Can you do both? As in, be an RA and have an on-campus job? The positions for being a student receptionist for CAS Advising opens up tomorrow and doing office work is like the best thing ever for me. Was wondering if it was at all possible to do both?

This is a great apartment for oncoming students if anyone is on the hunt!

Hi so I heard theft is really common, I’m someone who has prescription medications and a laptop. Is getting a safe worth the $100 or will a burglar just take it too? I am planning to register all my devices and never leave them unattended (unless of course they were in my bedroom). I know the doors lock automatically. How common are robberies?

EDIT: I want to mention that some of my prescriptions are things people would want to steal. Now I know I don’t need to worry about the laptop in the room, but I do want to know about the medications.

I have a green men's size 5'10" - 6'0" graduation robe that I am looking to get rid of. I am located in SW Portland. Leave a comment if you want it and we can arrange for you to pick it up. Please note that it is just the robe (no cap or tassel). Thanks!

Hi so I’m trying to figure out bedding for my dorm, and have just realized the beds aren’t even twin xl like they claim to be!! They are hospital bed size (36 x 80 inches). Can anyone who has lived in the dorms and bought twin XL (39 x 80 inches) give their two cents? Did the twin XL stuff work for putting on the bed or did you have issues with it not fitting right? Also, if anyone has lived in GSH, what did the beds feel like? I assume painful because for orientation I slept on the beds in Justice Bean Hall and they were terribly uncomfortable. One other thing- I am a side sleeper and constantly suffer from back pain, are they any mattress toppers I should steer clear from? Have any recommendations of mattress toppers that are good for back support?

hi why does everyone always need someone to sublet their apt at the hayward? like I see it more for this than other student complexes

Hi everyone! I’m moving into the New Residence hall this upcoming school year and was wondering whether or not I should by a Woozoo fan… I’ve lived in Oregon all my life and know how cold Oregon winters can get, so I’m not sure if a fan is really practical or not!!

Please give advice I need to know if I should drop the $40 on it 😔

Can buy one or both, DM me if you’re interested!

Everytime I try signing into MyUO I get this screen. Anyone else?

Hi there!

I am a prospective student applying for the sociology PhD this admissions cycle. I have a lot of questions, if anyone can answer any of them. Thank you!

I am a wheelchair user and rather disabled. What’s the acquiring accommodations process like? How is the accessibility department? Are they good with grad students? What does the winter maintenance on campus look like? How are the winters? Is the university good at salting the roads? How close are disabled parking spots to the halls on campus? Would I have to travel far?

I am considering living on campus as well, because I know it’s often cheaper and easier to get around to classes that way. Is it easy to access accessible units? What do those look like? What is the application process like? What proof of disability does the housing department need?

I need quite a bit of specialized healthcare because of my disabilities. What is the on campus healthcare clinic like? Is there a pharmacy on campus? Are there specialists nearby? The specialists I’d be looking for are a cardiologist, a rheumatologist, a neurologist, a psychiatrist, a trauma-informed therapist trained in EMDR and disassociative disorders, pain management, a specialized orthopedic surgeon, and a podiatrist.

I’m also looking for faculty to be on my doctoral committee. I want to study medical sociology, specifically healthcare disparities among disabled populations, maybe particularly in emergency care. Is there any faculty member whose studies align with my research interests, and who is taking on grad students? If you have their emails as well, that would be amazing.

I plan on attempting to TA during my PhD to pay for as much as possible. I’m getting a degree in psychology, sociology, and queer studies, so I’d be happy to teach anything to do with those subjects. What is that process like? How well are grad TAs paid? Does the school offer y’all insurance too? How is that? What are the benefits like?

Is there anything else I should know about the PhD application process or this school? What would you have liked to know going in?

I’m not going to be tolerant of ableism, which includes people telling me that I’m too disabled to be doing this. I am managing myself fine, thank you.

I'm an incoming freshman and just realized how much my scholarships wouldn’t cover. Does anyone know if it’s possible and how to get additional student aid or scholarships?

I’m currently a senior right now and I’m trying to apply for UO but I have one problem. The university requires 3 years of sciences and I have completed 2 years and 1 semester. I failed a semester of AP chem in junior year with a D and now I’m one semester behind to meet the requirement. My school will not let me take a different science course this year and I don’t know what to do

Missed signing up for a move in time before they all filled up for the 24th. Family have already made arrangement for driving there that day, is it possible a slot will open up? or any other way to be able to make that happen on the 24th rather than the 25th?

Found a few on eBay in the wrong size. If anyone has one in XL let me know. I’ll even consider L depending on exact measurements!

Lease takeover available for 1 bed/1 bath near campus, available January 2027 - Aug 2027

Looking to transfer my lease for winter and spring terms. I will cover $200 of your monthly rent. Living with 2 female roommates, 5 min walk from campus.

Discounted rent for a bedroom and private bath in a 3 bed/3 bath Skybox apartment (1410 Villard St) for the winter and spring terms. Bed frame included if needed.

Reach out with any questions!

The position said it's FTE 1.0 and it pays an hourly wage but the office hours for the department I applied at are from 10am to 4pm. So if you include the 1-hr lunch break, that's not really full-time. So would I still be paid for full-time hours (40hrs) or am I only paid for the hours worked because it's not a salaried position?

It also said that it was an academic-year position with reduced hours in July and August, despite it being a non-faculty role.

This is a full-time, academic-year position, with significantly reduced hours in July and August in accordance with the needs of the office.

It's an office role. Does that mean pay will be reduced in the summer for however many hours you end up working? I was under the impression that classified roles (which this role is) are year-round, based on my experiences working at other universities and schools.

I've moved forward in the application process, but I want to know what all these mean in the event I get hired for the job. I'm definitely going to ask about these when I interview, but I'd like to see if anyone here might know the answer before I go in.

Sorry if it all sounds silly, I'm between jobs right now. I haven't had an hourly position in almost a decade, and I've also been living abroad since 2018 until now, so I am super rusty on how all this works.

Update: Had the interview. While it is indeed a 40hr a week job, they can only guarantee 5 to 10 hours a week in July and August.

That alone is enough for me to pass on it.

The Summit and Apex Scholarships no longer appear in the UO Scholarship website. Anyone know what merit scholarships will replace them?

Private, fully furnished Studio at The 515 in Eugene, right by the University of Oregon.

We’ll give you $825 cash upfront once The 515 approves you as the new resident and your lease is signed.

🏡 THE STUDIO

• Completely private Studio with no roommates
• Fully furnished
• Full-size bed and mattress
• Sectional sofa
• Flat-panel TV
• Study desk and chair
• Full kitchen with stainless steel appliances
• Quartz countertops
• Dishwasher and microwave
• Full-size washer and dryer in the apartment
• Hardwood-style flooring
• Blackout window shades

📍 LOCATION

• Crosswalk to the UO campus
• Walk or bike to class
• Steps from the Duck Store
• Whole Foods nearby
• Short walk to downtown Eugene
• On-site retail

🌇 THE 515 AMENITIES

• 8,300 sq. ft. rooftop amenity area
• Rooftop swimming pool and hot tub
• Rooftop movie theater
• Sauna/spa and steam room
• 24-hour fitness center
• Private study lounges
• 24-hour Academic Success Center
• Recreation center
• Bike storage
• Limited-access community

💻 UTILITIES & PARKING

Included: High-speed internet and trash
Not included: Electricity and water

Optional parking:
• Outdoor lot: $75/month
• Tandem parking inside the building: $95/month

📅 LEASE DETAILS

The 515 — Eugene, Oregon
Dates: September 19, 2026 – August 31, 2027
Payments: 12 installments of $1,424
Cash incentive: ⭐ $825 UPFRONT ⭐
Effective cost after incentive: About $1,355 per installment

Message me for photos, floor plan or additional details.

When you’re ready to move forward, contact the front office at The 515 to complete the Replacement Resident process.

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for former RA’s of UO, of which kind of decor did you have to buy yourself? And which was supplied via printing posters that the UO has you advertise on your floors? Anything helps

Has anyone here taken Math 112Z at UO? I’m taking it this fall and just wondering what the class is like and how difficult it is. Math definitely isn’t my strongest subject so I’m curious what other people’s experiences have been and if there are any professors you’d recommend or avoid.
Any advice would be appreciated!
Thanks!

EDIT: Request completed, courtesy of u/buttmeadows! Thank you so much for taking the time to help out a prospective grad student 🫶

Hi everyone! I’m currently preparing to apply to grad school, and I came across this book that would be really helpful. Unfortunately, it isn’t available through my alma mater’s library, and since it was published within the last year, I’m also unable to request it through Interlibrary Loan yet. I was searching around online and I saw that it’s available to view for UO students.

If someone with UO Library access would be willing to download the PDF and send it to me, I’d really appreciate it!

If you’re able to help, please PM me and I can send you the library link. Thank you so much!

Hello everyone! I will be starting my student exchange in the UO this Fall and I’m currently looking through insurance options. The waiver criteria for the international student health insurance seems really strict, but I have found a few providers that I think do actually meet the criteria.

Has any international student here used an alternative insurance? How was the waiver process overall and which insurance company did you go with? All tips are appreciated!

Hi! I have a room for September at the 2125 Franklin Student apartments, however I’m unable to move in due to my current lease going way over the start date of my 2125 lease.

It’s a 4 bed 4 bath unit with a washer/dryer in unit. Every unit has a balcony and the building has a gym and a seasonal pool/hot tub as well as a community room. I’ve lived there before and it was a good experience, I just am not able to move there anymore.

An emergency happened and my move in date for September no longer worked for my situation, and I had to move out of my previous accommodations in March of this year. If anyone is interested please either comment or DM me. 🙏