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 

Wednesday, April 5th

Waitlists end for Spring courses

Saturday, April 8th

Last day to reduce credits (100% refund, no "W" recorded)
*after this date, Ws are recorded

Monday, April 10th

Last day to register/add credits

Monday, May 8th - Friday, May 12th

Initial registration for UO Summer courses

Sunday, May 21st 

Last day to drop a class or change a grading option to pass/no pass

More Dates and Deadlines

 

 

Fall Checklist

First Year

1

Check 2023-2024 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 2023-2024 FAFSA 

  • Deadline Mar. 1st

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 the 2023-2024 FAFSA

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 general education requirements:
    • Complete one writing course (WR 121, WR 122/123)
    • Complete four areas of inquiry classes (Arts & Letters, Social Science, Science)
  • Begin coursework in either Math (Bachelor of Science) or Foreign Language (Bachelor of Arts)
  • Complete coursework in declared major or major(s) of interest
  • Earn 45 total credits to reach Sophomore class standing
  • Explore and set college-to-career goals