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Oregon State Ecampus graduate Samantha Diaz sits at a table and uses a laptop. Tuition

Here or anywhere in the U.S., Oregon State Ecampus students pay the same tuition rate online

2 minute read The benefits of learning online with Oregon State are abundant, so much so that it can be hard to keep track of them all. Here’s a trick to memorize them: Think of the word same. As in, OSU Ecampus students earn the same diploma as campus-based students. And no matter where you live, you’ll pay the same tuition rate for every Ecampus course you take online.

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Best in class: Oregon State online chemistry is at the top of its game

6 minute read The Oregon State Department of Chemistry’s early start and ongoing commitment to outstanding teaching, experiential learning and advising have set its online chemistry courses apart. OSU offers some of the highest quality online chemistry courses in the country.

A person uses a smartphone to access Oregon State University's mental health resources online

Mental health resources for online students

3 minute read Knowing where to go for support is essential for a student’s holistic wellness, and without a physical campus location to visit, Oregon State’s online learners thankfully have a clear-cut path to important resources for stress management. Read three tips to prioritize wellness and find support while earning your degree from a distance.

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Here’s how we support online computer science students

3 minute read The folks in Oregon State’s School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science engage with people who are interested in OSU’s online computer science postbaccalaureate program. The EECS staff offers wide-ranging support long before you actually enroll as a student, and it continues through mentorship programs, career showcases and more until the day you graduate.

Eric Broadfoot, Oregon State University Ecampus graduate in economics, who benefited from OSU's student support and engagement techniques.

Engaging students in the online classroom is our passion

< 1 minute read There’s a myth that learning online means that students are disconnected from their instructors and classmates. When you learn online with Oregon State University, it’s just the opposite. The Oregon State faculty who teach online work in partnership with the OSU Ecampus staff to provide students with an authentic sense of community.

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What makes Oregon State online programs stand out?

2 minute read Can a high-quality degree truly be delivered online? How can you support students at a distance? How do I learn science online? At OSU Ecampus, we hear questions like these often, and we’re proud to have the answers – as well as decades of experience in delivering nationally-ranked education to students around the world. Watch a video and read more to see how it’s done.

No matter the (social) distance, we've got you.

Our student support never stops – in good times or in crisis

2 minute read Here’s one of the biggest misconceptions about learning online: Students have to learn all by themselves, with little support from the university community. At Oregon State, the faculty who develop and teach classes online are experts at creating innovative ways for students to interact with classmates, instructors and the course content. And that enriching online learning environment is accompanied by a robust support system for OSU Ecampus students.

OSU Ecampus puts student success first

< 1 minute read Our students connect regularly with a strong community of classmates, instructors and on-campus support staff – because at OSU Ecampus, we put student success at the forefront of all we do. We provide access to resources like social groups, online forums and one-on-one conversations because those connections do more than just facilitate course projects. They establish a sense of belonging for students.

Portrait of Marleigh Perez, director of student success for Oregon State University Ecampus

Building a sense of community among online Native American students

4 minute read The college experience is difficult for many first-generation students to navigate. When you add distance learning to the equation, it can be so overwhelming that underrepresented students often drop out or are too apprehensive to even start. At Oregon State University Ecampus, Marleigh Perez is dedicated to changing that experience for students who learn online. She supports and advocates for Native American students who learn online with OSU.

Eddie Rodriguez, student success coach for Oregon State University Ecampus

Life experience helps student engagement manager support Indigenous students

3 minute read College students face a variety of challenges, from finding the right academic support to time management. As a first-generation college student and graduate, Eddie Rodriguez faced these challenges and others firsthand. Now, the sense of empathy and pride he feels as student engagement program manager at Oregon State Ecampus – including for students from Indigenous communities – inspires him to serve in this role every day.