia a little more than 12 years ago—unable to read, write, or speak English. It’s been an uphill climb, but today she’s thriving. Because of her strong work ethic. Because she’s inspired to achieve on behalf of her parents. And because she found lots of support here—four scholarships so far—and lots of opportunities to succeed.

RESEARCH OUTREACH U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT RANKS OUR COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

A multidisciplinary institute focused on understanding human

5th

development, preventing behavioral health problems, and

IN THE NATION AMONG PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS AND

The core mission: collaborate across disciplines, including

3rd

education, and others, to improve the lives and well-being of

IN SPECIAL EDUCATION (TOP 3, MORE THAN 15 YEARS RUNNING)

Prevention Science Institute

implementing effective interventions in community settings. psychology, social and affective neuroscience, development, at-risk children, individuals, and families. psi.uoregon.edu

FAMILY AND HUMAN SERV ICES (FHS) STUDENTS HAVE POURED MORE THAN 807,000 HOURS OF FIELDWORK INTO THE GREATER EUGENE AREA AND L ANE COUNT Y SINCE 1998. EQUAL TO ABOUT $18.2 MILLION IN SERV ICES.

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SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM AND COMMUNICATION

This is where we teach the power of storytelling. Taught by faculty who are best-selling authors, notable scholars, and Pulitzer Prizewinners. We’re dedicated to asking, “What if . . .” and inventing the future of media. With the help of award-winning journalists and communicators. And more than 300 industry guest professionals each year. This is where we provide you with a deeply enriching liberal arts experience, internships, networking, and the opportunity to be part of the conversation. The next wave of great, innovative communications professionals who are always ready to take on the next great story, find a better way to tell it, and tell it.

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GATEWAY TO MEDIA OR MAGAZINE THE NATION’S FIRST STUDENT-PRODUCED TABLET MAGA ZINE W INNER OF NINE GOLD CIRCLE AWARDS, 2015 COLUMBI A SCHOL ASTIC PRESS ASSOCI AT ION (CSPA )

If you’re a J-School major, you’ll be taking our Gateway to Media series of courses. They’re required. Which is a good thing. Not only will you learn how to gather information and integrate storytelling with critical thinking, you’ll learn to tame and train digital media to jump through hoops. Soon, you’ll be able to tell your story anywhere.

FLUX MAGAZINE AN SOJC PUBLICATION MORE THAN 270 AWARDS ACCUMUL ATED OVER 20 YEARS

ALLEN HALL PR We created our own student-run PR agency on campus. It’s called Allen Hall PR. And it’s where each

ETHOS MAGAZINE

year, student staffers get busy finding out how the

UO STUDENT PUBLICATION ASSOCI ATED COLLEGI ATE PRESS

real world works —by doing real work for real clients.

PACEMAKER AWARD COLLEGI ATE MAGA ZINES’ HIGHEST HONOR, T WO YEARS IN A ROW

Clients such as Fred Meyer stores, the humanitarian Stove Team International organization, and the Eugene Education Foundation, just to name a few.

ADVERTISING

JOURNALISM DEGREE OPTIONS MEDIA STUDIES

PUBLIC RELATIONS

UNIVERSITY OF OREGON

THE SOJC IS THE ONLY TOP -RANKED JOURNALISM SCHOOL IN THE COUNTRY THAT REQUIRES 100% OF ITS STUDENTS TO TAKE DIGITAL MEDI A COURSES.

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LUNDQUIST COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

We’re determined, serious, and focused. But that’s where the similarities to a typical business school end. Because we know that business isn’t just about business. It’s about culture and collaboration, the environment, the economy, and the world. 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. Work together . . . to assemble our careers and create better ways. Become stronger, smarter, learn to lead with authority, and discover what it truly means to be a Duck. @uolcb

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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ENTREPRENEURSHIP FINANCE INFORMAT ION SYSTEMS AND

PRE-BUSINESS

OPERAT IONS MANAGEMENT MARKETING SPORTS BUSINESS

Business students. Journalism, science, and humanities students. This center goes above and beyond when it comes to being interdisciplinary. And for good reason. Because this center launches startup companies. And the best way to prepare a startup is to analyze it from every

OVER A MILLION REASONS TO JOIN. LITERALLY. A

fully

student-run

Business

and

marketing

plans,

prototypes, trademarks, environmental and cost analysis; you see where we’re going. So we get motivated students together and give them the

the UO Investment Group manages

opportunity to show us what they’re made of—

more than a million dollars in three

and launch real companies. They decide overall

guidance

business feasibility. Create a plan. Present

and support from staff and advisors.

their assessment to actual venture capitalists,

investment

organization,

perspective.

funds—with

All so you can get a hands-on

corporate leaders, academics, and economic

catalytic learning experience that’s

development agencies. Voilà, students get the

a cut, or million, above the rest.

experience and the world gets a new company.

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business.uoregon.edu/centers

LUNDQUIST CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP

FOUR CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE: LUNDQUIST CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP | FINANCE AND SECURITIES ANALYSIS CENTER | CENTER FOR SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS PRACTICES | WARSAW SPORTS MARKETING CENTER

ACCOUNTING

SCHOOL OF MUSIC AND DANCE

Dance science, jazz studies, or musicology. Choreography—performance or composition—classical or cutting edge. No matter what moves you, there’s a place for you here. The premier educational institution of music and dance in the Pacific Northwest, this is the home stage for one of the largest full-time in-residence music faculties in the West. Worldclass 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. This is the place where you’ll discover countless opportunities

AND MARK TOBERDORF, GERMANY

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to hone your craft in the spotlight and shine.

Loren Kajikawa

TEACHING MUSIC, PROFESSOR LYRICAL. RESEARCH SO REAL, IT’S NOT ETHEREAL. The first music he remembers hearing growing up in

CORK, IREL AND;

Los Angeles: hip-hop and rap. The beats, the rhymes, they got into his head. He didn’t know it at the time, but they were becoming the foundation upon which he’d eventually build his career. Today, when he’s

THE UNIVERSITY OF OREGON CHAMBER CHOIR WON INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS IN TALLINN, ESTONI A;

not giving presentations at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame or the American Musicological Society, you can find him teaching and researching music of the 20th and 21st centuries, American ethnic and protest music, and very enthusiastically, hip-hop. Because he believes it’s important to study the most culturally disruptive music genres the world has ever known. And we agree.

Marian Smith PROFESSOR OF MUSICOLOGY

DUCKS ARE SONGBIRDS. Every two years, Marktoberdorf, Germany, hosts

ABLE TO SCALE TALL STAFFS IN A SINGLE RUN

the world-renowned International Chamber Choir

One of her ballet productions was named one of the

Competition. Groups from all over the world enter,

10 “Best of the Best” of 2011 by Pointe magazine. She

but just a handful are invited to compete. This year,

won the Thomas F. Herman Award for Distinguished

a flock of harmonious Ducks, the University of

Teaching in 2007. And the de la Torre Bueno Prize in

Oregon Chamber Choir, joined the melodious fray.

2000. She’s published books and written articles and

One of only 10 choirs selected from a worldwide

reviews in both music and dance journals around the

call for talent. Yeah, they’re kind of a big deal.

world. And she’s a professor of musicology at the UO.

UNIVERSITY OF OREGON

LOREN’S RECENT BOOK, SOUNDING RACE IN RAP SONGS, EXPLORES HOW RAP SUPERSTARS LIKE GRANDMASTER FL ASH AND THE FURIOUS FI VE, PUBLIC ENEMY, AND EMINEM LET US SEE AND HEAR HOW POPUL AR MUSIC CULTURE CREATES NEW UNDERSTANDINGS OF RACE.

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF MUSICOLOGY AND ETHNOMUSICOLOGY

HUMAN RIGHTS ADVOCATE AND SOCIAL CHANGE AGENT ANITA WEISS

ETHNO-GENESIS, LINGUISTICS AND PREHISTORY, SOCIAL INTERACTION AND DIVERSIFICATION TERRY HUNT

IDENTIFICATION OF POTENTIAL THERAPEUTICS FOR HUMAN FANCONI ANEMIA JOHN POSTLETHWAIT

THERAPEUTIC BRAIN PLASTICITY INTERVENTIONS IN POSTTRAUMATIC CHILD NEUROBIOLOGICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT PHIL FISHER

BEHAVIORAL AND NEUROLOGICAL CORRELATES OF MAP USE AND NAVIGATION AMY LOBBIN

TRANSFORMATIVE REDEVELOPMENT OF SUBURBIA AS AN ADAPTATION TO SOCIOLOGICAL SHIFTS NICO LARCO

ELECTROLYTIC SYNTHESIS OF AQUEOUS ALUMINUM NANOCLUSTERS SHANNON BOETTCHER

WE KNOW

HETEROGENEOUS ECOLOGICAL SYSTEMS ANALYSIS JESSICA GREEN

COMPOSING SYMPHONIES TO WAGE PEACE ROBERT KYR

REMOTE CONTROL OBSERVATIONAL ASTRONOMY SCOTT FISHER

A THING OR TWO

SELF-REGULATION AND INHIBITION WITH APPLICATIONS FOR SMOKING CESSATION AND DIETING ELLIOT T. BERKMAN

THE POWER OF LANGUAGE, NARRATIVE, AND IMAGE TO SHAPE, SILENCE, AND/OR GIVE A VOICE TO PEOPLE HEIDI KAUFMAN

OUR FACULTY. A COMMUNITY OF SUPERSCHOLARS, DEDICATED TO FINDING NEW WAYS OR CREATING THEM, TO KEEP US MOVING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION. FORWARD.

UOREGON.EDU/EXPERTS

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HIP-HOP AND RACIAL REPRESENTATION LOREN KAJIKAWA

GERMS AND THINGS THAT KILL GERMS ERICA HARMANN

MECHANISTIC ORGANOMETALLIC AND INORGANIC CHEMISTRY, POLYMER CHEMISTRY, CATALYSIS, AND PHOTOCHEMISTRY DAVID TYLER

LANGUAGE VARIATION AND CHANGE WITHIN SPECIFIC SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL CONTEXTS CLAUDIA HOLGUIN

THE IMPACT OF CARBON EMISSIONS ON SOIL-DWELLING MICROBES BRENDAN BOHANNAN

HIGGS BOSON PARTICLE CREATION DETECTION STEPHANIE MAJEWSKI

FA C U LT Y E X P E R T S

SYNTHESIZE APPROACHES TO NANOSCALE MATERIALS AND GREENER NANOSCIENCE JIM HUTCHISON

THE "BLACKIFICATION" OF WHITE POP SINGERS, AND THE HISTORY OF RAP CHARISE CHENEY

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT OF SOCIAL ISSUES ACROSS SOCIAL MEDIA ANDREW DEVIGAL

FLUENT IN FEDERAL RESERVE-ESE, UNEMPLOYMENT AND CURRENCY MARKETS TIM DUY

USING WORM SPERM TO ENSURE FAITHFUL GENOME INHERITANCE FROM ONE GENERATION TO ANOTHER DIANA LIBUDA

TEAMSMANSHIP AND CREATIVITY IN THE ADVERTISING INDUSTRY DEBORAH MORRISON

WOMEN IN POLITICS AND THE ROLE OF MARRIAGE IN POLITICAL HISTORY PRISCILLA YAMIN

HOW FAST-FOOD MARKETING AFFECTS KIDS' BMI T. BETTINA CORNWELL

ABOUT

SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPLICATIONS OF GENTRIFICATION ON IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES GERARDO SANDOVAL

DEBT, UNEMPLOYMENT, INTEREST RATES, MONETARY POLICY MARK THOMA

A THING OR TWO

THE RISKS OF TAKING RISKS BEN HANSEN

SOCIAL INEQUALITY IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST ELLEN SCOTT

LARGE-SCALE DIAGNOSIS AND ASSESSMENT OF COLLEGE READINESS DAVID T. CONLEY

COMBATING COMPROMISED MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH THROUGH EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION LAURA LEE MCINTYRE

SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCES ON MASCULINITY AND SEXUALITY DURING ADOLESCENCE C.J. PASCOE

PUBLIC LANDS, CONSERVATION, WILDERNESS, AND HYDROLOGY RESOURCE POLICY ADELL AMOS

POLITICAL MOVEMENTS AND THE ROLE OF RACE AND GENDER IN POLITICS JOSEPH LOWNDES

FOREST AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY AND SUSTAINABILITY CASSANDRA MOSELEY

C R O S S - P O L L I N AT I O N

We encourage it. We expect it. Activate the discovery gene in your DNA. Blend business, journalism, and Japanese. Mix chemistry, athletics, and dance. Combine politics with Mickey Mouse and psychology with Second Life. This is your chance to experiment. Ask “What if . . .” and “What happens when . . .” at an AAU-member research university. Where cross-pollination is commonplace. Interdisciplinary endeavors move us forward. Where academic evolution happens daily and changes you. Oh, make no mistake, this place will change you. But if you want to change us as well, we’re open to suggestions.

THIS PHOTO WAS SHOT ON A TRIP TO GHANA BY STUDENT MICHAEL CIAGLO WHO WAS LATER AWARDED THE PULITZER PRIZE FOR NATIONAL REPORTING

CR AZY

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model to make cities sustainable everywhere and help us change the world.

Pennsylvania to Texas to Haifa, Israel–teaching them how to use our program

stop there? We’re working with more than twenty partner universities–from

California. And soon worldwide, through our SCI China Program. But why

building to wayfinding systems in actual cities in Oregon, and recently,

solutions to life. From waterfront redevelopments and cultural bridge-

partners, scholars and community leaders, to bring bold, sustainable living

dozen programs at the UO. To work directly with policymakers and project

Sustainable City Year Program brings together students from more than a

sustainability into its curricula and community outreach." The initiative’s

"perhaps the most comprehensive effort by a US university to infuse

and deeply interdisciplinary program that The New York Times says is

and others to found the Sustainable Cities Initiative. A groundbreaking

to be heard. So in 2009, he partnered with fellow UO professor Nico Larco

day. Papers full of brilliant, practical ideas that would never get a chance

That’s what Professor Marc Schlossberg thought while grading papers one

SUSTAINABLE CITIES INITIATIVE

HAPPY L ANE TRANSIT DISTRICT

REDMOND

SPRINGFIELD

MEDFORD

SALEM

GRESHAM

CIT Y PARTNERS

PRODUCT DESIGN

PL ANNING, PUBLIC POLICY AND MANAGEMENT

OREGON LEADERSHIP IN SUSTA INABILIT Y

NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT

L AW

L ANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

JOURNALISM

INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE

GEOGR APHY

ECONOMICS

DIGI TAL ARTS

COMMUNIT Y PL ANNING WORKSHOP

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

BUSINESS

ARTS AND ADMINISTRAT ION

ARCHITECTURE

DISCIPLINES

COME HERE TO GO SOMEPLACE ELSE

C ATA LY T I C L E A R N I N G

If you really want to find out what makes the world go around, sometimes you just have to get out there. Get your hands dirty. Go places. We’re constantly finding new ways to enhance your education by daring you to dive into the deep end of learning. Want to learn about media in emerging markets? Let’s go to an emerging market. How

China

embracing

sustainability?

We’re

taking our Sustainable Cities Initiative to Beijing. We’ll find out. Recently,

the

SOJC

sent

advertising

and

journalism students to Alaska to study climate change. Unexpected? Perhaps. Because advertising and

journalism

students

aren’t

biologists

and

climatologists, right? But they are creative individuals who are naturally good at reporting on and solving complex problems. So guess what happened next? They came back with a powerful understanding of what a changing climate means for wildlife habitats and the environment. They came back with answers, new questions, amazing pictures, and lots of stories. It all starts right here. Every year, we enable thousands of Ducks to get out there. Follow their educations wherever they lead—down the street, across Oregon, across the country, around the world—and take the plunge into immersive experiences. We call it catalytic learning. You can call it learning about life by living it.

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ALL THE PHOTOS ON THIS SPREAD WERE SHOT BY UO STUDENTS IN ALASKA. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS ADVENTURE AT UOCLIMATEREPORT.TUMBLR.COM.

THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU DO HERE MIGHT NOT BE DONE HERE

Our campus looks like a campus, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s actually a launch pad. An enormous springboard to discovery. Tango lessons in Argentina. Conversational Swahili in Zanzibar. Aural epiphanies in Vienna. We provide you with unparalleled access to more than 90 countries and 200 life-changing programs around the world. So where do you want to go? What do you want to do? Go. Do.

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UO STUDENTS HAVE STUDIED ABROAD ON ALL 7 CONTINENTS

STUDY ABROAD

UO IS HOME TO OVER

3K INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS FROM

98 DIFFERENT COUNTRIES

TOP PLACES VISITED: ARGENTINA, AUSTRIA, DENMARK, FRANCE, ITALY, JAPAN, MEXICO, SPAIN, AND THE UNITED KINGDOM

NEW PROGRAMS: EUROPEAN IDENTITIES AND CULTURES SEMINAR THE GENIUS OF STUDY ABROAD: A TALE OF TWO CITIES

200+ UO STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS IN MORE THAN

HUMAN RIGHTS IN GUATEMALA

COUNTRIES

INTENSIVE SWAHILI IN ZANZIBAR THE SPORTS BUSINESS GLOBAL STUDY TOUR

THE

REVOLUTIONS OF THE MIND

IE3

MUSICAL AND CULTURAL IMMERSION IN VIENNA SOCIAL MOVEMENTS AND SPIRITUALITIES IN LONDON INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND MARKETING IN ANGERS

PROGRAM PLACES RECENT GRADS IN INTERNSHIPS AROUND THE WORLD

HISTORY AND SOCCER IN OVIEDO CROSS-BORDER INTERVIEWING AND STORY DEVELOPMENT IN VIENNA AND SEGOVIA

25% OF UNDERGRADUATES STUDY ABROAD

ARCHAEOLOGY IN PALAU

Sean Hixon GEOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY

MYSTERIOUS. MONUMENTAL. MOAI. You’ve probably seen pictures of the moai statues of Rapa Nui (or Easter Island). The multi-ton carved stones have piqued a lot of people's interest over the years, including UO senior Sean Hixon’s. To the point that he wanted to see them for himself, and do something that few who’ve gone before have succeeded in doing—unravel some of the mystery surrounding the moai. Fast forward. Sean went to the island, took 15,000 photos (yes, 15,000) and used them to motion map the stones from many angles. A clever model that may actually prove that stone ramps were used to place huge rock “hats” on top of the statues. Pretty amazing, right? But what did you expect? He’s a Duck.

UNIVERSITY OF OREGON

THE UNIVERSITY OF OREGON IS:

THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST

111 MILES FROM PORTLAND

239 THOUSAND MILES FROM THE MOON

13 MILES FROM THE CASCADE MTS.

THE STATE OF OREGON HAS:

19 VOLCANOES

115 THOUSAND MILES OF RIVERS

363 MILES OF SCENIC COASTLINE

THE PACIFIC

WASHINGTON

PORTLAND

EUGENE

THE CASCADE MOUNTAINS

THE PACIFIC OCEAN

2 HOUR DRIVE

OREGON

CALIFORNIA

IDAHO

NEVADA

WHERE WE ARE HAS A LOT TO SAY ABOUT WHO WE ARE. This is our ecosystem. Nestled between a

down to beaches on the weekends. Speaking

winding river and legions of trees—we’re

of beaches, we have 363 miles of them in

immersed in nature. It inspires us. Informs

Oregon. And every one of them is open to the

our decisions and our innovation. The first

public—we wouldn’t have it any other way.

recycling bills were drafted here. No surprise,

Because this is where you come to explore,

sustainability is in our DNA. So is good coffee

lean into life, be anything you want. And this

and fresh, locally grown food. Healthy isn’t an

is where freedom roams free, individuality is

afterthought either. We don’t work out at the

respected, and collaboration is pervasive. So

end of the day. We jog in the morning, bike to

next time you wonder why Ducks are the way

work or school, and walk to lunch every day. We

they are—amazing—you’ll know. It has a lot to

ski down mountains, float down rivers, or head

do with where they’re from.

admissions.uoregon.edu/pnw

BOTTOM: THE WILLAMETTE RIVER RUSHING THROUGH CAMPUS TOP: SUNRISE FROM ATOP SPENCER BUTTE—3 MILES FROM CAMPUS

EUGENE

HERE IS A GOOD PL ACE TO BE

The town you already know on a ﬁrst name basis.

EUGENE IS THE

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

uoregon.edu/eugene THE BEST TIME TO V ISIT ? HOW ABOUT NOW?

EUGENE IS AMONG THE

TOP 10

special. From the moment you arrive, you’ll feel right at home. Because this place feels familiar, green, and

friendly.

Walkable,

bikeable,

skateable.

But

also modern, totally connected, and cosmopolitan. Yep. It’s kinda perfect. An extraordinary academic community surrounded by a quintessential college town. Alive with music, culture, food, and art. And just the right amount of weird to keep things interesting.

TOP 10

deep in the woods, that makes it more than a little

EUGENE IS IN THE

There’s something about Eugene, our college town

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

PRE’S TRAIL: JUST ONE OF THE MOST FAMOUS RUNNING TRAILS IN THE WORLD. NO BIG DEAL.

THIS PLACE IS EXACTLY LIKE NOWHERE ELSE

THE SOLAR SYSTEM: A TO-SCALE MODEL OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM IS PLACED ALONG THE 250 MILES OF PATHS ALONG THE WILLAMETTE RIVER

CASCADE HALL: YOU’LL FIND A SWEET COLLECTION OF ROCKS FROM OUTER SPACE HERE YAMADA LANGUAGE CENTER: STUDY MORE THAN 50 LANGUAGES HERE

LAWRENCE HALL: STUDENT ART GALLERIES

Take the bridge over the Willamette River to Autzen. Sleep under the trees around Deady Hall. Take a walk, a run, a ride, or roll through campus. Somehow, it feels both vast and small. Alive and wild. Peaceful. The whole place is electric

ALLEN HALL: THE ORIGINAL UO PRINTING PRESS IS IN HERE SOMEWHERE FROG SELLS HIS JOKE BOOKS PIONEER FATHER CASCADE CHARLEY: A FOUNTAIN DESIGNED BY A BLIND ARTIST

with enthusiasm. And friendly. People are kind, JOHNSON HALL: DEAN WORMER’S OFFICE. YOU KNOW, THE HORSE SCENE.

wave hello, and get along. All cultures and creeds, backgrounds and interests—everyone is welcoming and welcome. Ready to engage and explore. Collaborate, discover, and push on. You can’t help it here. There’s just something about

PIONEER

this place. It’s not one thing; it’s everything.

PIONEER MOTHER AND FATHER CAN SEE EACH OTHER THROUGH THE GLASS DOORS OF JOHNSON HALL

THE FISHBOWL: "FOOD FIGHT!"

PIONEER CEMETERY: FOUNDED IN 1872

CAMPUS TOURS Admissions-led information sessions and student ambassador-guided 90-minute

THE OREGON BACH FESTIVAL: HOME OF THE WORLD-FAMOUS EVENT THAT DRAWS 30K PEOPLE EACH YEAR

tours take place multiple times daily, Monday–Friday, and once on Saturdays. Or, if you like, you can take a running tour. Also, arrangements may be made for

OUTDOOR PROGRAM BARN: THE JUMPING-OFF POINT FOR ANY OREGON ADVENTURE. MEET UP HERE, THEN GET OUT THERE.

accessibility, interpretation, or special group tours when requested in advance. uoregon.edu/visit

THERE’S A NETWORK OF TUNNELS UNDER CAMPUS. THEY GO EVERYWHERE. 34

PAPÉ FIELD: ONE OF THE MOST ADVANCED NCAA REGULATION SOCCER FACILITIES IN THE COUNTRY

CAMPUS

AUTZEN STADIUM: ESPN.COM AND SPORTS ILLUSTRATED HAVE CALLED IT ONE OF THE NATION’S TOP 10 VENUES TO WATCH A COLLEGE FOOTBALL GAME.

THE WILLAMETTE RIVER RUNS THROUGH CAMPUS

URBAN FARM: YOU CAN GROW YOUR OWN VEGETABLES HERE

KLAMATH HALL: NAMED AFTER THE KLAMATH PEOPLE OF SOUTHERN OREGON AND NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

TOP 10 TRANS-FRIENDLY COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES —CAMPUS PRIDE

WILLAMETTE HALL: BUILT TO CROSSPOLLINATE THE SCIENCES

LOKEY LABORATORIES: SCIENCE HAPPENS HERE CAMCOR: OUR NOT-SO-SECRET UNDERGROUND RESEARCH LAB. PART BAT CAVE, PART BOND VILLAIN LAIR, PART STAR TREK SCIENCE DECK. MOON TREE: GROWN FROM A SEED THAT ORBITED THE MOON ON APOLLO 14

THIS PLACE IS A

REST ASSURED, YOU CAN GET COFFEE ON CAMPUS UNTIL 2 A.M.

SAND COURT: WHERE GRITZ, A GAME COMBINING A NET AND FRISBEE, WAS INVENTED

MATTHEW KNIGHT ARENA: THE FLOOR IS DESIGNED TO LOOK LIKE A CLEARING “DEEP IN THE WOODS”

295 ACRE ARBORETUM WITH MORE THAN

4K 500

TREES AND "HUMPY LUMPY LAWN"

EMU: REOPENING FALL '16 W ITH 80K-SQ-F T OF NEW SPACE

VARIETIES MUSEUM OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL HISTORY: A MODEL OF THE BIGGEST METEORITE EVER FOUND IN NORTH AMERICA. AND THE OLDEST PAIR OF SHOES.

HAYWARD FIELD: THE BIRTHPLACE OF NIKE INNOVATION. HISTORIC HOME TO THE PREFONTAINE CLASSIC. FUTURE HOME FOR US OLYMPIC TRACK AND FIELD TRIALS.

SPEAKING OF MAPS. Our InfoGraphics Lab is pretty amazing. It’s won several national MANY NATIONS LONGHOUSE: DESIGNED BY A MEMBER OF THE CHOCTAW AND CHEROKEE TRIBES

awards for the Atlas of Yellowstone and Atlas of Oregon. Not to mention its renowned UO mapping app, which can accurately pinpoint the

A NEW WOMEN'S SOFTBALL STADIUM NAMED FOR A FORMER UO STAR WILL OPEN IN 2016

location of individual library books within Knight Library and offers multiple tours of campus. It’s even been recognized with a Best Mobile GIS App Award. EVERY SPRING AND FALL, THOUSANDS OF SWIFTS ROOST IN THE CHIMNEY OF AGATE HALL.

STAY INFORMED. FIND OFFICI AL UO APPS AT iTUNES AND GOOGLE PL AY.

"AMERICA’S TOP 10 CAMPUS MUSIC SCENES THAT ROCK"—ROLLING STONE UNIVERSITY OF OREGON

EUGENE WEATHER

uoregon.edu/liquidsunshine

Liquid Sunshine

EUGENE IS LOCATED

IT RAINS

50%

46.12

37.5%

INCHES EACH YEAR ON AVERAGE

12.5%

25%

0% DRIZZLE

LIGHT RA IN

RA IN

HEAV Y RA IN

LIGHT SNOW

SNOW

THUNDERSTORM

TYPES OF PRECIPITATION WHEN IT PRECIPITATES 24 H LATITUDE 44.13333째N

364ft

ABOVE SEA LEVEL

LONGITUDE 123.21444째W

18 H IT RAINS

143.4 DAYS OUT OF EACH YEAR

12 H 6H 0H JAN

FEB

MAR

APR

MAY

JUN

JUL

AUG

SEP

HOURS OF DAYLIGHT AND TWILIGHT THROUGHOUT THE YEAR

OCT

NOV

DEC

W E AT H E R

It never rains at Autzen Stadium. 100°

It began in 1990, the year that umbrellas

75°

were chased out of the stadium—because

50°

they’re nice for people under them, but not

25°

for those behind them. Ducks announcer Don Essig was in the middle of reminding

0° JAN

FEB

MAR

APR

MAY

JUN

JUL

AUG

SEP

OCT

NOV

DEC

AVERAGE HIGH AND LOW TEMPERATURE PER DAY

people that umbrellas are not allowed when he humorously added, “You don’t need one. It never rains here anyhow.” Since then,

it’s become a tradition to start off every

game with a local weather forecast, which

regularly includes a chance of showers, but

then he finishes the “real forecast.” And

40 HOUSTON

EUGENE

PHIL ADELPHI A

NEW YORK

ORL ANDO

INCHES OF ANNUAL RAINFALL BY CITY

ATL ANTA

BALTIMORE

every Duck in attendance chants along with him, “It never rains at Autzen Stadium.”

Ducks don’t just play a few sports; they play practically every sport playable—at every skill level. Here, anyone can get a team up and running and have a good time. Dodgeball to bocce ball. Swimming to soccer. And ultimate. Frisbee, that is. It all happens here. uorec.uoregon.edu

OUR FACILITIES FACILITATE GREATNESS. No matter what or where you're playing at the UO, one thing will be abundantly clear—we don’t do mediocre. Because when you compete at the highest levels of intercollegiate athletics, it’s not enough to just keep up with the competition—you have to best the best. Especially when it comes to providing top-notch training facilities. For the athletes climbing rock walls in the Student Rec Center, playing flag football on Howe Field, spiking on Mac Court, or crushing it on the softball diamond, too.

WIN THE DAY. With 19 D1 sports to cheer for and 27 national championships under our belt, it’s true we have a lot to be proud of. But it’s not just about chalking up victories on national stages. Being a Duck is about being a Duck. Being passionate about the sport you’re playing. On the field, or court, in the water, everywhere. Whether we’re playing football or softball. It’s about focusing on the moment. The crowd. The play. The forward motion. The heroes, sung and unsung. It’s about winning the day. Every day. goducks.com

MAKE THE GREAT OUTDOORS GREATER. This place gets in your head. The Pacific Northwest, Eugene, it makes you want to jog forever, kayak through whitewater, and live life to the fullest. Hike up a mountain and camp in the clouds. Float down the Willamette, fish for a great story, pedal to the horizon, and just . . . explore. You’ll start early and go till whenever. Realize you’re very happy here. Mostly because here is here, but also because we’ll help you stay active. You’ll be able to rent or borrow just about anything you can imagine. Need shoes, tents, or avalanche safety gear? You got it. Paddles and something to paddle, a bike, or a snowboard? Stop by. Get what you need. Then get out there and go crazy. Good crazy.

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ACTIVE: INSIDE AND OUT

LEARN HARD. PLAY HARD.

DUCKS ARE ALWAYS ON. ALWAYS ACTIVE. MOVING. FROM SUNUP TO SUNDOWN TO SUNUP. INSIDE, BUT MOSTLY OUTSIDE, RAIN OR SHINE.

#GODUCKS

UNIVERSITY OF OREGON

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THINGS TO DO WHEN YOU’RE NOT DOING OTHER THINGS. UO CLUB CATEGORIES: ACADEMIC CULTURAL DEPARTMENTAL ENVI RONM ENTAL FAITH -BASED/RELIGIOU S GRA DUATE/LAW INTERNATIONAL LGBTQA MEDI A MULTI CULTURAL OTH ER PERFORMI NG PO LITIC AL PROFESSIONAL RECREATIONAL RESIDENCE H ALL S SERVI CE LEA RNI NG ST UDENT GOVERNMENT

WHAT DRIVES YOU? WHAT ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT? COLLEGE IS WHERE YOU PUSH FURTHER INTO THE THINGS YOU ALREADY KNOW. FIND THINGS ABOUT YOURSELF YOU NEVER KNEW. HERE, MORE THAN 300 STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS WILL GIVE YOU PLENTY OF ROOM TO EXPLORE. THEATER, POLITICS, MUSIC. LANGUAGES OR THE ENVIRONMENT. CLUB SPORTS, HONOR SOCIETIES, SORORITY OR FRATERNITY GROUPS, YOU NAME IT. SINCE YOU’RE ONE OF EVERYONE, AND THERE’S SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE HERE, THERE’S SOMETHING FOR YOU. BUT IN THE UNLIKELY CIRCUMSTANCE THAT YOU DON’T FIND WHAT YOU’RE LOOKING FOR, WE’LL HELP YOU START YOUR OWN GROUP. SO YOU CAN MEET OTHER DUCKS LIKE YOU.

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D I V E R S I T Y, E Q U I T Y, A N D I N C L U S I O N

The difference is

WE EMBRACE OUR DIFFERENCES We’ve decided it’s not enough to just be different together. We want cultural collisions that lead to happy accidents. Crosspollination that leads to new perspectives about opinions and about points of view. We want thousands of brilliant students from Oregon, the US, around the world, learning from each other. Speaking their minds, working, and sharing with each other. Being inclusive and rigorously equitable. Discovery demands it. Excellence demands it. So we demand it. At every level. That’s how we do things here. Because we’re Ducks. We know the differences between us make us stronger and smarter together than we would be apart.

inclusion.uoregon.edu

STUDENT DIVERSITY ORGANIZATIONS:

@ceo_network

CEO NETWORK A powerful organization for business students of color. Through this group, students participate

events, develop cohort opportunities, and bond

in seminars and diversity-themed professional

through our residential living community in the College of Business Residential Complex.

uoceonetwork.uoregon.edu

Native American students needed a place to

celebrate their culture and gather as a community,

so in the 1960's we constructed the University of Oregon Longhouse. In 2002, the original building

modern structure. Today, it’s not only a cultural

was decommissioned and replaced with a new,

ALASKA NATIVE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING PROGRAM and provide opportunities for more than 1,500 We’re an active member. Helping to inspire, guide,

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OF THE INCOMING FRESHMAN CLASS BRINGS DIVERSITY (28% ARE DOMESTIC MINORITY STUDENTS, 10% ARE INTERNATIONAL)

38%

THE STATE OF OREGON IS

DOMESTIC MINORITIES

19%

MANY NATIONS LONGHOUSE A TOP

PUBLIC UNIVERSITY FOR GRADUATING UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENTS

center, it’s the longest continually operating longhouse on a college campus. AMONG THE TOP

LGBT-FRIENDLY COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES —CAMPUS PRIDE SEVEN YEARS IN A ROW

Alaska Native middle, high school, and university

students and alumni from 95 communities.

@uoequity

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 44

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

RESIDENCE AND DINING

RESIDENCE HALLS

LIVING

IS LEARNING. Campus. It’s home away from home for thousands of Ducks. It’s convenient—everything is close to everything. Campus is the epicenter of Duck life, where cultures converge and lifelong friends meet. You’ll learn more, more deeply, when you’re more connected to campus. housing.uoregon.edu

ACADEMIC RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES No matter what you’re focused on—business or politics, ecology, music, or languages—there’s an Academic Residential Community that will suit your needs. Where you can live with and be a part of a group of passionate students who want to learn about the same things you do. ARCS: BUILDING BUSINESS LEADERS | BUSINESS | CARNEGIE GLOBAL OREGON | COLLEGE SCHOLARS | ECOLOGICAL LEADERS | MUSICAL SCHOLARS | DIVERSITY EXCELLENCE | LGBTQ | LIVING THE LANGUAGE | HONORS COLLEGE | SERVICE-LEARNING | SOPHOMORE EXPERIENCE

Entire communities tailored to your interests—scratch that— tailored to your passions. This is where you’ll stay up 'til dawn talking about Game of Thrones. Listening to Little Dragon. You’ll crunch numbers, crack codes, get real, get weird, and be yourself. In immersion halls, daily tasks become language boot camp. In any hall, it's all about what you hear. And what you don't. Sound-proofed practice rooms and composition suites

THAN THOSE WHO DON’T

RESIDENCE HALLS

WALTON HALL

DINING RILEY HALL

LIVING-LEARNING CENTER

HAMILTON HALL

GLOBAL SCHOLARS HALL

EARL HALL

BEAN HALL

HIGHER GPAs

CARSON HALL

FACT: FRESHMEN WHO LIVE ON CAMPUS ACHIEVE

BARNHART HALL

for music students keep it that way.

DIG IN,

DUCK

T HE R E ’ S NE V E R A S HOR TA GE OF E P I C UR E A N OP T I ON S ON C A MP U S . Sushi or a rice bowl? Or something grilled, with grilled onions? Looking for something gluten-free and vegan? Or maybe you just want a quiet place to study—with a double-shot latte. No problem. There are nine unique dining locations on campus where you can kick back, meet up, hide out, and fuel up. Each uses locally farmed, seasonal ingredients and works with our student meal plans—of which there are four: three on campus and one off. You’ll have a never-ending smorgasbord of super delicious Duck food to choose from.

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

WHAT DOES IT TAKE?

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

Each year, we choose students who demonstrate great

academic potential. We want to know what you can add to the UO community.

academic

So, tell us. Don’t hold back. The more we know, the better. We’re always

experiences we believe will enrich our campus community.

looking for reasons to admit you—it’s our favorite part of the job.

We’re not just choosing students to attend classes. We’re

potential.

Whose

diverse

perspectives

and

choosing open-minded individuals to share ideas, challenge us, ACA DEMIC FAC TORS

be challenged, excel.

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:

TOTAL ENROLLMENT

AVERAGE TIME TO GRADUATION

24,281

GPA GRADE TREND SENIOR YEAR SCHEDULE

4 YEARS

UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT 20,569

PLUS ONE TERM

ACT OR SAT SCORES ACTIVITIES (including community service and employment that contributes to your family’s finances) ABILITY TO ENHANCE THE UNIVERSITY’S DIVERSITY

MIDDLE 50% GPA

MIDDLE 50% ACT:

3.36–3.80

22–27

ACADEMIC COURSES 9th–12th grades. Courses needed: Four years of English Three years of math (to at least algebra II + geometry or integrated math III) Three years each of science and social studies Two years of a world language other than English Most students we admit have gone beyond these minimums by taking additional years of study or by reaching advanced levels such as AP, IB, or honors courses.

MIDDLE 50% SAT:

500–610 500–620 490–600 CRITICAL READING

PERSON A L FAC TORS

MATH

WRITING

CL A RK HONORS COLLEGE

Beyond the academic information, we want to know who you are! We’ll use your narrative sections to assess your personal motivation, your drive, your ability to enhance the diversity of our community, or to discover special talents you might bring. When you list activities, we will limit you to three,

MIDDLE 50% GPA

MIDDLE 50% ACT:

3.83–4.0

28–31

because for us, it’s not about how many things you do; it’s about how they matter to you, and those around you.

WHAT DO I TURN IN?

MIDDLE 50% SAT:

620-720 600-690 600-710 CRITICAL READING

MATH

WRITING

HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPTS ACT OR SAT SCORES To learn how we’ll use the new SAT, visit admissions.uoregon.edu/newsat PERSONAL STATEMENT

201 4 UNDERGR A DUATE A PPL ICAT IONS

DESCRIPTION OF THREE ACTIVITIES OR ACCOMPLISHMENTS APPLICATION FEE or waiver for students with documented financial need

FRESHMAN

TRANSFER

TOTAL

APPLICANTS

21,145

3,651

24,796

ADMITTED

15,908

2,256

18,164

ENROLLED

3,895

1,289

5,184

OPTIONAL SECOND ESSAY and explanation of special circumstances

admissions.uoregon.edu

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

UO ADMISSIONS DEADLINES EARLY ACTION (EA) DEADLINE FOR FALL APPLICATION

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

NOVEMBER 1

UOADMIT@UOREGON.EDU 800-BE-A-DUCK 541-346-3201

EA is an option that allows you to hear back earlier

2015

if 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

TRANSFER STUDENTS ADMISSIONS.UOREGON.EDU/ TRANSFER INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ADMISSIONS.UOREGON.EDU/INTERNATIONAL HOME SCHOOL AND GED STUDENTS ADMISSIONS.UOREGON.EDU/OTHERAPPLICANTS

meet the regular deadline. EA APPLICANT NOTIFICATION

DECEMBER 15

2015

REGUL A R DE A DL INE FOR FA LL A PPL ICAT ION WHAT IF YOU WANT TO START ANOTHER QUARTER? (SUMMER, W INTER, OR SPRING)

JANUARY 15

2016

FA LL DOCUMENT DE A DL INE

ADMISSIONS.UOREGON.EDU/ALTDEADLINE

FEBRUARY 15 All

documents,

including

2016 midyear

transcript

updates, must be received by Admissions for full admission and scholarship consideration. N AT ION A L DECISION DAY

MAY 1

2016

Admitted students nationwide should let their college of choice know by this day whether they’re accepting their admissions offer.

SPECIAL VISIT EVENTS FULL- DAY PROGR A M

DUCK PREVIEW — OCTOBER 9, 17, 30, AND NOVEMBER 13 Fall open house designed to give high school seniors and transfer students a head start on the college search process. H A LF - DAY PROGR A M

DUCK DAYS (ALL FRIDAYS)— MARCH 11 AND 18, APRIL 1, 15, AND 22 Spring campus visit program for prospective students and their families. admissions.uoregon.edu/visit

$15K

$20K

$25K

$24,528

UNI VERSIT Y OF OREGON

NATIONAL AVER AGE

$29,400

$30K

$35K

$40K

2015–16 UNDERGRADUATE COST OF ATTENDANCE

COLLEGE EDUCATION DEBT AVERAGE

RESIDENTS TUITION AND FEES

$10,287

$1,068

Cost varies depending on requirements for enrolled courses

PERSONAL EXPENSES

BOOKS AND SUPPLIES

MORE THAN $50K

$11,430

Standard double occupancy room with standard meal plan

20%

ON-CAMPUS HOUSING

$24K TO $40K

Based on typical undergraduate enrollment of 15 credits per term (45 credits per year)

$2,382

24%

DEBT-FREE

UO STUDENTS DEBT AT GRADUATION

$32,022

51%

NONRESIDENTS TUITION AND FEES

GOOGLE

$25,167

COLUMBI A SPORTSWEAR

ESTIMATED TOTAL

LESS THAN $24K

Cost varies depending on personal spending habits

GENENTECH

DELOI T TE

IBM

AMA ZON

W IEDEN AND KENNEDY

HEWLET T-PACK ARD

WELLS FARGO

K A ISER PERMANENTE

$2,382

MICROSOF T

PERSONAL EXPENSES

ZGF ARCHITECTS LLP

$1,068

Cost varies depending on requirements for enrolled courses

INTEL

BOOKS AND SUPPLIES

NIKE

$11,430

Standard double occupancy room with standard meal plan

TOP COMPANIES WHERE DUCKS WORK:

ON-CAMPUS HOUSING

PROV IDENCE HEALTH & SERV ICES

Based on typical undergraduate enrollment of 15 credits per term (45 credits per year)

Cost varies depending on personal spending habits

An equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. This publication will be made available in accessible formats upon request. ©2015 University of Oregon

UO GRADS ARE EMPLOYED OR ENROLLED IN AN EDUCAT IONAL PROGR AM ONE YEAR AF TER GR ADUATION

88%

94%

OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING—Estimated to cost $9,930 per year (monthly costs: housing $737; food $366).

FRESHMEN WHO RETURN FOR THEIR SOPHOMORE YEAR

MATRICULATION FEE—A one-time fee required by all admitted students due at the beginning of your first term.

68%

$46,902 UNDERGRADUATES RECEI VE FINANCI AL A ID

ESTIMATED TOTAL

SOURCE: LINKEDIN.COM

JAPAN

L AS VEGAS, NV

DALL AS, FORT WORTH, AUST IN AREAS, T X

BOISE AREA, ID

GREATER MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL AREA, MN

CANADA

HAWA II AN ISL ANDS

GREATER BOSTON AREA, MA

PHOENIX AREA, A Z

GREATER CHICAGO AREA, IL

SACRAMENTO AREA, CA

ORANGE COUNT Y AREA, CA

WASHINGTON, DC METRO AREA

GREATER DENVER AREA, CO

GREATER SAN DIEGO AREA, CA

GREATER NEW YORK CI T Y AREA, NY

GREATER SEAT TLE AREA, WA

GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA, CA

SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, CA

PORTL AND, EUGENE, MEDFORD, AND CORVALLIS AREAS, OR

TOP PLACES WHERE DUCKS LIVE: APPLICATION REQUIRED

AUTOMATIC

UO SCHOLARSHIPS SCHOLARSHIP

DEADLINE

ELIGIBILITY

BASES FOR AWARD

ESSAY

AWARD

RENEWABILITY

SUMMIT‡*

Awarded automatically, but must apply for admission by January 15. All admission application materials, including test scores, must be received by February 15.

Freshman

3.80 GPA or higher on a 4.00 scale and 1190 combined critical reading and math SAT or 26 ACT†

$6,000 per year/$24,000 over four years; or $9,000 per year/$36,000 over four years

Renewable for four years with a 3.00 UO GPA and full-time attendance

APEX‡*

Awarded automatically, but must apply for admission by January 15. All admission application materials, including test scores, must be received by February 15.

Freshman

3.60 GPA or higher on a 4.00 scale and 1150 combined critical reading and math SAT or 25 ACT†

$3,000 per year/$12,000 over four years; or $4,000 per year/$16,000 over four years

Renewable for four years with a 3.00 UO GPA and full-time attendance

GENERAL UNIVERSITY

Freshmen considered automatically, but must apply for admission by January 15. All admission application materials, including test scores, must be received by February 15.

Freshman through graduate

Academic

Up to $2,000

Must reapply each year

NATIONAL MERIT

Take PSAT during junior year; contact National Merit for deadlines.

National Merit finalist who lists UO as first choice

Selection as National Merit finalist

Up to $2,000 per year

Renewable

PATHWAY OREGON

Awarded automatically, but must apply for admission by January 15; file FAFSA by February 15 to establish Federal Pell Grant eligibility.

Federal Pell Grant–eligible, Oregon resident freshman

3.40 GPA or higher on a 4.00 scale

Tuition and fees covered by federal, state, and university grants and scholarships

Renewable for four years, provided Federal Pell Grant eligibility is maintained

STAMPS LEADERSHIP†

Stamps-Presidential application and admission application due November 1. All admission application materials, including test scores, must be received by December 1.

Oregon resident freshman

3.85 GPA or higher on a 4.00 scale; 1240 combined critical reading and math SAT or 28 ACT; academic and extracurricular (competitive process)

Yes

Tuition, fees, room and board, and enrichment funding; approximately $110,000 over four years

Renewable for four years with 3.25 UO GPA and fulltime attendance

PRESIDENTIAL†

Presidential Scholarship application and admission application due January 15. All admission application materials, including test scores, must be received by February 15.

Oregon resident freshman

3.85 GPA or higher on a 4.00 scale; 1240 combined critical reading and math SAT or 28 ACT; academic and extracurricular (competitive process)

Yes

$9,000 per year / $36,000 over four years; may be combined with a Summit Scholarship

Renewable for four years with 3.25 UO GPA and fulltime attendance

DIVERSITY EXCELLENCE

Diversity Excellence Scholarship application and admission application due January 15. Letter of recommendation due January 27. File FAFSA by February 1. All admission application materials must be received by February 15.

Freshman through graduate

Financial need; academic and extracurricular; contribution to UO diversity plan (competitive process)

Yes

$6,500 per year; may be combined with a Summit, Apex, or General University Scholarship

Renewable for four years when meeting all renewal criteria

†For the fall 2016 applicant cycle, the new SAT format will not be considered. ‡Students who meet the criteria will qualify for either Summit or Apex but not both. *Award amounts differ due to the tuition difference paid by in-state versus out-of-state students.

financialaid.uoregon.edu/scholarships

CAMPUS AT TWILIGHT

admissions.uoregon.edu/apply