– Deadlines Extended –

Due to the delay in FAFSA data being supplied to the University of Oregon, the UO is extending the confirmation deadline to June 1, 2024, for first-year students admitted for fall 2024. We are also extending the priority FAFSA filing deadline to April 1, 2024, for all UO students.

Frequently Asked Questions about IntroDUCKtion

Below we have provided a list of our most frequently asked questions and guidance as you prepare for new student orientation and your transition to the UO.

Please note that the following questions and guidance will be specified by student type, for example first-year student versus transfer student. Lastly, this website is routinely updated to reflect current programming needs and as questions arise. We recommend you bookmark for review throughout the transition process.

Basic IntroDUCKtion Information

How can I register for IntroDUCKtion?
All incoming fall 2024 students who have committed to the UO can register in their application status portal starting on Monday, June 3, at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time.

What's next?
Please monitor your email inbox for more information from our office, Student Orientation Programs. It’s important that you read all emails with attention and respond quickly to all calls to action.

What if I need to know more?
Email us at orientation@uoregon.edu, or call or text us at 541-346-1159. Please note our business operations are Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Pacific Time.

Making Travel Arrangements

Can I buy plane tickets now?
Do not make airline reservations until after you register for your in-person session, pay the orientation fee, and have received a confirmation email. We cannot put you into a full session to accommodate previously made travel plans.

When should I plan to travel?
Our current in-person schedule for first-year students is a very full, two-day experience. Orientation is one full day for transfer students. All parts of the in-person program are mandatory. Arriving late and leaving early will require rescheduling your program. Students should select a program they can attend in its entirety and make travel plans accordingly.

Can I stay in the residence halls?
The first-year orientation fee includes up to two nights in Housing—the night before the session and the night of the session. Staying on campus the first night of IntroDUCKtion is required for all incoming first-year students. For example, if you register for the July 11–12 session, you are required to stay the night of July 11 and may opt to stay the night of July 10.

What should I bring?
We’ll spend much of our time outdoors. We definitely recommend you wear the most comfortable shoes and warm weather clothing you have; there will be a lot of moving around campus and we will explore Eugene. Summers are typically warm, though not too hot. We do very rarely get some rain in the summer so it’s best to prepare for that too. We also recommend you bring your own water bottle, in addition to regular items you require when traveling.