Academics

The academics at this institution are absolutely of high-caliber. The classes are conducted very professionally. It is a walk in the park to get in contact with your professors if need be. There are so many resources that students have access to: tutoring services, mentoring help, adviser meetings - you name it! Exams are all relevant to what you have been taught. This school does not baby you. You get out what you put in! With that said, however, professors are very understanding about life circumstances that happen one's way in life every so often, and most are willing to make compromises in terms of grades, deadlines, and make-ups.

Sciences (especially chem): Hard classes! Don't think because their acceptance rate is higher than other colleges that their classes are easier.

The University of Oregon loves to challenge their students so you can expect difficult classes. However, most of the learning is hands on and the school participates in a lot of research so the material is easier to learn because the students experience it for themselves instead of merely reading a book.

The academic structure is rigorous and requires focus and effort. Teachers are willing to help if you approach them and are sincere in wanting to meet your responsibility for that class. No excuses; just figure out what needs to be done to finish what you started out to do.