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.

• July 1 - OSU Application opens

  Students who have completed their junior year in high school can begin applying for the upcoming year.

   

  Apply now

• Aug. 1 - Common Application opens

  All incoming first-time freshman students can begin applying for the upcoming year. 

   

  Start the Common App

• Nov. 1 - Early Opportunity Scholarship Deadline

  The Early Opportunity Scholarship Deadline is Nov. 1, and all scholarship materials must be submitted by Feb. 1 to ensure scholarship consideration for fall-entering students. Learn more about completing your file. 

• 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. 

   

  fafsa.gov

• 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. 

   

  Submit enrollment deposit

• Feb. 1 - Priority Scholarship Deadline

  You must submit all application materials (including the essay and leadership and involvement resume) by this deadline for full scholarship consideration at OSU. Learn more about completing your file. 

• 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.

   

  Learn more

• Feb. 1 - 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.

   

  Learn more about housing and residential life

• April 1 - Priority Housing Registration Deadline

  First-time freshmen who register for housing by April 1 will receive their fall housing assignment beginning the week of April 21 and are more likely to be paired with their preferred roommate. 

   

  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.

• Late April - Room assignments begin

  Room assignments start in late spring and continue through the summer. Your assignment is based on your housing preferences and the date and time you submitted your enrollment deposit. 

   

  Those who registered for housing by the April 1 Priority Housing Registration Deadline will receive their housing assignment beginning the week of April 21. Those who registered after April 1 will receive their housing assignment on a weekly, rolling basis beginning in late April. 

   

  Check your OSU email address often for important information and updates. 

• 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.

   

  Log in to your application portal

• Friday before classes start - Final Scholarship Deadline

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

   

  Log in to your application portal

Spring-entering students

Here are the important dates and deadlines for students entering OSU in the spring semester. 

• July 1 - OSU Application opens

  Students who have completed their junior year in high school can begin applying for the upcoming year.

   

  Apply now

• Aug. 1 - Common Application opens

  All incoming first-time freshman students can begin applying for the upcoming year. 

   

  Start the Common App

• 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.

   

  Submit enrollment deposit

• 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.

   

  fafsa.gov

• 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.

   

  Learn more

• Oct. 15 - Priority Scholarship Deadline

  You must submit all application materials (including the essay and leadership and involvement resume) by this deadline for full scholarship consideration at OSU. Learn more about completing your file. 

• 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 throughout 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.

   

  Learn more about housing and residential life

• 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

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

   

  Log in to your application portal