First-year Checklist

Pathway Graduate

Stay on Track

These checklists provide reminders about academic dates, financial aid deadlines, and your PathwayOregon Partnership agreement. 


Upcoming Dates & Deadlines

Academic Dates and Deadlines

Fall Checklist

First Year

1

Check Financial Aid Requirements

2

Complete Billing Authorizations

3

Meet with an academic advisor

  • Each term: any advisor on campus
  • Once this year: a PathwayOregon advisor

4

Sign up for Handshake

  • Accept work-study funds on DuckWeb (if offered)

5

Search for Scholarships

Winter Checklist

First Year

1

Complete the 2025-2026 FAFSA

  • FAFSA Deadline Mar. 1st
  • Check DuckWeb for other requirements (after submitting FAFSA)

2

Meet with an academic advisor

  • Each term: any advisor on campus
  • Once this year: a PathwayOregon advisor

3

Apply for Scholarships

4

Get involved with UO Clubs & Events

5

Complete Career Readiness Activity

Spring Checklist

First Year

1

Complete 2025-2026 financial aid requirements 

2

Meet with an Academic Advisor

  • Each term: any advisor on campus
  • Once this year: a PathwayOregon advisor

3

Find additional scholarships

4

Get involved with UO Clubs & Events

5

Complete Career Readiness Activity

Partnership Agreement

PathwayOregon is committed to work in partnership with you to support your path to graduation. This agreement outlines how you will work with an advisor, create a graduation plan, and make progress toward earning your degree each year.

First Year

 

  • Meet with an academic advisor fall, winter, and spring terms
  • Meet at least once with a PathwayOregon advisor
  • Make progress toward core education requirements:
    • Complete at least one writing course (WR 121Z, WR 122Z/123)
    • Complete at least four classes in Areas of Inquiry (Arts and Letters, Social Science, Science)
    • Begin coursework that will fulfill either the Bachelor of Science (Math) or the Bachelor of Arts (Foreign Language Requirement)
    • Complete coursework in declared major or major(s) of interest
  • Earn enough credits to meet Sophomore class standing (45 total credits)
  • Explore and set college-to-career goals