Getting Started: Readmitted OSU Students

An ONID account is required to register for classes, access course sites, and receive a university email address. Please review these detailed ONID sign-up instructions. As a former student who is returning to Oregon State, you may need to reactivate your ONID account.

After you set up your ONID account, you will be required to sign up for DUO, a mandatory two-step authentication system.

Your ONID email is your official oregonstate.edu email and can be accessed through Microsoft 365/Outlook. Billing notifications and all other Oregon State communications will be sent there. You must check your ONID email regularly.

ONID Username example: BeaveB@oregonstate.edu

ONID Password example: 1Two3Four

If you need additional assistance accessing your OSU email account, please contact the Service Desk. 

The Oregon State Financial Aid and Scholarships webpage has detailed information about financial aid. In general, undergraduate degree-seeking students (including postbaccalaureate students) must register for at least 6 credits per term to be eligible for financial aid.

If you wish to be considered for financial aid, you must fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and list Oregon State as your school choice. You will need to fill out a FAFSA every year.

Apply for financial aid as soon as possible - ideally, at the same time you apply for admission to Oregon State.

International students are not eligible for U.S. federal financial aid. However, Oregon State administers several scholarship and tuition remission programs for international students. For more information, visit the Scholarships for International Students page.

Use the MyDegrees portal to review your record of previous coursework that you have completed or reported to Oregon State. MyDegrees is a web-based degree checklist program and academic advising tool designed to assist you and your advisor in reviewing degree progress. It organizes your academic transcript chronologically and categorically, identifying courses you have completed and courses still needed to fulfill degree requirements.

The orientation course in Canvas provides you with important information about online and hybrid courses and degree programs at Oregon State, as well as the systems and services you will use during your academic career.

You must complete the online orientation before meeting with your academic advisor and registering for classes.

Ecampus students do not need to attend START, which is Oregon State's orientation program for on-campus students.

NOTE: If you are changing your major or switching your status as an on-campus student or Ecampus student, you will work directly with your new academic advisor in submitting the change of major form.

If you do not see the Ecampus orientation in Canvas, please contact Ecampus at ecampus.ess@oregonstate.edu or 800-667-1465 (option 1) to be enrolled. 

The ALEKS math placement assessment helps your academic advisor identify the right math course for you, which will let you make progress toward your degree without wasted time or money.

All first-year students must take the math placement assessment.

All transfer students must take the math placement assessment, unless you have earned a C- or better in a college-level math course from another college or university, or from a AP, CLEP, or IB exam.

A college-level math course is defined as college algebra (MTH 111) or higher.

If it has been more than a year since your last math course, taking the ALEKS math placement assessment is strongly recommended. Taking the assessment will allow you to access tutoring modules that are a great refresher before taking your next math course.

After you complete the Ecampus online orientation you will receive an email with more information about how to connect with your academic advisor. Your advisor will receive a notification that you have completed the online orientation.

You must have an initial advising appointment before registering for classes. Your academic advisor will help you develop a plan for completing your degree. We want you to be successful at Oregon State, and talking with your advisor before you start your first class will help ensure your success.

Before talking with your advisor, it is a good idea to look at the Ecampus Schedule of Classes and make a note of any courses that especially interest you.

If you need help contacting your academic advisor, please call the Ecampus Student Services Center at 800-667-1465 (select option 1).

After completing the Ecampus online orientation and talking with your academic advisor, you will receive a registration PIN that enables you to register. The online orientation provides you with important information about online courses, degree programs, and student services at Oregon State.

Before you register, view the step-by-step registration guide.

Also, review information about steps to take if you need to change your registration after courses begin. Specific policies and procedures govern adding and dropping courses, refunds after the start of the term, late registration, and course withdraws. Changes to registration can affect financial aid awards and eligibility.

Ready to register now? Go to Beaver Hub to get started.

Review our tuition and fee information to ensure you understand the cost of courses.

All Oregon State bills are sent electronically. Detailed billing information is available from Business Affairs.

You can view and pay your bill online.

Ecampus students taking only online courses are not required to have an OSU ID card. However, having a card could be useful for receiving student discounts or accessing some facilities if you visit an OSU campus. ID cards can also sometimes be used at other colleges and universities.

More information can be found on the OSU ID Center website or you can contact the OSU ID Center directly at 541-737-2493.