Take your next steps

to joining the Cowboy family.

Congratulations on being admitted to OSU! Share the good news with us on social media using #FutureCowboys or #GlobalCowboys. Now that you have been admitted, you need to complete these next steps below as soon as possible.

Next Steps (Transfers)

If you are an incoming freshman, your next steps will be different.

See next steps for transfers entering in the spring semester

Next steps for summer/fall entering students:

• 1. Receive Your I-20 and Complete Your SEVIS Transfer

  Students living outside of the U.S.

  Once all your documents are processed and you are admitted, you will receive your electronic I-20 by email. 

   

  It is very important to enter the United Sates with the proper visa. You must apply for a visa in order to enter the United States with student status.
  
  

  Use your SEVIS number on your Form I-20 to pay the SEVIS fee and apply for a visa.
  
  

  More details about applying for a visa. 

   

  Students living in the U.S.

  If you are currently in the U.S. on an F-1 visa, your current institution must transfer your I-20/SEVIS record to OSU before we can issue your Transfer I-20.

   

  Please refer to the SEVIS Transfer Request email that you received from us. Upon completion, you will receive your OSU transfer I-20 via email.

  
  If you plan to travel out of the U.S during the break, you cannot re-enter the U.S. using your previous institution's I-20 after your SEVIS record has been transferred. 

• 2. Create Your O-Key Account and Check Your Emails

  Your O-Key account is your passport to campus. You have to set it up before you can access your OSU email account, accept your scholarships and financial aid, sign up for housing, register for classes and more. 

  • Tulsa ONLY: Once you have activated your O-Key account, you will be given internet access through CHS_SECURE or CHS_Guest. 

   

  To use your O-Key, you'll also have to set up multifactor authentication using Duo Security. For help setting up your account, visit it.okstate.edu or contact the IT Help Desk at helpdesk@okstate.edu or +1 405-744-4357.

• 3. Register for Orientation and Enrollment 

  All undergraduate international students are required to attend an orientation and enrollment program. The program requires a $100 non-refundable fee, which can be paid at registration or through your fall Bursar bill.

   

  Visit the orientation and enrollment website for more information. 

  • Tulsa ONLY: Center for Health Sciences (CHS) students must reach out to their faculty advisor and contact Sarah Vizza at sarah.vizza@okstate.edu to begin enrolling for classes.

  Registration opens 8 a.m. CT on February 1.

• 4. Register for Housing

  Transfer students are NOT required to live in OSU housing. You may choose to live off-campus.

   

  If you choose to live on campus, please know that an OSU housing assignment is NOT guaranteed.

   

  A limited number of on-campus housing spaces are available for admitted transfer students who meet the April 1 Priority Housing Registration Deadline. While those who register for housing after April 1 will be placed on a standby list and may be assigned OSU housing based on availability, it’s recommended you make alternate housing plans.

   

  View the upcoming dates and deadlines for housing here. 

• 5. Check for any Enrollment Holds

  To check for any enrollment holds on your admission record, log into your student portal, go to “Student Profile" and click on “Holds” in the upper right corner.

   

  Submit any updated test scores and your final official transcript(s) as soon as possible. Transcripts must be issued by your school in the original language, with English translations if applicable. 

   

  International transcripts are considered official if they are submitted to our office in ONE of the following formats:

   

  1. The transcript is submitted in an envelope that is sealed and stamped by your school or the Department of Education in your home country. Official transcripts can be mailed directly from your institution or hand-delivered in a sealed envelope prior to enrollment at OSU. See examples of properly sealed envelopes for official transcripts.
  2. The transcript is sent to our office electronically at international@okstate.edu from your school or school representative via their official email account or transcript e-service.
  3. The transcript is sent to our office electronically at international@okstate.edu from your embassy or home government.

   

  If you plan to send the official transcripts to our office by mail, please send to the following address:
  
  

  Undergraduate Admissions
  219 Student Union
  Stillwater, OK  74078

• 6. Submit Your Immunization Records

  University Health Services (UHS) requires students to fill out a health history and immunization form before you arrive on campus. 

   

  Students will not be allowed to enroll in their second semester until this form has been completed. You can submit the form to University Health Services in-person upon arrival OR through the mail to the address listed on the form.

   

  Medical Insurance is also required for all international students and their dependents. Students will be provided Medical insurance upon their arrival and fees for the insurance will be applied to the first tuition billing statement you receive.

• 7. Book Your Flight and Transportation to OSU

  You may enter the U.S. in F-1 status up to 30 days before your program's listed start date on your I-20. Be sure to keep the documents in your carry-on, as you will need them at the Port of Entry. 

   

  DOCUMENTS NEEDED FOR ENTRY TO THE U.S.

  • Valid passport and F-1 visa
  • Form I-20
  • Evidence of admission at OSU
  • SEVIS fee receipt
  • Any other documentation your embassy/consulate requires

   

  Need help traveling to Stillwater? Read about arrival dates, what to pack and more!

• 8. Plan for University Payments

  You are responsible for paying all incurred expenses while at OSU. Please make arrangements in advance to ensure you have adequate funds available to cover at least one full academic year. Early preparation is necessary, as fund transfers, check clearance and bank drafts may take several weeks. This will also help you avoid issues with currency fluctuations or devaluations. Additionally, familiarize yourself with your government’s regulations for obtaining foreign currency and transferring funds. 

   

  Tuition and fee charges for the summer and fall semester are due by September 15. Electronic notices will be sent to your OSU email in early September. 

   

  Payment Method

  • Web-Check/bank draft (online payment through bank draft)
    
  • Credit Card Payment
  • Western Union/International Wire Transfer
  • Cable Transfer

   

  Read more about making payments.

• 9. Arrive on Campus

  Once you are here, please complete all the required steps after you arrive on campus.
  

   

  If you cannot complete your enrollment by 5 p.m. (Central Time) on the final day of enrollment, please contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment at international@okstate.edu to move your start date to a future semester. 

Next steps for spring entering students:

• 1. Receive Your I-20 and Complete Your SEVIS Transfer

  Student living outside the U.S.

  Once we have received your enrollment deposit, we will issue your electronic I-20 document via email. 

   

  Use the SEVIS number on your I-20 to pay the SEVIS fee and apply for your F-1 student visa as soon as possible. 

   

  More details about applying for a visa.

   

  Students living in the U.S.

  If you are currently in the U.S. on an F-1 visa, your current institution must transfer your I-20/SEVIS record to OSU before we can issue your Transfer I-20.

   

  Please refer to the SEVIS Transfer Request email that you received from us. Upon completion, you will receive your OSU transfer I-20 via email.

  
  If you plan to travel out of the U.S during the break, you cannot re-enter the U.S. using your previous institution's I-20 after your SEVIS record has been transferred. 

• 2. Create Your O-Key Account and Check Your Emails

  Your O-Key account is your passport to campus. You have to set it up before you can access your OSU email account, accept your scholarships and financial aid, sign up for housing, register for classes and more. 

  • Tulsa ONLY: Once you have activated your O-Key account, you will be given internet access through CHS_SECURE or CHS_Guest. 

   

  To use your O-Key, you'll also have to set up multifactor authentication using Duo Security. For help setting up your account, visit it.okstate.edu or contact the IT Help Desk at helpdesk@okstate.edu or +1 405-744-4357.

• 3. Register for Orientation and Enrollment 

  All undergraduate international students are required to attend an orientation and enrollment program. The program requires a $100 non-refundable fee, which can be paid at registration or through your fall Bursar bill.

   

  Visit the orientation and enrollment website for more information. 

  • Tulsa ONLY: Center for Health Sciences (CHS) students must reach out to their faculty advisor and contact Sarah Vizza at sarah.vizza@okstate.edu to begin enrolling for classes.

  Registration opens 8 a.m. on October 1.

• 4. Register for Housing

  Transfer students are NOT required to live in OSU housing. They may choose to live off-campus.

   

  If you choose to live on campus, please know that an OSU housing assignment is NOT guaranteed.

   

  Transfers can still select their housing preferences, but will be placed on a waitlist. 

  • Housing registration opens December 1 and students are notified of their OSU housing status by mid-December.

  View the upcoming dates and deadlines for housing here.

• 5. Check for any Enrollment Holds

  To check for any enrollment holds on your admission record, log into your student portal, go to “Student Profile" and click on “Holds” in the upper right corner.

   

  Submit any updated test scores and your final official transcript(s) as soon as possible. Transcripts must be issued by your school in the original language, with English translations if applicable. 

   

  International transcripts are considered official if they are submitted to our office in ONE of the following formats:

   

  1. The transcript is submitted in an envelope that is sealed and stamped by your school or the Department of Education in your home country. Official transcripts can be mailed directly from your institution or hand-delivered in a sealed envelope prior to enrollment at OSU. See examples of properly sealed envelopes for official transcripts.
  2. The transcript is sent to our office electronically at international@okstate.edu from your school or school representative via their official email account or transcript e-service.
  3. The transcript is sent to our office electronically at international@okstate.edu from your embassy or home government.

   

  If you plan to send the official transcripts to our office by mail, please send to the following address:
  
  

  Undergraduate Admissions
  219 Student Union
  Stillwater, OK  74078

• 6. Submit Your Immunization Records

  University Health Services (UHS) requires students to fill out a health history and immunization form before you arrive on campus. 

   

  Students will not be allowed to enroll in their second semester until this form has been completed. You can submit the form to University Health Services in-person upon arrival OR through the mail to the address listed on the form.

   

  Medical Insurance is also required for all international students and their dependents. Students will be provided Medical insurance upon their arrival and fees for the insurance will be applied to the first tuition billing statement you receive.

• 7. Book Your Flight and Transportation to OSU

  You may enter the U.S. in F-1 status up to 30 days before your program's listed start date on your I-20. Be sure to keep the documents in your carry-on, as you will need them at the Port of Entry. 

   

  DOCUMENTS NEEDED FOR ENTRY TO THE U.S.

  • Valid passport and F-1 visa
  • Form I-20
  • Evidence of admission at OSU
  • SEVIS fee receipt
  • Any other documentation your embassy/consulate requires

   

  Need help traveling to Stillwater? Read about arrival dates, what to pack and more!

• 8. Plan for University Payments

  You are responsible for paying all incurred expenses while at OSU. Please make arrangements in advance to ensure you have adequate funds available to cover at least one full academic year. Early preparation is necessary, as fund transfers, check clearance and bank drafts may take several weeks. This will also help you avoid issues with currency fluctuations or devaluations. Additionally, familiarize yourself with your government’s regulations for obtaining foreign currency and transferring funds. 

   

  Tuition and fee charges for the summer and fall semester are due by February 15. Electronic notices will be sent to your OSU email in early September. 

   

  Payment Method

  • Web-Check/bank draft (online payment through bank draft)
    
  • Credit Card Payment
  • Western Union/International Wire Transfer
  • Cable Transfer

   

  Read more about making payments.

• 9. Arrive on Campus

  You MUST arrive on campus by January 4-5.

   

  Once you are here, please complete all the required steps after you arrive on campus.
  

   

  If you cannot complete your enrollment by 5 p.m. (Central Time) on the final day of enrollment, please contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment at international@okstate.edu to move your start date to a future semester.