IntroDUCKtion is our required orientation program for all incoming students. In-person IntroDUCKtion sessions are hosted every term for newly admitted students. During IntroDUCKtion, you will learn what it means to be a Duck and discover the abundance of resources, opportunities, and experiences available to you!
Each student must attend IntroDUCKtion in full before beginning at the UO. You can sign up using your application status portal once registration is live. All incoming students will receive an email when registration opens.
IntroDUCKtion is also an essential step in being able to register for classes for your first term. Academic advising and course registration for mid-year admits is completed virtually, so you will not be meeting with an advisor and registering for your classes during your IntroDUCKtion session.
Domestic Students
Winter term admits, who begin classes on Monday, January 5, 2026, can choose from the below dates for their IntroDUCKtion session.
You must attend the session in its entirety from start to finish; late arrivals and early departures from in-person sessions cannot be accommodated. Mid-year sessions begin with check-in at 9:00 a.m. and last until 5:00 p.m.
- Saturday, December 6, 2025
- Saturday, January 3, 2026
International Students
Undergraduate international students are required to attend the in-person International Student Orientation (ISO) session on Friday, January 2 as well as an in-person IntroDUCKtion session on Saturday, December 6 or Saturday, January 3. (J-1 exchange students are only required to attend the in-person ISO session.)
ISO is managed by International Student Scholar Services within the Division of Global Engagement. If you have questions about this program, you can reach them at intl@uoregon.edu or 541-346-3206.
Next Steps
1
Sign up for IntroDUCKtion. It’s our required orientation experience. Sign up through your application status portal when registration opens.
Being fully registered for IntroDUCKtion means you paid the registration fee and received a confirmation email with the subject line, "You're registered for IntroDUCKtion!"
2
Claim your Duck ID. Your Duck ID is your primary UO account and the first part of your "@uoregon.edu" email address.
3
Establish your Duo login. All incoming students must set up a Duo account to access UO learning systems (Navigate, Canvas, and Community).
4
Check your UO email. You’ll use your Duck ID password to log in. We strongly urge you to start checking your UO email daily to make sure you don't miss any important updates.
5
Log in to your community page to prepare for your academic advising appointment and complete your orientation requirements. This is where you will complete the required Winter 2026 Orientation and Academic Advising Course which includes your pre-advising module, completing your placement exams, and other content to supplement your in-person orientation experience.
6
Complete your virtual academic advising appointment and course registration. Your invitation to schedule your first advising appointment will come via email to your UO account. Please remember to check junk mail as sometimes the email may not route to your inbox. Academic advising for incoming Ducks will take place virtually and not during IntroDUCKtion.
Please note: to be eligible for academic advising, you must first be fully registered for IntroDUCKtion, claim your Duck ID, and establish Duo login.
7
Download the Navigate app. This is how you will schedule follow-up appointments with an advisor after your first advising appointment.