Supplemental essays · 2026–27 application
University of Oregon supplemental essays.
All 2 essay questions University of Oregon asks this year, word for word, with the word limits and how to approach each one.
Checked against admissions.uoregon.edu and the Common App application on October 17, 2026
What you write: Optional. Choose one, 250–500 words.
Optional: a social justice issue
What have you learned from a social justice issue that inspires you, and how will you apply those lessons to drive change?
Pick one of the two.
How to approach it
- Say plainly what the community is.
- Show your place in it with one real scene.
- End with what you’d bring to campus.
Optional: what you'd share with the community
The University of Oregon values difference, and we take pride in our diverse community. Please explain how you will share your experiences, values and interests with our community. In what ways can you imagine offering your support to others?
Pick one of the two.
How to approach it
- Say plainly what the community is.
- Show your place in it with one real scene.
- End with what you’d bring to campus.
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