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Oklahoma State University

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Why OSU?

Ranked No. 1 for both Best Value and Best Academics in Oklahoma (Niche, 2024), 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

At OSU, we are motivated by a relentless drive to discover innovative solutions and create connection — all while building a better future for all. Engage with Cowboys everywhere and explore our lively and welcoming campus environment by following us on social media.

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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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Why was OSU right for you?

Students share why OSU was their top choice.

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What is your favorite part of homecoming?

Hear students' favorite moments during OSU's biggest celebration.

We are all Cowboys

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Introducing Interim President Hess

A new chapter at OSU
With an impressive career spanning over 43 years in Oklahoma higher education, Dr. Jim Hess is committed to fostering student success and advancing the university's land-grant mission. In this recent episode of Inside OSU, we learn more about the experiences that shaped his career, his connection to the Cowboy family and what drives his passion for education. He looks forward to collaborating with students, faculty and staff to lead OSU into a bright future.

Discover OSU Arts Week

Celebrate creativity and connection
Don't just observe the Arts — become part of the story. From April 18-26, 2025, campus will transform into a vibrant hub of artistic exploration with events that will ignite creativity, foster meaningful connections and create lasting memories for students, faculty, staff and our Stillwater community. Experience the excitement of fine arts, performing arts and applied arts during this weeklong celebration.

National leaders convene to address energy imperative behind America’s AI revolution National leaders convene to address energy imperative behind America’s AI revolution Apr 24

In a landmark event, leaders from technology, energy and academia convened Thursday at Oklahoma State University’s Hamm Institute for American Energy for the Powering AI: Global Leadership Summit.

OSU researchers seeking environmental solutions through cover cropping OSU researchers seeking environmental solutions through cover cropping Apr 24

OSU researchers are studying using legume cover crops in the summer to fix nitrogen in the soil to minimize the amount of fertilizer producers need to put down for planting wheat in the fall. They are using chambers to capture and measure carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide emissions in wheat fields.


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