University of Oregon

University of Oregon Student Activities

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University of Oregon has the political and environmental action. In fact, more students participate in the political and environmental action than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at University of Oregon include cultural organizations, major-specific organizations, community service organizations and club sports.

University of Oregon students' favorite campus events are University Day, Homecoming and ASUO Fall and Spring Street Faires.

University of Oregon Housing

This table offers information on housing at University of Oregon.

University of Oregon offers on-campus housing. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are given priority for on-campus housing.

Most University of Oregon students live off campus. In 2023, 29% of undergrads at University of Oregon lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 71% of students lived off-campus or commuted to University of Oregon. There are 5,983 spots available in on-campus housing for all 19,565 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 5,504 students chose to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 80% students stay on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

University of Oregon offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

University of Oregon Athletics

At University of Oregon there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at University of Oregon:

Safety at University of Oregon

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

University of Oregon is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The University of Oregon (UO) campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

University of Oregon (UO) offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Additionally, University of Oregon (UO) has Lighted pathways, emergency phones, self-defense classes.

Plan a Visit to University of Oregon

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit University of Oregon, take Interstate 5 to Eugene, OR. If you need to fly, book your flight to Eugene airport.

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