What is the UO's Prevention Course?

The University of Oregon is deeply committed to your health and well-being, your academic success, and engaging you in a learning experience that creates a healthier campus community. A student’s ability to learn is enhanced when they are a member of a safe and healthy community. Being impacted by behaviors of students who misuse and abuse substances or are involved in some form of sexual misconduct can all be significant barriers to academic success. Our goal is to reduce the negative consequences of substance misuse and abuse, reduce incidents of unwanted sexual behavior, and increase student coping. Therefore, as part of the UO’s comprehensive approach to prevention education, it is required that all new incoming students complete our online prevention course offered through Vector Solutions, which includes four modules that cover alcohol, consent and respect, cannabis, and other drugs. 

If you are a nontraditional student (25 years old or older, work 40 hours per week, and/or are a parent/caregiver) or are in alcohol and other drug recovery, we have an alternative program designed for you.

AlcoholEDU, CannabisEDU, and Prescription Drug Misuse Prevention Modules

The modules titled AlcoholEDU, CannabisEDU, and Prescription Drug Misuse Prevention address topics of substance misuse and abuse in addition to the related expectations for UO students around responsible behaviors. 

Thirty days after you complete these modules you will receive an email inviting you to complete the follow-up portion of those modules. This follow-up portion is not required but highly encouraged.

Sexual Assault Prevention for Undergraduates Module

The Sexual Assault Prevention for Undergraduates module has been designed to help students understand that consent is mandatory within sexual and romantic relationships. As a contracted vendor, Vector Solutions uses some language in this module that differs in form, function, and tone from our typical prevention education at the University of Oregon. Although we have identified this difference, we still believe there is value to this educational touchpoint for you as a student.

As an institution, we believe in holistic, community-based approaches to ending sexual violence which includes the onus being placed on the perpetrator and that sexual violence can happen to anyone regardless of gender. If you have feedback on the module, please complete the course satisfaction survey which is received directly by Vector Solutions.

Requesting a Sexual Assault Prevention for Undergraduates Module Exemption

The University of Oregon wants students to know that all forms of sexual violence will not be tolerated on our campus. We also recognize that engaging in conversations about sexual violence can be difficult, particularly for those who have had personal experiences with sexual violence. If taking this module is distressing for you, please fill out this form to request an exemption. Please know that there are several resources on campus to support you, even prior to your arrival to campus. If you are a survivor of sexual violence and need to talk before, during, or after taking the module, please visit safe.uoregon.edu for a list of resources both on and off campus.

How to Fulfill the Requirements

For any questions or concerns, please contact prevention@uoregon.edu with the subject “Required Prevention” and include your student ID number.