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Welcome new UO Portland Ducks!

This is the beginning of your new campus adventure! UO Portland Orientation is designed to help you navigate campus, meet new people, and kickstart your academic journey through a variety of engaging and informational events. Become a thriving member of our UO community by exploring everything UO Portland has to offer, from academic resources and student organizations to the best study spots and restaurants in the area! Each student can customize their experience according to their interests, academic program, and work schedule. Learn more about the three different parts of Orientation - campus life sessions, academic Orientation sessions, and community and engagement activities - below!

Customize your Orientation experience

Step 1: Attend one mandatory Campus Life Session

RSVP for a Campus Life Session

Campus Life Sessions are held the week before classes. These engaging and informational events are your first opportunity to explore campus and meet students from other programs! At your Campus Life Session, you will learn about campus resources, connect with other students, tour campus, and complete Prevention, Title IX, and equity and inclusion trainings that meet graduation requirements. Most students that are new to UO Portland are required to attend one Campus Life Session. Food is provided at every session. Make sure you RSVP in advance!

Step 2: Participate in academic orientation sessions

Find your program contact

Each academic department hosts academic orientation programming for you to learn about your program, meet staff and faculty, and connect with your classmates. This is your chance to explore your program's academic spaces, delve into the curriculum, and make connections with the staff and classmates that will support you throughout your academic journey. Email your program's orientation contact to ask questions about your program's academic orientation and to get the full academic schedule of events.

Step 3: Join the rest of campus for community and engagement events

Get Involved on Campus

If you're interested in getting to know students in other academic programs or better connecting with your classmates, attend our community and engagement events throughout the first week of classes! Picnic on the O-Lawn at the Welcome Reception, explore campus resources and win prizes at the Campus Resource Fair, or find your niche at identity- and interest-based student socials. Get a headstart on community engagement and kickstart your success at UO Portland! See the full schedule of events below.

Orientation Events Schedule

Monday, September 23

12:00pm to 3:00pm - Campus Life Info Session (option 1) in the Portland Campus Center

Your introduction to campus life! Discover the incredible resources, services, and opportunities designed to fuel your success. Get ready for an engaging campus tour, meet-and-greet with key staff members, and dynamic small group activities that will kickstart your journey and connect you with your new community. Lunch provided. RSVP here.