Academic School/College: College of Arts and Sciences. The Department of Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (WGSS) offers both a Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Bachelor of Science (BS) degree. This interdisciplinary program provides a critical understanding of gender, sexuality, and women's experiences within transnational and cross-cultural contexts, with a strong emphasis on intersectionality (examining how gender, race, class, sexuality, and abilities shape identities and experiences). Students learn to think and read critically, express themselves effectively, and engage in professional practice through internships. The curriculum explores feminist and queer theories, decolonial feminisms, social activism, and topics like migration, citizenship, environmental justice, and cultural representation. High levels of student research involvement are encouraged.

A critical understanding of women's, gender, and sexuality studies is a valuable asset across many fields. Graduates are prepared for careers in: Non-profit management, Social work, Education (K-12 or higher education with further study), Museum studies, Library sciences, Publishing, Advocacy, Law (pre-law), Government/Public service, Criminal Justice, and the Private sector (e.g., in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion roles, human resources, communications). The degree provides a strong foundation for entering interdisciplinary graduate programs emphasizing the study of women, gender, and sexuality, as well as traditional academic disciplines. The university's high levels of student research involvement, and opportunities for internships, directly contribute to career readiness. Alumni have held positions such as Counselor, Business development manager, Litigation associate, Program coordinator, Non-profit executive director, Community health worker, Financial aid advisor.

The University of Oregon is a leading public research university with high levels of student research involvement, offering ample opportunities for undergraduates to engage in faculty-mentored research. It is Oregon's only member of the exclusive Association of American Universities (AAU), recognizing its commitment to excellence in research and education. The university offers an unbeatable quality of life in Eugene, a top 50 "college town" on the West Coast, providing a vibrant and supportive community environment. The program is part of the College of Arts and Sciences, offering a broad intellectual hub.