Things to Do When Visiting the UO

If you are visiting the University of Oregon campus to tour the school, visit a student, cheer on sports, attend a lecture or make a presentation, make sure you see as much as possible and enjoy your time!

Campus is a thriving hub of activity from University events to nearby nature trails. Attend a lecture, workshop, performance or rally on campus. Stroll or ride across the grounds, soaking up the scenery. Twice a year the Associated Students of the University of Oregon (ASUO) host a street faire along 13th Avenue.

Guided Campus Tours

University of Oregon Tour - a 30-minute information session and 90-minute walking tour led by a UO admissions counsler. Learn about admission requirements, financial aid, scholarships, campus housing and adjacent Eugene neighborhoods. Sign up online for an available time slot.

Self-guided Campus Tours

Campus Art Tour (PDF) - A highlight is the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art
Discover the oldest pair of shoes at the Natural and Cultural History Museum
Campus Historic Buildings and Landscapes (PDF)
Campus Sustainable Initiatives (PDF) - See the green side of campus.
Campus Tree Tour (PDF) - Explore the University of Oregon campus, a living arboretum with over 500 types of trees.
Hall of Champions / Hall of Fame (in the Casanova Center)
Download the Strides for Social Justice app. Two of the running/walking tours featured loop through the UO campus and highlight both past and present day Black student life, Black academics and Black student athletes.

Explore Beyond Campus

Hike up to Hendricks Park to view hundreds of blooming Rhododendrons in the spring.
Walk along the paths in Alton Baker Park in the fall.
Learn about wine making in the rolling hills of the South Willamette wine country.
Explore the rivers on a white water rafting trip down the McKenzie River or go fishing on the Willamette River.
Head to the coast to ride the scenic dunes on a dune buggy or sandboard, kayak the Siltcoos River or enjoy a leisurely day in Historic Old Town Florence.
Hike to cascading waterfalls, soak in hot springs, or mountain bike in Oregon's Cascade Mountains.
Rent an Arcimoto and zip around town.