Quick Summary of Services

As a University of Oregon employee, you have access to a number of services across campus*. Many of these services are described below with contact information provided.

Dining Services

Dining at the University of Oregon is an experience tailored to students, faculty, staff, and guests. Employees are welcome to visit any of the dining halls across campus for lunch or dinner, to get food to go, or share a coffee and pastry with a friend. Visit the University Housing website for more information about menus and venues.

Ducks Dine on

Ducks Dine On offers UO faculty and staff reduced cost dining options at any of the nine UO dining service locations. To learn more about this convenient meal plan option, visit the Ducks Dine On webpage on the University Housing website.

The Duck Store

Book Discounts

Employees are eligible for discounts on certain book purchases and course materials. Contact The Duck Store at (541) 346-4331 for more information.

Computer Purchase Information

The Duck Store offers special prices on technology products including computer hardware and software, iPads, and tablets. For information about available products and pricing, visit The Duck Store website, contact a representative by phone at (541) 346-4331, or send an email to Tech@uoduckstore.com.

Information Services

The UO Information Services department maintains an Information Technology Service Directory to assist students, faculty, and staff.  The service directory offers a wide variety of support and resources for employees to meet their technology needs.  Two popular services include access to software packages and technical support:

  1. Select software packages, such as Microsoft Office 365, are licensed by the University of Oregon for campus use. Some software allows employees use at home. Visit the list of Available Software for the most current offerings.
  2. The Information Services Technology Service Desk (Tech Desk) supports faculty, and staff with their computing needs. Contact the Tech Desk to troubleshoot a hardware or software problem or to get answers to your technology questions. The Tech Desk can assist with both professional and personal technology needs.  Visit the Technology Service Desk webpage for contact information, location and description of services.

Library

Employees have full access to the University of Oregon Library System services and collections. These include borrowing privileges, reference and research assistance, access to computers, and instructional programs. For more information, visit the UO Libraries website or contact the circulation desk in the Knight Library at (541) 346-3065.

Museums

Employees receive free admission to both the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art and the Museum of Natural and Cultural History.

Payroll Services

Direct Deposit

Employees may elect to have their paychecks deposited directly into a checking or savings account(s). Enroll in direct deposit through Duckweb and elect paperless earning statements. A direct deposit form can also be submitted directly to payroll.  Contact Payroll at (541) 346-3151 for assistance.

Twelve-Month Pay for Nine-Month Faculty

UO offers two options for nine-month faculty and officers of administration to set aside salary for the summer months.  Visit Business Affairs’ Twelve-Month Pay Option webpage for details.

Recreation Facilities

Employees and their eligible family members may purchase memberships to the Student Recreation Center to use recreational facilities and participate in activities offered by the Physical Education and Recreation Services. For more information, visit the PE & Rec Memberships webpage or call Rec Sports at (541) 346-4113.

Tickets to Events

UO Ticket Office

The UO Ticket Office is a full-service outlet that provides ticket sales for a broad range of venues both on and off campus. As a sales outlet for TicketsWest, the Hult Center, the WOW Hall, Hi-Fi Music Hall, local promoters, and UO organizations, employees can make ticket purchases for thousands of concerts, plays, and events held on campus, in Eugene, and throughout the Pacific Northwest without leaving campus.

They also offer additional services, including utility payments and LTD bus pass purchases.

Visit the UO Ticket Office website for a full listing of events and services.

Athletic Tickets

The Athletics Department offers employees a reduced price on season tickets to athletic events. Employees receive the reduced price on the first two tickets purchased.  Season tickets may be paid for through a payroll deduction plan. To purchase your season tickets call the ticket service team at 541-346-8281. Employees also can sign up for more information or purchase tickets through the online Ticket Marketplace.

Transportation

All members of the University community are encouraged to take advantage of alternative modes of transportation at every opportunity. UO Department of Parking and Transportation provides information on a variety of transportation options available to employees.  A few programs are highlighted below:

LTD Program

Employees, working at least 0.5 FTE, can ride any LTD/EmX bus free of charge by presenting their UO Photo ID to the driver when boarding. Visit the LTD website for routes and schedule information.

Bicycle Security

The University of Oregon is partnered with Project529 for bicycle registration. The mobile-based bicycle registration system is fast, easy, and free, and can assist in recovering a stolen bicycle. Register online through the UO Project529 webpage. Bike registration cards and decals can be picked up at the Department of Parking and Transportation and at the Outdoor Program Bicycle Barn.  

A number of secure lockers and cages across campus are available for employees to rent on an annual basis.  To rent a bike locker or cage, contact the Department of Parking and Transportation at (541) 346-5444.

For more information about bicycle security and other commuter service available, visit the Parking and Transportation website.

Parking—an important note

Those who use University parking lots must purchase a parking permit. Parking permits may be purchased at the Department of Parking & Transportation.