1701 SW Western Blvd
Corvallis, OR 97331, USA
Phone: +1-541-737-2464
Email: intoosu@oregonstate.edu
Website: https://intoosu.oregonstate.edu/

Administration

Bob Gilmour, Executive Director
Gurwinder Mann, Manager of Student Success Services
Marigold S Holmes, Director of International Admissions
Elena Sapp, Director of Academic Programs
Casey Glick, Director of International Marketing & Recruitment

Oregon State University offers international student support and services as well as English language training programs through the INTO OSU Center. Personalized support tailored to international students’ educational, social and cultural needs ensures they have a successful start on their Oregon State University journey. INTO established its first partnership in the U.S. at Oregon State University in 2008 located in the International Living-Learning Center.

Facilities

The International Living-Learning Center (ILLC) opened in September 2011 and is the home for INTO Oregon State University. The ILLC offers a world-class student experience where international and domestic students live and learn together in the heart of the OSU campus. This building includes residential accommodations for more than 300 international and domestic students, 26 classrooms, a large and spacious auditorium, computer labs, a café, market and comfortable open spaces where students can socialize.

Student Success Services

The INTO OSU Student Success Services team provides a range of co-curricular programs and services promoting social, academic and personal well-being. From the point of confirmation to the student's arrival at OSU, the Student Success Services team works with students individually to guide them through the pre-arrival process. Upon arrival at OSU, the team helps students settle into life in Corvallis, provides social opportunities and a variety of resources tailored to the specific needs of international students. Whether it’s a question about making an appointment with a doctor, finding a place to live, securing an on-campus job, renewing their visa or anything else, there will always be someone available to help students.

International Student Orientation

Orientation involves a variety of important events that prepare students to be successful at OSU, including information about maintaining their visa status, registering for OSU classes, health requirements and insurance coverage. Attendance at International Student Orientation is required of all international students at OSU. It’s also a great time to make new international and American friends and attend the many social events planned on campus.

Visa and Immigration Support

Upon arrival, the university’s Office of International Services (OIS) office, in conjunction with the INTO OSU Student Success Services team, will provide information, support and guidance on maintaining students' immigration status. These can include questions about renewing student visas, bringing dependents, employment, traveling and more. Students can attend walk-in hours, or make individual appointments with an International Student Adviser or Sponsored Student Adviser at the Office of International Services (OIS).

OSU Office of International Admissions

The OSU Office of International Admissions is housed in the INTO OSU Center. The Office of International Admissions works closely with prospective international students from inquiry to admission for a variety of entry routes to OSU including: undergraduate first-year, undergraduate transfer, graduate programs with rolling admissions, Pathway Programs (Undergraduate and Graduate), Academic English and Non-degree Exchange Programs. Visit the Office of International Admissions.

Scholarships

Oregon State University and INTO Oregon State University are proud to offer a wide variety of scholarships for exceptional international students. Scholarships are available to undergraduate students and graduate students. For more information about these exciting scholarship opportunities, please visit the Office of International Admissions.

International Direct

International Direct is an additional layer of academic and personal support services provided to international first-year degree-seeking students by INTO OSU, in close partnership with university departments. These services are in addition to OSU’s First Year Experience for all students and are designed to ensure a smooth transition to US higher education and a strong start towards a degree from Oregon State University. International Direct services include a personalized study plan with individualized advising and guided registration, additional academic support resources tailored to international student needs, and ongoing personal support from pre-arrival and orientation throughout the first three terms at OSU.

International Year One (Undergraduate Pathway)

International Year One (Undergraduate Pathway) is a structured first-year experience for international students who meet the UGPW entry requirements but do not have a high enough GPA and/or English language score for International Direct. The International Year One is designed to guide students through English language and academic skill development while they also complete a full year of credits towards their chosen degree. Students who successfully complete International Year One will progress automatically to degree-seeking status at OSU.

International Direct Transfer

International Direct Transfer is an additional layer of academic and personal support services provided to international transfer students by INTO OSU, in close partnership with university departments. These services are in addition to OSU’s support provided for all students and are designed to ensure a smooth transition to OSU. International Direct Transfer services include additional dedicated academic advising tailored for international students, and ongoing personal support from pre-arrival and orientation throughout the student's first term at OSU.

Undergraduate Transfer Program

Students with transfer credits from another university whose English level is below direct-entry requirements and/or who is missing an academic requirement for direct transfer can enroll in the Undergraduate Transfer Program (UTP). UTP offers credit articulation during the admissions process and a customized academic class schedule, including English language courses. Students also receive academic support services throughout the program to help them adjust to the US educational system and the expectations of four-year public research university.

Master's International Direct

Master's International Direct is an additional layer of academic and personal support services provided by INTO OSU to international graduate students entering select graduate programs in close partnership with university departments. These services are in addition to OSU’s support provided for all students and are designed to ensure a smooth transition to OSU. Master's International Direct services include additional dedicated academic advising tailored for international students, and ongoing personal support from pre-arrival and orientation throughout the student's first term at OSU.

Graduate Pathway

Graduate Pathway is a structured experience for international students who meet the GPW entry requirements but do not have a high enough GPA, meet the pre-requisites, and/or the English language score for direct entry to the degree program. The Graduate Pathway is designed to guide students through English language and academic skill development while they also complete undergraduate and/or graduate credits towards their chosen degree. Students who successfully complete Graduate Pathway will progress automatically to degree-seeking status at OSU.

Academic English

The Academic English Program provides students with English language instruction and academic skills to prepare for university study in the US.

Study Abroad with English

Study Abroad with English (SAWE) allows students to come to OSU on a short-term study program and take a combination of Academic English and OSU undergraduate classes. Students can earn college credits from an American university which transfer back to their home institution. The program is customized to each student’s English level and academic interests, with university course options in engineering, business, public policy, liberal arts, and the sciences.