OSU Admissions Blog » Dual/Degree Partnership http://oregonstate.edu/admissions/blog The blog of Oregon State University's Office of Admissions Thu, 23 May 2013 23:40:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Pomace Pastry? Compost Cupcake? New research developed through OSU’s Food Science and Technology program. http://oregonstate.edu/admissions/blog/2013/03/20/pomace-pastry-compost-cupcake-new-research-developed-through-osus-food-science-and-technology-program/ http://oregonstate.edu/admissions/blog/2013/03/20/pomace-pastry-compost-cupcake-new-research-developed-through-osus-food-science-and-technology-program/#comments Wed, 20 Mar 2013 20:45:15 +0000 Amanda http://oregonstate.edu/admissions/blog/?p=6295 Food Science and Technology, a major located in OSU’s College of Agricultural Sciences, is leading the way in research that is both planet friendly and appeals to our taste buds!

Recently, an article was published by the Wine Spectator showcasing Oregon State’s efforts to recycle pomace; or what is leftover after grapes are harvested and pressed for wine. Yanyun Zhao, a professor here at OSU, is working to transform this waste into baking flour and other sustainable products.  This substitute, both healthy and earth conscience, is just one example of the new developments that are being discovered here in Beaver Nation.  As one of only two schools in the United States that have all four designated grants for land, sea, sun and space; Oregon State University continues to be a top tier research institute allowing students to not just sit in a classroom but be active in their field of study.

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To learn more about research opportunities; please visit our website.

-AH

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OSU Spring Visits are a great opportunity to learn the basics about Oregon State University. You’ll spend the day meeting with representatives from key academic and administrative areas, have a chance to tour the campus, and get some time to speak with current OSU students. Choose one of our three remaining spring visit opportunities and click the corresponding link to register for the event.

Spring Preview | Friday, March 29, 2013 (Spring Break) | LaSells Stewart Center, CH2MHill

Spring Preview | Friday, April 5, 2013 | Memorial Union

Spring Preview | Friday, April 12, 2013 | LaSells Stewart Center, CH2MHill

When you take your tour of OSU; you’ll explore many on-campus housing choices, taste and see what students eat and where they socialize and tour the buildings where your classes will be held. Scope out the recreational options open to you on or near campus. Find that spot that will inspire you to do something great or different.

Come visit and see if OSU fits you and your future.

-AH

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May 1st is the national commitment deadline, until May 1st the ATD is refundable.  The benefit of paying your ATD by May 1st is you will then be allowed to register for a START program.  START is where students will be able to register for their fall term classes, meet with their academic advisor, and many other events to help get them settled before the fall term.  There are several START sessions throughout the summer and below is a link with more information and dates.

START

We have an online guide to help guide students and families through the process which is included below.

Online Instructions

 

-GG

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“How will my course transfer to OSU?”  This is one of the top questions we receive when working with transfer or concurrent credit high school students and those who have taken advance credits interested in Oregon State University.  For those students who have wondered how courses transfer, but haven’t found the answers yet, you’re in luck!  Keep reading.

OSU has multiple ways to find out quickly if courses taken at a community college, college or university are transferable.  For information on courses from Oregon and Hawaii community colleges that transfer to OSU as baccalaureate core credit (courses that meet general education requirements) please click here to take you to the Baccalaureate Core Course Equivalencies page.  To find information on courses from Oregon colleges and universities that are accepted in transfer, click here.

Haven’t taken any course in the state of Oregon?  There’s a useful method for students coming from a community college, college or university outside the state of Oregon too.  Students can create a worksheet for their educational planning and check individual courses by using the Single Course Search tool.  Please note that not all courses from all community colleges, colleges or universities have been reviewed. Courses not on the list will be reviewed upon your application and acceptance to the university.

For those students taking advance classes such as; Advance Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), College-Level Examination Program (CLEP), General Certificate Education (GCE) or Military credit click here to see how they are credited.  Please be aware that the scores must come directly from the testing agency in order to be accepted.

The above information and links are meant to serve as tools to educate on transferable courses and are completely unofficial.  In order to receive an official articulation, students must first apply and gain admission to OSU, submit the advance tuition deposit (ATD) and register for an orientation session (START).  Advanced standing credit is applied to a student’s record after the student has been admitted to the university and official transcripts or score reports have been received by the Office of Admissions. Please allow 2-4 weeks for credit to be evaluated and appear as part of a students record.

To summarize, below are useful links to help find answers to transfer/advance credit questions;
General Transfer Credit Information
Oregon and Hawaii Community Colleges
Colleges or Universities in Oregon
Community Colleges, Colleges and Universities Outside of Oregon
AP/IB/CLEP/GCE or Military Credit

 

Thanks for reading…
CYN

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This event gave participants the chance to use their creativity to construct clothing made 100% out of recyclable materials.  OSU’s Recycle Fashion Show is part of a competition between various universities through RecycleMania that encourages students to advocate for a waste-free community.

To see clips from last year’s show you can follow this link 2012 Recycle Fashion Show.

-AH

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…the annual Oregon Transfer Days outreach tour brings admissions and recruitment professionals from Oregon’s 7 public universities, private and out-of-state colleges to all 17 Oregon community colleges to help students understand and prepare for the next step in their college careers.

Oregon Transfer Days

Oregon Transfer Days

All events are held from 10:00am-1:00pm. OTD will kick off next Monday, January 14th at Central Oregon Community College and will wrap up at Portland Community College – Cascade on Thursday, February 21st. For a complete list of programs, check out the 2013 OTD Schedule.

-AG

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The fairs are free to attend we strongly encourage students to register for the fairs ahead of time. Each college/university have contact cards that students fill out to request more information, but filling out multiple contact cards can get tiring. By registering online ahead of time, students will receive a bar code that they can print out and bring with them to the fair. The bar code holds the student’s contact information and all the college counselors need to do is scan the bar code to receive all their information. It is more beneficial for the students because they then have more time to talk with the admissions representatives!

Student Registration: https://www.gotomyncf.com/

The Locations, dates, and times of all NACAC National College Fairs are as follows:

Denver: Colorado Convention Center on Sunday, October 7th, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Phoenix: Phoenix Convention Center on Sunday, October 14th, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Portland: Oregon Convention Center on Friday, October 26th, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm and Saturday, October 27th from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Boise: Boise Centre on Tuesday, October 30th, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Seattle: Washington State Convention Center on Friday, November 2nd, 9:00am – 12:00 pm and Saturday, November 3rd, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Spokane: Spokane Convention Center on Tuesday, November 6th, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm and 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Students, don’t forget to register online and we hope to see you at a NACAC College Fair!

GO BEAVS!

 

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Are you a high school senior or junior wanting to learn more about Oregon State University?  If so, you may be in luck!  OSU Admissions Advisors will be traveling to schools providing valuable information about the application process, admission requirements, academic programs, advanced credit opportunities for AP or IB, scholarship and aid, student life, research opportunities, study abroad programs and more.  Click here to see if an Admissions Advisor will be visiting you soon.

 
Thanks for reading…
CYN

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I bet a lot of students are celebrating the ending of their school year by relaxing, working a summer job, hanging out with friends or just enjoying their free time.  Some students are looking back at the completion of their sophomore or junior year and might not even be thinking about the next big step; going to college.  Here is a little secret from me to prospective students…summer is a wonderful time to visit Oregon State University!

Our Campus Visitor Center is open during the week and excited to welcome interested students and their families to explore our beautiful campus and programs.  The Campus Visitor Center is open Monday through Friday with current OSU students leading tours at 9am, 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm with the last tour departing at 3pm.  On top of the campus tour, visiting prospective students can take advantage of a housing tour, specific college tours, meet with University Honors College and if available an appointment with an Academic Advisor and Admissions Representative.

For the best on campus experience, I would advise students to register for the tour a few weeks before arriving on campus.  By registering early, our team is able to personalize the visit to the best of our ability.  Please click here to sign up for a tour or call Campus Visitor Center directly at 541-737-2626 or 800-291-4192.   The center will email a personalize schedule and a free parking pass before the visit.

With all this great news, what are you waiting for?  Sign up for a summer visit now!

 

Thanks for reading…
CYN

 

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If you are interested in applying for the University Honors College you will  also need to apply  for this program no later than Februrary 1st! I have provided more information below for those students who are interested.

University Honors College Application: Deadline February 1st
To apply to the University Honors College (UHC)  you must first apply to OSU, and then fill out the separate UHC application. The UHC application includes two essay questions. There is no additional fee to apply to the UHC. There are specific qualifications to be considered for the UHC, to view these requirements visit: http://oregonstate.edu/dept/honors/you-apply.

Best of Luck!

-AS

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