Welcome to the alumni family!
As a new graduate of the University of Oregon, you join a global flock of more than 280,000 Ducks who proudly call the UO their alma mater. This milestone marks an exciting transition, and you don't have to navigate it alone. The UO Alumni Association (UOAA) and our supportive alumni community are here for you every step of the way.
Whether you’re looking to kickstart your career, make new friends in a new city, continue learning, or all of the above, we’ve got you covered. Once A Duck, Always a Duck.
Celebrate your next chapter
Class of 2026, let's celebrate you! Join us for New Grad Send-Off on June 4 as we welcome you into the UO alumni community. Come celebrate your hard work, connect with fellow grads, and kick off what's next.
All graduating students will receive a Once A Duck, Always A Duck pint glass, and UO Alumni Association members receive even more gifts.
Register for the event and create your alumni record at the same time. Keeping your contact info current helps us connect you with alumni events, career resources, and opportunities that match your interests—wherever life takes you next.
Discover ways to stay connected
Create your yearbook page
Discover the Duck Career Network
Complete the First Destination Survey
Attend alumni events
Explore UOAA membership
Find your Duck community
Explore recent grad stories
Become a UOAA member
Career Resources
As a graduate of the UO, you have the support of your campus community for life. The association, university, along with colleges and schools, offer career services to engage, support and unite a strong network of successful, influential alumni who can help you jumpstart or advance your career. For an overview of resources for new graduates, check out the Duck Career Network Resource Guide written by Elise Steinberg, BA '24 (sociology).
Tips for alumni success
Now that you're part of the alumni network, we want to make sure you take advantage of all resources that are available to you! Check out our tips - and make sure that you're plugged into all the opportunities that the Duck community can provide.
Discover membership rewards
As a recent graduate you can join the UOAA with 50% off membership - that’s our biggest membership discount! You’ll enjoy a wide range of benefits that you can immediately take advantage of like:
- Discounts with Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions
- Members-only events at the Nike Employee Store, Columbia Sportswear Employee Store, and The Duck Store
- Annual 20 percent discount coupon to The Duck Store
- Access to single-game and season football tickets, exciting members-only events, and other great member rewards!