Welcome to the University of Oregon

Sending your student off to college is a transition for everyone involved. It is something my wife, Jan, and I felt ourselves as our daughter left the nest for university. Let me help put your mind at ease.

I am a newcomer myself to the University of Oregon. I have carefully researched the collegiate life and culture of this institution. What I’ve discovered has given me high confidence in the university’s commitment to academic excellence and its dedicated and award-winning faculty members.

By joining our community of scholars, your student will have the opportunity to be taught by—and to work alongside—committed faculty members in nearly three hundred academic programs. Here at the state’s flagship university, students routinely conduct original research and gain hands-on experience, invaluable in preparing for a career or an advanced degree.

Meanwhile, your student can partake of the rich cultural offerings of the university and the surrounding community, in a secure environment dedicated to fostering intellectual curiosity and growth.

I invite you and your family to visit the University of Oregon campus, home to museums, galleries, theaters, robust outdoor actvities, and of course, Duck athletics.

I look forward to seeing you on campus.

Richard Lariviere
University of Oregon President