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. Use the important dates listed below to keep on track as you work to become an OSU Cowboy.
Fall-entering students
These important dates and deadlines will help keep you on track if you plan on attending OSU in the fall. For spring-entering students, see the dates and deadlines at the bottom of the page.
- 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.
- Oct. 1 - FAFSA opens
The U.S Department of Education announced a new process for the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Starting Oct. 1, the FAFSA will open for a limited number of students and will become fully available to all students and families by Dec. 1. You and your student should fill out the FAFSA using OSU's school code of 003170 as soon as possible to maximize scholarship and financial aid opportunities
- Feb. 1 - Orientation and enrollment opens
Orientation and enrollment is required for students admitted to Oklahoma State University. To sign up when registration opens or for more information, visit the Orientation and Enrollment website.
- Feb. 1 - Housing registration opens
Admitted students can register for housing and select their housing preferences.
- April - Receive your room assignment
Room assignments will start in late April and continue through the summer based on your housing preferences.
Check your OSU email address often for important information and updates.
- April 1 - Transfer scholarship priority deadline
You must submit all application materials by this date to guarantee you're considered for all OSU scholarships if you plan to enroll in the following summer or fall semester.
- 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.
- 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.
- Oct. 1 - FAFSA
The U.S Department of Education announced a new process for the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Starting Oct. 1., the FAFSA will open for a limited number of students and will become fully available to all students and families by Dec. 1. You and your student should fill out the FAFSA using OSU's school code of 003170 as soon as possible to maximize scholarship and financial aid opportunities.
- Oct. 1 - Orientation and enrollment opens for registration
Orientation and enrollment is required for students admitted to Oklahoma State University. To sign up when registration opens or for more information, visit the Orientation and Enrollment website.
- Nov. 1 - Transfer priority scholarship deadline
You must submit all application materials by this date to guarantee you're considered for all OSU scholarships.
- Dec. 1 - Housing registration opens
Admitted students can register for housing. Room assignments begin in December for spring-entering students.
- Friday before classes begin - Final scholarship deadline
Last day to submit application materials, such as updated test scores or transcripts, for final scholarship consideration.