Office of Admissions

Duck Days - Spring Campus Visit Program

Duck Days is the University of Oregon's spring campus visit program for prospective students and their families.

Duck Days 2010
Friday, March 5
Friday, March 12
Friday, March 19
Friday, April 2
Friday, April 16

Whether you are a junior just beginning your college search, a recently admitted senior finalizing your college selection, or a transfer student, don't miss this opportunity to:

  • Explore a world-class university with an international reputation for academic excellence—the only member of the prestigious Association of American Universities in the state of Oregon
  • Find out about our First-Year Programs and why the number of freshmen who continue here is 20 percent above the national average
  • Discover our superior student services and campus involvement opportunities

Tentative Schedule of Activities

Program Check-in (Lobby, EMU) 11:45 a.m. — 1:00 p.m.
 
Student Services & Activities Fair (Ballroom Lobby, EMU) Noon — 1:00 p.m.

Learn about many of the UO’s student services. Programs participating in the fair will be listed in your Duck Days schedule
 
Robert D. Clark Honors College Interest Session (Fir Room, EMU) 12:15 — 12:45 p.m.

Join faculty and staff from the Clark Honors College and learn how they bring together high-achieving students and an award-winning faculty in a program that challenges and inspires
 
Welcome Remarks (Ballroom, EMU) 1:00 — 1:30 p.m.
 
Specifically for Seniors (EMU) 1:30 — 2:15 p.m.

Panel discussion on First-Year Programs, Academic Advising, Student Orientation Programs, Financial Aid and Scholarships, and Residence Life for fall 2009 applicants
Just for Juniors (EMU) 1:30 — 2:15 p.m.

Facts about admissions and the college search process for 2010 (and later) high school graduates
Tips for Transfers (EMU) 1:30 — 2:15 p.m.

Information on the application process, advising, transfer credit, and making a successful transition to the UO
 
Walking Tour of Campus 2:15 — 3:15 p.m.

Experience the UO’s beautiful campus and state-of-the-art facilities with current student Ambassadors. Tours leave from the 1:30 sessions and will drop you at your academic interest session
 
Academic Interest Session (Various Classrooms) 3:15 — 4:15 p.m.

Students and parents will meet current faculty and explore the classroom environment at the UO. Sessions to choose from are Architecture & Allied Arts, Business, Education, Humanities, Journalism & Communication, Music, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences. For specific fields of study, please review the list on your Duck Days schedule.
 
Reception (Gumwood Room, EMU) 4:15 — 5:00 p.m.

Didn’t get all your questions answered? Take this opportunity to speak with many of the representatives you met earlier in the day

Register for Duck Days now!

 

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Many thanks to our Duck Days sponsors