Former OSU basketball star, Gary Payton, is among seven elected players to the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame.  During his time at Oregon State Payton was nicknamed “The Glove” for his skills as a defensive player. In 1990 Payton was the No. 2 pick in the Draft.  He averaged 16.3 points, 6.9 assists and 4.0 rebounds in 17 seasons.  Payton is the all time leader in points,assists, and steals for Oregon State.  After his time at OSU Payton spent the majority of his basketball career with the Seattle SuperSonics.  He was also a member of the US Olympic Team in 1996 and 2000 where they took home gold medals.

GO BEAVS!

-GG

“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

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CYN

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.

 
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CYN

On August 6^th, the rover Curiosity landed in the Gale Crater on Mars.

Jeff Barnes and Dan Tyler have been working for the past four years with the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California on a computer model of the Martian atmosphere. They have been using the model to make adjustments to the spacecraft’s control system for its landing on Mars. The model calculates and predicts Mars’ likely weather conditions based on observations of atmospheric conditions.

The Mars Science Laboratory is a continuation of previous research the two scientists have done. In 2008, the Phoenix Mission landed in the north polar region of Mars and both scientists were also involved. In the past, Barnes has also been involved with the Viking mission and the Mars Pathfinder mission.

Jeff Barnes is a professor and Dan Tyler is a research associate professor in the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences.

To read more: http://oregonstate.edu/ua/ncs/archives/2012/jul/osu-scientists-part-intensive-planning-tricky-mars-landing

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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!

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CYN

This past weekend the Memorial Union quad was home to two highly entertaining events under the title, I.AM.MUSIC.  These annual programs are anticipated by students during the school year and they were a huge success.   The Memorial Union Program Council (MUPC) organized the two day music festival on Friday, June 1^st and Saturday, June 2^nd.  Battle of the Bands was on the 1^st and showcased current OSU students showing off their talent.  Twelve bands made the cut to rock in the quad to win the ultimate prize, victor of the 2012 Battle of the Bands.

The second day of the I.AM. MUSIC. program was Flat Tail Music Festival and the opening act was  winner of the Battle of the Bands, Tuesday Night.  The professional bands and artists brought to campus to play on the outdoor stage range from hip hop to rock to rap and everything in between.  The headliner was Macklemore, a highly talented rapper from Seattle, WA.

Click on the events to see what you missed at this year’s Battle of the Bands or Flat Tail Music Festival during the two day I.AM.MUSIC. program.

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CYN

The next time you receive admissions information on paper, just look for the FSC seal of approval and know OSU is dedicated to environmental efforts.

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Pride Week 2012: Dimensions of OSU

The Rainbow Continuum is proud to present the 2012 Pride Week, Dimensions of OSU.  They have scheduled almost 30 events happening this week, Sunday May 6th through Friday May 11th.  Some of this week’s events include a kick off dinner and vigil, a BBQ, sessions, movie screenings and a student ran drag show.  You can find complete details and descriptions about the activities below and on The Rainbow Continuum website.

Oregon State University prides itself on the fact it is rated 5/5 stars on the LGBT-Friendly Campus Climate Index. For the second year in a row, OSU ranks high in being one of the nation’s most gay-friendly campuses. Out of 300 campuses reported by the Campus Pride LGBT-Friendly Campus Climate Index, OSU was amongst 33 American colleges and universities to get the highest score of 5/5.

Pride Week 2012: Dimensions of OSU – Event List

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CYN

You can accept your Financial Aid award through Student Online Services. By accepting your award, you are stating that you have read, understand, and accept the Terms and Conditions of your award. You may accept all or a portion of aid awarded to you. For step by step instructions through this process click here.

Scholarship award offers were mailed separately from a financial aid award letter. Scholarship offers must be signed and returned to the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships. They cannot be accepted online.

If you have additional questions regarding this process please contact the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships at 541-737-2241 or financial.aid@oregonstate.edu.

-KT

Last Friday, Sonny Ramaswamy, dean of Oregon State University’s College of Agricultural Sciences was appointed director of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture by President Barack Obama. Ramaswamy started at OSU in 2009 and has made many accomplishments during his short time here. Carl Casale, an OSU graduate and president of CHS Inc., a leading energy, grains and foods company stated that “the vision and progressive thinking that Sonny has brought to the College of Agricultural Sciences has helped position Oregon State as one of the leading land grant universities in the nation.”

 Sonny will start this new position in May. The National Institute of Food and Agriculture is the lead agency within the USDA that supports research, education and extension programs in the nation’s land-grant university system. Sonny is not the first OSU faculty member to be appointed to high-ranking positions in the Obama administration. Ramaswamy will join Jane Lubchenco, who was named Director of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

-KT