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Admissions deadlines apply to all application documents, as well as changes to your application including changing your term, major, and campus. We recommend submitting these requests well before deadlines whenever possible.
Fall Applicants:
Applicants are strongly encouraged to explore OSU (virtually and/or in person) and prepare to submit their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) starting in October so that we may provide timely scholarship awards and financial aid information to admitted students.
Transfer, Postbacc, and Non-degree applications at the Corvallis campus remain open for Summer and Fall 2023
Winter, Spring and Summer Term Applicants:
Students applying for winter, spring, or summer terms must apply and submit all required documents before the posted deadlines below to ensure your application can be reviewed in sufficient time before the term starts. Admission application fees will not be refunded due to the late arrival of required materials. Students are strongly urged to complete their application process well in advance of posted deadlines in order to get through the subsequent steps in the process.
New freshman/first-year students can no longer apply to the summer 2023 term, as they are subject to the same deadline as fall applicants.
Financial Support:
February 28 is the priority deadline for Federal financial aid. It is recommended to fill out the FAFSA when it becomes available in October, every year.
Regardless of which term you are applying for, the scholarship consideration deadline is February 1 before the start of the school year in which you plan to enter.
| Academic Term | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Spring 2023 | March 6, 2023 |
| Summer 2023 |
June 26, 2023 Summer 2023 applications for new first-time freshmen applying as degree-seeking students at the Corvallis campus are now closed. Learn more about exceptions and available options. |
| Fall 2023 |
November 1, 2022 - Early Action Deadline. Students who have applied and have a complete application file will be notified by mid-December. In some cases, students may be asked to provide mid-year transcripts before an admission decision is made. February 1, 2023 – Priority Application Deadline. Students wishing to have access to the greatest set of scholarship opportunities should apply by this date. Admission and scholarships may be awarded after this date are offered on a space and funds available basis. February 15, 2023 - Transcript deadline for those who applied by Feb. 1. Students who applied by Feb. 1 and who indicated they wish to have their test scores considered in the admission process also have until this date to provide those so decisions can be made. Fall 2023 applications for new first-time freshmen at the Corvallis campus are now closed. Learn more about exceptions and available options. |
| Winter 2024 | December 11, 2023 |
| Academic Term | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Spring 2023 | March 6, 2023 |
| Summer 2023 | June 26, 2023 |
| Fall 2023 |
March 15, 2023 – Priority Application Deadline for scholarship consideration. Note that transfers applying after this date will be considered for limited scholarships on a funds-available basis and that there are some competitive scholarships for transfers that may have earlier deadlines. August 30, 2023 – final admissions deadline (all required documents due to be considered) for Corvallis and Cascades campus enrollment. |
| Winter 2024 | December 11, 2023 |
Admitted freshmen/first-year students may add DPP participation by the deadlines listed below.
| Academic Term | DPP Application Deadline | Start Date of OSU Term |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2023 | March 6, 2023 | April 3, 2023 |
| Summer 2023 | June 5, 2023 | June 26, 2023 |
| Fall 2023 | August 30, 2023 | September 27, 2023 |
| Winter 2024 | December 11, 2023 | January 8, 2024 |
Applications must be submitted along with all supporting documents, including transcripts from all regionally accredited institutions attended before the posted deadlines. Admission application fees will not be refunded due to late arrival of required materials. Note that admission to Oregon State is just the first step of many to get enrolled. Students are strongly urged to complete their application process well in advance of posted deadlines in order to get through the subsequent steps in the process.
Applicants are encouraged to contact the department that they want to apply for admission to determine the department’s deadlines and any other restrictions.
| Academic Term | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Winter (Jan-Mar) | November 1 |
| Spring (Mar-Jun) | February 1 |
| Summer (Jun-Aug) | May 1 |
| Fall (Sept-Dec) | August 1 |
Some academic programs establish their own application deadlines, which are often substantially earlier than the general university deadlines described below. In such cases, program deadlines supersede the more general university deadline. Some academic programs also admit applicants for specific terms only (e.g. fall term). Contact the department to confirm the application and document deadline that is specific to your program.
| Academic Term | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Spring 2023 | March 6, 2023 |
| Summer 2023 | June 26, 2023 |
| Fall 2023 |
August 30, 2023* *Some academic programs establish their own application deadlines. Applicants are encouraged to contact the department that they want to apply for admission to determine the department's deadlines, notification dates, and any other restrictions. |
| Winter 2024 | December 11, 2023 |
The application and $30 nonrefundable application fee must be received by these deadlines (by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time) to be considered for admission to the university. Applicants are encouraged to contact the department that they want to apply for admission to determine the department's deadlines and any other restrictions. Keep in mind that non-degree applicants are not eligible for scholarships or aid.The non-degree application generally takes one week to process.
| Academic Term | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Spring 2023 | March 20, 2023 |
| Summer 2023 | August 1, 2023 |
| Fall 2023 | September 13, 2023 |
| Winter 2024 | December 22, 2023 |