Students who have been admitted under the Conditional Admission Program (CAP) based on English language proficiency must attend the CAP Orientation prior to the beginning of the term. The date of the orientation will be listed in the CAP information letter you receive upon admission. You will not be able to register or begin classes without attending the orientation.

The Coordinator of the Conditional Admission Program, Marybeth Trevino, is located in the International Student Services office of International Student and Faculty Services (ISFS) in A110 Kerr Administration Building, 541-737-6477, e-mail: Marybeth.Trevino@oregonstate.edu

Applicants who meet the University's academic and financial requirements, but who do not meet the minimum placement test requirement, may be offered conditional admission. This enables students to increase their language proficiency through study in OSU's intensive English language programs (INTO OSU) while possibly taking academic courses. The terms of this program are as follows:

Common Questions about the Conditional Admission Program from Prospective Students

*I've been notified that I'm in the CAP. What happens when I arrive at OSU?
You are required to attend the CAP Orientation (date, time and location will vary depending on the term you have been admitted).

*How many classes can I take at OSU and INTO OSU?
Undergraduate and Post-baccalaureate students will enroll for a combination of coursework at OSU and INTO OSU for a total of 15 hours. Graduate students will enroll for a combination at OSU and INTO OSU for a total of 12 hours. The number of classes taken at OSU and INTO OSU depends on the placement test upon arrival at OSU. The higher the score, the more OSU classes you may take.

*How do I pay for the INTO OSU and OSU?
CAP students should be aware that there will be the possibility of additional costs for your English language classes in addition to the regular OSU classes.

*How do I register?
CAP students are admitted with a HOLD on their registration. In order to register CAP students must attend the CAP Orientation prior to the academic term. INTO OSU registration is done in person and OSU registration is done on the web. You must attend registration at the designated time and place and meet with a CAP advisor. OSU registration may be done on the web after you have met with you academic advisor.

Students who fail their English language courses due to lack of attendance or effort, and students who knowingly do not follow the requirements of the Conditional Admission Program will not be allowed to register at OSU. If you do not demonstrate progress in English language proficiency, this could result in denial of regular admission to or dismissal from OSU. For more information on the language programs, please visit the INTO OSU website.