Who is a Nontraditional Student?
You may identify as an nontraditional student if you:
- Are over the age of 24
- Are married, divorced, or partnered
- Work full time
- Are a parent or caregiver of a family member
- Are returning to or starting college after a break
- Are changing careers
- Are a military veteran or active duty
- Have a low income or independent financial status
- Are a transfer student
- Have a disability
- Are a first-generation college student
- Self-identify as nontraditional
Find Your Community
As a nontraditional student, you have a unique set of needs. There are a variety of resources and services available to help you balance school and life. The Nontraditional Student Union is dedicated to representing the nontraditional student voice on campus and providing a place for you to feel at home. If you are looking for a place to connect with other nontraditional students, a place to get involved and advocate for change, or if you just want a place to study and get a snack in the heart of campus, the Nontraditional Student Union is a great place to explore. We provide several outlets for exploring more about our community through Engage and on Facebook.
How to Join the Nontraditional Student Union
To become a member of the Nontraditional Student Union, a student run organization, look for us and join us on Engage, or contact us to subscribe to our email list. A great way to get involved and meet other nontraditional students is to attend our meetings and events held throughout the year, or stop by the office in EMU 212 (office hours listed on Engage).
Academic Support
The University of Oregon offers numerous academic resources to ensure the academic success of all students. More resources are available beyond the ones mentioned here, so please reach out to the Nontraditional Student Union for any specific needs you might have.
Financial Support
The university offers a variety of scholarships for students. If you identify as a nontraditional student, you may be eligible to apply for the Osher and Crankstart Re-Entry Scholarships. There are also other financial resources available to help you through your time at the UO.
Family Support
We want to make sure that you are successful outside of the classroom and maintain a balance between your homelife and your education. There are resources available to you including affordable housing for families, child care subsidies, and family mediation.
Well-Being Support
At the UO we value self-care and life balance. There are numerous resources to promote mental and physical health, from individual and group counseling sessions, to meditation, nutrition, and exercise classes.
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Real employers. Real conversations. Right here on campus.
A practice interview helps you prepare for real-life interviews, which increases your chances of getting additional interviews and acquiring the job. It is also a great way to meet and network with professionals, which can lead to opportunities in the future. Anyone can participate in a practice interview and it’s fun to practice with people in different industries to see different styles of interviewing you might encounter in real life.
The UO Practice Interview Day is designed to help you acquire professional interview skills, get feedback from experienced professionals, and gain confidence. You will not be interviewing for a specific job at the company our volunteer works for. You will instead be practicing commonly asked interview questions and getting active feedback on your communication style, professionalism, and more.
Each practice interview will last ~30 minutes and you will get instant feedback from one of our professional interviewers.
Register in Handshake ahead of time to get tips and early access to the practice interview questions! Interviews are on a first-come, first-serve basis with multiple slots each half-hour. Set aside at least 30 minutes to participate. Drop-in and grab the next open time slot!
PARTICIPATING GUEST EMPLOYERS/ALUMNI COMING SOON!
Contact Tina Haynes (thaynes@uoregon.edu) at the University Career Center for any questions or accommodation requests.
This event is part of the 2024 Spring Career Readiness Week sponsored by the University Career Center, Enterprise Holdings, and Sherwin Williams. To learn more about all of the week's events visit http://career.uoregon.edu/events
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
How’s the job search going? If you’re stressed, overwhelmed, or not sure what the next steps are on your career readiness journey, you’re not alone! Stop by Tykeson and meet with a Career Readiness Coach from the University Career Center for a timely, career readiness check-in—no appointment needed. Brainstorm and set goals for building your career readiness skills, résumé and cover letter writing, networking, interviewing, negotiating, and more so that when the right opportunity presents itself, you will be ready to shine!
Coffee & Snacks Provided! Open to any undergrad or graduate students planning for life after graduation in the next couple months!
Want to get a headstart or DIY while you wait for the event, check out our senior resources webpage!
3:00–5:00 p.m.
The Nontraditional and Military-Connected Graduation Celebration is a chance to honor and celebrate the hard work of nontraditional students and military-connected students. Students who wish to participate in the celebrations should fill out the RSVP form here:
https://oregon.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3aZGzUgvQWS3VVs
Friends and family of graduates are welcome to attend! Contact nontrad@uoregon.edu with any questions.
3:00–5:00 p.m.
The Nontraditional and Military-Connected Graduation Celebration is a chance to honor and celebrate the hard work of nontraditional students and military-connected students. Students who wish to participate in the celebrations should fill out the RSVP form here: https://oregon.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0PpmJ36pvJm72PI Friends and family of graduates are welcome to attend! Contact nontrad@uoregon.edu with any questions.
Nontraditional Student Programs
Office Hours
Monday–Friday: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Office of the Dean of Students
Oregon Hall, Suite 380
*Hours are subject to change.
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