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, however, to give yourself the best opportunities for early housing selection and scholarship consideration.

 

Fall-entering students

Here are the important dates and deadlines for students entering OSU in the fall semester.  See the dates and deadlines for students entering OSU in the spring semester at the bottom of the page.

 

• July 1 - OSU Application opens

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  Students who have completed their junior year in high school, or transfer students, can begin applying for the following year.

• August 1 - Common Application opens

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  All incoming first-time freshman students applying for undergraduate admission to OSU can begin applying for the following year. 

• Nov. 1 - Early Opportunity Scholarship Deadline

  The Early Opportunity Scholarship Deadline is Nov. 1, while all scholarship materials must be submitted by Feb. 1 to ensure scholarship consideration for fall-entering students. For more information on how to complete your file, visit. 

• Dec. 1 - Enrollment Deposit Opens

  Admitted students must submit the $300 enrollment deposit beginning Dec. 1 to register for housing and orientation and enrollment (which opens Feb. 1). Room selection will be based on 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 have their enrollment deposit deferred. The enrollment deposit can be refunded in part ($250) until May 1.

• Dec./Jan. - FAFSA opens

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  All incoming students are encouraged to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) as soon as possible to be considered for all financial aid opportunities. Exact FAFSA open date to be determined by the U.S. Department of Education. 

• Feb. 1 - Priority scholarship deadline

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  You must submit all application materials (including essays) by this deadline for full scholarship consideration at OSU.

• Feb. 1 - Orientation & enrollment registration opens

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  Once you've submitted your enrollment deposit, admitted students can begin signing up for a orientation & enrollment session. During your summer session, you will meet with academic advisors, confirm your academic college and major, enroll in classes, meet other new students and learn about campus resources. Orientation is mandatory for new students.

• Feb. 1 - Housing application opens

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  Once you’ve submitted your enrollment deposit, you should complete your housing application, which allows you to choose a roommate and indicate your living preferences. Room selection dates will be determined based on the date and time you complete your enrollment deposit.

• March 1 - Room selection begins for Living Learning Programs

  Admitted students who have completed their housing application, applied to and been selected for a Living Learning Program will select a room in March.

• April 1 - General room selection opens

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  Admitted students who have completed their housing application will select a room in the order that their enrollment deposit was received. Students will receive notification of their selection date in March.

• May 1 - College Decision Day*

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  We encourage you to complete 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.

• Friday before classes start - Final scholarship deadline

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  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. 

 

• July 1 - Application opens

  Log in to your application portal

  Students who have completed their junior year in high school, or transfer students, can begin applying for the following year.

•  Sept. 1-Enrollment Deposit Opens

  Admitted students must submit the $300 enrollment deposit beginning Sept. 1 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 have their enrollment deposit deferred. The enrollment deposit can be refunded in part ($250) until Dec. 15.

• Oct. 1 - FAFSA opens

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  All incoming students are encouraged to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) as soon as possible after October 1 to be considered for all financial aid opportunities

• Late Fall* - Orientation & enrollment registration opens

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  Once you've submitted your enrollment deposit, admitted students can begin signing up for a orientation & enrollment session. During your session, you will meet with academic advisers, confirm your academic college and major, enroll in classes, meet other new students and learn about campus resources. Orientation is mandatory for new students.

   

  *Registration for orientation is delayed due to modifications being made to the spring academic calendar.

• Oct. 15 - Priority scholarship deadline

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  You must submit all application materials (including essays) by this date to guarantee you're considered for all OSU scholarships.

• Dec. 1 - Housing application opens  

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  Once you’ve completed your enrollment deposit, admitted students can complete their housing application to secure a place in line to pick rooms. Room selection for spring-entering students begins December 3.

• 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.

• Friday before classes start - Final scholarship deadline

  Apply

  Last day to submit application materials, such as updated test scores or transcripts, for final scholarship consideration.