OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY
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If you're looking for a classic American university, you've found it in OSU! Every undergraduate first-year (freshman) international student at OSU begins their journey with the OSU first-year experience of their academic major and degree program. At the same time, students have the peace of mind knowing that they have OSU's international expertise at their fingertips with additional support and services designed for international students through International Direct.
3.0 GPA High school diploma or IB Diploma with minimum overall score of 26 or IGCSE 5 subjects with a 3.0 average using NCAA scale (9-7/A=4, 5-6/B/C=3, 4/D/E=2, F/G=1, 3-1/U=0). Subjects must include Math, English, Science, 2 electives.
English Test Scores must be less than two years old as of the start term requested. Applicants may also use the following achievements to meet the English Requirements for admission to an undergraduate degree program.
A combination of intensive English and academic courses, Pathway Programs offer students a clear path to the university. After successfully completing the program, students become degree-seeking students. The academic and English language requirements are lower to enter a Pathway program, giving students an opportunity to enter OSU.
2.5 GPA High school diploma or IB Diploma with minimum overall score of 24 or IGCSE 5 subjects with a 2.5 average using NCAA scale (9-7/A=4, 5-6/B/C=3, 4/D/E=2, F/G=1, 3-1/U=0). Subjects must include Math, English, Science, 2 electives
Students offered admission to the Undergraduate Degree program may be considered for admission to the University Honors College (UHC) in order to earn OSU's most prestigious undergraduate degree, the Honors Baccalaureate.
The UHC offers:
Challenging and creative curricula for students of all majors
Unique honors classes, typically limited to 12 or 20 students
OSU's finest professors, often chosen by UHC students
One-on-one mentoring by faculty members
An undergraduate thesis where students can pursue their academic and research interests.
The honors community is diverse, supportive and active in the university and the community. The UHC values and embraces a global perspective and welcomes students from all countries and backgrounds.
Admission to the UHC is competitive. Applicants meeting the minimum academic criteria will also be evaluated on their responses to the essay portion of the UHC application and on their non-academic activities and contributions to their communities.
For more information about the UHC, visit the UHC website.
Students who do not meet the entry requirements for the program to which they're applying can petition for extended admission. After supplying the required documents, the student's admission decision will be reviewed by the university's Undergraduate Admissions Committee for an exception. Visit the admissions appeals aka extended admissions page for more information.
Please note that academic performance is not the sole criterion for admission to the university. The university may evaluate a person's behavior and background to determine their ability to maintain the standards of academic and professional conduct expected at the university. An evaluation may take into consideration current behavior and performance as well as past experiences and actions. Simply qualifying for admission does not guarantee admission.
Applicants who are ineligible to re-enroll at any college or university that they attended within the last seven years for student conduct reasons will be automatically declined admission at OSU. Applicants who are unable to re-enroll at a previous college or university for academic reasons will be considered for admission only if they meet OSU’s minimum academic requirements.