How to Apply to the University of Oregon and Find Financial Aid Information

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The University of Oregon (UO) handles applications and financial aid through separate sections of uoregon.edu. Start at the Admissions & Financial Aid section of the site: prospective undergraduates use the "Learn How to Apply" path for application steps, while financial aid guidance lives alongside it in the same section. The site also offers two direct ways to engage before or during the process — Request Info and Visit Us — both listed on the homepage. This guide covers what each entry point is for and the order to use them.

Start With the Admissions & Financial Aid Section

The homepage navigation includes a dedicated Admissions & Financial Aid heading. Treat this as the hub for two distinct tasks:

  • Applying — the "Learn How to Apply" link is the entry point for application instructions.
  • Paying for it — financial aid guidance is grouped in the same section rather than scattered elsewhere on the site.

Because the site separates these, don't expect a single page to walk you from application to aid award. Plan to move between the two.

Steps for Prospective Undergraduates

  1. Go to the Admissions & Financial Aid section from the homepage navigation.
  2. Open "Learn How to Apply." This is where the site directs prospective students for application guidance. The homepage frames this for undergraduates specifically: "Undergraduates: Whether you have a destination in mind or want to explore your options, your academic path starts here."
  3. Decide on a program direction if you haven't already. The site points to "Explore Degrees" and a "Browse by Area of Interest" option, so you can connect your application to a field before or while applying.
  4. Request information. The homepage offers a Request Info action — useful if you want updates or details sent to you before committing to an application.
  5. Visit campus. A Visit Us action sits next to Request Info. A visit is optional but is presented as a standard step for prospective students weighing the decision.
  6. Return to the Admissions & Financial Aid section for aid. Once you're applying or admitted, use the same section for financial aid guidance.

Expected result: You'll have the application instructions in hand, a program area in mind, and a clear path to the aid information — all from one section of the site.

Where Financial Aid Information Lives

Financial aid guidance is located in the Admissions & Financial Aid section, the same area that houses application instructions. The homepage does not break aid into separate named programs or deadlines, so the practical move is:

  • Enter through Admissions & Financial Aid.
  • Look for the financial aid guidance within that section rather than searching the site broadly.

The site does not publish specific aid amounts, deadlines, or eligibility rules on the homepage, so treat those details as something to confirm inside the financial aid pages themselves.

Getting More Information and Visiting

Two homepage actions support the application process directly:

Action What it's for When to use it
Request Info Receiving details and updates from the university Before applying, or while deciding
Visit Us Seeing the campus in person Before committing, if location matters to you

Both are listed together on the homepage, so you can use them in either order.

What to Know About the University Behind the Application

A few facts from the site help frame the decision:

  • The UO describes itself as Oregon's only AAU university, with 300+ degrees.
  • It reports more than 100 graduate programs, so graduate applicants follow a separate path ("See Graduate Studies") from undergraduates.
  • The site cites $3.7 billion in economic impact statewide across science, health, education, and the humanities.
  • Student life includes 450-plus affinity groups and an Outdoor Program running since 1967.

These are context for choosing the university, not application requirements — the requirements themselves sit in the Admissions & Financial Aid section.

Common Stops Along the Way

  • Looking for aid on the homepage. It isn't detailed there; go into Admissions & Financial Aid.
  • Confusing undergraduate and graduate paths. Undergraduates use "Learn How to Apply"; graduate applicants are directed to "See Graduate Studies."
  • Skipping Request Info. It's a low-effort way to get details before you invest in an application.
  • Assuming the homepage lists deadlines or costs. It doesn't — confirm those inside the admissions and aid pages.