ADMISSIONS & REGISTRATION

  

Admissions Requirements

If you're a visiting student, you will need to obtain "non-degree admission" status before you can register for undergraduate or graduate classes. A "non-degree" student is an admissions classification for those individuals who are not fully admitted to OSU as degree-seeking students at the time they register for classes. A non-degree admission does not mean you are not seeking a degree, either at OSU or elsewhere. For deadlines and complete details on how to apply for non-degree admission, visit Non-Degree students on the OSU Admissions Office website.

Incoming freshmen and transfer students are required to attend START, OSU's summer advising and registration program. START is the first step in OSU's three-part student orientation program. More information can be found on the OSU START website.

Find more information below about your specific situation, or reach out to an Admissions Advisor if you have more questions!

 

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How to Register

Registering for Summer Session classes is easy and convenient. All you will need is access to a computer with an Internet connection. The Schedule of Classes has detailed information about course offerings and our Session Schedule & Deadlines page has important dates and deadlines for session and registration dates.

If Summer Session is your first time registering for classes at OSU, or if you would like some helpful tips, view the adding courses page on the Office of the Registrar website.

Your act of registering constitutes your commitment to attend Oregon State University. As a university student, you are both academically and financially responsible for all classes in which you register. Registration begins during Spring term and continues until the beginning of each session.

 

 

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Information For

Current Students

As a current Oregon State student, you won't need to apply for summer term!

 

Register for summer classes the same way you do for other terms by starting with your Schedule of Classes registration cart; there is no priority registration. The vast majority of on-campus courses are accelerated, meaning you will be able to complete standard term length courses in less time.

 

Many students utilize these unique offerings to get ahead on coursework and lighten credit loads during the academic year. You can also complete sequence courses (in subjects like Chemistry or a foreign language), where three terms worth of courses can be completed during summer term. Work with your academic advisor to formulate the best plan for your individual success.

 

  

Information for

Future Students

Haven't applied yet? Visit the Office of Admissions website to get started!

 

Incoming Freshmen

Incoming freshmen and transfer students are required to attend START, Oregon State University's summer advising and registration program. START is the first step in OSU's three-part student orientation program. More information is available on the START website.

 

Visiting Students

If you are a visiting student, you will need to obtain non-degree admission status before you can register for undergraduate or graduate classes. A non-degree student is an admissions classification for those individuals who are not fully admitted to Oregon State as degree-seeking students at the time they register for classes. A non-degree admission does not mean you are not seeking a degree, either at OSU or elsewhere.

For complete details on how to apply for non-degree admission, visit Non-Degree Students Information page on the OSU Admissions Office website.

 

   

Information for

International Students

Oregon State students come from all over the world.

OSU boasts over 30,000 students from more than 90 countries, including almost 3,900 international students.

 

How do I apply as an International Student?

If you are currently outside the United States and plan to begin your bachelor's program at OSU during summer term, we recommend that you submit your application for admission and supporting documents four to six months prior to the start of the term. Applicants to master's or Ph.D. programs should refer to their prospective department for details regarding admission terms and application deadlines. For more details, check the OSU Graduate School's website.

Visit the International Students Admissions website to access an online application and to learn more about admissions requirements.

For additional summer programs designed for international students, please visit the INTO OSU website for more information.

If you are currently in the U.S. on another school's I-20 and wish to enroll at OSU during your vacation period only, please submit the online application for non-degree students. You will be directed to contact an OSU international student advisor and may need to provide documentation regarding your current immigration status. Consult with your home institution's international student advisor if you have questions about maintaining your current F-1 status.

 

After you are admitted as an International Student...

All newly admitted international students must complete a mandatory orientation and immigration document check-in within the first few days of arriving on campus. Please contact the Office of International Services to schedule an appointment with an international student advisor.

If you will be a degree-seeking student and have questions about registering for summer term courses, please contact an OSU advisor for help.

 

   

To contact an international student advisor please email [email protected] or call +1-541-737-6310.

Information for

Non-Degree Seeking Students

OSU Welcomes Students From Near and Far, and in Every Stage of their Education

 

What is a non-degree student?

A non-degree student is an admissions classification for those individuals who are not fully admitted to Oregon State University as degree-seeking students at the time they register for classes. A non-degree admission does not mean you are not seeking a degree, either at OSU or elsewhere.

Non-degree students are eligible to enroll for courses on campus at OSU during Summer Session.

Non-degree students are no eligible for financial aid and are part-time students.

 

How do I apply as a Non-Degree Student?

For complete details on how to apply for non-degree admission, visit Non-Degree Student Information on the OSU Admissions Office website.

If you will be a degree-seeking student and have questions about registering for summer term courses, see information for future students above or contact an OSU advisor for help.