Retirement

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The UO offers generous retirement programs through the Public Employees' Benefit Board (PEBB), and voluntary contribution plans. Our retirees maintain access to many UO services and benefits, as well as lifelong learning and development opportunities.

We want you to fully understand your retirement benefits at any stage of your career. Whether you're a new hire, a current employee, or a retiree, you'll have access to a comprehensive retirement education tailored to you and your family.

Retirement Plans

Eligible employees have the choice of two retirement plans:

  • The Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) offers both a defined-benefit pension and a defined-contribution investment account. 
  • The Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) is a defined-contribution alternative to PERS. 

You'll have plenty of resources to help you make this choice.

In addition to PERS or ORP, you can enroll in a 403(b) and/or a 457(b) plan to supplement your retirement income.

For more details, including plan eligibility, please vist the UO Benefits Office website or email hrbenefits@uoregon.edu.

 

 

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Pre-Retirement Education

 

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We collaborate with our retirement providers to offer you comprehensive education as you select plans, save for retirement, and decide to retire. For example, you can:

  • View on-demand webinars.
  • Attend in-person workshops.
  • Get help filling out forms.
  • Meet one-on-one with retirement advisors.
  • Attend our annual Retirement Fair.
  • Receive monthly newsletters.
  • Contact the UO Benefits Office to have your questions answered or find out about available resources.
Post-Retirement Benefits and Activities

You'll still have access to UO community resources after you retire! Retirees retain access to many activities and discounts, including:

  • For-credit coursework at staff/faculty tution rates.
  • UO Libraries.
  • Discounted Ducks season tickets for all sports.
  • Free parking day passes.
  • Student Recreation Center membership.
  • University Theatre discounts.
  • Craft Center classes.

Contact other services directly to find out about their UO retiree offerings.

 

Adult and Retiree Learning Opportunities
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UO retirees are warmly invited to join the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Oregon. OLLI-UO offers engaging educational opportunities for adults aged 50 and older who are passionate about learning. Part of a national network, OLLI-UO provides a diverse range of courses, lectures, and activities covering topics in areas such as literature, science, history, and the arts. 

Members can explore subjects purely for the joy of learning while building connections in a vibrant community of peers. 

OLLI-UO is one program, with physical locations in Eugene, Bend, and Portland. Zoom participation is available for most class offerings. A single fee for three-, six-, or twelve-month periods unlocks access to all classes, events, and activities.

 

Retirees also retain unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers a robust catalog of high-quality video courses taught by experts. Courses cover topics in technology, creativity, business, and personal development.