Week of Welcome
Week of Welcome 2023 will be special indeed, as we provide an amazing first-year kickoff to the class of 2027 and our new transfer students.
Week of Welcome (WOW) is our way of welcoming you to the flock as a new UO student and celebrating what will be an exciting next chapter in your educational journey. WOW will be September 21–25. Parents and family members, please refer to families.uoregon.edu/wow for events specifically to you.
For the most up-to-date WOW information specifically around event locations and times, please keep an eye on this webpage for more upcoming details as we approach September!
Thursday, September 21
Unpack the Quack
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Unpack the Quack is UO’s move-in experience! Students will be assigned a specific move-in day and time which will be emailed to their UO email address in early September. Students will also have access to building-specific move-in maps and printable unloading passes in their My Housing portal the week leading up to Unpack the Quack. For more information about Unpack the Quack, visit housing.uoregon.edu/movein.
Parent and Family Lounge and Marketplace
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. | Erb Memorial Union Green
We invite families and supporters to visit and connect with Parent and Family Programs during move-in. Come relax, enjoy refreshments, write a letter to your student, and meet university faculty members and staff. Local partners and businesses will also be hosting a small marketplace to help you become connected with the city of Eugene. This is an informal space and families are welcome to come and go as they please.
Students can enter to win four free tickets to Joji Pandemonium – North American Tour, happening on Saturday, October 14, at Moda Center, courtesy of the Moda Center.
Live Like a Duck Community Meetings
5:30–6:30 p.m.
Community meetings led by resident assistants provide residents with an opportunity to meet each other and learn aspects of living in the campus community. Attendance by all residents is required.
Check your My Housing portal or ask your RA for your meeting date and location.
Silent Disco
7:30 p.m. | Global Scholars Hall Great Lawn
Get ready to light up the night at this neon-themed Silent Disco, presented by the Residence Hall Association. Come by and grab the provided wireless headphones and immerse yourself in a world of vibrant beats and dazzling lights. Control your own music by adjusting the volume, and dance like nobody's watching!
Friday, September 22
Unpack the Quack
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Unpack the Quack is UO’s move-in experience! Students will be assigned a specific move-in day and time which will be emailed to their UO email address in early September. Students will also have access to building-specific move-in maps and printable unloading passes in their My Housing portal the week leading up to Unpack the Quack. For more information about Unpack the Quack, visit housing.uoregon.edu/movein.
Parent and Family Lounge and Marketplace
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. | Erb Memorial Union Green
We invite families and supporters to visit and connect with Parent and Family Programs during move-in. Come relax, enjoy refreshments, write a letter to your student, and meet university faculty members and staff. Local partners and businesses will also be hosting a small marketplace to help you become connected with the city of Eugene. This is an informal space and families are welcome to come and go as they please.
Students can enter to win four free tickets to Joji Pandemonium – North American Tour, happening on Saturday, October 14, at Moda Center, courtesy of the Moda Center.
Live Like a Duck Community Meetings
5:30–6:30 p.m.
Community meetings led by resident assistants provide residents with an opportunity to meet each other and learn aspects of living in the campus community. Attendance by all residents is required.
Check your My Housing portal or ask your RA for your meeting date and location.
UO Women’s Volleyball vs. Oregon State University
7:00–8:00 p.m. | Matthew Knight Arena
The No. 6 Oregon volleyball team is back home to take the Beavers in the Pac-12 opener! Doors open at 6:00 p.m., match starts at 7:00 p.m.
UO students, check your email for information on claiming your free ticket to the game!
Flock Party
8:00–9:00 p.m. | Hayward Field
The Flock Party brings together many student organizations interested in meeting and connecting with the newest Ducks! It’s the place to find your community from social groups to academic interests, there is a club for that; and if there isn’t, you can find out about starting your own club. Come join us to meet student organization leaders, get free swag, find an organization to join, and have a blast at the UO's block party we call the Flock Party!
Students can enter to win four free tickets to Joji Pandemonium – North American Tour, happening on Saturday, October 14, at Moda Center, courtesy of the Moda Center.
Duck N2 the Rec
9:00–11:00 p.m. | Student Recreation Center and Intramural Fields
Duck N2 the Rec and experience all the programs and services available to students such as: open recreation, fitness classes, intramural sports, aquatics, physical education classes, climbing, and more! There will be free food, inflatables, games, and music. Bring a sense of adventure, tour the facilities, meet the staff, and hang out with your new friends.
Saturday, September 23
Transferring Home: Welcome to the UO
10:00–11:00 a.m. | Erb Memorial Union Ballroom
This event is specific to incoming transfer students. Spend time getting to know more about the UO and transfer-specific opportunities. Meet and hear from campus partners and socialize with other incoming transfer students.
Movie on the Lawn
9:30–11:30 p.m. | Global Scholars Hall Great Lawn
Sha la la la la don't be shy, come be a part of our world at movie night featuring The Little Mermaid (2023). Bring a blanket and some of your new friends from your residence hall to sit under the stars and shell-abrate the beginning of the school year.
Sunday, September 24
University Convocation
11:00 a.m.–noon | Matthew Knight Arena
University Convocation is the traditional “calling together” of the university community as we start the new year and celebrate our new students. Parents and family members are welcome to attend.
Walk to Autzen Stadium
Noon–12:30 p.m. | Depart from Matthew Knight Arena
Following University Convocation, meet up with your incoming classmates to make your way over the river and through the woods to Autzen Stadium.
For accommodations related to disability, please contact Student Orientation Programs at 541-346-1159 to learn more about the Access Shuttle to Autzen Stadium.
Class Photo
12:45–1:30 p.m. | Autzen Stadium
This is one of our favorite traditions here at the UO. Meet at Autzen Stadium for a group photo with your class of 2027 classmates. You’ll even receive your class T-shirt before entering the field!
Monday, September 25
First-Year Interest Groups (FIG) Meeting
9:00–10:00 a.m.
If you’re in a FIG this fall, check your email for details about the time and location for this meeting.
Find Your Class Tours
9:00–11:00 a.m. and 1:00–3:00 p.m. | Erb Memorial Union Upper Amphitheater
Walking into the wrong class on your first day happens… but it doesn’t have to. We’ll help you look and feel like an expert on your first day of classes. Please note: Tours will depart on a continuous basis every few minutes between 9:00–11:00 a.m. and 1:00–3:00 p.m. Each tour will last approximately 15–30 minutes.
College Block
9:00 a.m.–noon | Erb Memorial Union Green
Start your year on the right webbed foot with College Block. Connect with departments and student service offices to explore academic and extracurricular opportunities at the UO. These relationships will help you become that best “you” that you can be. Plus, there’ll be games, food, swag, and more!
BINGO
5:30–7:00 p.m. | Erb Memorial Union O Desk
Stop in and play a game of bingo or a few games. Win Duck Bucks! Don't know how to play BINGO? We can teach you. Not a fan of BINGO? There will also be board games to check out for free.
Transfer Student Social
7:00–8:00 p.m. | Erb Memorial Union Redwood Auditorium
This event is specific to incoming transfer students. A strictly social gathering, come mix and mingle with other new and incoming transfer students. You can even pick up your new UO swag transfer student T-shirt at the end. Food and light beverages provided.
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
First Day of Classes
Wear your best UO and Duck gear while attending your official first day of college. You’ve got this!
