Student Life
Being a Cowboy is about more than what happens inside the classroom. It's about becoming
part of the OSU family and finding your own place to thrive.
Getting Involved
Pursue an existing passion or find a brand-new interest.
Our students live, lead and grow in more than 500 clubs and organizations. Options
include student government associations, Greek life, dozens of intramural sports and hundreds of individual clubs. No matter what, the Cowboy family has a place for you.
Housing
We call Stillwater home and we invite YOU to do the same.
Living on campus is one of the best ways to make friends and join the community. Students
live in centrally located OSU housing. Choose your own roommate(s) or let us help
you find a roommate based on interests, habits and schedule preferences.
Dining
With over 30 dining options on campus, there is something for everyone!
Flexible meal plans offer you the freedom to choose how, when and what you eat. From
convenience stores to cafeterias, from national franchises to sit-down restaurants,
there is something for every taste and dietary need.
The Ideal Graduate
Do. Reflect. Apply.
Rooted within our Cowboy Culture are the foundational attributes that we strive for
in the ideal OSU graduate. Attending OSU isn’t just about earning a degree, it’s also
about developing into a leader who makes a difference wherever you go. The Ideal Graduate
initiative will equip you with the skills that matter — skills that will help you
excel in your career and create a positive impact in your community. Think about the
significance of professional preparedness, engaged citizenship, ethical leadership
and personal responsibility and how these qualities will prepare you to take on the
world.
Student Employment
For your career and professional development
As an OSU student, you will find many internship and employment opportunities. Looking
to build your professional network and cover college costs? Review part-time or work-study
position openings, including both on- and off-campus jobs.
Be Well
Everything you need to stay active, healthy and comfortable
We are committed to making OSU America’s healthiest campus. Need a workout? Visit
the Colvin Recreation Center and it’s 240,000 square feet of recreation options. Or
check out the Seretean Wellness Center for personal fitness training, nutrition lessons
and counseling.
Where you’ll spend timeOutside of class, these are some of the most popular places on campus.
Traditions
From America’s Greatest Homecoming to finals week pancakes
Discover what being a Cowboy is all about. We invite you to dive into the sea of orange
and learn about the campus culture, celebrations and fun that make OSU special.
OSU Athletics
Division I athletics in the Big 12 conference
Welcome to the home of Olympic gold medalists and NCAA champions. Join Pistol-Pete
on the field as we push the competitive Cowboy spirit to the max. With student tickets,
you can be a part of every Oklahoma State home game, in every sport, all year.
WE ARE ALL COWBOYSHailing from all 50 states and 100 countries, we are united by the Cowboy Code.
- We end the day knowing we gave it everything we had.
- We dream only as big as the sky.
- We know challenges come with pain, but pain will not win.
- We have a passion to do what's right, even when it's hard.
- We stand for what matters, even if we stand alone.
- We finish what we start.
- Being a Cowboy isn't in our clothes, it's in our character.
Inspired by the book "Cowboy Ethics: What Wall Street Can Learn from The Code of the
West." © 2004 James P. Owen