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.
- 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.
- October 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.
- Late Fall* - Orientation and enrollment opens for registration (students entering
in spring semester)
Orientation and enrollment is required for students admitted to Oklahoma State University. To sign up when registration opens or for more information, visit the First Year Success website.
* Registration for orientation is delayed due to modifications being made to the spring academic calendar.
- October 15 - Priority scholarship deadline (students entering in spring semester)
You must submit all application materials by this date to guarantee you're considered for all OSU scholarships.
- December 1 - Housing application opens (students entering in spring semester)
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.
- January 13 - Friday before classes begin - Final scholarship deadline (students entering
in spring semester)
Last day to submit application materials, such as updated test scores or transcripts, for final scholarship consideration.
- February 1 - Priority scholarship deadline (students entering in fall semester)
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.
- February 1 - Orientation and enrollment opens for registration (students entering
in fall semester)
Orientation and enrollment is required for students admitted to Oklahoma State University. To sign up when registration opens or for more information, visit the First Year Success website.
- February 1 - Housing application opens (students entering in fall semester)
Admitted students can complete their housing application to secure a place in line to pick rooms.
- March/April - Housing selection opens
Admitted students who have completed their housing application will be allowed to select a room in the order their housing application was received. Students will receive notification of their selection date through Residential Life.
- August: Friday before classes begin - Final scholarship deadline (students entering
in fall semester)
Last day to submit application materials, such as updated test scores or transcripts, for final scholarship consideration.