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 make your first term on campus the best it can be. We’ll also teach you about some traditions at the UO and how to navigate life as a Duck!
All sessions are mandatory.
Day One
Time | Session | Location |
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10:30–11:30 a.m. | Check-In | Global Scholars Hall Great Room |
11:45 a.m.–12:50 p.m. | All Families Lunch Enjoy lunch with your family before the program begins. SOSers, orientation staff members, and other university staff will be on hand to answer your program questions. | Women's Memorial Quad |
1:00–1:30 p.m. | Welcome | Columbia 150 |
1:40–2:00 p.m. | Flock Meeting #1 Go with your assigned group. Sticking with your SOSer will ensure we can track your attendance throughout the program. | Follow your SOSer! |
2:10–3:10 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. | Columbia 150 |
3:20–3:50 p.m. | Flock Meeting #2 | Follow your SOSer! |
4:00–4:30 p.m. | HYPE! | EMU Ampitheater |
4:45–7:00 p.m. | Dinner or Get Explicit 4:50–5:50 p.m. Rotation 1 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 |
7:00–7:25 p.m. | Residence Hall Regroup Reconnect with your Flock for evening activities and the options available. | Locations vary |
7:35–9:00 p.m. | Rec Night The Student Recreation Center is opening its doors for you to experience all it has to offer. | Student Recreation Center |
7:45–9:00 p.m. | DUCKversity Game Night The LRP Black Cultural Center invites all students of color to be in community with one another. During this time students will have the opportunity to meet current students, play board and video games, and just chill. Whether you drop in for five minutes or stay the whole time we want you to have fun! | Lyllye Reynolds-Parker Black Cultural Center |
8:00–10:30 p.m. | Don't Sweat It We get it. The Rec may not be your thing. We have low-key options for you to spend time with your new classmates in a quieter setting. | Justice Bean Hall |
10:30–11:30 p.m. | Haunted Tours (optional) Meet up starting at 10:15 p.m. Tours are limited and leave promptly at 10:30 p.m. | Justice Bean Hall |
Day Two
Time | Session | Location |
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7:30–8:30 a.m. | Breakfast and Luggage Check | Global Scholars Hall Great Room |
8:30–8:45 a.m. | Flock Regroup Meet up with your Flock and follow your SOSer for the start of Day 2 programming! | Follow your SOSer! |
8:45–9:15 a.m. | Day 2 Preparation | Locations vary based on your Flock number |
9:25–10:10 a.m. | Faculty Perspectives Adapting to university learning will be critical to your success. Learn first-hand from a faculty member about what being a university student is all about and how to create connections with your professors. | Locations vary based on your Flock number |
10:25–10:55 a.m. | Flock Meeting #3 | Follow your SOSer! |
11:00 a.m.–12:45 p.m. | Lunch on your own Meet up with your family on the EMU Green and explore EMU eateries. If you have a pre-approved UO Card photo, this is a great opportunity to pick up your card. Student Services and Activities Fair Learn about university programs and resources and meet staff as you drop by their tables at the fair or showroom in these three locations. | Tabling fair: Crater Lake Room and EMU Redwood Auditorium |
1:00 p.m. | All-student meet up Make sure you get back on time and join the Duck group noted on your name tag so we can get you to your UO Academic Experience location. | EMU Green |
1:15–2:00 p.m. | The UO Academic Experience Gain insight from academic advisors about the basics of earning a UO degree and how to stay on track toward graduation. | Donald Duck™ – EMU Ballroom Daffy Duck™ – Lillis 282 Daisy Duck™ – Lawrence 206 Count Duckula™ – Straub 145 Scrooge McDuck™ – Frohnmayer Music Building 105 |
2:00–3:30 p.m. | Advisor Connect This is your opportunity to connect with your “advising home,” ask questions about your major, learn about academic support resources, and be sure you’re on track to complete your advising and registration requirements before fall classes begin. | |
2:10–2:40 p.m. 3:00–3:30 p.m. | Academic Engagement Interest Sessions Academic Engagement Interest Sessions run concurrent with Advisor Connect. Depending on your interests and circumstances, you can learn more about study abroad opportunities, learning accessibility accommodations, and the many ways UO supports career preparation. Please note: Pathway Oregon students have a required presentation from 2:10–3:00 p.m. in Straub 145. | |
3:45–4:45 p.m. | Trek Through the Trees This conference-style group of offerings will give you a good chance to learn about different university resources. Choose your pathway for the afternoon sessions. Though you must attend a session from University Housing, you can select one other presentation to fill your afternoon. Presentation 1: 3:45–4:10 p.m. | Financial Aid and Scholarships – EMU Ballroom How Ducks Live: University Housing – Straub 156 Wellness Matters: University Health Services - EMU Redwood |
4:45 p.m. | Flock Meeting #4 Your final step is to review the final checklist items and see what is planned for Week of Welcome. You will have to check out and we’ll take you to grab your luggage, so make sure you attend! | Follow your SOSer! |
Advisor Connect Locations
Session | Time | Location |
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Office of Academic Advising (Exploring students) and First-Year Programs | 2:00–3:30 p.m. | EMU Gumwood Room |
Pathway Oregon | 2:00–3:30 p.m. | Straub 145 |
College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) | 2:00–3:30 p.m. | Tykeson Hall, 1st Floor |
Clark Honors College (CHC) | 2:00–3:30 p.m. | EMU Ballroom |
College of Education (COE) | 2:00–3:30 p.m. | EMU Ballroom |
Lundquist College of Business | 2:00–3:30 p.m. | Lillis Atrium EMU Gumwood Room |
School of Journalism and Communications (SOJC) | 2:00–3:30 p.m. | Allen Hall, 1st Floor |
Center for Multicultural and Academic Excellence (CMAE) | 2:00–3:30 p.m. | Oregon Hall 100 |
TRiO – SSS – Student Success Services | 2:00–3:30 p.m. | Oregon Hall 100 |
School of Music and Dance (SOMD) | 2:00–3:30 p.m. | Frohnmayer 105 |
College of Design (COD) | 2:00–3:30 p.m. | Lawrence 206 |
Academic Engagement Interest Sessions
Session | Time | Location |
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Accessible Education Center | 2:10–2:40 p.m. 3:00–3:30 p.m. | EMU Lease Crutcher Lewis Room |
Study Abroad | 2:10–2:40 p.m. 3:00–3:30 p.m. | Straub 156 |
Pathway Oregon (required for Pathway Oregon students) | 2:10–3:00 p.m. | Straub 145 |
Career Center | 2:10–2:40 p.m. 3:00–3:30 p.m. | EMU Swindells Room |