Global Engagement

What is the Global Engagement community?

The Global Engagement community offers an active, hands-on learning and research environment where you engage with diverse cultures, languages, histories, and lifeways across the world. Our interdisciplinary paths of study open doors to real-world careers in areas such as migration and refugee studies, food studies, global health, world cinema, digital media, gender and economic development, and cultural aesthetics. Through innovative language learning, collaborative research, and abundant opportunities beyond the classroom, we explore global issues from multiple perspectives and prepare you to thrive in an interconnected world.

Why should I choose to live in this community?

Whether your interests lie in business, political science, global studies, journalism, language, linguistics, or another field, the Global Engagement ARC helps you create a complete academic, social, and cultural experience while mapping out your future academic and career path. Enthusiasm and curiosity are the only requirements. Our community offers holistic advising and connects you with faculty and staff for unique research opportunities. You’ll have the chance to present your work at the Undergraduate Research Symposium, receive guidance on applying for scholarships and internships, and plan for study abroad experiences.

The Global Engagement ARC also provides a $2,000 housing stipend for eligible students. To be considered, you must declare a major within the Schnitzer School of Global Studies and Languages.

What courses will we take?

  • UGST 111: Global Engagement ARC Seminar (fall, winter, spring)
  • Language and/or area courses of your choice (fall, winter, spring) at your proficiency level

Location

Residence Hall: Global Scholars Hall. Students living in this community will select roommates who are also in the community.

Please note that communities can be moved to different residence hall buildings if the size or need of the community changes.

For more information, contact gearc@uoregon.edu.

Who is eligible and how do I apply?

All first-year students are welcome to apply. 

  1. Register for University Housing and select the community you prefer in the "Community Preference" section.
  2. Answer the community questions on your housing registration.

Completed community applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until May 22. Students on the waitlist will receive a decision before roommate selection opens.

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