Welcome to the University of Oregon! We’re so excited to welcome you home to Eugene. IntroDUCKtion is about helping you understand what it means to be a Duck—both inside and outside of the classroom. We’ll share tips for student success, help you understand what it takes to earn your degree, and introduce you to programs, resources, and departments that are here to help. We’ll also teach you about some traditions at the UO and how to navigate life as a Duck.
All Day One sessions are mandatory.
Day One
Time | Session | Location |
|---|---|---|
10:00–11:00 a.m. | Program Check-In | |
11:00 a.m.–11:40 a.m. | Welcome Join us to learn more about IntroDUCKtion and meet your Student Orientation Staffer (SOSer) that will lead you through the program. | |
11:40 a.m.–12:35 p.m. | Flock Meeting #1 Go with your assigned group. Your SOSer will lead you and the rest of your group through a few Flock Meetings throughout your session. This is a time to get to know other incoming students, process information from presentations, and ask questions! | Follow your SOSer! |
12:35–1:15 p.m. | All Families Lunch Enjoy lunch with your family and other new students. University staff will be on hand to answer any questions you have about the UO. | |
1:15–1:30 p.m. | Flock Regroup Meet up with your SOSer and your flock on the Women’s Memorial Quad to head to your next presentation. | |
1:30–2:05 p.m. | Faculty Perspectives Adapting to university learning will be critical to your success. Learn directly from a faculty member about what being a university student is all about and how to create connections with your professors. | Follow your SOSer! |
2:05–2:20 p.m. | Travel to Intro to Advising The back of your name badge includes your assignment for Intro to Advising. SOSers will lead you to the location for your presentation. | Various Locations |
2:20–3:10 p.m. | Intro to Advising Gain insight from academic advisors about the basics of what it takes to earn a UO degree and how to stay on track toward graduation. | Various Locations |
3:10–3:25 p.m. | Flock Regroup Follow directions from your SOSer to meet up before heading to your next program. | Follow your SOSer! |
3:25–4:05 p.m. | Your Story, Our Story All Ducks have a story that tells us who they are. Share your story and learn about resilience and the places on campus to find a home away from home. | |
4:05–4:15 p.m. | Prepare for Migration Learn about important next steps for Day 2 of IntroDUCKtion and beyond. | |
4:15–4:45 p.m. | Flock Meeting #2 | Follow your SOSer! |
4:45–7:35 p.m. | Dinner or Get Explicit 4:45–6:10 p.m. Rotation 1 Follow your SOSer to ensure your attendance is tracked for required programs! Students will have the opportunity to select their roommate and get checked into housing, followed by dinner. During Get Explicit, you will hear from current Ducks with Prevention Services about consent, sexual wellness, and being an effective bystander. | Your SOSer will let you know which rotation you’re in, based on your Flock number |
7:35–8:00 p.m. | Residence Hall Regroup Take a quick break and change for the evening if you’d like. You’ll then meet back up with your Flock to head to HYPE! | |
8:00–8:15 p.m. | HYPE! Join us for a chance to learn some fun university traditions and get HYPED at the end of your first day of IntroDUCKtion! | |
8:15–9:30 p.m. | Rec Night The Student Recreation Center is opening its doors for you to experience all they have to offer. |
Day Two
Time | Session | Location |
|---|---|---|
7:15–8:15 a.m. | Breakfast and Housing Check-Out Join us on the ground floor of your residence hall for breakfast, to turn in your keys, and to check your luggage for the day. | |
8:30–9:15 a.m. | Flock Meeting 3 Follow your SOSer for your final Flock Meeting of IntroDUCKtion. We’ll review next steps for the day and after IntroDUCKtion. | Follow your SOSer! |
9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | Academic Advising, Course Registration, and Trek Through the Trees Check the back of your name badge for a sticker with your advising appointment time and location. Please arrive promptly to your appointment! There are also various interest sessions, open houses, and a Student Services and Activities Fair—ample opportunities to connect with campus staff and faculty. Check out the Trek Through the Trees agenda you received from your SOSer for the full schedule. Don’t forget that you need to complete all program requirements and check out with Student Orientation Programs staff in Justice Bean residence hall to successfully complete the program | Various Locations |