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    University of Oregon
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    University of Oregon

    by Summer Discovery

    Explore the business behind sports through faculty-led case studies, collaborative challenges, and a researched recommendation for a real industry problem.

    Last verified: 9 Oct 2026Reviewed by:SSSean Stevens

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    University of Oregon at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility

    Current status

    Applications open

    Eligibility

    Completed US Grades 9-12

    Age range / Year group

    Ages 14-18

    Location / Region

    Eugene, Oregon, United States

    Cost

    From $4,499

    Duration

    2 weeks

    Format

    In-person

    Application deadline

    Rolling

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    Accommodation: University housing
    Meals: Lunch and dinner daily
    Certificate / Outcome: Completion certificate; letter of recognition
    Campus experience: Warsaw Sports Business Center
    Tutors / faculty: Peter Stolpe, UO sports business professor
    Main output: Researched business recommendation and presentation
    Supervision: 10:1 high school student-to-staff ratio

    University of Oregon summary

    Summer Discovery's University of Oregon offering focuses on how sports organizations create value through brands, athletes, media, sponsorship, and fan relationships.

    Students analyze cases, tackle collaborative business challenges, and present a recommendation backed by research and industry analysis.

    It suits students curious about marketing, strategy, or the culture surrounding sports, including those whose interest goes beyond following game results.

    What is University of Oregon?

    Summer Discovery's University of Oregon program centers on the Sports Business academy developed by the Lundquist College of Business, home to the Warsaw Sports Business Center. Students explore how brands, athletes, leagues, media companies, and fans shape the industry through marketing, strategy, sponsorship, and emerging trends.

    The campus experience combines faculty-led case studies, discussions, corporate visits, and collaborative business challenges. Students investigate a real industry problem, build a recommendation supported by business research, and present it to their instructor and peers.

    Why Succeed highlights University of Oregon

    • Peter Stolpe connects academic concepts with 25 years of sporting goods industry experience, including work with Nike and adidas.

    • The final researched recommendation gives students a concrete way to demonstrate business thinking.

    • The curriculum examines women's sports alongside established leagues, brands, and media businesses.

    • The Warsaw Sports Business Center provides a setting directly connected to the subject students study.

    Who is University of Oregon for?

    Best for

    Students curious about sports marketing, sponsorship, media, or brand strategy who enjoy discussing cases and developing ideas with a team.

    Not ideal if

    Your main goal is athletic training, or you would prefer independent study to collaborative research and presentations.

    Is University of Oregon worth it?

    The program is a strong option for testing an interest in sports business through actual decisions about brands, audiences, and commercial value. Faculty experience and a researched final recommendation give the experience more substance than campus exposure alone.

    The investment makes most sense when the curriculum matches an interest you want to investigate further. A completion certificate recognizes the experience, but the more useful result is being able to explain your analysis, recommendation, and next academic interests.

    A practical overview of cost, accommodation, meals, dates and provider details to review before deciding.

    Cost and what is included

    From $4,499; includes Academic tuition, Housing, Two meals per day: lunch and dinner, Afternoon, evening, and weekend activities and excursions, Transportation for included activities, Certificate of completion, Letter of recognition.

    Accommodation

    University housing

    Meals

    Lunch and dinner daily

    Supervision or safety information

    Summer Discovery staff are on duty 24 hours a day, and resident counselors live on students' residence hall floors. Students may not leave campus without supervision.

    Provider details

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    Dates and logistics

    2 weeks; Eugene, Oregon, United States.

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    How much preparation does University of Oregon need?

    Effort level

    Moderate to substantial, with all-day academics and a collaborative final recommendation.

    Best started

    Begin planning several weeks before applying through rolling admissions, allowing longer for international travel and pre-arrival forms.

    Main challenge

    Turning enthusiasm about sports into a recommendation supported by business analysis.

    Typical preparation

    • Choose a sports organization and identify how it earns revenue and attracts fans.

    • Practice explaining a business decision with supporting information rather than personal preference.

    • Discuss the tuition, additional fees, and cancellation terms with your family.

    • Plan time to complete medical, dietary, and residential profile forms before arrival.

    Useful if

    You want to test an interest in sports marketing, media, or strategy.

    What do students do on University of Oregon?

    You investigate the decisions behind sports brands, teams, leagues, and fan experiences through cases, discussions, corporate visits, and collaborative challenges. The course culminates in a researched recommendation for a real sports industry problem.

    Step-by-step process

    1. 1

      Explore how athletes, brands, leagues, media companies, and fans interact.

    2. 2

      Analyze marketing, sponsorship, media, and fan engagement strategies.

    3. 3

      Examine women's sports and Oregon's sports industry ecosystem.

    4. 4

      Work with a team to investigate an industry question using business research.

    5. 5

      Develop and present recommendations to your instructor and peers.

    University of Oregon dates and deadlines

    Applications

    Rolling admissions

    Most admission decisions are made within five business days.

    Date not confirmed

    Programme dates

    27 June-9 July 2027

    Upcoming

    Eligibility and requirements

    • Students who have completed US Grade 9, 10, 11, or 12.

    How much does University of Oregon cost?

    Program tuition

    From $4,499 — Published campus tuition range: $4,499-$7,499.

    Funding or discounts

    • Application fee: $100 — Separate, nonrefundable fee paid with the application.
    • Enrollment deposit: $1,900-$3,500 — Amount depends on enrollment timing and forms part of tuition payment.
    • International residential registration: $379 — For students living outside the US; includes insurance, US airport transfers, and a travel-document introduction letter.

    What's included

    Academic tuition, Housing, Two meals per day: lunch and dinner, Afternoon, evening, and weekend activities and excursions, Transportation for included activities, Certificate of completion, Letter of recognition

    How to apply to University of Oregon

    1. 1

      Create an account or sign in to Summer Discovery's application portal.

    2. 2

      Select the University of Oregon and the Sports Business curriculum.

    3. 3

      Complete the online application and pay the $100 application fee.

    4. 4

      After acceptance, enroll and pay the applicable deposit.

    5. 5

      Register for the course and complete the required pre-arrival forms.

    6. 6

      Pay the remaining balance according to the enrollment terms.

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    What does University of Oregon cover?

    The program covers the following focus areas.

    Brands and athlete partnerships

    Examine how sports organizations build brands and use athlete partnerships and sponsorship to create value.

    Media and fan engagement

    Analyze how leagues and teams reach audiences through media, marketing, and fan experiences.

    Women's sports and emerging trends

    Explore the commercial growth of women's sports and changes driven by technology, culture, and consumer behavior.

    Business research and recommendations

    Use research and industry analysis to develop and present a recommendation for a real sports business challenge.

    Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.

    What is a typical day on University of Oregon?

    A typical day during the program.

    Sports Business academy

    Cases, discussions, collaborative challenges, and project work form the academic experience.

    Activities and excursions

    Campus tuition includes extracurricular activities and excursions throughout these periods.

    Weekend activities

    The residential experience includes weekend activities and excursions.

    Who teaches on University of Oregon?

    Peter Stolpe is an Assistant Teaching Professor of Sports Business and Undergraduate Program Manager for the Warsaw Sports Business Center. His 25-year sporting goods career included Nike and adidas, with experience in product creation, marketing, sports marketing, sales, and communications.

    Where do students stay on University of Oregon?

    Residential plan

    • University housing: Housing is included in campus tuition, with resident counselors living on students' residence hall floors.
    • Lunch and dinner: The campus inclusion is two meals per day: lunch and dinner.
    • Supervision and medical access: Staff are on duty 24 hours a day, and students have 24/7 access to medical care.
    • Campus and outdoor activities: Listed activities include athletic facility tours, recreation, hiking, rafting, and campus movie nights.

    Residential roommate matching uses a personal profile; requests to share with a friend must be mutual.

    What happens after University of Oregon?

    After completing this program, participants often pursue:

    A researched recommendation for a sports industry challenge.

    Experience presenting business analysis to an instructor and peers.

    A Summer Discovery certificate after successful completion.

    A letter of recognition.

    Clearer interests in sports business, marketing, media, or brand strategy.

    Where does University of Oregon take place?

    The program takes place on the University of Oregon campus in Eugene, with teaching connected to the Lundquist College of Business and Warsaw Sports Business Center. Eugene's athletic venues and Oregon's sports brands provide local context for studying the industry.

    University of Oregon FAQs

    Students explore brands, athletes, teams, leagues, media companies, marketing, sponsorship, fan engagement, and emerging trends. The course also examines the growth of women's sports.

    Peter Stolpe teaches the academy. He is an Assistant Teaching Professor of Sports Business at the University of Oregon and previously spent 25 years in the sporting goods industry, including work with Nike and adidas.

    The academy welcomes students who follow sports closely and those more interested in the business and culture surrounding them.

    Students develop a researched recommendation for a real sports industry challenge and present it to their instructor and peers. Successful course completion also earns a Summer Discovery certificate.

    The campus tuition inclusions list two meals per day: lunch and dinner.

    Summer Discovery staff are on duty 24 hours a day, and resident counselors live on students' residence hall floors. Students may not leave campus without supervision.

    Summer Discovery can provide special meals. Parents complete dietary information forms before arrival and should communicate the student's needs to the Residential Life Dean.

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    • Oxford Summer Courses FAQ | Common Questions & Answers from Parents
    • Pre-College Summer Programs | High School Programs at Top Universities
    • Policies | Cancellation | Summer Discovery
    • Sports Business Summer Program | University of Oregon | Grades 9–12
    • Account Login | Application Sign In Portal - Summer Discovery
    • Account Login | Application Sign In Portal - Summer Discovery
    • University of Oregon Summer Programs | Pre-College Summer Courses & Warsaw Sports Business Center

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