Fall 2021 Applicants:
Applications are currently available for freshmen, transfers and post-bacc students. Deadlines and notification dates are posted below. Note that the first Fall 2021 admission decisions will not be released until December 2020, but applicants are strongly encouraged to explore OSU (virtually, of course) and preparing to submit their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) starting in October so that we may provide scholarship awards and financial aid estimates to students when they are admitted.
Here is a link for more information about freshman deadlines, requirements and decision dates.
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 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.
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.
New freshman/first-year students applying for summer term will be evaluated for admission using the same criteria and processes as fall applicants.
Post-Bacc Applicants (all terms):
Post-bacc applicants (students who have earned a bachelor’s degree and who are applying to pursue another at OSU), should consult our Post-Bacc deadlines page for info on admission deadlines and processes.
Degree Seeking Application Deadlines |
|
Academic Term |
Deadline |
Winter 2021 (ALL) | December 7, 2020 |
Spring 2021 (ALL) | March 1, 2021 |
Summer 2021 (ALL) | June 21, 2021 |
Fall 2021 - FRESHMAN |
November 2, 2020 - Early Action Deadline. Students who have applied and have a complete application file will be notified in December. February 1, 2021 – 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 on a space and funds available basis.
August 25, 2021 – final admissions deadline (application and all required documents due in order to be considered) for Corvallis campus enrollment. |
Fall 2021 - TRANSFER |
March 15, 2021 – 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 25, 2021 – final admissions deadline (all required documents due to be considered) for Corvallis and Cascades campus enrollment. |
Fall 2021 - POST-BACC |
August 25, 2021* *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. |
Degree Partnership Program (DPP) Application Deadlines
Admitted freshmen/first-year students may add DPP by the deadlines listed below.
Academic Term |
DPP Application Deadline |
Start Date of OSU Term |
Winter 2021 | December 7, 2020 | January 4, 2021 |
Spring 2021 | March 1, 2021 | March 29, 2021 |
Summer 2021 | May 30, 2021 | June 23, 2021 |
Fall 2021 | August 25, 2021 | September 22, 2021 |
Winter 2022 | December 6, 2021 | January 3, 2022 |
Spring 2022 | February 28, 2022 | March 28, 2022 |
Reminders:
Non-Degree Application Deadlines
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.
Academic Term |
Deadline |
Winter 2021 | January 11, 2021 |
Spring 2021 | April 5, 2021 |
Summer 2021 | September 3, 2021 |
Fall 2021 | September 29, 2021 |