How to Apply, Request Info, or Visit Oregon State University

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Oregon State University (OSU) gives prospective students three direct entry points on its homepage: Apply Now for admission, Request Info for prospective-student inquiries, and Visit for campus tours. Virtual tours are also available for the Corvallis and OSU-Cascades (Bend) campuses, so you can explore either location before traveling.

Apply to Oregon State University

Use the Apply Now option when you are ready to submit an admission application. It is the primary action link on the OSU homepage under the "Your path starts here" section.

Before you start, confirm which applicant type fits you, since application requirements and deadlines differ by level and program. OSU operates as Oregon's largest public research university and a land grant institution, with locations in Corvallis, Bend (OSU-Cascades), and online through Ecampus — so the correct application route depends on where and how you plan to study.

Request Information

Choose Request Info if you are still exploring and want OSU to send you details about programs, admission, or next steps. This is the right option when you are not ready to apply but want to stay in contact with the university.

Visit a Campus

Select Visit to arrange a campus visit. OSU's main campus is in Corvallis, described as a historic and state-of-the-art campus in the Willamette Valley, with mountain biking and hiking trails, a river for boating or kayaking, and a downtown with local cuisine and events.

If you cannot travel in person, use the virtual tours:

Location What it covers Virtual tour
Corvallis Main campus in the Willamette Valley Corvallis Virtual Tour
OSU-Cascades (Bend) Bend campus in Central Oregon's high desert, 20+ majors, small classes OSU-Cascades Virtual Tour

Other OSU Locations to Consider

OSU serves students beyond its two physical campuses. Depending on your goals, you may also look into:

  • Ecampus — online education, ranked in the top 10 for 12 consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report
  • Statewide locations — OSU Extension Service operations in all 36 Oregon counties and with the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs
  • Hatfield Marine Science Center and Portland — additional OSU sites

Quick Reference

  • Ready to apply: Apply Now
  • Still deciding: Request Info
  • Want to see campus: Visit, or take the Corvallis or OSU-Cascades virtual tour
  • Want to study online: Explore OSU Ecampus

OSU enrolls 38,460 total students and has been the state's largest university for 12 straight years, so expect a large institution with multiple entry paths rather than a single application channel.