Thank You for Your Service
The University of Oregon is committed to providing all of our student veterans and their families with the highest level of support and dedication. Our campus offers a variety of resources to assist you during your time at the UO. Professional staff in the Office of the Dean of Students can help you navigate campus and connect you with these important services.
Enroll at the University of Oregon
The UO welcomes students who have served our country in the armed forces. The Office of Admissions and the UO Office of Veterans Affairs assist veterans in making a seamless transition from military service to the campus community. Our mission is to make sure that all eligible student veterans, reservists, and dependents obtain educational benefits in compliance with the procedures and regulations of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Find a Community
Having a community that supports you through your college experience is important. There are a variety of programs on campus focused on connecting student veterans and their families, working to make you successful.
Receive Medical and Mental Health Care
On-campus medical care and mental health services are available to enrolled UO students. There are also centers in Eugene that are managed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Access Resources and Support
There are a number of services available to support you in your UO experience. The Career Center is a source for student employment, internships, and career advising. Family housing offers apartments for older students and those with families.
Veteran Advisory Council
11:00 a.m.Visit our staff meeting to collaborate on ideas for veterans at the UO.
May
1
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Visit our staff meeting to collaborate on ideas for veterans at the UO.
Weaving Hope: Queer and Trans Stories of Recovery from Substance Misuse
5:00 p.m.May
8
5:00–7:00 p.m.
Weaving Hope represents an opportunity for queer and trans stories of recovery from substance misuse to reach a wider public. The first event of its kind at UO, this event will bring together queer and trans individuals from UO, the Eugene area, and beyond to share unique stories focused on how substance misuse impacts our communities, and how we have survived and thrived in the face of addiction.
History Hike
9:30 a.m.May
9
9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Lace up your boots and get ready for an adventure that blends panoramic views, local history, and beautiful riverside paths. This isn't just a hike—it's a walking tour of the heart of Eugene! Meet at 5th Avenue and High Street.
Eugene Emerald's Armed Forces Night
5:00 p.m.Honoring the UO military community during the Eugene Emerald's baseball game. Tickets are free but RSVP is required.
May
22
5:00–8:00 p.m.
Honoring the UO military community during the Eugene Emerald's baseball game. Tickets are free but RSVP is required.
Origami Workshop
11:30 a.m.Creative art event for veterans making origami.
A free lunch will be served.
May
29
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Creative art event for veterans making origami.
A free lunch will be served.
Military Connected Graduation Celebrations
11:00 a.m.Jun
13
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join us for the 2026 Military Connected Graduation Celebration on June 13, 2026 from 11 am – 1 pm in the Crater Lakes South room.
All graduating students are welcome to participate.
Graduating Students should registered using this link: https://oregon.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_248irnJ0S14D4JU
*Please submit the form by May 25, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
Lavender Graduation Celebration
10:30 a.m.Jun
14
10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join us for the 2026 Lavender Graduation Celebration on June 14, 2026 from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm in the EMU Ballroom. All graduating students are welcome to participate.
Graduating Students should registered using this link: https://oregon.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_248irnJ0S14D4JU
*Please submit the form by May 25, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
¡Sí, se pudo! (Latiné Grad)
3:00 p.m.Jun
14
3:00–5:00 p.m.
Join us for the 2026 ¡Sí, se pudo! celebration on June 14, 2026 from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm in the EMU Ballroom. All graduating students are welcome to participate.
Community & Belonging Programs is proud to partner with Latiné Strategies Group, Hispanic Serving Institution Task Force, Center for Latino/a and Latin American Studies, and MEChA to host the first ¡Sí, se pudo! (Latiné Grad Celebration), and we hope that you can join us in celebrating you and other graduating Latiné Diaspora students from the University of Oregon.
¡Sí, se pudo! celebrates the accomplishments and achievements of undergraduate, graduate, and law students who are Latiné, Hispanic, and/or of the Latinx Diaspora. This celebration commemorates the hard work and dedication that our students have shown throughout history, not only at the University of Oregon but also in global society.
*This will be a ticketed event
* Event will be live-streamed
*Time subject to change.
Graduating Students should registered using this link: https://oregon.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_248irnJ0S14D4JU
*Please submit the form by May 25, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
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