UNIVERSITY OF OREGON (UO)

University of Oregon (UO), the state's first university, is located in the town of Eugene on a 295-acre campus surrounded by trees. A public research university, UO offers more than 260 academic programs at the undergraduate and graduate degree levels. There are more than 300 undergraduate majors to choose from, and overseas internship opportunities in more than 40 countries. UO also has  satellite campuses: Portland, which offers programs in journalism, architecture, digital arts, law, and more, and Charleston on the Oregon coast, the site of its Oregon Institute of Marine Biology (OIMB).  The UO Department of Physics also operates the Pine Mountain Observatory, a site in central Oregon that provides basic and advanced scientific research opportunities.

The UO faculty members are experts in their fields, and UO alumni include several Oregon governors, Nobel laureates, and Pulitzer Prize winners.

The UO Vice President has oversight of the university's research and graduate education programs, including identification of funding opportunities, research compliance, initiatives, research centers and institutes at the university, and more.

History 

The University of Oregon was founded in 1872 as the state's first university. In 1876, the UO opened with five faculty members and 155 students enrolled. In 1878, the first five students graduated. In 1881, the university nearly closed due to overwhelming debt. In 1885, it received funding from Legislature, which helped keep the university open and thriving. In 1969, the UO became a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU).

Academics 

The academic calendar for the University of Oregon has fall, winter, spring and summer "Terms." The Summer Term is broken up into 4-week or 8-week sessions. The Law School follows its own academic calendar, with fall and spring semesters.

Colleges and Schools

• School of Architecture & Allied Arts
• College of Arts and Sciences
• Lundquist College of Business
• College of Education
• Graduate School
• Robert D. Clark Honors College
• School of Journalism & Communication
• School of Law
• School of Music and Dance

Student Life 

The UO Outdoor Program provides opportunities for students to lead outdoor adventures throughout the year. Activities include kayaking in the nearby McKenzie and Willamette rivers, and snowboarding in the Cascade Mountains. Students may participate in many excursions to the Pacific Ocean, which is one hour's drive from campus. 

There are hundreds of student clubs and organizations on the UO campus, and students can choose from a wide range of interest groups from the Ad Club to Zeta Phi Beta. Several local chapters of sororities and fraternities are active on campus, with many opportunities for joining a "sisterhood" or "brotherhood" at UO. 

On campus housing is available in a range of options, along with a selection of meal plans and dining options.

Traditions

The school colors for the University of Oregon are green and yellow, with black as an accent color. The school mascot is the duck, and the UO athletic teams are nicknamed the "Oregon Ducks" or the Oregon "Fighting Ducks."

The OU Fight Song: 

Oregon, our Alma Mater, we will guard thee on and on.
Fellows gather 'round and cheer her; chant her glory, Oregon.
Roar the praises of her warriors, sing the story, Oregon;
On to victory urge the heroes of our Mighty Oregon.
We will march, march, on down the field, fighting for Oregon.
Plough through the foeman's line their strength we'll defy.
We'll give a long cheer for our men.  We're out to win again.
OSU may fight to the end but we will win.

Athletics

The Oregon "Ducks" athletic teams compete in many intercollegiate sports, including: 

Men's Sports:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Football
• Golf
• Tennis
• Track and Field 

Women's Sports:

• Acrobatics and Tumbling
• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Golf
• Lacrosse
• Soccer
• Softball
• Tennis
• Track and Field
• Volleyball

Satellite Campuses

In addition to its primary campus in Eugene, Oregon, the University of Oregon (UO) has three satellite campuses or learning sites: 

• Portland Campus - offering programs in journalism, architecture, digital arts, and law
• Oregon Institute of Marine Biology (OIMB) - providing hands-on marine biology courses in coastal Charleston, Oregon
• Pine Mountain Observatory - providing scientific research opportunities in central Oregon

Community Life 

Eugene, Oregon is considered to be the idyllic college town, and one of the best places to live in America. There are many trees and mountains in the area, providing a beautiful backdrop to a scenic campus, countless bike paths and a lively, cultured community.