2018 Domestic Freshmen Welcome Packet

UNIVERSITY OF OREGON

Welcome

2018 Freshmen!

IT’S A YES!

D U C K C U LT U R E

You worked hard. Persevered. It paid off. Pretty soon, you’ll become part of the next class of Ducks. Brilliant.

Dynamic. Determined. One of thousands of individuals working together. All driven by a hunger for knowledge.

And the need to find better ways. Or creating them, to keep us moving in the right direction. Forward.

With more than 300 options to choose from, you can find a path that will prepare you to question critically, think logically, communicate clearly, refine your creativity, and soar. Come ready to innovate, start something, research, and explore the limits of your limits. Follow your passion. Surprise yourself.

Bring questions. We’ll find answers together. Or bring answers and we’ll find applications. This is where it all happens. This is where we wonder, collaborate, search, create, and find better ways.

There’s something about Eugene that makes it more than a little special. You’ll have incredible opportunities to explore and have fun in and around Eugene—a city ranked number one in the US for air quality, recycling, transportation, and green space by National Geographic. Located about an hour from the coast and two hours from the mountains, Eugene is not too big and not too small.

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. Your new home is ready to welcome you. Just pronounce it “you-GENE” and not “YOU-gene,” and you’ll fit right in.

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Majors, Minors, and Certificate Programs admissions.uoregon.edu/majors

Major | Minor | Major also available as a MinorM

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Accounting African Studies Anthropology M Arabic Studies ArchitectureM ArtM Art and Technology Art History M Arts ManagementM Asian Studies Audio Production

General Science General Social Science Geography M German M German Studies Global Health Greek

Native American Studies Nonprofit Administration

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

D Dance M Digital Humanities Disability Studies

E Earth SciencesM East Asian Studies Economics M English M Environmental Science Environmental Studies M Ethics Ethnic Studies M European Studies

F Family and Human Services Fibers Folklore M Food Studies French M

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H Historic Preservation History M Human Physiology Humanities

I Interior Architecture M International Studies Italian M

P Painting Peace Studies Philosophy M Photography Physics M Planning, Public Policy and Management M Political Science M Printmaking Product Design M Psychology M

Q Queer Studies

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

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

K Korean

L Landscape Architecture M Latin Latin American Studies M Leadership and Administration Skills Legal Studies Linguistics M

S Scandinavian Sculpture Sociology M South Asian Studies Southeast Asian Studies Spanish M Spatial Data Science and Technology Special Education

T Theater Arts M

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Marine Biology Mathematics M Mathematics and Computer Science Media Studies Medieval Studies M Metalsmithing and Jewelry Middle East–North Africa Studies Multimedia Music M Music Composition Music Education Music: Jazz Studies Music Performance Music Technology

Women’s and Gender StudiesM Writing, Public Speaking, and Critical Reasoning If you’re undecided about your major, don’t panic. One-third of UO students start their freshman year undecided about their majors. “Undecided” just means you want to major in everything. For now. Deepen your knowledge. Explore new interests. Discover your passion.

academic programs, many of them ranked

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among the best in the nation. UO programs

MAJORS

At the UO, you’ll choose from more than 300

that were ranked either top 20 or top 20 percent in the nation include the following: Accounting

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Anthropology Architecture Biology Conflict and Dispute Resolution Counseling Psychology

12 PREPARATORY PROGRAMS

Creative Writing Education Education Methodology, Policy,

and Leadership

Geography

23 CERTIFICATES

Geological Sciences Legal Research and Writing MBA Philosophy Physics

129 GRADUATE PROGRAMS

Psychology School Psychology Special Education Sports Product Management

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While you earn a degree at the UO, you can also pursue a preparatory program to supplement your major, prepare for graduate school, and a career. They 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

Your professional objective and major are listed on your acceptance letter. If you are undecided about your major and interested in a subject below, submit a departmental application to that program.

Architecture Interior Architecture Landscape Architecture Music Product Design

COURSES OFFERED EACH TERM

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$255 MILLION, EVERY YEAR 6

AUTOMATIC SCHOLARSHIPS

That’s the amount of federal, state, institutional, foundation, and private funds the UO awards

PATHWAYOREGON

If you are awarded a Summit or Apex Scholarship based on your GPA and test scores, you will be notified by mail within two weeks of your admission offer.

If you are not initially eligible for one of these awards, but an update in GPA or test scores now qualifies you, be sure to provide the updated information by the February 15 document deadline.

Changes after this date will not result in an award. The Apex and Summit awards are only offered to students beginning in fall or summer term.

to students each year. Our job is to help students understand

SCHOLARSHIPS

their financial aid options so

Some scholarships awarded by the UO require an additional scholarship application. Many scholarships have deadlines in the fall and early winter. Check our website to make note of upcoming application deadlines. By late March, your financial aid award package will become available.

The package will notify you of any aid and scholarships that you were awarded. You will have sufficient time to make a decision by the May 1 admissions deposit date.

that finances don’t have to be a barrier to becoming a Duck. About 60 percent of our undergraduates receive some type of institutional aid. financialaid.uoregon.edu

This program is our promise to cover full tuition and fees for academically qualified Federal Pell Grant–eligible Oregonians through a combination of federal, state, and university funds.

PathwayOregon has served more than 4,600 students.

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STUDENT JOBS Many opportunities exist for you to work on campus, including federal work-study jobs. You can learn more by attending the Career Center’s annual Student Job Fair. career.uoregon.edu

FAFSA You can file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at fafsa.ed.gov starting on October 1.

The UO has a FAFSA priority deadline of March 1. You should complete the FAFSA by that date to be considered for maximum financial aid, including needbased scholarships. If you miss the priority deadline, you may still be eligible for other sources of student aid.

LOANS You can choose to accept or decline the loans offered to you. Keep in mind that you should only borrow what you need. Fifty-three percent of UO students graduate without student loan debt.

FINANCIAL FLIGHT PLAN Financial Flight Plan (FFP) is a financial literacy program designed to help you become more financially savvy. On the FFP website, Facebook, or Twitter, you can get strategies for managing finances, budgeting, debt, and more—information that can help you be financially successful.

ffp.uoregon.edu

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EXCELLENCE GIVEN is a

HERE’S WHERE WE TELL YOU WHY THE UNIVERSITY OF OREGON SHOULD BE YOUR FIRST CHOICE 8

31%

PUBLIC UNIVERSITY IN OREGON FOR FOUR-YEAR, FIVE-YEAR, AND SIX-YEAR GRADUATION RATES

OF FRESHMEN ARE ETHNIC AND RACIAL MINORITIES

#1

7%

PUBLIC UNIVERSITY IN OREGON FOR RETENTION OF FRESHMEN TO THE SOPHOMORE YEAR

OF FRESHMEN ARE INTERNATIONAL

25% OF STUDENTS STUDY ABROAD IN MORE THAN 90 COUNTRIES

DUCKS HAVE WON THE NOBEL PRIZE, THE PULITZER PRIZE, THE MACARTHUR “GENIUS” GRANT, AND THE TONY AWARD

94% OF UO GRADS ARE EMPLOYED OR ENROLLED IN AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM ONE YEAR AFTER GRADUATION

TOTAL FINANCIAL AID OFFERED TO UO STUDENTS FOR THE 2015–16 SCHOOL YEAR

UO STUDENT DEBT AT GRADUATION

53% THE STUDENT–TEACHER RATIO IS

24% LESS THAN $24K

TOP 20

AVERAGE TIME TO GRADUATION IS

PACIFIC NORTHWEST INSTITUTIONS IN THE PRESTIGIOUS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES

DEBT-FREE

17-TO-1 PRODUCER OF PEACE CORPS VOLUNTEERS 15 YEARS RUNNING

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$255 MILLION

#5 PUBLIC UNIVERSITY IN EDUCATION

ONE OF

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PROGRAMS IN WHICH ENROLLMENT IS LIMITED AND STUDENTS CANNOT REASONABLY EXPECT TO GRADUATE IN FOUR YEARS

4 YEARS

18% 24K TO $40K

5%

MORE THAN $40K

PLUS ONE TERM

MEDIAN CLASS SIZE IS

AMONG THE TOP 25 LGBTQFRIENDLY UNIVERSITIES— CAMPUS PRIDE

20 STUDENTS

AND OUR SPORTS TEAMS ARE PRETTY GOOD, TOO (GO, DUCKS!)

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* ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES | SOURCE: ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES, US NEWS AND WORLD REPORT, DESIGN INTELLIGENCE, AND THE NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL.

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LIVING ON CAMPUS All freshmen at the UO live on campus. Living on campus provides you with the resources and opportunities you need to explore and grow. You housing.uoregon.edu

will receive extra academic support, meet friends, and connect to the campus.

Living on campus saves you time and energy to study what you love. Convenient access to academic resources and support from faculty and staff are some of the best perks of living in the residence halls.

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Academic Residential Communities

Campus Dining

The academic residential community of your choice

We offer in-season, fresh, organic ingredients, local sources,

immerses you in a network of passionate students

sustainable practices, and innovative dishes from our chefs.

and faculty members in a subject that attracts you.

Flexible meal plans allow you to eat how you want. At nine

Premier dining is more than a service—it’s our philosophy.

unique venues, you can select from comfort foods, gourmet Want to explore Eugene’s natural gems and sustain-

options, and international cuisine, or grab an espresso to go

ability initiatives, circulate with professionals in the

and stock up on study snacks. It’s about lifestyle, and we

Lundquist College of Business, or integrate a second

support yours.

language into your daily life? There’s an Academic Residential Community for those (and so many more).

Apply for Housing Now that you’ve been admitted, you should apply for university

EXAMPLES —ECOLOGICAL LEADERS | BUSINESS | LGBTQIA

housing, which is required of all first-time, full-time freshmen.

SERVICE-LEARNING | MUSIC | UMOJA PAN-AFRICAN

Review room types, academic residential community choices,

Faculty Support For help outside class, you can visit faculty members who work and live in the residence halls. Professors want to

and meal plan offerings.

All set? Sign up for your new home. Complete the housing application, sign your contract, and submit your prepayment.

meet you and see you excel—they’ll even help you publish that article you want to share with the world.

housing.uoregon.edu

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SEEK FOR YOURSELF visit.uoregon.edu

Nothing compares to the real thing.

The beauty and energy of this place.

The people—from every corner of the earth—and the environment.

It has to be experienced firsthand.

At the UO, your home will be a 295acre, tree-filled campus, with labs dedicated to nanotechnology, neuroimaging, 3-D printing, and cartography. Two museums. And incredible sports facilities. There’s no better way to finalize your decision than being here.

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ADMITTED STUDENT PROGRAMS Special visit events are optional but highly encouraged programs.

You’ll get invitations to Duck Days, Embracing the Future, and Oregon Receptions by e-mail or snail mail. Register online, and bring this welcome booklet with you when you attend.

DUCK DAYS Take an opportunity to explore campus beyond the campus tour. Duck Days allow you to spend enough time on campus to get a feel for life as a Duck. They include • faculty-led academic interest sessions • next steps for housing and financial aid • campus tour Duck Days will be held March 9, 16, and 23, and April 6, 20, and 27. visit.uoregon.edu/duck-days

ADMITTED STUDENT VISITS These two-hour visits that comprise an information session and tour held on selected Fridays or Saturdays, from January through April, designed specifically for you as an admitted student. Look for specially marked tours on the online registration schedule. visit.uoregon.edu

EMBRACING THE FUTURE A half-day program held April 14 for first-generation, ethnically diverse, and lower-income students. The schedule includes • academic interest sessions • next steps for housing and financial aid • a chance to connect with multicultural student organizations and support resources admissions.uoregon.edu/content/embracing-future

OREGON RECEPTIONS Can’t visit Eugene? Oregon Receptions are 90-minute programs that give you a taste of campus, with information from members of the admissions staff, a current student, and alumni. We host more than 20 Oregon Receptions in March and April. Typical locations: Portland, Seattle, Boise, Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, San Diego, Phoenix, Denver, Salt Lake City, Austin, Dallas, Houston, Chicago, Minneapolis, and Honolulu. admissions.uoregon.edu/oregon_reception

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BECOMING A DUCK YOUR TRANSITION TO THE UO IS CRITICAL TO YOUR SUCCESS AS A DUCK. SUCCESSFUL TRANSITIONS BEGIN AT INTRODUCKTION, TAKE SHAPE DURING WEEK OF WELCOME, AND OFTEN INCLUDE YOUR PARENTS AND FAMILY. GET OREGONIZED Once you choose Oregon, you’ll join us for IntroDUCKtion before your first term. IntroDUCKtion is our orientation program that includes academic advising, first-term registration, and an opportunity to meet new classmates. For fall term, sessions are held through the summer. Those admitted for winter, spring, or summer terms will attend IntroDUCKtion three to six weeks before their first term. Factor IntroDUCKtion into your plans for attending the UO. It is mandatory and registration for the program is required.

For students admitted for the fall, there are many session options from which you can choose, including off-site programs.

Please review the IntroDUCKtion website carefully before you make your selection. orientation.uoregon.edu/introducktion For those admitted for winter, spring, and summer: orientation.uoregon.edu/mid-year-introducktion

WEEK OF WELCOME (WOW) Return to the UO. Reconnect with your community. Settle into your residence hall and meet new Ducks. Become a UO expert before classes start. All new Ducks need to attend. orientation.uoregon.edu/week-of-welcome

PROGRAMS FOR PARENTS AND FAMILIES At the UO, when you become a Duck, your whole family joins the flock!

During IntroDUCKtion and WOW, we offer parent and family programs so they can help you succeed. orientation.uoregon.edu/parents-and-families

DUCKS FLOCK TOGETHER: FIRST-YEAR INTEREST GROUPS (FIGS) Ensure you get the most out of your college experience by taking a first-year interest group (FIG). Students who start their UO career with a FIG earn higher grades in their first year, have higher first-to-second year retention rates, and graduate in four years at an 11-percent higher rate than their peers who do not participate in the program.

FIGs bring groups of 20 first-year students together for a unique academic experience. FIG students take three courses together during fall term. The first two are lecture courses that count toward your degree, no matter which major you choose; the third course is the 1-credit College Connections course.

In your College Connections course, you’ll work with the other students in your FIG, your College Connections faculty member, and your undergraduate FIG assistant (FA) on projects and assignments specific to each FIG. Students may participate in informal out-of-class events such as hikes, dinner with faculty, or attending a concert or play. The FA is a current student at the UO who can offer extensive knowledge and insight into making the most of your time here.

FIGs are grouped by theme. Examples include: Going Green, Passport to Adventure, and Science and Society. By selecting a FIG in a theme you are interested in, you can ensure that your personal interests align well with your faculty member’s area of expertise. Each year more than 50 unique FIGs, comprised of classes from over 40 departments, are offered to ensure that there is something for everyone. The Big FIG Book and a full list of FIGs are available online in April. fyp.uoregon.edu

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SO NOW WHAT? Beginning in December, you can confirm your offer of admission for fall term. Be sure to submit your Intent to Register form by May 1, along with an advanced tuition deposit. Beginning in May, you’ll be able to use DuckWeb to register for IntroDUCKtion, the UO orientation program, and first-year interest groups (FIGs). More information about these next steps will be sent to you in April and is available online at orientation.uoregon.edu.

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CONDITIONS OF ADMISSION

LOOP US IN

Our offer of admission is contingent on the successful completion of the courses you have in progress and all admission requirements prior to the start of the term.

Minimum course requirements need to be completed with a grade of C-minus or better. We expect you to complete all academic work in progress before you enroll at the UO. If you do not, your offer of admission may be rescinded.

If you make changes to your schedule, want to change your major before the term begins, or will not be completing a course as indicated on your application, inform the Office of Admissions in writing, by e-mail or letter.

If you have had any conduct issues arise that impact your academic record or presence on campus, you should report these to the Office of Admissions.

PAPERWORK COUNTS If we do not receive all your required documents, you will not be able to register for future terms.

TRANSCRIPTS Your final high school transcript needs to include a graduation date. If not, we will request another transcript. If transcripts and certificates are not in English, provide a certified translation of the documents. If you have received college credit while in high school, submit official college transcripts.

Request official score reports for Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) to be sent to the UO.

STARTING LATER If you want to come to the UO, but need to wait a few terms, you might be eligible for a deferral of up to one year. The deferral allows you to know your readmission is guaranteed, and is a good option for a strong student who is looking for a “gap year” experience. Deferrals are typically only available to students who will not earn college credit during that gap. For more information, and to request a deferral, visit our website. admissions.uoregon.edu/freshmen/apply/gapyear

ADDRESS CHANGES If you’ve moved or changed your e-mail address, please notify the Office of Admissions of these changes by e-mail or letter.

PUBLIC SAFETY From safe rides to security checks, the University of Oregon Police Department is dedicated to providing a secure living and learning environment for you. All universities are required by federal law to provide access to the annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This is known as the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. police.uoregon.edu/annual-report

IMMUNIZATIONS All incoming University of Oregon students are required to complete a Tuberculosis (TB) screening questionnaire; and either provide proof of vaccination/immunity for a variety of infectious diseases, or initiate an approved waiver process.

Please see the Enrollment Requirements section on the University Health Center website for full details at health.uoregon.edu/enrollment-requirements healthcenter.uoregon.edu

WHAT IF I’M ADMITTED FOR A TERM OTHER THAN FALL? For other terms, you do not need to submit an Intent to Register form, but you do need to attend an IntroDUCKtion session prior to registering for classes for the first time. Registration for IntroDUCKtion is required. orientation.uoregon.edu

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laim your UO e-mail address at duckid.uoregon.edu and begin checking it regularly Claim your UO e-mail address at duckid.uo

WHAT’S ON YOUR CALENDAR? BEFORE JANUARY

APRIL

• Fill out university-related scholarship applications

• Submit the Intent to Register form and associated fees

• Accept your financial aid award in DuckWeb

starting October 1 (many are due by January 15). Fill

online or by mail by May 1. This is a national reply date and

out the FAFSA application after it becomes available

no US university should pressure you to respond any earlier;

October 1.

if they do, talk with your school counselor, or us, for help.

fafsa.gov

• Fill out your housing application housing.uoregon.edu • Schedule your visit to campus

• Look for mail on IntroDUCKtion and First-Year Programs • Attend Embracing the Future on April 14

MAY • Submit your Intent to Register form by May 1

visit.uoregon.edu

• Complete the online pre-IntroDUCKtion checklist and • Review your orientation options

register for IntroDUCKtion starting May 1 via DuckWeb. Each session has a limited capacity, so register early to

orientation.uoregon.edu

get your ideal session.

JANUARY

• Go online to request a first-year interest group or

• Register for Duck Days or an admitted student visit

• Submit the business office and health history forms

FEBRUARY

• Claim your UO e-mail address at duckid.uoregon.edu

• Submit test scores and transcripts by the February 15

JUNE

document deadline to be considered for scholarships • Register for an Oregon Reception in your area or an admitted student visit

Academic Residential Community (ARC)

and begin checking it regularly

• Register for IntroDUCKtion via DuckWeb • Provide the Office of Admissions with an official final high

MARCH

school transcript that includes your graduation date • Students accepted to Academic Residential Communities

• Submit the FAFSA to federal processors by March 1 • Attend an Oregon Reception in your area • Attend Duck Days

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(ARC) are preenrolled for ARC fall term courses

oregon.edu and begin checking it regularly

JULY • Attend your IntroDUCKtion session

AUGUST

OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS 1217 UNIVERSITY OF OREGON EUGENE, OREGON 97403-1217 UOADMIT@UOREGON.EDU 800-BE-A-DUCK 541-346-3201

• You will receive your residence hall room assignment this month

SEPTEMBER • Missed IntroDUCKtion? Early residence hall check-in on September 17 is available for orientation on September 18–19

FIRST-YEAR PROGRAMS 5285 UNIVERSITY OF OREGON EUGENE, OREGON 97403-5285 FIGS@UOREGON.EDU 541-346-1131

• Clark Honors College students check into residence halls on September 18; CHC new student orientation begins that day • Check into your residence hall September 20* • Attend Week of Welcome events taking place September 20–23 • Enjoy the first day of classes on September 24

OFFICE OF STUDENT FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS 1278 UNIVERSITY OF OREGON EUGENE, OREGON 97403-1278 FINANCIALAID@UOREGON.EDU 541-346-3221

* REVIEW YOUR ASSIGNMENT LETTER IF YOU ARE IN AN ACADEMIC RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY (ARC). MANY STUDENTS IN ARCS CHECK INTO THE RESIDENCE HALLS PRIOR TO SEPTEMBER 20.

STUDENT ORIENTATION PROGRAMS 5263 UNIVERSITY OF OREGON EUGENE, OREGON 97403-5263 ORIENTATION@UOREGON.EDU 541-346-1159

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