Next Steps....
Your guide to enrolling at
Oregon State University
1. Pay your Advance Tuition Deposit (ATD) – FOR FALL TERM ADMITTANCE ONLY
- Applies to fall 2008 students only.
- The $200 ATD confirms your intent to enroll at OSU.
- Your ATD is refundable through May 1, 2008. As of May 2, 2008 the ATD is nonrefundable.
2. Apply for Financial Aid
- To be considered for financial aid from federal and state sources, complete the Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and list Oregon State University as one of your
first six choices, with Federal School Code 003210.
- To have the best chance of receiving aid, you should mail your FAFSA to the central processor
by February 1.
3. Apply for scholarship opportunities
- The OSU Admission Application includes a scholarship section, which
must be completed to be considered for OSU’s various scholarship
opportunities. Please refer to the website
http://oregonstate.edu/admin/finaid
for minimum scholarship eligibility and additional scholarship information.
Deadline is February 1.
- Some OSU colleges and academic departments offer scholarships to
students majoring in their programs. You should contact your major
department for availability.
- Because some scholarships require FAFSA information, all entering
students are encouraged to complete the FAFSA by February 1.
4. Apply for on-campus housing
- You will receive a booklet that describes the many great housing options at OSU. Apply early to secure the housing location that’s right for you.
5. Immunization Record
6. Visit campus
- If you have not visited OSU or wish to become more familiar with the
campus, please come visit us at any time. To schedule a personal visit,
give us a call at 541-737-2626 or
- 800-291-4192. Also, you can check open house dates and request a visit
on our Website at http://oregonstate.edu/visitosu.
7. Attend OSU START (Summer Advising and Registration Program)
- START is an opportunity for new, fall term OSU students to come meet
with an academic advisor, discuss program options, and register for fall
term courses. In addition, both students and parents are provided useful
information to familiarize them with OSU.
- Payment of the Advance Tuition Deposit is required to register for
the START program. START registration information will be mailed
in May to students who have paid the ATD. For questions about START, call
541-737-7627 or 1-800-291-4192.
- Payment of the Advanced Tuition Deposit and signing up for START
will trigger an assessment of any credits you are transferring into OSU.
8. Attend CONNECT
9 . Start classes! Fall term classes begin Monday, September 29, 2008.
