Undergraduate Programs

Why Study Romance Languages?

Romance languages are spoken by hundreds of millions of people on all continents. Our students explore the languages, literature, and cultures of the Romance world, both modern and historical. They work on understanding, speaking, reading, and writing the modern language. 

Second-year French, Italian, Portuguese, or Spanish fulfills the language requirement for the BA and complements many different majors and other academic programs at UO, including Romance languages, Latin American studies, global studies, business, journalism, human physiology, other languages ... and even the sciences.


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Major or Minor in a Romance Language

UO students can major French, Italian, Spanish, or Romance languages—a program that combines advanced study in two Romance languages (now including Portuguese). You can also double major in multiple languages or combine a Romance language major with another major or minor.


Earn an Honors Degree

Set yourself apart with an honors degree in French, Italian, Spanish or Romance languages. We offer two pathways for completing an honors degree.

Honors Requirements


Get Real-World Experience

Get Real-World Experience

Students in the Department of Romance Languages can expand their skills through study abroad programs and other hands-on learning opportunities.

Experiential Learning


What You Can Do with an English Degree

What You Can Do with a Degree in Romance Languages

A Romance languages major can prepare you to work in many fields. Learn about possible careers and hear from alumni.

Explore Careers


Advising and Academic Support

Schedule an appointment with an advisor and get your questions answered. 

Departmental Advising and Support

Scholarships and Awards

Explore ways to fund your studies in the Department of Romance Languages.

Scholarships and Awards


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HEDCO Institute Undergraduate Scholars Program Info Session
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HEDCO Institute Undergraduate Scholars Program Info Session Nov 4
Mastering the Art of a Humanities & Social Science 3MT Slide
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Physical Chemistry Seminar: Photo-scissile Ruthenium Compounds for Tissue Engineering and Drug Delivery
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Department of History Coffee Hour
Nov5
Department of History Coffee Hour Nov 5 McKenzie Hall
Mastering the Art of a STEM 3MT Slide
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Mastering the Art of a STEM 3MT Slide Nov 5
Let's Talk - Tuesdays 3-5PM (CMAE/Zoom)
Nov5
Let's Talk - Tuesdays 3-5PM (CMAE/Zoom) Nov 5 CMAE
Wisconsin Postdoc Expo 2024
Nov6
Wisconsin Postdoc Expo 2024 Nov 6
Let's Talk - Wednesdays Noon-2MP (Peterson Hall/Zoom)
Nov6
Let's Talk - Wednesdays Noon-2MP (Peterson Hall/Zoom) Nov 6 Peterson Hall
Let’s Talk – Wednesdays 2PM-4PM (BCC/Zoom)
Nov6
Let’s Talk – Wednesdays 2PM-4PM (BCC/Zoom) Nov 6 Lyllye Reynolds-Parker Black Cultural Center