Freshman Dates and Deadlines
At Oklahoma State, we accept applications on a rolling admission basis, so there's no application deadline. We encourage you to apply early for maximum scholarship consideration.
Fall-entering students
These important dates and deadlines will help keep you on track if you plan on attending OSU in the fall. See dates and deadlines for spring-entering students.
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July 1 - OSU Application opens
Students who have completed their junior year in high school can begin applying for the upcoming year.
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Aug. 1 - Common Application opens
All incoming first-time freshman students can begin applying for the upcoming year.
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Aug. 1 - Competitive Scholarship Application opens
You can submit your application for OSU's competitive awards in your OSU application portal beginning Aug. 1.
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Oct. 1 - FAFSA opens
You should fill out the FAFSA using OSU's school code of 003170 as soon as possible to maximize scholarship and financial aid opportunities.
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Nov. 1 - Early Opportunity Scholarship Deadline
For maximum scholarship consideration, you should complete your application, including the leadership and involvement resume, and submit test scores, before the Nov. 1 Early Opportunity Scholarship Deadline. Learn more about completing your file.
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Dec. 1 - Enrollment deposit opens
Once admitted, your $300 enrollment deposit secures your spot at OSU and allows you to register for housing and orientation and enrollment in the spring. Room assignments will be based on your housing preferences and the date and time you submitted your enrollment deposit.
Students who are eligible for a Pell Grant as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid will complete the online process and may have the enrollment deposit deferred. Your enrollment deposit can be refunded in part ($250) until May 1.
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Dec. 15 - Housing registration opens
Once you’ve submitted your enrollment deposit, you can register for housing and apply for one of our Living Learning Programs.
You'll select your housing preferences at this time, and we'll begin making room assignments in the spring based on your preferences and the date/time you submitted your enrollment deposit. Explore your living options.
At this time, you'll also choose your meal plan.
Please note, all incoming first-time freshmen are required to live in OSU housing. Learn more about housing exemptions.
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Feb. 1 - Priority Scholarship Deadline
You must submit all application materials (including the leadership and involvement resume) by this deadline for full scholarship consideration at OSU. Learn more about completing your file.
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Feb. 1 - Orientation and enrollment registration opens
Once you've submitted your enrollment deposit, it's time to register for your required orientation and enrollment session. Sessions begin in late spring and run through the summer. During your session, you'll meet with academic advisors, confirm your academic college and major, enroll in classes, meet other new students and learn about campus resources.
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March 1 - Priority Housing Registration Deadline
Housing assignments will begin in mid-March for first-time freshmen who meet the March 1 Priority Housing Registration Deadline. Those who meet the deadline are more likely to be paired with their preferred roommate.
Those who attend an Admitted Student Day event (in person or virtual) and register for housing by the March 1 priority deadline will be at the top of the housing assignment placement list.
Please note, those who register for housing after this deadline can still create a roommate pair but are less likely to be paired with their preferred roommate.
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Mid March - Room assignments begin
Room assignments start in the spring and continue through the summer. Your assignment is based on your housing preferences and the date and time you submitted your enrollment deposit.
Housing assignments will begin in mid March for first-time freshmen who meet the March 1 Priority Housing Registration Deadline. Those who registered after March 1 will receive their housing assignment on a weekly, rolling basis throughout the summer.
Check your OSU email address often for important information and updates.
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May 1 - College Decision Day
We encourage you to submit your enrollment deposit and register for housing and orientation by May 1.
Some scholarships and financial aid must be accepted by May 1 or they will be canceled.
Contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions by May 1 to cancel your enrollment and receive a partial refund ($250) of your enrollment deposit.
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Friday before classes start - Final Scholarship Deadline
Last day to submit application materials, such as updated test scores or transcripts, for final scholarship consideration.
Spring-entering students
Here are the important dates and deadlines for students entering OSU in the spring semester.
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July 1 - OSU Application opens
Students who have completed their junior year in high school can begin applying for the upcoming year.
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Aug. 1 - Common Application opens
All incoming first-time freshman students can begin applying for the upcoming year.
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Aug. 1 - Competitive Scholarship Application opens
You can submit your application for OSU's competitive awards in your OSU application portal beginning Aug. 1.
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Sept. 1 - Enrollment deposit opens
Once admitted, your $300 enrollment deposit secures your spot at OSU and allows you to register for housing and orientation and enrollment.
Students who are eligible for a Pell Grant as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid will complete the online process and may have their enrollment deposit deferred. The enrollment deposit can be refunded in part ($250) until Dec. 15.
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Oct. 1 - FAFSA opens
You and your family should fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) using OSU's school code of 003170 as soon as possible to maximize scholarship and financial aid opportunities.
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Oct. 1 - Orientation and enrollment registration opens
Once you've submitted your enrollment deposit, it's time to register for your required orientation and enrollment session. During your session, you'll meet with academic advisers, confirm your academic college and major, enroll in classes, meet other new students and learn about campus resources.
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Oct. 15 - Priority Scholarship Deadline
You must submit all application materials (including the leadership and involvement resume) by this deadline for full scholarship consideration at OSU. Learn more about completing your file.
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Dec. 1 - Housing registration opens
Once you’ve submitted your enrollment deposit, you can register for housing.
You'll select your housing preferences at this time, and we'll make room assignments beginning mid-December based on your preferences and the date/time you submitted your enrollment deposit. Explore your living options.
At this time, you'll also choose your meal plan.
Please note, all incoming first-time freshmen are required to live in OSU housing. Learn more about housing exemptions.
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Dec. 15 - Enrollment deposit refund deadline
The enrollment deposit can be refunded in part ($250) until Dec. 15. You can submit your enrollment deposit beginning Sept. 1 by logging in to your application portal.
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Friday before classes start - Final Scholarship Deadline
Last day to submit application materials, such as updated test scores or transcripts, for final scholarship consideration.