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Recent Grads

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.

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2026 New Grad Send-Off

Ford Alumni Center Ballroom

Class of 2026—celebrate your upcoming commencement with graduation gifts from your UO Alumni Association! Enjoy snacks, games, and a cap decorating station.

Discover ways to stay connected

Discover the Duck Career Network 

Careers don’t come with a roadmap—but you don’t have to figure it out alone. The Duck Career Network connects you with alumni for advice, resources, and events designed to help you move forward.

Make new Duck friends 

Find your people—wherever you are. Explore regional and identity-based alumni groups and sign up for updates from the chapter and/or networks that fit you, so you never miss an opportunity to connect.

 

Attend alumni events

From football watch parties and tailgates to reunions and local meetups, there's always something going on. Explore 200+ events each year and find your next way to connect with fellow Ducks.

Complete the First Destination Survey

You're ready to fly! Share your next destination and help future Ducks find theirs. No matter what's next, we'd love to know!

Become a UOAA member

As a new graduate, your first year of UO Alumni Association membership is just $15. Make the most of your alumni experience with perks like early access to single-game football tickets.

 

Create your yearbook page 

Stay connected with friends and classmates through the Class of 2026 digital yearbook! Look for an invitation to join in your email or enter your email address here to get an email access link.

Explore recent grad stories

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The power of the Duck network

May 12, 2025

Discover how the UOAA helped recent graduates Ella Polley, BA ’24 (political science), and Kayla Choate, BS ’24 (business administration), launch their careers and build community.

Become a UOAA member 

Stay connected to the Duck community—and get more out of your alumni experience. UOAA membership unlocks exclusive perks, including: 

  • Discounts on alumni events and career development programs 
  • Savings with partners like Kaplan Test Prep 
  • Early access to single-game football tickets
  • Access to the Nike and Columbia employee stores 
  • Annual discounts at The Duck Store 

Annual membership for the Class of 2026 is just $15. After your first year post-grad and until you've been an alum for more than four years, it's $35 annually. 

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).

Duck Career Network

Life after college brings a lot of new challenges for new grads, from the job search to setting down roots in a new city to establishing yourself as a professional. Duck Career Network programs leverage a worldwide alumni network both as advice givers and advice seekers. Get involved!

 

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Career Center

Even after graduation, the Career Center will continue supporting your career success, including all Career Center services being available to grads for the first year after graduation. See what your Career Center has for you!

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Handshake

As a UO graduate, you will have lifetime access to Handshake, the UO Career Center’s portal to jobs, internships, and career information. Visit Handshake to see available resources.

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UO LinkedIn Group

The UO LinkedIn Group is a great way to connect with Ducks to build your professional network and reach out for informational interviews. Through this group, you’re able to search alumni who are in the group and send messages to other group members.

 

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