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 2025 students who have committed to the UO can register in their application status portal starting in May 2025.
Can someone attend my orientation session on my behalf?
No. Attending IntroDUCKtion is required for all incoming undergraduate degree-seeking students. Session attendance is tracked throughout the program and participation must be completed by the undergraduate student attending classes at the University of Oregon.
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 one night in University Housing during on-campus sessions in July and August. Staying on campus the first night of IntroDUCKtion is required for all incoming first-year students. For example, if you register for the July 10–11 session, you are required to stay the night of July 10.
Transfer IntroDUCKtion will have no requirements to stay on campus in the residence hall as it is a one-day program.
On-campus accommodations are not provided for students attending a September session. If you would like to request to move into your residence hall before the IntroDUCKtion session, please reach out to University Housing.
Can my parent, family member, or loved one stay with me in the residence hall during IntroDUCKtion?
No. Only IntroDUCKtion student participants are only allowed to reside overnight in the residence hall. All guests, including those not attending the concurrent parent and family orientation, must find their own housing accommodations (hotel, Airbnb, etc.).
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.