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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!
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
12:00pm to 3:00pm - Campus Resource Fair in the Campus Center & on the Campus Green
Explore campus resources at our interactive Campus Resource 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!
Academic Contacts for Orientation
academic Program | contact | |
|---|---|---|
Children's Behavioral Health (Ballmer Institute) | Kate Hollingshead | |
Immersive Media Communications (School of Journalism and Communication) | Donna Davis | |
Law | Emily Wanner | |
Multimedia Storytelling (School of Journalism and Communication) | Wes Pope | |
Oregon Executive MBA (Lundquist College of Business) | Amanda Fontenot | |
Product Design (College of Design) | Wonhee Arndt | |
School Psychology (College of Education) | Melissa Green | |
Sports Product Design (College of Design) | Carly Mick | |
Sports Product Management (Lundquist College of Business) | Tristan Norbert | |
Strategic Communication (School of Journalism and Communication) | Attila Schillinger |