Our academic advising office is your home base for guidance, support, and questions. Our professional and peer advisors are a knowledgeable resource for your academic needs and connection to campus-wide resources. Our goal is to be a friendly and approachable resource, helping you engage with and succeed in your academic journey. Together, we can make your time at the university meaningful and rewarding.

What do we do? Some examples include the following:

• Assist you in the navigation and decision-making process of our majors and minors
• Explain your university degree requirements
• Help you create term schedules and craft graduation plans
• Serve as a guide for navigating higher education, including the communication of university policies and procedures
• Work with you to address any academic challenges you experience
• General support and advocacy: Match your needs with available resources and make referrals.
• Not sure where to get help? Ask us! 

Who do we serve? All students in the following programs:

• School of Architecture and Environment: Architecture, Interior Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Environmental Design.
• School of Art & Design: Product Design, Art, and Art & Technology.
• Department of the History of Art & Architecture.
• School of Planning, Public Policy, and Management.
• Students interested in the College of Design programs.

Students are urged to meet with a College of Design advisor at least once an academic year. Please plan and schedule your appointment in advance, expect increased traffic for weeks 1 and 7-9. 

Hours of Operation (Fall, Winter, Spring) 

Eugene

Academic Year
Monday-Friday 9am-4pm

Summer and Break Period Hours 
Monday – Friday 10am-3pm

Advising is available in two locations: Lawrence 198 (LA 198) and Lawrence 125 (LA 125). Please refer to your appointment reminder to confirm the specific location. 

Eugene Campus
Lawrence Hall
1190 Franklin Blvd.
Eugene, OR 97403

541-346-2621
dsgnss@uoregon.edu

Portland

Portland Campus
Innovation Building
2811 N. Holman Street
Portland, OR 97211

503-412-3690
pdxinfo@uoregon.edu