Degree Partnership Program Orientation

The transition to OSU

Be sure to take advantage of OSU's three-step approach to welcoming and orienting new students who enter fall term.

You will receive information about participating in START, the first step in OSU’s commitment to new students. START is the summer registration and advising program that is required of all new students. START is a great way to learn about Oregon State and the OSU student experience.

The second step in the orientation process is OSU CONNECT. This five-day orientation program is designed to help with the adjustment to OSU life during the first few days on campus. The week includes over 200 academic and social programs where you’ll have the opportunity to meet and interact with other new and current students in addition to faculty and staff.

OSU ODYSSEY is the third step in your orientation to Oregon State. In OSU ODYSSEY, you’ll meet regularly with about 20 other transfer students as you work with a student leader on such issues as academic success, positive relationships with faculty and students, career and academic direction, and shared values of the OSU community. It’s a great opportunity to get personal attention and advice from an experienced OSU student.

If you are admitted for fall term

• START, OSU’s summer advising and registration program, is a great way to register and learn more about life at OSU. You will have the opportunity to attend a START program designed specifically for transfer and dual enrollment students.

• You may also choose to register at a make up START session during OSU CONNECT, the week before classes begin.

If you are admitted for winter or spring term

• An newsletter with orientation and registration information will be sent out prior to the registration period.

• Advising will be offered on an appointment-only basis through individual colleges.

• On the first day of class there will be a reception to welcome you to the University and connect you with other new and current students in addition to faculty and staff.

Partner school orientation

Each DPP partner school may approach orientation differently. Below are the specifics of OSU’s partner schools.

LBCC

Orientation is required for dual enrollment students at LBCC and OSU the first term of attendance at each institution. When you are admitted to the Degree Partnership Program, you will be notified of student orientation times and dates for the upcoming quarter. You should plan to attend orientation just prior to enrolling in each school. For dates and times contact:
LBCC: Roxie Putman, Admissions Office at (541) 917-4811

Students Attending LBCC for the First Time - All Quarters
A new student orientation is offered all quarters; call number listed above for time and date.

PCC

At PCC: Contact the Admissions Office at (503) 977-4519 to schedule your new student orientation.

• If you have attended OSU but not PCC, you do not have to attend a new student orientation at PCC, attendance is encouraged. Contact PCC’s Admissions Office at (503) 977-4519 to schedule your new student orientation.

• If you have attended both OSU and PCC, contact the appropriate academic advisor (see below) to schedule your courses. In order to participate in dual enrollment, you must receive a Personal Identification Number (PIN) from your advisor.
• International students are required to attend orientation at the “home” school. You will be notified of the date and time after being admitted. For OSU international student orientation, contact the Office of International Education (OIE) at (541) 737-3006. For PCC international student orientation, contact (503) 977-4519.