New Students

Welcome!

It is a pleasure to welcome you to the academic community at the University of Oregon.  Our institution offers nearly ninety outstanding graduate programs of national and international reputation.  As the only Oregon member of the esteemed Association of American Universities, the university is also home to more than sixty research institutes and centers.  The Graduate School's role is to help foster excellence in graduate education and research.

While you pursue your graduate education, we invite you to take advantage of the resources provided by the university and the community. 

Getting a Good Start

1. Each department has a graduate program adviser and a graduate coordinator or secretary.  We strongly urge you to identify these key people - they can be excellent resources.
2. Obtain any writing materials from your department that describe requirements for satisfactory progress and degree completing.  Keep these items in a permanent file.
3. Become familiar with the Graduate School's general requirements and policies for all graduate students.
4. Take a guided tour of campus.  Tours are offered Monday through Saturday.  Call (541) 346-3201 or visit the Office of Admissions web site.
5. Participate in graduate student orientation events and workshops. Your department may conduct its own orientation; request the time and location from your department office.