Welcome to UO Portland
UO Portland Orientation 2024
New UO Portland Students
Whether you're transferring from Eugene or starting a graduate program in Portland, all students that are new to UO Portland will find value in our UO Portland Orientation. Find opportunities to connect with peers, learn about campus resources, and explore off-campus opportunities in Northeast Portland.
Returning UO Portland Students
Re-Orientation is designed to support returning students as they transition from the White Stag Block in Downtown to our new campus in Northeast Portland. Attend the annual Campus Resource Fair, join a campus tour, and find opportunities to connect with students and staff during the first week of classes.
Staff and Faculty
Staff and faculty are the first points of contact for students, and we can support students in their transition to our Portland campus. Discover how you can help students navigate Orientation programming, familiarize yourself with campus resources, and improve your student referral skills.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to attend Orientation?
If you completed IntroDUCKtion...
...you are still required to complete UO Portland's mandatory Orientation programming. This includes attending one Campus Life Session the week before classes and your academic Orientation sessions.
If you are a new or transfer student...
...yes! This will be a great opportunity to learn about UO Portland and our incredible campus. Make sure to RSVP for one Campus Life Session and attend your academic Orientation sessions.
If you are a returning student...
...no, Orientation is not required for you. However, we invite you to explore our newly renovated buildings at a campus tour and reconnect with classmates and staff at our Week 1 community and engagement events!
How do I get my UO access and ID cards?
Portland Access Card
The UO Portland access card is your key to the Portland campus. Use it to enter academic buildings, the library, labs, studios, and on-campus residences, and after buildings close to the public.
UO ID Card
Your UO Duck ID card is the official identification card for students, staff, and faculty. Use it to check out books at the library and access events, and also as a debit card in the Duck Bucks program.
Learn More & Request
Learn more about the difference between your UO ID and UO Portland access cards, request each, and find out where to go on campus to pick up your cards during Orientation.
What dining options are available on campus?
Kiss on Campus
Kiss on Campus is a cafe and coffee shop located on the first floor of the Library and Learning Center. They are open daily from 7am-3pm. Check out their brick-and-mortar location on NE Ainsworth.
Food trucks
UO Portland welcomes our new food option on campus - food trucks! In true Portland style, rotating food trucks will serve lunch and dinner on select weekdays throughout the term.
Northeast Portland
Northeast Portland is full of dining options! Check out the Alberta Arts District, Woodlawn neighborhood, and McMenamins Kennedy School - all within minutes of campus!
How do I get to campus?
Parking cars and bikes
Parking is free for personal vehicles and bicycles for the 2024/25 academic year! Register your vehicle with the university before you get here to claim your free parking permit. Bikes can also be registered with the University in case you experience theft or damages while on campus.
Public transit
TriMet bus stops are located within a block of campus on NE Dekum Street and NE 27th Avenue. Nike Biketown and Zipcar also have locations on campus. The Office of Student Life and Belonging distributes transportation wallets at the beginning of each term that students can use toward these transportation options.
Uber
UO Portland partners with Uber to offer discounted rides to the UO Portland campus and the Student Health and Counseling Center at Portland State. More info on how to use UO Portland rideshare is coming soon.
Is there a gym on campus?
Gym Building
While our new campus does have a building that used to be used as a gym, that building requires renovations to make it ADA accessible. We hope to have the first floor of the gym open by winter 2025, which would allow students access to basketball courts and limited weightlifting and cardio equipment. There is no current timeline for renovations on the rest of the building.
Multipurpose Field
Our multipurpose field is a notable part of our campus landscape. The field will likely be open at the start of the fall 2024 term, though the future of the field will be impacted by a public hearing in September. More updates to come!
Can I bring my pet or service animal on campus?
Pets
Pets are allowed outdoors on campus property on a leash and with proper waste disposed. Pets are not allowed inside campus buildings or residence halls, with the exception of fish tanks (10 gallons or less).
Service Animals
Registered service animals, which are considered working animals and not pets, are allowed inside campus buildings, per the ADA. Students are welcome, though not required, to register their service animal with the Accessible Education Center so that its presence on campus is documented
Emotional Support Animals
Emotional support animals may qualify to be in campus housing; please visit the Housing Accommodations webpage for information on how to reqest an emotional support animal as a disability-related accommodation in University Housing.