UO Students Push for On-Campus Abortion Pill Access

Student government renews campaign to provide medication abortion services at the University of Oregon.

Jan. 29, 2026 at 9:31pm

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The University of Oregon's student government is renewing their push for the school to provide the abortion pill on campus. Organizers held a medication abortion resource fair as part of a broader campaign aimed at university health services. So far, 1,500 students have signed a petition to support access to abortion medication on campus. Students say efforts have been stalled due to the school's concerns about liability for medical complications.

Why it matters

Providing on-campus access to the abortion pill could help reduce barriers for UO students, especially freshmen, who may face challenges accessing off-campus reproductive healthcare services. However, the university has expressed concerns about liability for potential medical issues.

The details

The FDA states that between 4% and 10% of women experience serious complications from medication abortions. Another factor is HB 2002 - the Oregon Reproductive Health Bill - which passed in 2023 without a requirement for universities to provide the abortion pill. Student government president Priscilla Moreno says having the service on campus would be 'really helpful' for students, especially freshmen, who may not feel comfortable arranging transportation to off-campus providers like Planned Parenthood.

  • The University of Oregon student government is renewing their push for on-campus abortion pill access in 2026.
  • In 2023, medication abortion accounted for 63% of all abortions in the U.S.

The players

Priscilla Moreno

The student government president at the University of Oregon who supports providing the abortion pill on campus.

Live Action

An anti-abortion organization that held a press conference on Capitol Hill calling for the HHS and FDA to suspend approval for the abortion pill and tighten safety requirements.

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What’s next

The University of Oregon has not yet responded to requests for comment on the student government's push for on-campus abortion pill access.

The takeaway

The debate over providing the abortion pill on college campuses highlights the ongoing tensions around reproductive healthcare access, especially for young adults navigating higher education. While students argue on-campus access would reduce barriers, the university has concerns about liability that must be carefully weighed.