Welcome new freshmen!
We're here to help you transition to OSU by providing robust programs and services to ensure your success. All freshmen are required to attend an orientation and enrollment program.
Registration for summer and fall 2026 incoming students will open on Sunday, Feb. 1 at 8 a.m. CST.
Fall Orientation and Enrollment Program Options
Traditional Program
This premiere program option is highly encouraged regardless of your familiarity with campus.
Benefits of the Traditional Program:
- Additional time with your academic college
- Information delivered at a more manageable pace
- Extended opportunities for peer connections and interactions
- Experience on-campus living
- Join orientation leaders and fellow students for social activities such as basketball, rock climbing, board games, and video games—plus get a sneak peek at the Colvin Recreation Center
The on-campus, two-day experience begins with check-in at 1:30 p.m. on the first day and concludes by 1 p.m. on the second day. Overnight on-campus accommodations are available to students attending orientation at an additional charge of $43 per night. No advanced reservation is required. Fee includes sheets, towels, blanket, pillow and complimentary soap. Guests of students must arrange their own overnight accommodations.
- DATES OFFERED:
May 26 - 27, 2026
May 27 - 28, 2026
May 28 - 29, 2026
June 2 - 3, 2026
June 3 - 4, 2026
June 4 - 5, 2026
June 9 - 10, 2026
June 10 - 11, 2026
June 11 - 12, 2026
June 16 - 17, 2026
June 23 - 24, 2026
June 24 - 25, 2026
June 25 - 26, 2026
July 7 - 8, 2026
July 8 - 9, 2026
July 9 - 10, 2026
Condensed Program
During this orientation experience, you'll receive information at a quicker pace. The condensed program is recommended for those very familiar with OSU, those who are sure of their major selection or those who typically have quick decision-making skills. The program includes advising and enrollment, time with peers and opportunities to learn more about the OSU community.
This on-campus, one-day experience is from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- DATES OFFERED:
May 21, 2026
June 1, 2026
June 8, 2026
June 15, 2026
June 22, 2026
June 29, 2026
June 30, 2026
July 6, 2026
Modified Program
This half-day, on-campus program provides academic advising and enrollment while introducing you to campus and academic resources and connecting you with peers. Please plan to attend the entirety of this four-hour program.
- DATES OFFERED:
Aug. 4, 2026
Aug. 6, 2026
Virtual Program
This program option is limited to students who live more than 500 miles from Stillwater and cannot make the trip to campus, are in military training during on-campus program offerings, have financial hardships that prevent attendance or will be out of the country during the entirety of on-campus program options.
The online, Zoom program focuses specifically on the enrollment process. Participants will be required to view pre-recorded sessions ahead of time.
- DATES OFFERED:
May 29, 2026
June 23, 2026
July 1, 2026
Aug. 3, 2026
Aug. 7, 2026