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Oklahoma State University

The Code calls. How will you answer?

Why OSU?

Ranked No. 1 for Best College and Most Affordable in Oklahoma (Research.com, 2026), OSU is a place that’s big on opportunity and making a difference. There are countless reasons to join the Cowboy family, and we can't wait to welcome you to campus so you can make meaningful connections and build your future.

Life on Campus

OSU stands not only as a bastion of academic excellence but also as a cultivator of character and tradition. With these interviews, we embark on a journey to uncover the stories of students, teachers and faculty members who have embraced the Cowboy Code as a guiding philosophy in their daily lives.

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What's your major?

Curious about majors at OSU? Hear from current students.

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Why was OSU right for your student?

Parents and families share why OSU was the perfect choice for their students.

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What are you most excited for this fall?

We asked students what makes fall on campus so memorable—here’s what they said.

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How do scholarships make a difference?

Hear from students how this support helps them succeed.

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LEARN THE CODE

STATE Magazine now available

Discover the stories shaping the future of OSU
This issue of STATE Magazine captures the spirit of discovery and impact at Oklahoma State. From The Code Calls, a $2 billion comprehensive campaign uniting the Cowboy family, to the Hargis Leadership Institute empowering future leaders, see what's shaping OSU's future. Celebrate America's Greatest Homecoming, meet Distinguished Alumni Award honorees, explore how Cowboys Care is transforming mental health support, and see how OSU-Tulsa's hands-on education is powering Oklahoma's workforce.

The Cowboy Chronicles

Real stories of impact that share OSU’s land-grant mission
The Cowboy Chronicles brings you into the heart of campus life, groundbreaking research and Oklahoma communities where OSU's land-grant mission comes alive. Through in-depth articles, stunning photo essays, engaging podcasts and compelling videos, discover the faces, voices and moments that define what it means to be part of the Cowboy family.

Six OSUIT instructors who are shaping the future of Career and Technical Education Six OSUIT instructors who are shaping the future of Career and Technical Education Feb 27

February is Career and Technical Education Month, and OSUIT is fortunate to have a wealth of excellent instructors who give students invaluable education for their future careers.

OSU’s 5th annual Cowboy Country Polar Plunge features 150 participants OSU’s 5th annual Cowboy Country Polar Plunge features 150 participants Feb 27

The 2026 Cowboy Country Polar Plunge, uniting the Stillwater Polar Plunge and Oklahoma State University’s “Chilly Cowboy,” took place Feb. 21 at the Colvin Recreation Center’s outdoor pool, bringing the community together to raise critical funds for more than 12,400 Special Olympics Oklahoma athletes and Unified partners statewide.

Every Cowboy Answers The Call

In everything we make, do and say, we’re answering a call: to unlock possibilities, unleash ambitions and turn big dreams into great deeds. At Oklahoma State University, your gift is more than generosity, it’s groundbreaking and sky-scraping, changing Cowboys’ lives for good.

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