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3 minute readKnowing 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. Read more »

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7 financial aid tips to help you apply

2 minute readLet’s be honest: Receiving financial aid can be the difference between earning your college degree and not being able to go back to school at all. That makes applying for financial aid a hugely important process, and we at Oregon State want to help you navigate it like a pro.

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The power and promise of learning together while earning degrees online

3 minute readOregon State University offers many different ways to connect with others as you earn your degree online. Supplemental Instruction (SI) Study Tables offer one such opportunity.

Ecampus graduate, Daniel Robertson studies at a laptop with a textbook open on the table.

6 tips for success in your first term learning online

6 minute readReady for the start of your first term? These six actionable tips for success will help you make your first term a great one. Informed by our student success team, this advice is sure to prepare you for academic excellence.

Oregon State student Anastasia Rigby poses with her daughter in the U.S. Capitol.

Oregon State Everywhere: A rural Oregon mom in the nation’s capital

3 minute readAnastasia Rigby shares her story of representing Oregon families at the Strolling Thunder event held by Zero to Three on Capitol Hill. She says being an online, self-directed student taught her how to juggle multiple commitments, while the flexibility of OSU Ecampus and the support of her academic advisor allowed her to say yes to Strolling Thunder without putting her degree on hold.

Débora García Ovejero, who earned an online conservation degree from Oregon State, sits at a table holding a book.

Five years, nine time zones and one goal met: An online conservation degree

3 minute readDébora García Ovejero earned her fisheries, wildlife, and conservation sciences bachelor’s degree online from her home in the Netherlands. She once spent vacations traveling to places like Africa and Asia to volunteer with conservation groups. Now, she’s making conservation her full-time focus.

A woman sits on a bench outside and works on a smart tablet, completing an online application.

When is the best time to submit your application?

3 minute readIt’s never too late to continue your educational journey and earn your degree online. At Oregon State Ecampus, we’ve had students graduate at age 24, age 74 and every age in between. Time is on your side, and as you consider applying to learn online with OSU, we want to offer you some sage advice so it remains that way.

Ecampus student Kaitlin Lee works on a computer in her home.

Virtual office hours: What they are, how they work and why you should try them

3 minute readVirtual office hours are offered in many Oregon State online courses, and they give you the opportunity to meet with faculty in real time to talk about your course, your career and more.

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Four ways to get answers about learning online at Oregon State

2 minute readKey resources you can use include scheduled phone calls, email conversations and webinars. You can also read educational articles and sign up for a series of informative email messages.

Oregon State student Shane Carwile stands in a field with his wife Heather.

An environmental science degree for a career that’s still growing

3 minute readA bachelor’s degree can lead to expanded career opportunities. Just ask Shane Carwile. We asked Shane to share how his journey to Oregon State University and his experience learning online shaped what comes next.

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What makes a good online course?

4 minute readPop quiz: How many weeks does Oregon State spend developing an online course? If you answered 26 weeks, that’s correct (and oddly impressive). For six months, OSU faculty and staff take an idea for a new online class and turn it into a learning experience that is built on quality and meaningful engagement.

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