The University of Oregon extends a number of its services to you during your retirement. These benefits are offered in appreciation of the years of service you have devoted to the University. The following summary was prepared by Human Resources for your use. We hope you will enjoy the services available. Please call the phone numbers listed for additional information.
You will be eligible to enroll in classes at the University (space permitting) at staff rates if your last FTE on record is .50 or greater. You may enroll in the maximum number of credit hours. The staff rate applies only if you are taking a class for credit. You may audit a class at no charge, but the instructor's consent is required and registration is on a space-available basis. Retirees are not eligible to transfer their staff rates to a family member. Please contact Human Resources at 346-3159 to obtain staff fee rates and forms.
You will be eligible for a staff discount rate on season tickets for all sports. Tickets may be obtained by contacting the Athletic Dept. Ticket Manager at 346-4461.
You will continue to be eligible for book discounts if you present your ID card at the time of purchase. Contact the bookstore at 346-4331 if you have questions.
If you wish to continue working on a craft or learn a new craft after you retire, you may do this through the ERB Memorial Union Craft Center at http://craftcenter.uoregon.edu.
The center has facilities available in a number of areas including ceramics, glass, graphics, jewelry, photography, fibers and woodworking. You may join the Craft Center at staff rates as long as you have your ID card. The center will send you a mailing of all classes offered each term if you request the list, or on an ongoing basis if you participate in the classes. For information on fees and classes call the Craft Center at 346- 4361.
Classified employees may contact the Computing Center to make arrangements to continue their email account, including access to the web, if interested. Call 346-1738.
As a retiree, you are entitled to receive an ID card. Take your current card to the Photo ID Program office in the ERB Memorial Union, Room 12, 346-3113.
Retirees who have a valid ID card are eligible for the same privileges as regular staff. For more information, please contact University of Oregon Library Systems .
Oregon Quarterly is distributed free to alumni of the University of Oregon living in the United States. If you are an alumnus and are not receiving the magazine, please let us know by contacting us at quarterly@uoregon.edu.
One year subscriptions (four issues) are available for $30 per year for U.S. residents or $40 per year for those living outside the United States (NOTE: Please make checks out to UO, putting OQ on the memo line). Please visit the Oregon Quarterly website for addition information.
Retirees who are not employed by the UO can apply for and receive a parking permit without charge. Retirees who return to work and are employed at the UO are required to pay for their parking permits during the periods they work. Contact the Department of Public Safety at 346-5444 to obtain a parking permit.
Student Recreation Center Membership
Retired faculty and staff have the opportunity to join the Student Recreation Center (SRC) at a reduced membership rate. Memberships are available per term or for the year. Membership is also available for a partner/spouse. Please check with the SRC for current membership rates.
The Physical Education and Recreation department offers a wide variety of indoor and outdoor recreational facilities available throughout campus. Membership includes the opportunity to purchase Personal Training Services and overnight lockers. Locker are located in the SRC and Gerlinger Hall. Memberships may be purchased at the SRC Front Desk during all open hours, a valid UO ID card must be present. If you have any questions please call Physical Education and Recreation (PE&Rec) at 346-1043.
You may continue to contact Human Resources at 346-3159 with questions regarding your retirement benefits, health insurance, and related concerns.
During fall term, retirees under age 65 may obtain flu shots at the Student Health Center at a reduced rate. For fees and information, call 346-4443.
Season ticket discounts are available if you order early. A senior citizen discount is available for both individual and season ticket purchases. Call the box office at 346-4191 for more information.
Last Updated February 3, 2009