University of Oregon Course Schedule: A Comprehensive Guide

The University of Oregon (UO) offers a wide array of courses across various disciplines. The Office of the Registrar plays a central role in academic scheduling, ensuring that classes are assigned to classrooms based on factors such as class size, equipment requirements, and overall availability. This article provides a detailed overview of the UO course schedule, including important information for current students, non-admitted students, and former students, as well as a glimpse into the Clark Honors College course offerings for the upcoming academic year.

Academic Scheduling at the University of Oregon

The Office of the Registrar is responsible for academic scheduling at the University of Oregon. Classes are scheduled in classrooms based on class size, equipment needed, and availability. Departments with dedicated seminar rooms are required to use their rooms for smaller classes and meetings rather than requesting other room assignments on campus. Departments should identify one staff member to communicate scheduling needs with the Office of the Registrar. The annual calendar with scheduling dates and deadlines helps guide the process for collaboration.

Accessing the Course Schedule

Current students can access the University of Oregon Class Schedule at classes.uoregon.edu. To find online courses, select a term and then select 'Distance Education/On-Line' in the 'Distance Ed/Off Campus' row. Registration for online classes is done via DuckWeb. Students can log in to Canvas on the first day of the term to access their online courses.

Important Information for Students

The UO provides comprehensive information regarding course schedules, descriptions, tuition and fees, grades and testing, course materials and textbooks, and various online resources. This ensures students have all the necessary details to navigate their academic journey successfully.

Online Course Options

The University of Oregon offers numerous online courses, providing flexibility for students who prefer to complete coursework outside the traditional classroom setting. These online courses are available to both admitted UO students and non-admitted students.

Online Course Structure

The majority of Ecampus courses at Oregon State are delivered online asynchronously, meaning there are no scheduled meeting times, and you can access courses at your convenience. Class sessions range from one to 11 weeks in length.

How to Find Online Courses

To search for online courses, current students can visit the University of Oregon Class Schedule at classes.uoregon.edu, select a term, and then select 'Distance Education/On-Line' in the 'Distance Ed/Off Campus' row. Register for online classes via DuckWeb and log in to Canvas on the first day of the term to find your online course.

Opportunities for Non-Admitted Students

Online courses at the University of Oregon are available to non-admitted students through the Community Education Program (CEP). CEP allows individuals to take classes for credit-on campus or online-without formally applying for admission.

How to Enroll via CEP

To enroll in courses through CEP, complete the CEP eligibility form at cep.uoregon.edu and follow the instructions to receive a student ID number and PAC, activate the DuckID, and register for classes.

Re-enrollment for Former UO Students

Former UO students who were previously enrolled in a degree program but have not registered for classes in four or more terms need to submit a re-enrollment form with the Office of the Registrar before registering for any classes, including UO Online classes. It is advisable to check with the Office of the Registrar to clarify enrollment status.

Read also: History of the Block 'M'

Clark Honors College Course Offerings (Winter 2026)

The Clark Honors College provides a variety of engaging courses. Please note that these courses are tentative and subject to change, with final details available on the UO Class Schedule site for Winter 2026.

HC 221H Courses

"I'll Sleep When I'm Dead:" Narratives of Retribution and Revenge (4 Credits) - Instructor: Ulrick Casimir
Black Women’s Short Fiction (4 Credits) - Instructor: Courtney Thorsson
12,000 Colors (4 Credits) - Instructor: Christopher Michlig
Gender in Greco-Roman World (4 Credits) - Instructor: Lowell Bowditch
Exploration and Media, or Explore-Encounter-Exploit (4 Credits) - Instructor: Marcel Brousseau
Poetry and AI (4 Credits) - Instructor: Lizzy LeRud
Velocity of Gesture (McWhorter) (4 Credits) - Instructor: Brian McWhorter

HC 231H Courses

Medicine, Health, and Storytelling (4 Credits) - Instructor: Yalda Asmatey
Pursuing Happiness (4 Credits) - Instructor: Nicole Dahmen
Migrant Belongings (4 Credits) - Instructor: Tobin Hansen
Oral Advocacy and Argumentation (4 Credits) - Instructor: Trond Jacobsen
Africa's Environment, Health and Development (4 Credits) - Instructor: Jean Faye
Environmental Change and Disease (4 Credits) - Instructor: Ellen Fitzpatrick
Japan: History, Memory, Empire (4 Credits) - Instructor: John Leisure

HC 241H Courses

Making Food with Microbes (4 Credits) - Instructor: Milo Cummings
Thinking and Deciding (4 Credits) - Instructor: Robert Mauro
Avian Ecology: The Birds of UO (4 Credits) - Instructor: Marisa King
Psychoactive Drugs: Neurons to Neighborhoods (4 Credits) - Instructor: Christina Karns
Geology of Campus (4 Credits) - Instructor: Kristen Rahilly

HC 277H Course

Thesis Orientation (2 Credits) - Instructors: Nicole Dahmen, Marisa King, Lizzy LeRud, Larissa Stiglich, Lindsay Hinkle

HC 301H Courses

"Build My Gallows High:" Written and Cinematic Noir (4 Credits) - Instructor: Ulrick Casimir
Data Storytelling: Data Analysis, Visualization, and Storytelling with R (4 Credits) - Instructor: Jesse Wilson
Autobiographical Memory (4 Credits) - Instructor: Nicole Dudukovic
Stories and Maps (4 Credits) - Instructor: Marcel Brousseau
The Local and the Global (4 Credits) - Instructor: Larissa Stiglich

HC 421H Courses

Memoir (4 Credits) - Instructor: Barbara Mossberg
What's Opera, Doc? (4 Credits) - Instructor: Lydia Van Dreel
Thinking Like the Sun: Stellar Knowledge of the Woods, Seeds, Swamps, and Infinity of You (4 Credits) - Instructor: Barbara Mossberg

HC 434H / 421H Course

The Black Atlantic: Literature, History, Theory (4 Credits) - Instructor: Elizabeth Bohls

HC 434H / HC 431H Course

Asia Urbanism: Japan, China, and Korea in the 20th Century (4 Credits) - Instructor: John Leisure

HC 444H / 431H Courses

Program Design and Evaluation in Public Service (4 Credits) - Instructor: Ellen Fitzpatrick
The Justice System (4 Credits) - Instructor: Michael Moffitt

HC 431H Courses

Foster Equitable and Resilient Food Systems Through Planning and Community-Based Approaches (4 Credits) - Instructor: Yizhao Yang

HC 434H / 431H Course

Gendering Germany (4 Credits) - Instructor: Larissa Stiglich

HC 444H / 431H Course

The People of Oregon: Immigrants, Refugees and Society (4 Credits) - Instructor: Yalda Asmatey

HC 441H Courses

Psychological Science and Law (4 Credits) - Instructor: Robert Mauro
Ecophysiology and Extreme Environments (4 Credits) - Instructor: Marisa King
Public Writing Seminar: Public Science (4 Credits) - Instructor: Dare Baldwin
Changing Landscapes (4 Credits) - Instructor: Kristin Rahilly
Microbiomes and Society (4 Credits) - Instructor: Milo Cummings

HC 477H Course

Thesis Prospectus (4 Credits) - Instructors: Kristin Rahilly, Tobin Hansen, Corinne Bayerl

Clark Honors College Course Offerings (Spring 2026)

The following courses are tentative and could be subject to change. They will be finalized at a later date. For all course TIMES and LOCATIONS, visit the UO Class Schedule site for Spring 2026.

Course Information and Requirements

HC 444/441: Class will fulfill Natural Science colloquium and US: Difference, Inequality, and Agency requirements. If Natural Science has already been fulfilled, course will meet both elective colloquium and US: Difference, Inequality, and Agency requirements.
HC 444/421: Class will fulfill Arts and Letters colloquium and US: Difference, Inequality, and Agency cultural literacy requirements. If Arts and Letters has already been fulfilled, course will meet both elective colloquium and US: Difference, Inequality, and Agency requirements.
HC 444/431: Class will fulfill Social Science colloquium and US: Difference, Inequality, and Agency requirements. If Social Science has already been fulfilled, course will meet both elective colloquium and US: Difference, Inequality, and Agency requirements.
HC 434/431: Class will fulfill Social Science colloquium and Global Perspectives requirements. If Social Science has already been fulfilled, course will meet both elective colloquium and Global Perspectives requirements.
HC 434H/421H: Class will fulfill Arts and Letters colloquium and Global Perspectives cultural literacy requirements.

Important Considerations and Disclaimers

It's important to note several key points regarding the UO course schedule:

Tentative Nature of Schedules

Future Term Schedules are finalized and released at the end of the fifth week of classes during the prior term; until that time, all information is tentative and likely to change.

Schedule Changes

The schedule is subject to change based on university needs, departmental changes, or changes in public health guidance. This may include changes to course modality, classroom, and, in rare instances, changes to course times.

Read also: Legacy of Fordham University

Modality Definitions

Eugene Main Campus: On-campus meeting times and locations as scheduled.
Asynchronous Online: No on-campus meetings or scheduled meeting times.
Synchronous Online: No on-campus meetings. Class meeting days and times as scheduled and will include live engagement during scheduled class periods. Location = SYNC WEB

Material Costs

Low-Cost Materials: Required course materials for the section cost $50 or less.
No-Cost Materials: There is no cost for required course materials for the section.

Frequently Asked Questions

It's possible a question has been asked and answered before, so first search the Frequently Asked Questions page. Select at least one search criteria and refine the results by selecting more than one criteria.

tags: #university #of #oregon #course #schedule