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.
Top 50 Public Universities in America
Online programs earn national recognition
Named best value in Oklahoma
Recognized with two national sustainability rankings
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.
WE ARE ALL
COWBOYS
Get ready for Cowboy Welcome
Your OSU story kicks off Aug. 12
Cowboy Welcome brings students together for a week of signature events, from the Student Involvement Fair to Cowboy Kickoff and the iconic Class Photo. It's the perfect way to make friends, learn about student organizations and discover the resources that will support you all year long.
Mark Your Calendars
Fall semester dates are here
From the first day of class to Fall Break and finals week, the semester moves fast. Whether you're planning your schedule or just need to know when breaks fall, the academic calendar has the dates to help you stay on track all semester.
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Lixia Lambert of the OSU Department of Agricultural Economics was named a 2026-27 Hamm Institute Faculty Fellow.
On view Aug. 12, 2026, through Jan. 23, 2027, the exhibition features works from every major period of Duecker’s career, from his early portraits and groundbreaking “Drifters” series to his iconic “floating fruit,” trompe l’oeil
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.