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The college experience not only impacts future career success, but is instrumental to overall development. Whether you're a parent, sibling, grandparent, guardian, mentor or friend, your involvement in your student's life is pivotal. At OSU, we understand that earning a degree is a family endeavor.

Are you new to the college experience? 

For those who aren't proud Cowboy parents yet, we've created a roadmap to help you navigate the often-overwhelming college selection process. 
Parent and student with Pistol Pete

Everything you need to know about scholarships and financial aid

There's a lot to consider in the college financial aid process, so we have collected some information just for parents and families to help you make college more affordable and make important decisions about your financial future.

Signature events

The fun isn't reserved for our students, you should get to enjoy it too! OSU hosts several exciting events to allow you to connect with your student throughout the year. From "America's Greatest Homecoming Celebration", a week-long spectacular that draws tens of thousands of alumni, family and friends back home to Stillwater - to Family Weekends, a time to visit your student on campus and spend some quality time together, and more. 
homecoming scene

Services for your student

Health and safety

Health Services
Healthcare dedicated to keeping your student feeling their best

Counseling Services
Helping maintain a healthy mental and emotional environment

Student Health Insurance
Multiple coverage types available for all students

Campus Safety
31 sworn officers, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

Campus life

Campus Life Services

Campus Life provides comprehensive support services to address the diverse needs of our student body. 

 

OSU's Parking and Transit Office
Any student can keep a car on campus with a parking permit.

Dining Services
Flexible meal plans and locally sourced menus, with a focus on nutrition

House and Residential Life
Student housing in community-style rooms, suite-style rooms or apartments

Academic and career support

University Academic Services
Tutoring, academic advice and help with writing and math

Career Services
Career prep for the future and access to jobs on campus just for students

Student Accessibility Services
Student assistance, academic support and accessibility accommodations

Other important information

Office of the Bursar

Tuition & fees, authorized user for your students account and payment plans

 

Office of the Registrar

Academic Calendar, Catalog and Military & Veteran Benefit Services

 

Alumni Association

Membership, participate and celebrate

 


Alumni Q&A: Sprague uses Spears Business education to open comic shop with father Alumni Q&A: Sprague uses Spears Business education to open comic shop with father Dec 11

One year after his Spears School of Business graduation, Pete Sprague is running a popular small business. He and his father founded Sparky’s Comic Shop in Catoosa, Oklahoma, turning their shared hobby into a fulfilling career.

$400K NSF grant to develop digital twin models for chickens granted to IEM professor  $400K NSF grant to develop digital twin models for chickens granted to IEM professor  Dec 11

Dr. Lizhi Wang — professor and Ken and Lynn Case Endowed Chair of industrial engineering and management at Oklahoma State University — has been awarded a $400,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to develop digital twin models of chickens.

 

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