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Graduate degrees and certificates online

For more information on Oregon State University's graduate degree programs and admission procedures, visit the graduate student website. You will also want to explore the online and distance graduate-level programs within the degrees and programs offered by OSU Ecampus. Certificate applicants should apply as degree-seeking students.

Undergraduate degrees online

To apply for admission to OSU, you will work directly with the OSU Office of Admissions. The application process takes approximately four to six weeks after admissions has received all required documents. For more information, contact admissions at 800-291-4192 or apply online.

Nondegree students

Taking courses to meet other goals

If you would like to take online courses with OSU Extended Campus for personal or professional enrichment, or to apply to a degree program at another institution, then you should enroll as a nondegree-seeking student.

Taking courses prior to formal degree admission to OSU

If you find that you don't have enough time to apply for formal degree admission and wish to take courses in the current term, the nondegree application admits students in just a few days. The courses you take as a nondegree student will be applied to your OSU degree program after being admitted for a later term.

Returning to OSU as a degree-seeking student

If you want to return to OSU after a being away for four or more consecutive terms (not counting summer terms), you need to fill out the readmit application form. More re-enrollment information can be found in OSU's online catalog. Contact OSU's Office of the Registrar at 541-737-4331 or via email.

Pursuing a minor online

If you wish to earn a transcripted minor online from OSU, you must hold a bachelor's degree from OSU or another accredited institution and submit a nondegree application. Please explore all of the requirements, procedures and fees detailed on these webpages.

After admission

Once you have been admitted to OSU, please complete the Ecampus online orientation, which will provide you with an introduction to OSU and online learning. After the orientation, your adviser will contact you to set up a meeting to discuss your degree plan and determine which requirements you have yet to complete. Your advising meetings will take place via phone, email or video chat with programs such as Skype. At that time you will receive a necessary PIN number in order to register.

Welcome to OSU! The Ecampus staff is committed to helping you earn your OSU degree and enjoy the educational journey. Please contact us if we can help make your online experience more enriching.

Student Services Center
Phone: 541-737-9204
Toll Free: 800-667-1465
Email: ecampus@oregonstate.edu