Overview
Graduating students are eligible for an email forward from their UO email address. This page answers common questions about that service.
Warning! Email providers such as Gmail, Yahoo, and many others no longer accept forwarded email. Most emails forwarded from UO to external email accounts are now rejected or deleted. If you choose to use a forward, you accept the risk of messages not being delivered.
Information
What is the alumni email forward?
Graduating students can put a forward on their UO email accounts.
How can I set up the email forward?
Please see Email Forwarding for Students and Alumni for instructions.
Can I set my forward to take effect later?
No. The forward takes effect as soon as you set it up, so if you don't want to start forwarding your email yet, you may want to wait to set it up.
Can I keep the saved email messages in my @uoregon.edu account?
If you want to keep anything that is currently stored in your UO Email inbox, you must save it.
Email is only stored for a limited time after students graduate, and will be scheduled to be deleted for most students within a year of their graduation date.
Who is eligible for the alumni email forward?
Alumni email forwarding is available to UO students who have been awarded a degree in Fall 2017 or later. The following degree types are eligible: Baccalaureate Degree, Law Degree, Graduate Certificate, Masters Degree, or Doctoral Degree.
I'm already forwarding email from my @uoregon.edu account to another account. Do I need to set up a new forward for after graduation?
No. If you have already set up a forward to another email address, that setting will be used by default.
Can I change or cancel my forward later?
Yes. Even after you graduate, you can change or remove your forward at any time. To do this, please submit a ticket.
- We recommend reviewing your Duck ID password recovery options upon setting up an email forward so that you can still access the Duck ID site in the future if you forget your password, or the password expires.
- This can be as simple as updating your security questions, and registering alternate contact information on your account.
- If you are unsure on how to do so, see How to Add Alternate Password Recovery Information.
Will the forward continue when my password expires?
Yes, the email forward you set will continue after your password expires. If you wish to change or cancel your email forward, please submit a ticket.
Can I get help with exporting my saved email?
Yes, you can contact the Technology Service Desk for help exporting saved email.