Visit the UO

The best way to decide if the UO is right for you is to check it out yourself. The Office of Admissions, located on the second floor of Oregon Hall at the corner of 13th Avenue and Agate Street, is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Campus Tours and Information Sessions

The UO hosts campus tours and admission information sessions six days a week, excluding Sundays. Ninety-minute walking tours acquaint visitors with the main campus, and are offered each weekday at 8:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 1:30 p.m., and on Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. Tours begin and conclude at the Ford Alumni Center, just in time for the infomation session.

We offer admissions information sessions at 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. All sessions are held in the Ford Alumni Center at the corner of East 13th Avenue and Columbia Street.

Information sessions cover:

• admission requirements
• financial aid and scholarship opportunities
• campus housing
• the campus community
• the city of Eugene and the surrounding area
• questions and answers

Students who need to discuss special circumstances or desire an individual appointment may call the Office of Admissions at 1-800-BE-A-DUCK.

Be sure to register for campus tours in advance, and check our online schedule for holiday closures. If you'd like to visit a specific academic department, please contact that department directly, ahead of time. The UO is pleased to welcome guests with disabilities or others who need special assistance. Please request accommodations in advance.

The university also offers Portland-based admission counseling.

Parking on Campus

The University of Oregon is committed to environmental sustainability, so parking at the UO is limited. Many students, faculty, and staff commute by bike, bus, or foot. We encourage visitors to arrive at least 30 minutes early of their scheduled campus tour or information session to allow time to find parking.

The Matthew Knight Arena neighbors the Ford Alumni Center, where campus tours begin and information sessions take place. To park in the Matthew Knight Arena parking garage, drive along East 13th Avenue and turn onto Columbia Street just west of the Ford Alumni Center and proceed to the garage.  If you are able to find a parking spot, take your parking ticket to your tour or information session. Your ticket can be validated at the information desk inside the alumni center.

If the Matthew Knight Arena parking garage is at capacity, proceed to the information kiosk located near the intersection of East 13th Avenue and Agate Street in front of Oregon Hall. At the kiosk, you can obtain a parking permit for another parking lot on campus. Please follow the parking instructions given to you in order to avoid having your vehicle ticketed or towed. Walk to the Ford Alumni Center to begin your campus tour or information session.

Special Visit Events

The UO hosts special Campus Visit Events for select groups of prospective and admitted students, including fall Duck Preview and spring Duck Days, as well as events for first-generation, ethnically diverse, or economically disadvantaged students.

Maps and Other Visit Resources

• Explore our beautiful grounds with the help of campus maps.
• Our website includes information on how to travel to the UO by car, plane, or train, including driving directions. Our partners at Travel Lane County maintain a list of local lodging options.
• If you'd like to visit a specific academic department, please contact that department directly, ahead of time. This is a great way to envision your future life as a Duck!
• Download the free UOregon app for your iPhone. Designed by UO students and staff, the app offers several individual walking tours, including a campus tour featuring videos of our student guides.
• You can also conduct your own self-guided tour of the UO campus with Foursquare, a location-based social networking website. Using your mobile device, you can "check in" at campus locations and landmarks.
• If you're not able to visit us on the UO campus, try the next best thing and take an online virtual tour.
• The university offers Portland-based admission counseling at the downtown UO White Stag block.