Office of Admissions

Freshman Timeline

As you apply to attend the University of Oregon, use this timeline to stay on track. Plan to apply for housing as soon as possible. You don't need to be admitted to the university to apply. Housing is awarded on a first-come basis. Also, keep in mind, many departments and majors have earlier deadlines that are not listed on this timeline.

October

November

  • Apply to the Clark Honors College by November 1 for early nonbinding notification. Submit your application along with the general university application
  • Submit your Clark Honors College supporting documents by November 7

December

January

February

  • Submit the FAFSA online by February 1 to meet the UO priority deadline of March 1
  • When you receive an Intent to Register Form, complete it and return the form with your $200 advance tuition deposit (ATD) by May 1, the national response to colleges deadline. The ATD confirmation packet includes business office and health history forms that must be completed and returned

March

  • Submit the FAFSA online or mail it to the federal processors by March 1
  • Admitted Clark Honors College students should watch for a packet that includes deadlines and information

April

  • Check your mailbox for the Chart Your Course booklet and IntroDUCKtion information
  • While you’re at your mailbox, look out for your residence hall contract. You’ll need to send in a $250 prepayment by the deadline stated on your cover letter
  • Return your Intent to Register Form or submit it online using DuckWeb by May 1, the national response to colleges deadline
  • Speaking of mail, your Notice of Financial Aid Eligibility should be arriving by mid-April if you applied for financial aid by February 1. You’ll need to accept your award within 45 days

May

  • Sign up online via DuckWeb for IntroDUCKtion (our summer orientation, advising, and registration program) and First-Year Programs such as Freshman Interest Groups
  • Last chance to submit your Intent to Register form either via DuckWeb or by mail is May 1
  • Last chance to submit your $250 housing deposit is by the deadline stated on your cover letter. If you applied for housing late, a contract may be sent to you between June and September if space becomes available
  • You’re almost done with high school. Enjoy your final weeks, but don’t let your grades slip, because you’ll need to submit final transcripts by next month

June

  • Last chance to make an IntroDUCKtion reservation and to register for Freshman Interest Groups via DuckWeb. Reservations will be accepted through June 30 on a space-available basis
  • If you received a Notification of Financial Aid Eligibility, you must accept your award by the stated deadline this month
  • High school graduating seniors must provide the Office of Admissions with an official final high school transcript this month that includes the graduation date
  • As space becomes available, housing contracts will be sent to students whose applications reached us after March 15. You'll need to send in a $250 prepayment once you get your paperwork

July

  • Attend your IntroDUCKtion session, where you will meet with your academic adviser and register for fall classes

August

  • Start packing! If you have returned a housing contact and the $250 prepayment, you will receive your residence hall room assignment this month

September

  • Residence hall check-in begins September 22 for students attending Week of Welcome advising. All other students begin moving in on September 24
  • Week of Welcome orientation is September 24-28
  • Enjoy the first day of classes on September 29