Welcome Home
You’ve moved in. Now it’s time to find your flock.
Beginning Friday, September 25, Week of Welcome brings new Ducks together for events, activities, and campus traditions that help you explore the UO, build connections, and start finding your place on campus.
Check this page for the latest event details and schedule updates.
Student Activities
It's Duck Friday!
8:00 a.m.Sep
25
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Show your UO spirit and wear Ducks gear today! Stop by the Student Welcome Center in your green and yellow gear and receive a special Duck Friday giveaway. Students, parents, and family members are welcomed!
Duck Friday Crafts with the Craft Center
10:00 a.m.Sep
25
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join us in the Student Welcome Center in Unthank Hall to duck out your day with specialty UO crafts with the Craft Center. Students, parents, and family members are welcomed!
Therapy Dogs
10:00 a.m.Sep
25
10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
College Block Party
2:00 p.m.Sep
25
2:00–4:00 p.m.
Lyllye Reynolds-Parker Black Cultural Center (BCC) Open House
3:00 p.m.Sep
25
3:00–5:00 p.m.
The Lyllye Reynolds-Parker Black Cultural Center (BCC) invites students to join us for our open house to discover the many resources, programs, and opportunities available through the BCC. Enjoy a sweet treat while meeting our staff, connecting with fellow students, and learning how the BCC fosters community, cultural engagement, and academic success.
Duck Into the Rec
7:00 p.m.Sep
25
7:00–9:00 p.m.
Kick off your first weekend at the UO with music, live performances, free food, games, and inflatable competitions! Come hang out and see everything the Rec Center has to offer during your time as a student.
Ducks vs. USC Football Watch Party for Students
Sep
26
Join us on Memorial Quad to get your first taste of the football gameday experience! Bring a chair or blanket and cheer on the Ducks on a big screen for their away game at USC. Free snacks and Oregon Ducks giveaways available while supplies last.
Note: Kickoff time is TBD. Big Ten Conference games are typically announced 12 - 14 days before the game, but it can be as close as 6 days prior to game day.
Movie on the Lawn
Sep
26
Following the football game, stick around to enjoy a movie on the lawn. Relax with friends, grab a spot on the grass, and take in a memorable evening as part of your Week of Welcome experience. Be sure to bring a blanket and enjoy this fun campus tradition under the stars.
Note: This event will follow the football watch party on Memorial Quad. Kickoff time for the UO vs. USC football game is TBD. Big Ten Conference games are typically announced 12 - 14 days before the game, but it can be as close as 6 days prior to game day.
Lane County Farmers Market
9:00 a.m.Savor fresh, locally grown produce and artisanal foods from over 100 Oregon farmers and makers. Students, parents, and family members are welcomed!
Sep
26
9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Savor fresh, locally grown produce and artisanal foods from over 100 Oregon farmers and makers. Students, parents, and family members are welcomed!
Ducks Downtown
10:00 a.m.Sep
26
10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
The City of Eugene welcomes the incoming class and their families to explore downtown and be immersed in Eugene’s vibrant culture and Ducks pride. Pick up a map for this event from the Student Welcome Center on Thursday, September 24, and Friday, September 25, from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Find more information about the event on the website: https://www.downtowneugene.com/events/ducks-downtown/
Students who stop by the Student Welcome Center before heading to Ducks Downtown will receive a special gift to start their downtown Eugene experience. In addition to picking up your map at the Student Welcome Center, you can also learn about public transportation to downtown!
Eugene Saturday Market
10:00 a.m.Shop locally and enjoy delicious food from the oldest open-air Saturday Market in the country.
Students, parents, and family members are welcomed!
Sep
26
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Shop locally and enjoy delicious food from the oldest open-air Saturday Market in the country.
Students, parents, and family members are welcomed!
First-Year Interest Group (FIG) Welcome Meetings
10:00 a.m.Sep
26
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Meet your First-Year Interest Group (FIG) faculty, peer mentor, and fellow students before classes begin. In this welcome meeting you will explore an introduction to your FIG topic, learn about the courses you will be taking with your cohort, and have fun beginning to build your community with your FIG faculty and FIG assistant.
Taste of Tracktown
10:00 a.m.Sep
26
10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
Taste your way through Eugene at Taste of TrackTown, where 30 downtown restaurants serve up delicious bites and sips all for just $5 each while they last! Find a full list of the food and beverage options on the event website: https://www.tasteoftracktown.com
Students, parents, and family members are welcomed!
Vintage Clothing Pop-Up Market
10:00 a.m.Sep
26
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Explore Eugene’s vintage clothing scene and connect with local shops offering styles from the 80s, 90s, and 2000s today. Students, parents, and family members are welcomed!
Find Your Classes Tours
11:45 a.m.Sep
26
11:45 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Get ready to explore campus during our Find Your Campus Tours. Bring your fall schedule and your walking shoes as you get familiar with the buildings, paths, and classrooms you’ll visit throughout the year. By the end of your tour with one of our ambassadors, you’ll feel more confident navigating campus and ready for your first day of classes.
Erb Memorial Union (EMU) Open House
noonSep
26
noon
Join us for the Erb Memorial Union (EMU) Student Welcome Open House and discover the many programs, services, and opportunities that make the EMU the heart of campus. Pick up a passport and explore offices, departments, and student resources throughout the building, collecting stamps as you go for a chance to win prizes. Along the way, you'll meet staff, learn about ways to get involved, and discover the spaces and services available to support you throughout your time at the UO. Whether you're new to campus or just haven't explored the EMU yet, this is a fun and easy way to get connected.
Eugene BRiGHT Parade and AfterParty
7:30 p.m.Sep
26
7:30–10:30 p.m.
This vibrant, one-of-a-kind celebration brings glowing costumes, illuminated art, and creative community spirit together for a dazzling human- and electric-powered spectacle. Dance the night away at the BRiGHT Parade AfterParty. Visit the event website for more details: https://eugenebrightparade.com
The parade will be from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. with the after party from 7:30 - 10:30 p.m.
Knight at Night
8:00 p.m.Sep
26
8:00–10:00 p.m.
Come to the Knight Library for an evening filled with live music, mini-golf and other carnival games with prizes, DIY crafts (tote bags, friendship bracelets, and more!), trivia, video game lounge, and a photobooth to commemorate the night! There’s something for everyone at Knight at Night.
To see the full range of activities, check out the Guide to Knight at Night.
Find Your Classes Tours
10:00 a.m.Sep
27
10:00–11:15 a.m.
Get ready to explore campus during our Find Your Campus Tours. Bring your fall schedule and your walking shoes as you get familiar with the buildings, paths, and classrooms you’ll visit throughout the year. By the end of your tour with one of our ambassadors, you’ll feel more confident navigating campus and ready for your first day of classes.
Flock Party - Activities Fair
11:00 a.m.Sep
27
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
The Flock Party activities fair is the place to find your community from hobbies to academic interests there is a club for that. Come join us to meet student organization leaders, get free swag, find an organization to join, and have a great time at Flock Party!
Walk to Autzen and Incoming Class Photo
3:00 p.m.Sep
27
3:00–5:45 p.m.
Join your fellow first-year and transfer Ducks to make your way over the river and through the woods to Autzen Stadium for our traditional incoming class photo on the field! This is where you will receive your class t-shirt and learn some fun UO traditions during a pep rally hosted by Student Orientation Programs, Pit Crew, and the Oregon Marching Band!
For accommodations related to disability, please contact Student Orientation Programs at 541-346-1159 to learn more about the Access Shuttle to Autzen Stadium.
Meet outside the Student Welcome Center in Unthank Hall at 3:00 p.m. to participate in the walk to Autzen or join us at Autzen Stadium at 3:45 p.m. just for the pep rally and photo.
Walk to Autzen and Incoming Class Photo for Parents and Families
3:00 p.m.Sep
27
3:00–5:45 p.m.
Join the new students to make your way over the river and through the woods to Autzen Stadium to watch them take our traditional incoming class photo on the field! You'll be also able to hang out in our Parent & Family section and learn some fun UO traditions during a pep rally hosted by Student Orientation Programs, Pit Crew, and the Oregon Marching Band.
For accommodations related to disability, please contact Student Orientation Programs at 541-346-1159 to learn more about the Access Shuttle to Autzen Stadium.
Meet outside the Student Welcome Center in Unthank Hall at 3:00 p.m. to participate in the walk to Autzen or join us at Autzen Stadium at 3:45 p.m. just for the pep rally and photo.
A Family Affair: Welcome Mixer at the Black Cultural Center
4:30 p.m.Oct
1
4:30–6:30 p.m.
Join the Lyllye Reynolds-Parker Black Cultural Center for A Family Affair, our annual welcome event celebrating the start of a new academic year. Connect with Black student organizations, Black-owned student businesses, and campus partners while building community and learning about opportunities to get involved. Whether you're new to campus or returning, A Family Affair is a chance to find your people, make connections, and kick off the year in community.
Transfer Student Activities
It's Duck Friday!
8:00 a.m.Sep
25
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Show your UO spirit and wear Ducks gear today! Stop by the Student Welcome Center in your green and yellow gear and receive a special Duck Friday giveaway. Students, parents, and family members are welcomed!
Duck Friday Crafts with the Craft Center
10:00 a.m.Sep
25
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join us in the Student Welcome Center in Unthank Hall to duck out your day with specialty UO crafts with the Craft Center. Students, parents, and family members are welcomed!
Therapy Dogs
10:00 a.m.Sep
25
10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
College Block Party
2:00 p.m.Sep
25
2:00–4:00 p.m.
Lyllye Reynolds-Parker Black Cultural Center (BCC) Open House
3:00 p.m.Sep
25
3:00–5:00 p.m.
The Lyllye Reynolds-Parker Black Cultural Center (BCC) invites students to join us for our open house to discover the many resources, programs, and opportunities available through the BCC. Enjoy a sweet treat while meeting our staff, connecting with fellow students, and learning how the BCC fosters community, cultural engagement, and academic success.
Duck Into the Rec
7:00 p.m.Sep
25
7:00–9:00 p.m.
Kick off your first weekend at the UO with music, live performances, free food, games, and inflatable competitions! Come hang out and see everything the Rec Center has to offer during your time as a student.
Ducks vs. USC Football Watch Party for Students
Sep
26
Join us on Memorial Quad to get your first taste of the football gameday experience! Bring a chair or blanket and cheer on the Ducks on a big screen for their away game at USC. Free snacks and Oregon Ducks giveaways available while supplies last.
Note: Kickoff time is TBD. Big Ten Conference games are typically announced 12 - 14 days before the game, but it can be as close as 6 days prior to game day.
Movie on the Lawn
Sep
26
Following the football game, stick around to enjoy a movie on the lawn. Relax with friends, grab a spot on the grass, and take in a memorable evening as part of your Week of Welcome experience. Be sure to bring a blanket and enjoy this fun campus tradition under the stars.
Note: This event will follow the football watch party on Memorial Quad. Kickoff time for the UO vs. USC football game is TBD. Big Ten Conference games are typically announced 12 - 14 days before the game, but it can be as close as 6 days prior to game day.
Lane County Farmers Market
9:00 a.m.Savor fresh, locally grown produce and artisanal foods from over 100 Oregon farmers and makers. Students, parents, and family members are welcomed!
Sep
26
9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Savor fresh, locally grown produce and artisanal foods from over 100 Oregon farmers and makers. Students, parents, and family members are welcomed!
Ducks Downtown
10:00 a.m.Sep
26
10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
The City of Eugene welcomes the incoming class and their families to explore downtown and be immersed in Eugene’s vibrant culture and Ducks pride. Pick up a map for this event from the Student Welcome Center on Thursday, September 24, and Friday, September 25, from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Find more information about the event on the website: https://www.downtowneugene.com/events/ducks-downtown/
Students who stop by the Student Welcome Center before heading to Ducks Downtown will receive a special gift to start their downtown Eugene experience. In addition to picking up your map at the Student Welcome Center, you can also learn about public transportation to downtown!
Eugene Saturday Market
10:00 a.m.Shop locally and enjoy delicious food from the oldest open-air Saturday Market in the country.
Students, parents, and family members are welcomed!
Sep
26
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Shop locally and enjoy delicious food from the oldest open-air Saturday Market in the country.
Students, parents, and family members are welcomed!
First-Year Interest Group (FIG) Welcome Meetings
10:00 a.m.Sep
26
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Meet your First-Year Interest Group (FIG) faculty, peer mentor, and fellow students before classes begin. In this welcome meeting you will explore an introduction to your FIG topic, learn about the courses you will be taking with your cohort, and have fun beginning to build your community with your FIG faculty and FIG assistant.
Taste of Tracktown
10:00 a.m.Sep
26
10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
Taste your way through Eugene at Taste of TrackTown, where 30 downtown restaurants serve up delicious bites and sips all for just $5 each while they last! Find a full list of the food and beverage options on the event website: https://www.tasteoftracktown.com
Students, parents, and family members are welcomed!
Vintage Clothing Pop-Up Market
10:00 a.m.Sep
26
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Explore Eugene’s vintage clothing scene and connect with local shops offering styles from the 80s, 90s, and 2000s today. Students, parents, and family members are welcomed!
Find Your Classes Tours
11:45 a.m.Sep
26
11:45 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Get ready to explore campus during our Find Your Campus Tours. Bring your fall schedule and your walking shoes as you get familiar with the buildings, paths, and classrooms you’ll visit throughout the year. By the end of your tour with one of our ambassadors, you’ll feel more confident navigating campus and ready for your first day of classes.
Erb Memorial Union (EMU) Open House
noonSep
26
noon
Join us for the Erb Memorial Union (EMU) Student Welcome Open House and discover the many programs, services, and opportunities that make the EMU the heart of campus. Pick up a passport and explore offices, departments, and student resources throughout the building, collecting stamps as you go for a chance to win prizes. Along the way, you'll meet staff, learn about ways to get involved, and discover the spaces and services available to support you throughout your time at the UO. Whether you're new to campus or just haven't explored the EMU yet, this is a fun and easy way to get connected.
Eugene BRiGHT Parade and AfterParty
7:30 p.m.Sep
26
7:30–10:30 p.m.
This vibrant, one-of-a-kind celebration brings glowing costumes, illuminated art, and creative community spirit together for a dazzling human- and electric-powered spectacle. Dance the night away at the BRiGHT Parade AfterParty. Visit the event website for more details: https://eugenebrightparade.com
The parade will be from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. with the after party from 7:30 - 10:30 p.m.
Knight at Night
8:00 p.m.Sep
26
8:00–10:00 p.m.
Come to the Knight Library for an evening filled with live music, mini-golf and other carnival games with prizes, DIY crafts (tote bags, friendship bracelets, and more!), trivia, video game lounge, and a photobooth to commemorate the night! There’s something for everyone at Knight at Night.
To see the full range of activities, check out the Guide to Knight at Night.
Find Your Classes Tours
10:00 a.m.Sep
27
10:00–11:15 a.m.
Get ready to explore campus during our Find Your Campus Tours. Bring your fall schedule and your walking shoes as you get familiar with the buildings, paths, and classrooms you’ll visit throughout the year. By the end of your tour with one of our ambassadors, you’ll feel more confident navigating campus and ready for your first day of classes.
Flock Party - Activities Fair
11:00 a.m.Sep
27
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
The Flock Party activities fair is the place to find your community from hobbies to academic interests there is a club for that. Come join us to meet student organization leaders, get free swag, find an organization to join, and have a great time at Flock Party!
Walk to Autzen and Incoming Class Photo
3:00 p.m.Sep
27
3:00–5:45 p.m.
Join your fellow first-year and transfer Ducks to make your way over the river and through the woods to Autzen Stadium for our traditional incoming class photo on the field! This is where you will receive your class t-shirt and learn some fun UO traditions during a pep rally hosted by Student Orientation Programs, Pit Crew, and the Oregon Marching Band!
For accommodations related to disability, please contact Student Orientation Programs at 541-346-1159 to learn more about the Access Shuttle to Autzen Stadium.
Meet outside the Student Welcome Center in Unthank Hall at 3:00 p.m. to participate in the walk to Autzen or join us at Autzen Stadium at 3:45 p.m. just for the pep rally and photo.
Walk to Autzen and Incoming Class Photo for Parents and Families
3:00 p.m.Sep
27
3:00–5:45 p.m.
Join the new students to make your way over the river and through the woods to Autzen Stadium to watch them take our traditional incoming class photo on the field! You'll be also able to hang out in our Parent & Family section and learn some fun UO traditions during a pep rally hosted by Student Orientation Programs, Pit Crew, and the Oregon Marching Band.
For accommodations related to disability, please contact Student Orientation Programs at 541-346-1159 to learn more about the Access Shuttle to Autzen Stadium.
Meet outside the Student Welcome Center in Unthank Hall at 3:00 p.m. to participate in the walk to Autzen or join us at Autzen Stadium at 3:45 p.m. just for the pep rally and photo.
A Family Affair: Welcome Mixer at the Black Cultural Center
4:30 p.m.Oct
1
4:30–6:30 p.m.
Join the Lyllye Reynolds-Parker Black Cultural Center for A Family Affair, our annual welcome event celebrating the start of a new academic year. Connect with Black student organizations, Black-owned student businesses, and campus partners while building community and learning about opportunities to get involved. Whether you're new to campus or returning, A Family Affair is a chance to find your people, make connections, and kick off the year in community.
Parent and Family Activities
It's Duck Friday!
8:00 a.m.Sep
25
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Show your UO spirit and wear Ducks gear today! Stop by the Student Welcome Center in your green and yellow gear and receive a special Duck Friday giveaway. Students, parents, and family members are welcomed!
Duck Friday Crafts with the Craft Center
10:00 a.m.Sep
25
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join us in the Student Welcome Center in Unthank Hall to duck out your day with specialty UO crafts with the Craft Center. Students, parents, and family members are welcomed!
Therapy Dogs
10:00 a.m.Sep
25
10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
College Block Party
2:00 p.m.Sep
25
2:00–4:00 p.m.
Lyllye Reynolds-Parker Black Cultural Center (BCC) Open House
3:00 p.m.Sep
25
3:00–5:00 p.m.
The Lyllye Reynolds-Parker Black Cultural Center (BCC) invites students to join us for our open house to discover the many resources, programs, and opportunities available through the BCC. Enjoy a sweet treat while meeting our staff, connecting with fellow students, and learning how the BCC fosters community, cultural engagement, and academic success.
Parent and Family Oregon Ducks Football Watch Party
Sep
26
Cheer on the Oregon Ducks as they take on the USC Trojans and connect with fellow Ducks fans for an electrifying game day experience! Enjoy meeting other Ducks families while your student is at their on-campus watch party with Oregon Pit Crew, the UO's official student section.
Note: Kickoff time is TBD. Big Ten Conference games are typically announced 12 - 14 days before the game, but it can be as close as 6 days prior to game day.
Lane County Farmers Market
9:00 a.m.Savor fresh, locally grown produce and artisanal foods from over 100 Oregon farmers and makers. Students, parents, and family members are welcomed!
Sep
26
9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Savor fresh, locally grown produce and artisanal foods from over 100 Oregon farmers and makers. Students, parents, and family members are welcomed!
Ducks Downtown
10:00 a.m.Sep
26
10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
The City of Eugene welcomes the incoming class and their families to explore downtown and be immersed in Eugene’s vibrant culture and Ducks pride. Pick up a map for this event from the Student Welcome Center on Thursday, September 24, and Friday, September 25, from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Find more information about the event on the website: https://www.downtowneugene.com/events/ducks-downtown/
Students who stop by the Student Welcome Center before heading to Ducks Downtown will receive a special gift to start their downtown Eugene experience. In addition to picking up your map at the Student Welcome Center, you can also learn about public transportation to downtown!
Eugene Saturday Market
10:00 a.m.Shop locally and enjoy delicious food from the oldest open-air Saturday Market in the country.
Students, parents, and family members are welcomed!
Sep
26
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Shop locally and enjoy delicious food from the oldest open-air Saturday Market in the country.
Students, parents, and family members are welcomed!
First-Year Interest Group (FIG) Welcome Meetings
10:00 a.m.Sep
26
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Meet your First-Year Interest Group (FIG) faculty, peer mentor, and fellow students before classes begin. In this welcome meeting you will explore an introduction to your FIG topic, learn about the courses you will be taking with your cohort, and have fun beginning to build your community with your FIG faculty and FIG assistant.
Taste of Tracktown
10:00 a.m.Sep
26
10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
Taste your way through Eugene at Taste of TrackTown, where 30 downtown restaurants serve up delicious bites and sips all for just $5 each while they last! Find a full list of the food and beverage options on the event website: https://www.tasteoftracktown.com
Students, parents, and family members are welcomed!
Vintage Clothing Pop-Up Market
10:00 a.m.Sep
26
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Explore Eugene’s vintage clothing scene and connect with local shops offering styles from the 80s, 90s, and 2000s today. Students, parents, and family members are welcomed!
Erb Memorial Union (EMU) Open House
noonSep
26
noon
Join us for the Erb Memorial Union (EMU) Student Welcome Open House and discover the many programs, services, and opportunities that make the EMU the heart of campus. Pick up a passport and explore offices, departments, and student resources throughout the building, collecting stamps as you go for a chance to win prizes. Along the way, you'll meet staff, learn about ways to get involved, and discover the spaces and services available to support you throughout your time at the UO. Whether you're new to campus or just haven't explored the EMU yet, this is a fun and easy way to get connected.
Eugene BRiGHT Parade and AfterParty
7:30 p.m.Sep
26
7:30–10:30 p.m.
This vibrant, one-of-a-kind celebration brings glowing costumes, illuminated art, and creative community spirit together for a dazzling human- and electric-powered spectacle. Dance the night away at the BRiGHT Parade AfterParty. Visit the event website for more details: https://eugenebrightparade.com
The parade will be from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. with the after party from 7:30 - 10:30 p.m.
Walk to Autzen and Incoming Class Photo for Parents and Families
3:00 p.m.Sep
27
3:00–5:45 p.m.
Join the new students to make your way over the river and through the woods to Autzen Stadium to watch them take our traditional incoming class photo on the field! You'll be also able to hang out in our Parent & Family section and learn some fun UO traditions during a pep rally hosted by Student Orientation Programs, Pit Crew, and the Oregon Marching Band.
For accommodations related to disability, please contact Student Orientation Programs at 541-346-1159 to learn more about the Access Shuttle to Autzen Stadium.
Meet outside the Student Welcome Center in Unthank Hall at 3:00 p.m. to participate in the walk to Autzen or join us at Autzen Stadium at 3:45 p.m. just for the pep rally and photo.