College Search Prep
Consider this page your first stop on the journey to becoming a Duck. Bookmark it as a reminder to stay on top of your pre-college checklist, and use it as a starting point throughout the year to check back in, learn more, and explore your options at the University of Oregon.
College Search Checklist
- Explore the UO
- Take PSAT, SAT, and ACT (optional)
- Research interests and majors
- Track your academic progress
- Meet with your high school counselor
- Explore college websites
- Start budgeting
- Research scholarships
Learn More About Testing
The University of Oregon is now test-optional! Submitting scores can still be very helpful, and opens the most possibilities for scholarships and other types of aid.
UO Testing PoliciesResearch Academic Interest Areas
Planning your future can be overwhelming. That’s why we have a major exploration tool to find programs that meet your interests. If you’re still not sure, that’s okay too. About 25% of incoming students start out as “Exploring” majors.
MajorsExplore the UO
The best way to know if the University of Oregon is right for you is to explore it for yourself.
VisitTrack Your Academic Progress
Keeping track of your academic progress will ensure you’re on the path to becoming a Duck. Visit our requirements page to make sure you sign up for the classes you need.
RequirementsResearch Scholarships
Attending college doesn’t have to break the bank. Start your scholarship research now so you can get an idea of which scholarships you may qualify for.
Scholarships
Find Your Place
With hundreds of academic programs, new clubs forming every year, and a diverse community from across the world, we have something for everyone here. Our programs are built around experiential learning, so you get a head start on your career and plenty of opportunities to try new things first-hand. From high-spirit sports games, to innovative research in the laboratory, to product design in the studio, or interviewing professional joke-tellers for the campus newspaper, there is an unlimited amount of entertainment to engage you on campus.
Eugene, Oregon
Eugene is more than just the number one green city in America. We are also the college town of your dreams. Not too big, you won’t get lost in the shadows of skyscrapers or stuck in 45 min rush hour traffic. Not too small either, there’s always plenty of live music shows from local surf rock artists to big name DJs. The community here loves art and a walk through the Whiteaker District will take you through magical walkways adorned in trees, alleyways covered with elaborate murals, and houses decked out in DIY bicycle gear fences. For nature lovers, we have beautiful rivers running through town, trails everywhere in (and out of) sight, and unpredictable weather that’s sure to keep your seasons interesting.