Winter Warm-Up

Snow surrounds the entrance to Lillis Business Complex
Welcome Home.

 

Winter Warm-Up

Congratulations to our new students! 

Winter Warm-Up is our signature transition program that takes place throughout the first week of winter term, January 5–9, 2026. We want to welcome all of our newest first-year and transfer students, as well as first-year and transfer students who joined us in the fall.

Winter term is our second-largest incoming class, taking second only to fall, and we know it can be challenging to arrive on campus mid-year. Come engage and have a little fun with new peers, staff, and faculty members from across campus to get your winter term started off right.

2026 Event Schedule

Jan 5
Craft Center Duck Painting noon

Unwind and get creative during your first day! Join us at the Craft Center for a fun, free art project. Meet new people and explore an awesome campus spot.

Craft Center Duck Painting
January 5
noon
Erb Memorial Union (EMU) Craft Center

Unwind and get creative during your first day! Join us at the Craft Center for a fun, free art project. Meet new people and explore an awesome campus spot.

Jan 6
UO Scavenger Hunt 9:00 a.m.

Stop by the Student Welcome Center to pick up a guide and solve a series of clues to uncover parts of campus you might normally walk right past. Turn your completed guide back in...
UO Scavenger Hunt
January 6
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Student Welcome Center

Stop by the Student Welcome Center to pick up a guide and solve a series of clues to uncover parts of campus you might normally walk right past. Turn your completed guide back in at the Student Welcome Center or text us a picture at 541-346-1159 by 5:00 PM to be entered to win a prize! 

Jan 6
Student Orientation Staff Interest Session 3:00 p.m.

Are you looking for fun summer job? Are you interested in working IntroDUCKtion, UO's orientation program, over the summer? The Student Orientation Staff Interest Session...
Student Orientation Staff Interest Session
January 6
3:00–4:00 p.m.
Erb Memorial Union (EMU) Diamond Lake

Are you looking for fun summer job? Are you interested in working IntroDUCKtion, UO's orientation program, over the summer?

The Student Orientation Staff Interest Session is presented by Student Orientation Programs to review the Student Orientation Staff (SOSer) position, answer questions about the role, and connect with undergraduate students who may be interested in the role. Come find out more and hear past Student Orientation Staff say what they loved about working IntroDUCKtion!

Jan 7
Winter Warm-Up Tabling Fair 11:30 a.m.

Come and connect with some of the amazing offices and departments from around campus. Learn about resources, opportunities, and connect with other students!

Winter Warm-Up Tabling Fair
January 7
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Erb Memorial Union (EMU) Crater Lake Room

Come and connect with some of the amazing offices and departments from around campus. Learn about resources, opportunities, and connect with other students!

Jan 8
Meet Up with the Oregon Pit Crew  6:30 p.m.

Meet up with the Oregon Pit Crew before heading to Matthew Knight Arena! Bring your UO ID card and a clear bag for your belongings. A student ticket, either claimed...
Meet Up with the Oregon Pit Crew 
January 8
6:30 p.m.
Student Welcome Center

Meet up with the Oregon Pit Crew before heading to Matthew Knight Arena! Bring your UO ID card and a clear bag for your belongings. A student ticket, either claimed or purchased, is required to attend the basketball game.

Jan 9
Student Orientation Staff Interest Session 3:00 p.m.

Are you looking for fun summer job? Are you interested in working IntroDUCKtion, UO's orientation program, over the summer?  The Student Orientation Staff Interest...
Student Orientation Staff Interest Session
January 9
3:00–4:00 p.m.
Erb Memorial Union (EMU) Diamond Lake

Are you looking for fun summer job? Are you interested in working IntroDUCKtion, UO's orientation program, over the summer? 

The Student Orientation Staff Interest Session is presented by Student Orientation Programs to review the Student Orientation Staff (SOSer) position, answer questions about the role, and connect with undergraduate students who may be interested in the role. Come find out more and hear past Student Orientation Staff say what they loved about working IntroDUCKtion!

Jan 9
Duck, Duck, Games! 5:00 p.m.

Unwind with board games, free snacks, and good company. The perfect low-key way to meet people and kick off the weekend and winter term! 

Duck, Duck, Games!
January 9
5:00–7:00 p.m.
Erb Memorial Union (EMU) Redwood Auditorium

Unwind with board games, free snacks, and good company. The perfect low-key way to meet people and kick off the weekend and winter term!