UNIVERSITY OF OREGON 2025 TRANSFER VIEWBOOK
We are
change makers and big dreamers, with our hands in the dirt and our eyes on the cosmos. We are solutions oriented and community focused, resourceful and collaborative, and we don’t shy away from a difficult problem.
We believe in the power of data and stories, in upending the conventional while learning from our history. We appreciate our commonalities and celebrate our differences, and we value those who challenge our assumptions.
The University of Oregon is located on Kalapuya Ilihi, the traditional indigenous homeland of the Kalapuya people. Following treaties between 1851 and 1855, Kalapuya people were dispossessed of their indigenous homeland by the United States government and forcibly removed to the Coast Reservation in Western Oregon.
Today, descendants are citizens of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon and the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon, and continue to make important contributions in their communities, at UO, and across the land we now refer to as Oregon.
5 TERRITORIES
23,834 Students
19,970 UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
3,864 GRADUATE STUDENTS
University of Oregon students come to Eugene from around the globe—bringing different backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and life experiences. In our increasingly interconnected world, this community richness and complexity sparks innovation, solutions, and a deeper understanding of the perspectives that will prepare you to be a successful global citizen.
41% OF 2023–24 FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS IDENTIFY WITH THESE RACIAL OR ETHNIC GROUPS*
15% ASIAN AMERICAN
7% BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN
2% HAWAIIAN OR PACIFIC ISLANDER
20% HISPANIC OR LATINO
3% NATIVE AMERICAN
* Individual percentages add up to more than the 41% total because a growing number of our students identify with more than one racial or ethnic group.
Students at a game at Autzen Stadium
2,400 STUDENT EVENTS EACH YEAR
400+ STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
60 MULTICULTURAL AND IDENTITY-BASED CENTERS AND GROUPS
40 CLUB SPORTS
Be adventurous here.
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Build a unique academic experience just for you. Don’t limit yourself. You can study cybersecurity while minoring in French or double-major in sociology and ethics. It’s really up to you.
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From the start of my time at the UO, I had the support of professors and staff that being a doctor was attainable. They helped me make a plan for how to get there, so don’t be intimidated by something you don’t feel qualified for or don’t have experience in. Keep striving. If you want it, you can do it.
— Colleen Uzoekwe (she/her)
Human physiology major Hometown: Beaverton, Oregon
What I understand now about special ed is sometimes it’s about a communication need not being met. I apply this perspective to help kids in the classroom so they don’t associate school with stress. It’s the kind of teacher I want to be.
— Elias Roessier (he/him)
Educational foundations major; special education minor Hometown: Portland, Oregon
Research is about creativity, jumping into the wonders of the world, and finding answers to life’s biggest questions.
Ducks use big data to save and improve lives—striving to predict earthquakes and tackle society’s challenges. We come together to define science and research education, shaping future generations of scientists, innovators, and entrepreneurs. Our research is our commitment to Oregon, the nation, and the globe.
NATIONAL PUBLIC RESEARCH UNIVERSITY
MEMBER OF THE
ACADEMIC ALLIANCE
68% OF STUDENTS ARE ENGAGED IN RESEARCH ACTIVITY
$400K TOTAL SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS AWARDED FOR STUDY ABROAD EACH YEAR 34% OF UNDERGRADUATES STUDY ABROAD
You’ll have access to life-changing programs around the world.
Studio art in Greece. Marine biology in Panama. Urban design in Barcelona. Where do you want to go? What do you want to do? We’ll help you get out there and do it.
It can be intimidating to step out of your comfort zone, but the experience of being in a different country, surrounded by new perspectives, is invaluable. You’ll learn so much about yourself and your place in the world.
—Mallory Kent Wine Marketing in Siena
Our flock thrives on fun, adventure, and community.
When you arrive on campus, you’ll find your people. You’ll be surrounded by others who have a hunger to learn and succeed. The college experience is about more than earning a degree. It’s also defined by your encounters outside the classroom: the people you’ll meet, the opportunities and activities you’ll share as Ducks, and the memories you’ll take with you as alumni.
Adaptive Sports
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WALK TO AUTZEN STADIUM to be part of your first class photo or to cheer on your Oregon Ducks!
WATCH A FREE MOVIE AT DUCKS AFTER DARK in the EMU, one of the coziest indoor traditions on campus.
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2 JUST A FEW AWESOME THINGS TO DO AT THE UO
Get involved on campus, and show up when you can to GET YOUR PICTURE WITH THE DUCK.
Attend the ASUO STREET FAIRE to taste delicious food and catch campus vibes.
PRONOUNS: he/him
MAJOR: business; accounting
HOMETOWN: Lansing, Michigan
FAVORITE PLACE ON CAMPUS: “I love coming to the Multicultural Center to study, meet with friends, or just read. There are always people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and cultures.”
STUDENT ORGANIZATION
INVOLVEMENT: “I joined the Black Student Alliance freshman year and now am the treasurer.”
SOAK UP SOME SUN on the lawn with friends. It’s part of what makes the University of Oregon so irresistible.
When you earn your degree from the UO, you open a world of opportunities. From career support services for your first year as a grad to our exceptional global alumni network, Ducks never fly alone.
DUCKS CREATED WORDLE NIKE
READER’S DIGEST AND CLONED THE FIRST VERTEBRATE
DUCKS HAVE WON THE NOBEL PRIZE PULITZER PRIZE MACARTHUR FELLOWSHIP THE TONY AWARD THE OSCAR
COMPANIES WHERE DUCKS
I began taking business classes to dive into the systemic issues of the music industry and fell in love with the accounting side of business. Now I plan to use my business and music education to give back to the community.
Evelynn Tylka (she/her)
Accounting and general music majors Hometown: Orland Park, Illinois
In the second week of class, we went up to the state capital, talked with local representatives, and now we’re working on submitting actual proposals to the city for redesigning [a street] for accessibility, sustainable transportation, and improving road signs and schools zones—just like a city planner would on the job.
Josh Kaatz (he/him)
Planning, public policy and management major Hometown: Ontario, Oregon
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TOTAL FINANCIAL
AID PAID TO UO
TRANSFER STUDENTS IN 2022-23
Don’t let finances stand in the way of receiving an exceptional Oregon education. Reach out to your admissions counselor to discuss financial aid today! $36M
OUR PLEDGE TO YOU: when you choose the UO, the tuition rate you pay will stay the same for up to five years— no increases, no surprises. That’s the Oregon Guarantee. duckbound.com/vb-tr-guarantee
We believe that education should be financially accessible for students.
You can fund your degree through scholarships, grants, and loans. We also recommend that you apply for scholarships from local community organizations or businesses in your area of study.
By continuing to search and apply, I’ve received more scholarship funding each year of college. And connections I’ve made through this process have opened doors aligned with my goals.
—Samantha Martínez (she/her)
Educational foundations major Hometown: Long Beach, California
MARCH 15, 2025
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