r/OregonStateUniv

Have any of you submitted a Special Conditions Appeal for financial aid, or are you familiar with the process? I just submitted one and I'm just wondering the typical timeline and common outcome in the event of an approved appeal. Thank you!

Incoming freshman here, I didn't really know what I was doing with roommate matching until like mid-June and I still haven't had much luck since figuring it out. I saw in an email that you can continue matching until the 31st but like do you just get randomly assigned someone?? Are you able to guarantee rooming with the same gender in that case?

So I semi recently figured out I'm trans and finally submitted a name change request with the school and it got approved today. I haven't come out at work yet just because idrk how and don't wanna make a big deal of it, but I just realized that the name on my email is probably going to change. Should I just shoot my boss a "Hey btw the name on my email is going to change" email and be chill about it, or should i go to my hr person, or like, what,,, I haven't even been working there long and idk if that makes this better or worse

Hi everyone! I hope everyone is having a good summer.

With fall registration in full swing for all those attending the Fall 2026 quarter, I wanted to shoutout the PAC program - specifically the artistic dance classes. With the requirements for PAC classes being removed by the University, enrollment in the PAC artistic dance classes has fallen. In addition, the university raised the minimum enrollment requirement for these classes. If the classes don’t have a minimum of 10 students enrolled (for credit and non-credit combined), the classes will be cancelled.

These classes are an easy one credit course that anyone can sign up for, regardless of dance experience. For the fall 2026 quarter, classes such as Jazz 1 (PAC140), Modern/Contemporary (PAC199), Ballet I (PAC136), II (PAC137) & III (PAC138), Hip-Hop (PAC139), and Tap 1 (PAC133) are being offered. The instructors are fabulous and the classes are a great way to get some movement into your schedule while also having fun.

For the peeps who grew up dancing (studio and competitive), these classes are great for continuing and/or renewing your love for dance. The classes are offered both for credit and non credit.

Some of my friends have received ap scores early from their colleges and i was wondering if there was any way for oregon state so i can also see. I did send them all in so they should have them so if you could tell me how I would appreciate it!

I’m a full time online college student. I’m taking an intro to business accounting course. I for the life of me am not understanding or retaining information. Is there anyone that would be willing to help me? I have 9 weeks left of my term and still have 2 other classes to finish.

My first two years of high school are decent, I had a 3.3 and have been in several honors and AP courses, but my sophomore year I had a big personal setback where I ended up working a lot and missing tons of school/not putting in very much effort academically, dropping me to a 2.68. The three universities I’m looking at are OSU, UofO, and Western oregon. All three typically require a 3.0 minimum GPA. After my senior year I would meet that requirement, but my applications wouldn’t be able to show that. Due to my situation I’m not able to take a gap year and I recently had a conversation with my friends family that was a real wake up call about why I need to go to a college out of my city.

I was trying to keep this post not to detailed but i’m open to any and all questions about myself and academics. Please, if you have any advice, and college person I could reach out to, please share.
I really need to someone to hold my hand and help me through this— thank you!!

Hello everyone.

This is not something that is easy for me to admit, but it's a Sunday and I'm not able to get answers from anyone else who can really help from the College at the moment. I was put on Academic Probation at the end of Spring term. I know that you are given one term to make up for it, but the issue is that I didn't register for classes during Summer because I didn't anticipate this to happen. I am, however, registered for fall. Am I just completely screwed because I can't make it up during the summer, or am I allowed to get my GPA up during fall. For more context, this is my sophomore year and I did it online. I'm going back to the Corvallis campus in fall. Any help would be appreciated, please.

Edit: Thank you everyone for the kind words! This took a definite weight off my shoulders. Doing this past year online was something I had no choice but to do, and I severely struggled with the structure and isolation. I can't wait to be back on campus and turn this around in the fall!

Did y’all get an email to get a physical copy of your diploma?? I was told I’d receive an email on the 27th and to wait a few days after to receive another email to get my diploma in the mail. I haven’t received that email. If it’s just me having this problem, then I’d do the steps that’s stated on the osu site, but if not… then idk.

hi everyone!

first of all i want to specify my age, which is 15 years old.

i know im young lol, but since a few years my dream is to become a zoologist and specifically studying in this university :).

currently im studying in a science-focused highschool in Italy, and ill do IGCSEs in biology, geography and english in 2 years.

im also studying to take a B2 certificate in a year, and planning to take a C1 one in 2 years.

since my economic situation is far from good, i know its impossible for me to attend university there for my bachelor's degree.

so, for sure i will attend the university of Bologna, and then i would love to do my master's degree there in Oregon.

do you think its possible?

and also, what can i do from now to improve my studying?

also, i apologize in advance for any grammatical or spelling mistakes!

I am currently trying to choose a language course to take. My interests include German, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. I checked the ratings on Rate My Professor, and it seems that the German language instructor at OSU has poor reviews, so I have decided not to pursue that option. The Japanese instructor seems somewhat promising, while the Korean instructor has received a few ratings, all of which are very positive. However, I am not sure who teaches the Chinese courses, as the schedule of classes only lists "staff" for that. Has anyone taken the Chinese course (11-13)?

If anyone has an opinion about the world languages requirement, feel free to share.

Thanks

PS realized once first few comments started rolling in I forgot to mention im Ecampus

I noticed when using the tuition fee calculator it only goes up to 18. Is 19 credits calculated differently or a lot more expensive?

I have been looking for a roommate for OSU Corvallis and I have not had much luck. Is there something that I am perhaps missing?

If you're also a first year, I would love to chat!

About me:

I am outdoorsy(raft guiding, whitewater kayaking, and horseback riding

I am fairly neat-- I sometimes have items askew but never messy.

I am flexible and happy to do a lot!

im staying here over the summer and ive been so bored. i usually do clubs during the year but during summer it seems like theres nothing to do. and i already have a job lol

Hello! I am a student who runs an online clothing business and am looking for roughly 150-400 sq ft to rent during the summer and school year to work out of. I tried getting a storage unit but they do not allow people to work out of them. I need this income to pay for my tuition and am stumped on what to do for space. Would love some advice or if someone has some extra space I would love to get in contact with you!