The UO Connections Program
The UO is committed to a diverse learning environment. UO Connections is a half-day college advocacy program designed for first-generation, ethnically diverse, or economically disadvantaged high school students in ninth through twelfth grades. The program provides valuable college prep information. Ten different Connections dates are availble during the 2009-10 academic year, allowing the UO to keep group sizes small, and to keep the overall experience more intimate and meaningful.
Connections Program Goals
- Promote higher education
- Provide significant interaction with current UO students
- Educate high school students about admissions and financial aid
- Explore student life opportunities on campus
Each program will serve up to 120 students and will last approximately five hours, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. During their visit, Connections visitors will participate in information sessions that focus on admissions, financial aid, academics, and extracurricular activities.
Connections sessions are led by UO staff members and multicultural student ambassadors. Students will enjoy lunch at the university and a tour of our beautiful campus, participate in a student panel, and spend time learning about exciting academic and extracurricular programs with current students and members of the UO campus community.
Registration
Registration is offered on a space-available basis and limited to a maximum of 120 students per session. Please keep in mind that your request for the number of students you plan to bring should be one you are confident you can fill. Overestimates or cancellations may prevent other schools from attending Connections.
| Primary registration contact: | Michael Smith | (541) 346-1258 |
| Secondary registration contact: | Rasheid Light | (541) 346-1176 |
When registering, please include the date you wish to attend, the number of high school students you plan to bring, and your contact information (name, position, school or program, address, mobile or office phone numbers, and e-mail).
Connections 2009-10
All Connections events are scheduled for 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Tentative Schedule of Events
| 9:30 a.m. | Arrive on the UO campus |
| 9:30–10:00 a.m. | Check in at the Erb Memorial Union (EMU) |
| 10:00–10:15 a.m. | Welcome and Program Introduction |
| Introduction of staff and themes, UO information cards | |
| Ambassador activity and ice-breakers | |
| Breakout Groups | |
| 10:20–11:20 a.m. | Connections Presentations |
| Financial Aid Workshop | |
| Admissions Workshop | |
| 1:20 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Lunch and Prize Drawings |
| 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m. | Campus Tour |
| 1:10 p.m.–2:10 p.m. | Interactive College Experience Workshop |
| 2:15 p.m.–2:45 p.m. | UO Student Panel |
| 2:45 p.m. | Closing Remarks |
