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The Code calls. How will you answer?

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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.

WE ARE ALL
COWBOYS

Learn the code

The Code Calls Us Home

America’s Greatest Homecoming

Nothing brings the Cowboy family together like OSU’s Homecoming traditions! From Oct. 18 to Oct. 24, experience the Cowboy spirit all week at the orange fountain, Walkaround and the Sea of Orange Parade, before a gameday of tailgates, The Walk and cheering on the Cowboys in Boone Pickens Stadium.

Become An OSU Cowboy

Early Opportunity Scholarship Deadline

Apply by Nov. 1 to meet the Early Opportunity Scholarship deadline and receive the earliest scholarship consideration. With more than 300 majors, 400 student organizations and a Cowboy family that stretches around the world, there is a place for you. Start your application today and see how far you can go.


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OSU Agriculture celebrates distinguished alumni and champions for 2026 Wed, Oct 21, 2026

Oklahoma State University honored an exceptional group of individuals who have brought distinction to the Ferguson College of Agriculture and demonstrated a continuous commitment to agricultural sciences and natural resources.

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9 OSU classes you probably didn’t know existed Wed, Oct 21, 2026

OSU students can venture off the beaten path with unique courses exploring everything from true crime and video games to ghosts, wine, music and film.

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.