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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

OSU Reaffirmation of Accreditation

A milestone that reflects our commitment to excellence
OSU will host HLC Peer Reviewers for its 10-year Reaffirmation of Accreditation site visit on April 20–21, 2026. Accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission ensures that OSU meets rigorous academic standards that allow students to access federal financial aid, transfer credits and graduate with a degree recognized nationwide. For more information about the visit and accreditation process, click the link below.

Cowboys Care about your mental health

Help is available whenever you need it
The middle of the semester can be a stressful time of the year, but you don't have to navigate it alone. OSU offers a wide range of support through individual counseling, 24/7 virtual care through TimelyCare or connecting with a Cowboys Care Ambassador who can help you find the right resources. Help is here whenever you need it.

OSUIT teaches Okmulgee families healthy cooking OSUIT teaches Okmulgee families healthy cooking Mar 16

Chef Aaron Ware, a Culinary Arts instructor at OSUIT, shared his cooking expertise with local parents, teaching them the art of delicious meal preparation and the science of portion control.

From the Emerald Isle to Green Country: OSU welcomes Oklahoma Ireland Business Conference From the Emerald Isle to Green Country: OSU welcomes Oklahoma Ireland Business Conference Mar 16

Tulsa’s annual Irish Fest serves as a celebration of Irish culture and an opportunity to build relationships across industries through the Oklahoma Ireland Business Conference, organized by Irish Fest founder Don Burdick. On Friday, that focus honed in on the rapidly growing aerospace industry and the mutually beneficial relationships that could develop between Ireland — a European leader in uncrewed aircraft systems — and the state of Oklahoma, which holds a similar position in the US.

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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