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.
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July 1 - OSU 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.
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August 1 - Common Application opens
All incoming first-time freshman students applying for undergraduate admission to OSU can begin applying for the following year.
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Oct. 1 - FAFSA Opens
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.
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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.
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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 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 have their enrollment deposit deferred. The enrollment deposit can be refunded in part ($250) until May 1.
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Feb. 1 - Priority scholarship deadline
You must submit all application materials (including essay) by this deadline for full scholarship consideration at OSU.
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Feb. 1 - Orientation & enrollment registration opens
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.
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Feb. 1 - Housing registration opens
Learn more about residential life
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. Explore your living options.
At this time, you'll also choose your meal plan.
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Late April - Receive your room assignment
Room assignments will start in late April and continue through the summer based on your housing preferences and the date and time you submitted your enrollment deposit.
Check your OSU email address often for important information and updates.
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May 1 - College Decision Day*
Log in to your application portal
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.
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Friday before classes start - Final scholarship deadline
Log in to your application portal
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 - 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.
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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.
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Oct. 1 - FAFSA opens
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
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Late Fall* - Orientation & enrollment registration opens
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.
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Oct. 15 - Priority scholarship deadline
You must submit all application materials (including essays) by this date to guarantee you're considered for all OSU scholarships.
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Dec. 1 - Housing registration opens
Once you’ve completed your enrollment deposit, admitted students can complete their housing registration and select their housing preferences. Room assignments for spring-entering will be made throughout December.
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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.