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Resources for students

Resources for students

Supporting your mental and physical wellbeing

ASOSU Student Legal Services is offered by ASOSU for OSU students through Access the Law. This office provides legal advice and representation to OSU students when they have a dispute that does not pertain to the University. They offer a range of legal services that are listed on their website. Their office is located at 232 Student Experience Center (SEC) and can be contacted by phone at 541-737-4165 or by email. ASOSU Student Legal Services are open from Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) are still offering most of their services remotely, answering emails from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday and available for on-call consultations 9 a.m to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Reserve a session in the Mind Spa or join a mindfulness meditation Zoom session. Students who want a consultation, to speak to a counselor or to learn about CAPS services can email or call 541-737-2131.

Disability Access Services provides accommodations, resources and coaching to enhance student success at OSU. Their office is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or via Zoom sessions. Set up an appointment by email or by calling 541-737-4098. They are working to process new DAS student applications and providing accommodation, also being able to provide materials/equipment to students who request them.

Students part of the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) is located in Waldo Hall and open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Students can make an appointment through their academic counselor. Virtual appointments are also available.

The Basic Needs Center (BNC) serves students facing hunger, housing problems and poverty. Rental/utility assistance, SNAP, childcare information, food boxes, health insurance assistance and textbook rentals. The BNC can help students walk through SNAP applications remotely. The BNC also offers Healthy Beaver Bags to OSU students every Friday from 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. throughout the term and during finals week. The BNC is also working to provide students with technology such as laptops, calculators, and free internet for the term in addition to emergency housing for students facing housing insecurity.

The Survivor Advocacy and Resource Center (SARC) is providing their confidential services both remote and in-person for those impacted by interpersonal violence. Just call (541) 737-2030. After hours, select option 1 from the phone menu to leave a confidential voicemail, or option 2 to reach the 24/7 confidential advocacy hotline with our community partner CARDV. SARC can also be contacted by email or Zoom.

    Prioritizing student success

    Visit the Science Success Center for any aid or questions that you may have for this term. Please feel free to send our Peer Advisors staff an email. The Science Success Center is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

    The OSU Academic Success Center provides academic coaching, time-management tools, note-taking training, studying and test-taking, self-empowerment videos and more. Located in Waldo Hall, the Academic Success Center is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or remotely. Reach out to their strategists on Zoom, set up a Coaching appointment, join an SI table or visit the Learning Corner!

    The Valley Library is open and available to help students obtain course reserves. The library is an excellent place to study in groups or individually. Check out the library hours page for more information.

    During weeks 1 to 10, the office of Undergraduate Research, Scholarship, and the Arts (URSA) advises students via Zoom Monday and Tuesday from 1-3 p.m.

    If you are currently a student in the Degree Partnership Program (DPP) or are curious about how the program will function during this term, your academic advisor will be able to point you in the right direction or email us with any questions.

    TRiO

    TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) helps first-generation college students and other students who would benefit from additional support. To arrange an appointment time, email trio.sss@oregonstate.edu.

    Career resources

    The Career Development Center offers on-campus job information, career counseling, career/interest assessments, and major exploration. Students can make an appointment with the center for help with preparing a resume, writing a cover letter, refreshing your interviewing skills and more!

    Be sure that you’re prepared and schedule a one-on-one appointment on Handshake under the “Career Center” tab and choose “Appointment.” Check out additional resources that you can access this term to get connected with the Career Development Center!

    Finance and admissions

    The Center for Advancing Financial Education (CAFE) is available to students who want to join webinars, try peer mentoring, or take online modules to learn more about financial literacy. Contact them to learn more.

    The office for Financial Aid and Scholarships is open 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday for in-person service. They are also available by phone 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday (call 541-737-2241). You can email them anytime at financial.aid@oregonstate.edu.

    Oregon State University’s Human Resources office is available to answer questions for faculty and students. Email or call them at 541-737-3103.

    The Office of the Registrar is available for students to contact via phone and email. This link provides all the different emails and phone numbers students may need related to the registrar regarding specific issues. Those who need to drop off documents can do so at the Cashiers Drop Box at the front of the Cashier’s window in the lobby.