Congratulations on your acceptance to Oregon State! We want to take a minute to introduce ourselves and give you the information you need to become part of Beaver Nation. In addition to this email, please take the time to read our New Graduate Student webpage.
What is the Graduate School?
The Graduate School plays a vital role in your academic career. We act as an umbrella organization overseeing graduate programs at Oregon State. We track your degree progress and ensure you meet all degree requirements before graduating.
In addition to our administrative functions, our student success team hosts events and professional development opportunities including Grad Welcome Week and orientation; leadership opportunities like our student advisory committee and ambassador program; Grad Appreciation Week and more. Check out what we have to offer.
If you ever need help during your graduate career, please reach out to our office by visiting us in Heckart Lodge, calling us at 1-541-737-4881, or emailing graduate.school@oregonstate.edu.
Important Dates
May 19
Registration for classes opens. Talk to your program about which classes to take and when to register. Some programs work with you to sign up for classes closer to the start of the term. Registration stays open even after the term starts in case you are waiting for official transcripts. You'll need an ONID account to register. Visit the Registrar's website to
learn how to register.
September 16
A week before school starts is Grad Welcome Week, a series of activities to get your graduate experience started off right. You will receive an invitation in the summer to attend. Grad Welcome Week includes orientation, library day and GTA training. Your program might also have orientation events around this time.
If you’ve secured an assistantship and/or you are an international student, you will need to contact human resources to discuss which health insurance option is best for you. All graduate assistants are required to have some form of health insurance, and international students are required to have OSU insurance. Learn more about insurance:
Active duty service members and veterans should connect with Military and Veteran Resources to learn about any benefits.
International student arrival paperwork
All original documents specified in the letter of admission must be submitted prior to the first term of registration, without exception. If you are in doubt about document requirements, please write to graduate.admissions@oregonstate.edu before you leave home. International students also have special arrival paperwork to complete. Be sure to check with the Office of International Services (OIS) for
international student arrival information.
Get all this information and more from our new student guide including the admitted student checklist.
The most popular types of graduate funding are graduate assistantships, fellowships and scholarships. Other ways include student employment and financial aid. Talk to your graduate program to learn your options.
The Family Resource Center advocates for and provides quality programming and services to all OSU families with dependent care needs to support the academic, professional and personal growth and success of the whole person.
