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Oklahoma State University

The Code calls. How will you answer?

Why OSU?

Ranked No. 1 for Best College and Most Affordable in Oklahoma (Research.com, 2026), OSU is a place that’s big on opportunity and making a difference. There are countless reasons to join the Cowboy family, and we can't wait to welcome you to campus so you can make meaningful connections and build your future.

Life on Campus

OSU stands not only as a bastion of academic excellence but also as a cultivator of character and tradition. With these interviews, we embark on a journey to uncover the stories of students, teachers and faculty members who have embraced the Cowboy Code as a guiding philosophy in their daily lives.

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What's your major?

Curious about majors at OSU? Hear from current students.

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Why was OSU right for your student?

Parents and families share why OSU was the perfect choice for their students.

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What are you most excited for this fall?

We asked students what makes fall on campus so memorable—here’s what they said.

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How do scholarships make a difference?

Hear from students how this support helps them succeed.

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LEARN THE CODE

The Code Calls

OSU launches historic campaign
A bold new chapter has begun for Oklahoma State University with the public unveiling of The Code Calls, a $2 billion comprehensive fundraising campaign. The Code Calls isn't just about our brand; it's a reflection of our Cowboy Code and who Cowboys are: people who dream as big as the sky, stand for what matters and finish what they start. Through this new era, OSU will offer life-changing opportunities to students, invest in cutting-edge research, and build a future rooted in character and impact.

Plan Your Spring Semester

Stay on track with important dates
Get ready for the spring semester at Oklahoma State University! Planning ahead is essential for success with key dates, including spring break, the graduation application deadline and commencement ceremonies. Whether you're registering for courses, preparing for finals week or working toward graduation, the Spring 2026 academic calendar has all the information you need to navigate deadlines, refund periods and more.

Pouya's research team's success demonstrated at Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Pouya's research team's success demonstrated at Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Jan 16

Dr. Hamid Pouya, assistant professor and Distinguished Fellow of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and his students were recently recognized for multiple papers that represent CEAT’s commitment to making the world a better place.   

New study reveals the T. rex didn’t reach full-size until age 40 New study reveals the T. rex didn’t reach full-size until age 40 Jan 14

The largest-ever study of how Tyrannosaurus rex grew shows a much longer, slower path to adulthood than scientists previously thought.

Every Cowboy Answers The Call

In everything we make, do and say, we’re answering a call: to unlock possibilities, unleash ambitions and turn big dreams into great deeds. At Oklahoma State University, your gift is more than generosity, it’s groundbreaking and sky-scraping, changing Cowboys’ lives for good.

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