First-year Checklist

Stay on Track

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

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Financial Aid Timeline

Upcoming Dates & Deadlines

Academic Dates and Deadlines

Fall Checklist

First Year

1	Check Financial Aid Requirements Final deadline October 18th Email UO Financial Aid with questions
2	Complete Billing Authorizations Billing Terms and Conditions (required) Authorize Aid to pay all charges on bill (optional)
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 Attend Finding Scholarships Workshop Plan ahead! Apply for Study Abroad “Map Your Future” and "Passport Grant" by Dec 15th.

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 UO Scholarships for Continuing Students Finding Other Scholarships
4	Get involved with UO Clubs & Events
5	Complete Career Readiness Activity Career events Resumes and cover letters Job and internship search Career coaching

Spring Checklist

First Year

1	Complete 2025-2026 financial aid requirements Check DuckWeb for any additional requirements Upload documents to UO Financial Aid
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 Career events Resumes and cover letters Job and internship search Career coaching

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

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Upcoming Dates & Deadlines

Academic Dates and Deadlines

Fall Checklist

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Winter Checklist

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Spring Checklist

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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.

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION AND STUDENT SUCCESS

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First-year Checklist

Upcoming Dates & Deadlines

Academic Dates and Deadlines

Fall Checklist

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2

3

4

5

Winter Checklist

1

2

3

4

5

Spring Checklist

1

2

3

4

5

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.

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.