University of Oregon
August 11 - 17, 2019
Get ready...Your YEBW experience is approaching!
Here are some things you'll want to know.
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Food
Three meals a day are provided for students except for Sunday (arrival day); only dinner will be served. Meals are served buffet-style so that students may make their own food selections while taking into consideration any dietary modifications they may need.
Clothing
Informal, casual attire is appropriate for the majority of YEBW.
Shoes and shirts are required in the dining halls, meetings and general assemblies.
Business professional attire is required during the Friday Presentations. Example: dress/skirt/slacks/blouse/button-up/blazer/tie.
The Etiquette Dinner on Wednesday is business casual; dresses/blouse/lacks/nice jeans/sport jackets are appropriate.
Clothing or jewelry that references alcohol, drugs, gangs or violence are prohibited. Dress that constitutes a safety hazard or disrupts the optimum learning environment is discouraged at the discretion of YEBW Staff.
What to Bring
Laptop or tablet
Phone + electronic charger cords
T-shirts
Jacket or sweater
Shorts and jeans
Gym clothes and sneakers (for recreational activities)
Pajamas
Professional Dress clothing (for Wednesday's Etiquette Dinner and Friday's Presentations)
Personal Items (i.e. soap, toothpaste, sunscreen, feminine products, etc.)
Sunglasses
Snacks for between meals (optional)
Spending money (the cafe will be available for purchase)
Bedding is provided (sheets, comforter, pillow and towel)
Aspirin,Tylenol, allergy, and prescription medication (YEBW will NEVER administer over-the-counter medication - you must bring your own.)
Review the Code of Conduct
Note: YEBW will not be responsible for lost, stolen or damaged personal items. Dorms are secure and lockable.
Check-In
Sunday, August 11, 2019
9:00am - 11:30am: Move In
Global Scholars Hall, Moss St, Eugene, OR 97403
Parking near residence hall available (may need to pay for metered spots)
10:30am - 11:30am: College credit registration session
Global Scholars Auditorium, Moss St, Eugene, OR 97403
Required for student + parent/guardian if planning to earn college credit for your week at YEBW
12:00pm - 1:00pm: Kickoff Ceremony
Straub Hall, Eugene, OR 97403
Students:
At check-in, you will meet the YEBW team, receive orientation details and collect your dorm room key. Please allow at least 30 minutes for check-in and dorm move-in. When complete, you are welcome to explore campus. It is your responsibility to eat lunch prior to the beginning of the program.
If you bring your car to YEBW, you must give your keys to the YEBW Office during check-in, as car use is not permitted during the week. You will get your keys at check-out.
**Room assignments are final. No room changes can be made at check-in.
Parents/Guardians:
YEBW Kickoff will begin promptly at 12 pm We highly encourage parents or guardians to attend, though not required. Students are not permitted to leave the program (or campus) until the conclusion of the Closing Ceremonies, unless accompanied by a parent, guardian, or special arrangement.
Check-Out / Closing Activities
Saturday, August 17, 2019
Families encouraged to attend all of the below!
12:00pm - 12:50pm: Tradeshow
Global Scholars Hall, Moss St, Eugene, OR 97403
Parking near residence hall available (may need to pay for metered spots)
Students show off what their team has been working on throughout the week
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Closing Ceremony
Straub Hall, Eugene, OR 97403
2:00pm - 3:00pm: Move out
Global Scholars Hall, Moss St, Eugene, OR 97403
Prior to departure, all students must return room keys to YEBW
Key replacements are $90 and are the responsibility of the student, parent or guardian if lost
Parents/guardians will be responsible for any and all damage to residence hall rooms or other school property caused by their child
Please reach out with any questions! See you soon.
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*No refunds after May 1st, 2019*