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Welcome new UO Portland Ducks!
UO Portland All-Campus 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 Week of Welcome events - below!
Customize your Orientation experience
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. Students must attend one, three-hour session, which includes a meal! Don't forget to register for your session.
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.
Build your community at Portland by attending Week of Welcome events throughout the first week of classes! Get a headstart on community engagement and kickstart your success at UO Portland. Check out our calendar of All-Campus Orientation events below!
Pre-Orientation Checklist
Wondering what you can do before Orientation and the start of fall classes? This campus checklist is designed to make your transition to UO Portland as smooth as possible!
1. Register for a Campus Life Session
As part of our All-Campus Orientation, Campus Life Sessions are mandatory for all students new to UO Portland. We offer five throughout August and September - register for one that fit’s your schedule, and we’ll see you in the Campus Center!
Your Duck ID allows you to access UO resources and platforms, and it’s also the foundation for your UO email address. Set both up before the start of the term, as you’ll receive important information from Student Life and your academic programs via your UO email.
3. Request your UO Portland Access Card
Your access card gets you into academic buildings, lab spaces, and the Recreation Complex. Fill out this request form and specify that you’re new to UO Portland. Campus Safety will distribute access cards at Campus Life Sessions.
4. Connect with the Accessible Education Center (AEC)
If you anticipate needing academic accommodations, schedule a virtual meeting with an AEC Access Advisor. Starting this process a few weeks before the term begins helps ensure everything is in place by day one.
5. Request your Flock Card, if you’re new to UO
Your official UO ID card - request your Flock Card in advance of Orientation so it’s ready for your Campus Life Session. On the form, specify that you’re studying on the Portland campus.
6. Complete the recreation liability waiver
All fee-paying students can access UO Portland's gym and multipurpose field. Once you've completed the recreation liability waiver, Campus Safety will grant you card access to these spaces.
7. Set up your patient portal with Student Health and Counseling
UO Portland students have access to health and wellness services through Portland State University's Center for Student Health and Counseling (SHAC) through their health fee.
8. Register your vehicle with Campus Safety
Parking is free on campus for UO Portland students, but you'll need to register your car with Campus Safety first (i.e., requesting P Zone permit). Students will not receive a physical parking permit, nor is one needed to park in the UO Portland parking lots.
9. Register your bike using Project 529
Along with a good lock and proper locking technique, registering your bike is the easiest way to keep it safe. UO partners with Project 529 for quick and easy bike registration.
10. Take the New Grad Student Survey
This survey provides crucial feedback and information used for programming, advocacy, and support in a campus-wide effort to reduce systemic barriers to graduate student well-being and success.
All-Campus Orientation Events Schedule
Calendar is subject to change; additional events may be added throughout the summer.
Sunday, August 24
1:00pm to 4:00pm - Campus Life Session (Working Professionals) 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. Register for this Campus Life Session.
***Students who are new to UO Portland, including transfer students from Eugene, are required to attend one full Campus Life Info Session of their choosing.
Saturday, September 6
10:00am to 1:00pm - Campus Life Session (Working Professionals) 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. Brunch provided. Register for this Campus Life Session.
***Students who are new to UO Portland, including transfers from Eugene, are required to attend one full Campus Life Info Session of their choosing.
Monday, September 22
5:00pm to 8:00pm - Campus Life Session 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. Dinner provided. Register for this Campus Life Session.
***Students who are new to UO Portland, including transfers from Eugene, are required to attend one full Campus Life Info Session of their choosing.
Tuesday, September 23
12:00pm to 3:00pm - Campus Life Session 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. Register for this Campus Life Session.
***Students who are new to UO Portland, including transfers from Eugene, are required to attend one full Campus Life Info Session of their choosing.
Wednesday, September 24
9:00am to 12:00pm - Campus Life Session 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. Breakfast provided. Register for this Campus Life Session.
***Students who are new to UO Portland, including transfers from Eugene, are required to attend one full Campus Life Info Session of their choosing.
Wednesday, October 1
11:30am - 1:30pm - Campus Resource and Activity Fair in the Campus Center & on the Campus Green
Explore campus resources at our interactive Campus Resource and Activity Fair. Meet with different campus departments, learn about community organizations, and discover student groups. Find ways to get involved, collect campus SWAG, listen to music, and share food with friends! Some of our tabling groups include: International Student and Scholar Services, UO Portland Library, Campus Safety, Oregon Department of Human Services, Love Our City PDX food pantry, NIKE BIKETOWN, Student Life and Belonging and more!
4pm - 6pm - Quack-tacular! on the Campus Green
Attend our annual campus kickoff event, hosted by the Vice President for Portland!
Thursday, October 2
4pm - 6pm - Back-to-School Mixer with the Student Council
Join Portland Student Council on Thursday, October 2nd, from 4-6 pm for our back-to-school mixer, where you'll mix, mingle, and make friends before classes take over. New faces, food, and drinks await! Don't miss the best way to kick off the fall term, because the key to making it in grad school is community! RSVP Here: https://oregon.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_80WxO9PMb1oHjPo
Saturday, October 4
9am - 1pm - Woodlawn Farmers Market @ UO Portland on the Campus Green.
The Woodlawn Farmers Market is coming to campus on October 4! Shop from local farmers, artisans, and a special UO Zone.
Academic Contacts for Orientation
academic Program | contact | |
|---|---|---|
Architecture (College of Design) | Justin Fowler | |
Children's Behavioral Health (Ballmer Institute) | Kate Hollingshead | |
Immersive Media Communications (School of Journalism and Communication) | Tai Le Nguyen | |
Law | Emily Wanner | |
Multimedia Storytelling (School of Journalism and Communication) | Tai Le Nguyen | |
Oregon Executive MBA (Lundquist College of Business) | Amanda Fontenot | |
Product Design (College of Design) | Autumn Morgan | |
School Psychology (College of Education) | Melissa Green | |
Sports Product Design (College of Design) | Autumn Morgan | |
Sports Product Management (Lundquist College of Business) | Tristan Norbert ; Tyler Ciokiewicz | |
Strategic Communication (School of Journalism and Communication) | Tai Le Nguyen |