IntroDUCKtion, the University of Oregon's summer orientation and transition program for incoming students, is right around the corner. Madison Beine, Associate Director of Orientation and Transition Programs, and Zac Collins, Coordinator for Transition Programs, share what to expect from the IntroDUCKtion experience for both students and parents and families. They discuss why orientation is a keypart of a successful transition to UO and how to best prepare for your IntroDUCKtion session.

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Celena Simpson, Assistant Vice Provost for Advising, discusses how she and the Undergraduate Education and Student Success (UESS) staff help students with academic advising and finding success both in and outside of the classroom.

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Erin Hays—Associate Vice President of Student Services and Enrollment Management and the University of Oregon's Director of Admissions—is back to share expert guidance for parents and families on how to thoughtfully support their high school senior during the final, decision-making stages of the college search process.

Next Steps In Becoming A Duck: admissions.uoregon.edu/admitted

Cora talks with two current students, Lincoln '27 and Bella ' 26, who share their UO experience and the ways they are involved in academics, research, and student organizations on campus.

Alex Galbreath BS '10 and Mary Nesmith BA '10 join Cora to share how their time at UO sparked a lifelong friendship—and why building connections in and beyond the classroom matters for every Duck.

In this episode, we highlight two key first-year experiences at the University of Oregon. Amy Hughes Giard from the First-Year Programs Office joins us to break down First-Year Interest Groups (FIGs), including benefits, timelines, and June registration. We also talk with Jessica Winders about Academic Residential Communities (ARCs), covering how they support first-year students and what to expect from the application and selection process.

First Year Programs: https://fyp.uoregon.edu/

Academic Residential Communities (ARCs): https://housing.uoregon.edu/communities

Bryson Beck, Director of Promotions and Student Recruitment for University Housing, discusses UO campus housing basics as well as tips and tricks. Topics include specifics around registration, timelines and deadlines, the data behind UO's live-on requirement for first-year students, housing community options, the ins and outs of roommate selection, care and conflict coordinator resources, and so much more. A must-listen for students and parents!

University Housing Registration: housing.uoregon.edu/register (hyperlink: https://housing.uoregon.edu/register)

On this episode, Associate Professor Samantha Shune, Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Communication Disorders and Sciences Program at the University of Oregon, shares her research on the impacts of eating and swallowing challenges on quality of life for older adults and their caregivers. She also discusses the value of undergraduate research and how it enhances students' academic experience.

In this episode, Erin Hays—Associate Vice President of Student Services and Enrollment Management and the University of Oregon's Director of Admissions—shares practical tips to help families start meaningful conversations with their students about making a college decision. She also offers guidance on planning a campus visit and highlights upcoming University of Oregon receptions in your area.

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Today we have a conversation with Madison Beine, Associate Director of Orientation and Transition Programs and Zac Collins, Coordinator of Transition Programs. We discuss all things Week of Welcome (WOW), including events for students, events for families, and tips for all on how to get the most out of WOW.

https://wow.uoregon.edu

Today our guest is Margaret Trout, Associate Vice President for Health and Wellbeing within Student Life. We have a conversation about primary and specialty care, pharmacy, mental health coordination services, wellness center, insurance coverage options, and our recreation center here at the UO.