Membership Options for New Grads

Class of '25: Join as a Member!

Congratulations! You've made it to graduation! 

Although you will no longer be a UO student, you are a Duck for Life. The UOAA exists to provide you community, support, and connection long after you walk across the commencement stage. No matter where you go, becoming a UOAA member means you will always be part of a flock representing more than 270,000 Ducks alumni worldwide.

Annual Membership

Try your first year of UO Alumni Association membership for just $15. Save $40 off the standard Annual Membership rate and explore the rewards and connections available to UOAA members.

Join as an annual Member

Life Membership

For a limited time, you can join as a Life Member for only $375. That's 50 percent off the standard rate of $750 to secure a lifetime of member rewards and alumni connections.

DIRECTIONS: The button below will take you to the membership overview page. Select one of the Life Membership options (Individual or Joint or installment payments). When you enter your graduation class year, the 50% discount will be applied.


Join as a life Member

LEARN MORE: What does membership in the UOAA mean? What are membership dues used for? What are member rewards? You can learn more here!

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Life Member gifts from the UOAA

Bonus: Welcome Gifts

These exclusive graduation gifts may be picked up at the Ford Alumni Center during the New Graduate Gift Pickup event on June 5, 2025. NOTE: If you are based at UO-Portland, you will be informed of a different gift pick-up arrangement.

Annual Member Gifts: 

  • "Once a Duck, Always a Duck" pint glass
  • UOAA reusable metal straws
  • Bamboo coaster
  • 20%-off coupon to The Duck Store

Life Member Gifts: 

  • Bobblehead* of The Duck in graduation regalia
  • "Duck for Life" metal license plate frame
  • Pewter key chain with lifetime return service
  • PLUS all Annual Member Gifts


 *The Duck commemorative bobblehead must be picked up in-person at the Ford Alumni Center and will not be shipped. Reminders will be emailed to the current student email address on file.

join as a new grad life member

As a UOAA member, you will enjoy:


Career Support and Networking

We offer a range of career resources and programs, including virtual and in-person networking events for alumni at all stages of their career across industries and locations.

Get connected

Alumni News

Featuring alumni profiles, campus news, UOAA updates, and the latest lowdowns from Oregon athletics, our flagship newsletter, Shout, is the best resource for all things UO.

Stay informed

Discounted Event Access

UO Alumni Association members receive discounted admission, and priority registration to our most popular events.

Attend an event