Welcome to Oklahoma State University!

University College Advising (UCA) is a student-centered office with professional advisors who work closely with you to plan your academic future. We will also connect you to resources that can help you achieve success here at OSU and beyond.

Orientation & Enrollment is the first step towards ensuring a smooth transition to college life. UCA’s priority during orientation and enrollment is to enroll each of our students in an appropriate class schedule for next semester. This includes meeting one-on-one with your advisor to discuss your academic goals.

Preparing for Enrollment

• If you have completed the ACT or SAT make sure to submit documentation to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions to better determine remediation needs in Math, Science, English, and Reading.
• Submit your final high school transcripts to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
• If you have completed any college courses, have transcripts sent from the college who awarded credit in addition to your high school transcript. If you are currently enrolled in college courses, email a copy of your schedule to uca@okstate.edu.
• If you have not sent AP Test scores to OSU, visit the CollegeBoard website to do so.
• If you applied for admission with “Undecided” as your major, you may be able to declare your major on your Admissions Portal.
• Check your OSU email often. Log in at cowboymail.okstate.edu. 
• If you need physical or educational accommodations, please contact Student Accessibility Services. Be prepared to discuss your needs with your advisor at your enrollment appointment so that they can help you build a class schedule that will promote success.

• First Year Seminar Course
  University College Advising's First Year Seminar Courses are taught by the student's academic advisor and are designed to guide freshman students through their first semester at Oklahoma State University. The topics covered in this course include:
  

  • how to get involved the OSU & Stillwater community
  • how to take an active role in your education
  • how to find the many resources available on campus
  • how to navigate and utilize university systems

   

  Other courses taught by UCA advisors can be found on our Courses page.
• Math Placement Testing

  Students have to take the OSU Math Placement Exam in a proctored environment. Information about the Math Placement Test, including locating a virtual test proctor, can be found on the Math Placement website.

• Remediation

  Certain subject areas (English, math, reading, and science) have enrollment restrictions based on standards set by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. Students who do not meet those requirements may have to complete additional testing or coursework to demonstrate course-readiness. 

   

  Your advisor will help you understand what is required of you and what your options are.

   

  Additional information about course placement and remediation processes can be found on the University Assessment & Testing website.

• LASSO Center

  The LASSO Center is dedicated to helping all OSU students succeed. LASSO provides academic assistance through Tutoring, Supplemental Instruction, and Academic Success Coaching at no additional cost. LASSO works to empower students to take an active role in their learning experience by fostering the development of critical thinking, active learning and increased self-awareness. 

• General Education Requirements

  General Education Requirements are courses required of all students by the State Board of Regents to form a common base of experience for all degrees. Each college may add to or require specific courses within the general education requirements for degree programs. Familiarize yourself with Oklahoma State University’s General Education Requirements. 

• Degree Plans

  You may review the list of majors offered at OSU. Check out all of your major options and get an idea of what your coursework will look like! You can even find course descriptions in the Academic Catalog.