Campus Resources
Campus Resources
Disability Studies Initiative
UO Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities
(541) 346-2472
The Disability Studies Initiative focuses on an academic cross-disciplinary examination of disability in society rather than on a clinical treatment perspective. The mission of the initiative is to establish degree programs in Disability Studies and to raise awareness of disability culture issues on the UO campus. Students are able to pursue a Disability Studies Option to the Special Education Minor. Go to: http://studydisability.uoregon.edu
Academic Learning Services (ALS)
68 Prince Lucien Campbell Hall
346-3226
ALS helps students who need assistance with general or specific study skills. Peer tutors in entry-level undergraduate courses are available through ALS. Unless you are an EOP student, you will be responsible for paying your own tutor. Mathematics and writing laboratories are available on a drop-in basis for all students free of charge. In addition, ALS offers several courses. Introduction to the University, a 3-credit course, provides students with an academic orientation to the University. Noncredit workshops are offered in areas such as speed reading, study techniques, grammar, mathematics review, and preparation workshops for the LSAT, GRE, and MCAT examinations. Go to: Academic Learning Services.
Student Support Services (SSS)
68 Prince Lucien Campbell Hall
346-3232
The Student Support Services (SSS) program (TRiO) provides assistance to help undergraduates meet their academic demands and graduate from the University of Oregon. The program assists students whose socioeconomic, educational, and personal situations suggest they may experience significant challenges while working toward their bachelor's degrees. At the University of Oregon, SSS participants' graduation rates exceed those of the general student body.
Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity
474 Oregon Hall
Voice: 346-3123, TTY: 346-0852
All students have a legal right to work and learn in an environment free from discrimination, harassment and retaliation. Students who feel they have encountered discrimination or harassment should inquire at the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity for information concerning their rights, options, and resources. Information on grievance procedures and referrals is also available. All aspects of these procedures are confidential. Go to: Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity.
Career Center
244 Hendricks Hall
346-3235
The Career Center offers career planning services to help students combine their educational and career goals. Individual counseling is available to help students select courses and majors that support these goals. Assistance with career placement is available through job listings and, in some cases, on-campus interviews. Free workshops and seminars on resume writing, interviewing skills, and job search strategies are offered. The Career Center also offers several credit workshops, including identifying skills and interests, and information about the job search process. Go to: Career Center.
Counseling and Testing Center
2nd Floor, Student Health Center
Counseling: 346-3227 Testing: 346-3230
The Counseling Center offers confidential individual and group counseling on such topics as substance abuse, eating disorders, relationship difficulties, stress, depression, sexual identity, and cultural issues. Staff members provide consultation and outreach services to various student groups at the University.
The Testing Office schedules and administers required placement examinations for such subjects as mathematics, composition, and languages. The Testing Office also serves as a coordinator for most national testing programs such as the GRE, LSAT, CLEP, and the GMAT, and provides application forms and registration materials for these programs. In addition, DS proctors a majority of many midterm and final exams in the Testing Center. Go to: Counseling and Testing Center.
Department of Public Safety
Straub Hall, 1319 East 15th Ave.
346-5444 (non-emergency)
346-6666 (on-campus emergency)
The Department of Public Safety (DPS) assists the University in realizing the educational, research, and public service opportunities at the University of Oregon by providing a safe and secure environment. DPS also administers parking and key control programs for the campus and security and law enforcement. Students needing Disabled Parking information should contact DPS for forms and procedures. DPS is staffed 24 hours a day. Go to: Department of Public Safety.
Security Escort Services
Office of Public Safety: Students can request a security escort after dusk by calling 346-5444.
Women’s Center: Saferide is a free rape-prevention shuttle service that provides females at the University with a safe alternative to walking alone at night and risking possible assault. Reservations are only accepted on the day of the ride and are made on a first-come first-serve basis. If you need a wheelchair accessible van, please specify in your reservation.
Reservation Line: 346-4239, TTY: 346-0643
Equipment Repair Services
Craft Center, EMU
346-4361
A do-it-yourself tire patching and minor repair facility is available in the Craft Center. There is a small fee for the use of the equipment.
If repairs are more extensive, there are several resources in the community that can help. Listed below are a few examples. You can also check in the yellow pages under ‘medical equipment and supplies’.
- Care Medical Equipment, 1280 Charnelton, 343-0304
- Cycle-Bi Repair, 1330 Willamette, 687-0288
Go to an alphabetical list of departments at the University of Oregon.
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