Orientation

New Student Onboarding: Start your OSU journey

The faculty, academic advising staff and the rest of the College of Science are eager to welcome you to our community. We want to congratulate you on choosing to pursue your science education at Oregon State. We are excited to welcome incoming and transfer students to campus and work hard throughout New Student Onboarding, OSU’s orientation program, to make sure it's a memorable time and a warm introduction to Oregon State Science.

During New Student Onboarding you will:

• Learn about the tools and processes for academic advising/registration and how they support your academic journey.
• Connect with academic advisors who help you understand key academic requirements and select courses for your first term.
• Visit campus to meet other new Beavs, explore resources, ask questions, connect with staff from your college, find out how to get involved in student activities and academic programs, and more.
• Attend events, participate in activities, learn Oregon State traditions and build up your academic skills.

Have an urgent question that just can't wait? Email us at [email protected].

Ready to begin your adventure?

Going to college is a big transition and OSU’s New Student Onboarding program is where it all begins. You’ll discover new opportunities, engage with other students and mentors, make friendships that may last a lifetime and belong to a place we think is pretty special.

All Corvallis campus students must register for New Student Onboarding, which introduces incoming students to each other, to our campus and to academic communities.

OSU’s Corvallis campus is home to an exhilarating culture, longstanding traditions and an energy and vibe that can only exist in our unique corner of the Pacific Northwest. The College of Science is committed to student learning and developing a strong scientific community committed to excellence, inclusion, equity and that is above all, welcoming.

Studying in Bend? Learn about New Student Onboarding for OSU-Cascades.

Studying online? Learn about New Student Onboarding for OSU' Ecampus.

We are thrilled to welcome you as part of the next class of scientists. There’s so much to do, discover, learn and experience here!

Welcome to Beaver Nation, too! We invite you to attend New Student Onboarding with your future Beaver student. You will learn about the many campus resources and opportunities available to support student success and development at Oregon State.

You and your student will attend some sessions together and some smaller, more in-depth sessions separately. While students meet with their advisors, parents, family members and guests can explore campus and the surrounding Corvallis community.

Our goal is to prepare your future Beaver student and provide you, their support network, with tools to help them thrive at Oregon State.