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Dedicated to Student Success

The Basic Needs Program in the Office of the Dean of Students is here to connect you with campus and community resources intended to support your well-being, so that you can meet your academic goals.

If you are a University of Oregon student who is facing challenges with access to adequate food, stable housing, affordable childcare, or meeting other basic needs, please fill out our Basic Needs Assistance Form to request a response from the Basic Needs team.

Basic Needs Assistance Form

Events
The Student Food Pantry
Jun5
The Student Food Pantry Jun 5 Grace Lutheran Church
The Student Food Pantry
Jun11
The Student Food Pantry Jun 11 Grace Lutheran Church
The Student Food Pantry
Jun12
The Student Food Pantry Jun 12 Grace Lutheran Church
Virtual Off-campus Housing Fair
Jun23
Virtual Off-campus Housing Fair Jun 23
The ECM Student Food Pantry
Jun25
The ECM Student Food Pantry Jun 25
The ECM Student Food Pantry
Jul2
The ECM Student Food Pantry Jul 2
The ECM Student Food Pantry
Jul9
The ECM Student Food Pantry Jul 9
The ECM Student Food Pantry
Jul16
The ECM Student Food Pantry Jul 16
The ECM Student Food Pantry
Jul23
The ECM Student Food Pantry Jul 23
The ECM Student Food Pantry
Jul30
The ECM Student Food Pantry Jul 30

Announcements

(Posted May 23, 2025) The ECM Student Food Pantry will be open on Wednesdays from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. during the summer. The pantry will be closed while classes are not in session this summer, including June 16–20, and September 13–29.

The pantry is located at 710 East 17th Avenue,…

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(Posted April 2, 2025) All Textbook and Course Materials Subsidy funds for spring term 2025 have been exhausted and the application is now closed. Applications will be processed as quickly as possible and applicants will be notified via email within three weeks of the date of…

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(Posted March 31, 2025) The Basic Needs Program will offer limited SNAP support during spring term. Staff will not be able to provide individual virtual or in-person SNAP appointments during this time.

If you are seeking support with a SNAP application, please refer to our…

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Basic Needs at a Glance

Here is a summary of the assistance that our students access the most. For a broader range of resources, check out Services for Students.

Food Resources

If you’re looking for ways to supplement your food supply, our coordinators can help you navigate both on- and off-campus food resources including SNAP application support, various campus programs for free or reduced price foods, and the Student Food Pantry, open weekly when classes are in session.

Housing Resources

Our program can assist you with rental resources, referrals to housing support, and more. Whether you need support with paying late rent or utilities, or you’re looking for off-campus housing options, our team can help you.

Academic Materials

Tracking down and purchasing campus supplies can be challenging. We can connect you with various academic resources, including the Textbook Subsidy (open for application the first three weeks of each academic term, as long as funding is available).

Childcare Assistance

Funding is available for eligible student parents or caregivers who have children 12 years old and younger in childcare, through the UO Childcare Subsidy. In addition, the UO offers childcare centers convenient to campus, and students may qualify for state grants and other funds.

All UO-enrolled students including undergraduate, graduate, law, international, and undocumented students are eligible for Basic Needs Program resources and services.

Knowing and using your resources is part of navigating student life at the UO, and the Basic Needs Program staff is available to you at any point during your time as a student at the university.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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