Students from around the world moved into their new homes in the residence halls.

The wait is over. The Memorial Quad is filling with activity, the student section at Autzen Stadium has returned to screaming fans and painted bodies, and bike traffic on 13th Avenue is picking up. Fall 2014 is finally here.

From DuckN2theRec on Thursday to University Convocation on Sunday, faculty, staff and student WOW leaders have been preparing for months to provide a fun-filled start to your University of Oregon experience. So, jump in with both feet. You’ll only have one Week of Welcome experience.  

Some of us have dogs back at home, and some have never had the joy of having a furry companion. If you find yourself needing some quality time with someone else’s dog, we found five places around and near campus where you’re most likely to “bump into” a person and their dog. (Make sure you ask before you try and pet a stranger’s dog.)

1. The graveyard (in the daytime).

Whether you’re new to the University of Oregon or starting your last year as a student, you’re following in the footsteps of thousands of people who call UO their alma mater. We asked some alumni if they had any advice for current UO students, especially those just starting out, and this is what they told us: