If you haven’t already, you will want to confirm your intent to enroll by paying your $200 Advance Tuition Deposit (ATD). You must pay this before registering for a START program. Depositing your ATD online is the easiest and fastest way to submit the funds. Go to http://infosu.oregonstate.edu/login and enter your student ID and General Access Pin (GAP). Once you’ve accessed the system, click Admissions then Pay Advance Tuition Deposit and follow the instructions. As of May 1, 2012 your deposit is non-refundable.

After you have completed this, you may now register for your START orientation.  START is Oregon State’s new student orientation, advising and registration program for incoming students. START is the first of three steps to making a successful transition into the OSU community. Each START program provides students and their family members with the opportunity to connect with campus resources, meet with an academic advisor, and register for Fall term courses.

Some of you might be thinking though, “What if mysummer schedule is really packed?”  Well, we offer several dates throughout the summer for both First Year and Transfer Students to attend. We also offer START on the Road programs in California, Alaska and Hawaii for students who cannot attend the START programs provided on campus. Also, if you cannot attend any of these dates, you can attend START @ CONNECT on September 19^th, 2012 on campus.

To learn more about START and to find the program date and location that would work best for you, visit our website at: http://oregonstate.edu/newstudents/start/home .

Registration for START began May ^1st for students who have paid their Advanced Tuition Deposit (ATD). To register visit: http://oregonstate.edu/newstudents .

-BM

Just got word from the scholarship coordinator that scholarship awards for fall 2012 are going out now.

In the past week they awarded and sent scholarship letters to:

-About 800 additional Academic Achievement awards in the “competitive round” (they awarded about 750 during awarding prior to Feb. 1)
-approximately 150 Presidential scholarships
-500+ Diversity Achievement awards

To date, they’ve awarded 1100 Provost Scholarships and 2300 Tuition Grant scholarships.

Their plan is still to have financial aid award letters in the mail Monday.

Have a great spring break!
-bv

Scholarship Acceptance

If you applied for OSU Scholarships through the admission application and you were selected for a scholarship award, you will be sent a letter of offer. You must respond to this scholarship by May 1, 2012 to secure any scholarship awards prior to the deadline. Scholarship offers cannot be accepted online as the signed letter of offer must be returned. The scholarship letter of offer is not the same as the financial aid award offer which may note the scholarship offer as an estimated form of assistance for the school year.

Financial Aid

If you submitted your FAFSA, you will receive a Financial Aid Award Offer. This letter outlines your financial aid package listing the financial assistance Oregon State can offer to help bridge the gap between your own resources and the cost of attending OSU. Awards are generally based on financial need as determined by the FAFSA. This includes gift aid such as grants, self-help programs like student or parent loans and work-study.

View and accept your Financial Aid Award through OSU’s Student Online Services:

1. Log in using your OSU ID number
2. Go to Financial Aid and select My Award Information
3. Choose Award by Aid Year and select your aid Year
4. Under the far right tab, click Accept Award Offer
5. Make your decisions about the aid you want and hit Submit when done

*Please note: Pell Grants do not require acceptance. Scholarships require submission of the acceptance letter, which is sent separately from the award letter.

Pay the Advance Tuition Deposit

To confirm your intent to enroll at Oregon State University you must submit the Advance Tuition Deposit (ATD) forma long with your $200 deposit. This allows OSU to create your student account and make plans for your arrival. Your $200 deposit can be applied to your tuition or any account balance you may have.

Payment of the ATD is required to participate in the START program, where you will meet with an advisor and register for Fall term. There are two ways to submit the ATD form and payment –complete the form online and pay electronically or print the form and mail in with a check.

Depositing your ATD online is the easiest and fastest way to submit the funds. Go to http://infosu.oregonstate.edu/login and enter your student ID and General Access Pin (GAP). Once you’ve accessed the system, click Admissions then Pay Advance Tuition Deposit and follow the instructions. As of May 2, 2012 your deposit is non-refundable.

Live on Campus

University Housing & Dining Services (UHDS) provides opportunities for student growth and development through educational, cultural, recreational and social programs in living/learning communities. Studies continually show that students who live on campus their first year have a higher average GPA than those that don’t, and these students are more likely to return for their second year on campus.

Students apply to live on campus after being admitted to OSU, and will use their ONID (OSU Network ID) account to complete the application online at http://oregonstate.edu/uhds .

UHDS is proud to offer the Roommate Matching Network^TM to students applying for on-campus housing. This program allows students the option of creating a personal profile and reviewing the compatible interests and habits, you can contact them directly and select to live together. Students can begin using the Roommate matching Network^TM on Dec. 1, 2011. Students who do not select a roommate or who do not find a roommate will be paired using an automated process.

Important Dates for On-Campus Housing:

• May 10-13, 2012: Group Housing Selection for Academic Groups
• May 14: Group Housing Selection for Social Groups
• May 15-17: Open Housing Selection* for new students who applied with UHDS by January 31, 2012
• May 18-24: Open Housing Selection* for students whose applications were submitted by March 31, 2012
• May 25-June 30: Open Housing Selection* for all new students
• July 1-13: Any student with an application who has not selected a room will be assigned using an automated process
• July 31: New Student Housing Contract Cancellation Deadline

*In order to choose your own room during priority housing you must have a roommate (excluding single rooms and cooperative housing).

START

Get Connected

START us Oregon State’s new student orientation, advising and registration program for incoming students. START is the first of three steps to making a successful transition into the OSU community. Each START program provides students and their family members with the opportunity to connect with campus resources, meet with an academic advisor, and register for Fall term courses.

Registration for START begins May 2^nd for students who have paid their Advanced Tuition Deposit (ATD). To register visit: http://oregonstate.edu/newstudents

To learn more about START, visit our website at: http://oregonstate.edu/newstudents/start/home .

Need to log into OSU’s Student Online Services?

Go to http://infosu.oregonstate.edu/login and enter your student ID (found on your letter of admission) and General Access Pin (GAP) to access the system. First-time users will enter their six-digit date of birth as their GAP.

-BM

The Oregon Student Access Commission (OSAC) final deadline for their 2012-13 scholarships is this Monday, March 5, 2012 by 5PM. For those who are not familiar with OSAC, it is a state agency dedicated to creating a college-going culture for all Oregonians by providing access through information, mentoring, and financial support. Each year, OSAC awards grants and scholarships of more than $118 million to thousands of Oregon students in their quest to achieve a college education. If you have not yet taken advantage of these 400+ great scholarship opportunities, go ahead and fill out the OSAC Scholarship Application at http://www.getcollegefunds.org/ .

-BM

The Office of Admissions and University Housing and Dining Services (UHDS) are looking for candidates to fill positions as TOUR and/or UHDS Ambassadors for the 2012-13 school year. U.S. News and World Report listed on-campus tour guide as the best college job to boost your resume.

Ideal Candidates:

* have a wide range of OSU experiences
* enjoy working with people
* have public speaking skills
* are outgoing
* are self-motivated

Benefits of Being a TOUR or UHDS Ambassador:

* excellent work experience in a professional setting
* positively impact future OSU students and families
* work within a dynamic team environment
* competitive pay
* leadership credit and a resume-building experience

To apply for this amazing student job, click this link: http://oregonstate.edu/visitosu/app

-BM

DO NOT miss the opportunity to get financial assistance with your studies this coming year.

You have the ability to work on the application at your own pace, save changes, and edit your application. Do NOT forget to submit your online application by the February 1 deadline. “In progress” applications will not be reviewed.

You will have the opportunity to detail accomplishments in the following categories as well as a 300 word statement describing your goals:
- Activities and Organizations
- Work or Volunteer Experience
- Awards and Honors

If you have any questions as you are completing the scholarship application, please contact us at askengineering@oregonstate.edu

-bv

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

For updated information as it becomes available, phone 541-737-8000 or visit alert.oregonstate.edu, the university’s emergency information portal.

-cyn

The Office of Admission has announced the Spring Visit program dates for 2012:

Spring Visit | Monday, February 20, 2012

Spring Visit | Friday, March 30, 2012

Spring Visit | Friday, April 6, 2012

Spring Visit | Friday, April 13, 2012

For high school juniors, 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.

For students that have been admitted for fall 2012, there will also be sessions that will discuss the next steps in the enrollment process including financial aid and scholarship awards, paying the Advance Tuition Deposit (ATD), housing choices and the advising and registration process at START programs during the summer. Also, new this year, we will have stations dedicated for families that wish to pay their ATD at the event.

To register for a Spring Visit event, visit http://oregonstate.edu/visitosu/open-house-programs.

-bv

1. Does OSU offer a Psychology degree?

Yes, it is a nationally top ranked psychology program.  At OSU we pride ourselves on the research that is conducted by students/professors and the psychology program is one that really encourages students to participate in psychology based research.

Psychology Degree Info

2. Does OSU have a Nursing Program?

We do not, However we do offer all the prerequisite courses that a student needs to take before applying to nursing school of your choice.  Our Advisors do a great job of working with students interested in applying to a nursing school and making sure they are on track.

Pre-Nursing FAQ

3. Do I have to live on Campus my first year and where can I live?

OSU does not have a first year student live in requirement, it is a personal choice.  Over 80% of first year students choose to live on campus.  Students who live on campus their first year have a higher GPA and it’s a great environment to meet new people and make lifetime connections.

 Housing Info

4. Are you the Beavers or the Ducks?

Home of the Beavers!

5. What is the weather like in Corvallis?

It does tend to be on the rainy side, I myself am from Eastern Oregon so I am used to dry weather with blazing summers and freezing winters.   I would just suggest investing in a good rain coat and boots.  My favorite season was fall because the temperature was in the 60/70’s and all leaves changing colors was amazing to see all around campus.

6. What is there to do in Corvallis?

There is always something going on at OSU/Corvallis.  There are several events, concerts, games going on year round at OSU.  There are over 300 clubs students can be a part of to become more involved on campus or have something fun to do.  Another great thing about OSU is the location.  We are close to the Coast if you want to have a fun beach weekend with friends and also about 90 minutes from Portland for shopping or enjoy the wonders of a big city. For the students interested in nature there are several hiking, biking, and running trail close by.

About Corvallis

7. Do you prefer the SAT or ACT and what is the required score?

It is up to the student whichever one they decide to take.   If you do decide to take the ACT make sure you also take the writing portion. There is no minimum score to apply however when it comes to scholarships your SAT or ACT test score will be taken into consideration, we encourage students to do the best they can.

OSU Admissions Info

 8. Can I study abroad?

Yes, we have over 200 study abroad programs a student can choose from depending on their major.  We have study abroad counselors who can work with students and help find the right program for you.

Study Abroad Info

9. Do you have WUE (Western Undergraduate Exchange)?

For out of state students we do not participate in WUE however we do offer scholarships that are comparable to what WUE would cover.  In order to apply for those you need to have completed your admissions application and turned in all required materials before the February 1^st deadline. We also encourage student to look at over avenues for scholarships like around your community,scholarship websites, and filling out your FAFSA.  For online scholarship resources, you should never have to submit your bank account or credit card number, it may be a scam.

 Financial Aid Info

10. Why should I go to OSU?

We are Oregon’s Research institution, we are one of the only two University’s in the U.S. to have all 4 designation grants which are the Land, Sun, Sea , and Space Grant.  What that means for our students is there are several opportunities for students to get involved in research and great hands on education.  At the end of the day it’s a personal choice and the best way to make the decision is to see what OSU has to offer students for yourself by coming and scheduling a campus visit.

 Schedule a Campus Visit

-GG