Take your next steps

to joining the Cowboy family. 

Now that you've been admitted, you need to complete a few important steps for a successful transition to the OSU-Tulsa campus. 

 

Next steps for summer/fall entering transfer students:

• 1. Create your O-Key account

  Your O-Key account is your passport to campus. You have to set it up before you can access your OSU email account, accept your scholarships and financial aid, register for classes and more. 

   

  To use your O-Key, you'll also have to set up multifactor authentication using Duo Security. For your security, your O-Key password will expire every 120 days. If you're locked out of your account, select the "Forgot your Password" link on the login page.

   

  For help setting up your account, visit it.okstate.edu or contact the IT Help Desk at helpdesk@okstate.edu or 405-744-4357.

• 2. Check your OSU email at least once a week

  Once you have your O-Key account set up, you can access your OSU email account at orangemail.okstate.edu or cowboymail.okstate.edu. This is where communication from the university will be sent, including scholarships and financial aid award letters, housing selection and enrollment information, so it's important to check it at least once a week. 

   

  You can access your OSU email through your cellphone or forward your OSU email to an existing account. Contact the IT Help Desk at 405-744-4357 for additional information on these steps.

• 3. Complete your FAFSA

  You should fill out the FAFSA using OSU's school code of 003170 to maximize scholarship and financial aid opportunities.

   

  You may be asked to submit additional documents by OSU’s Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid to complete the process. Requests will be sent to your OSU email, so remember to continue checking your email account. If you receive a request for additional documents, it’s critical that you respond as soon as possible so your potential student aid isn’t affected.

• 4. Sign up for OSU-Tulsa orientation and enrollment 

  Orientation and enrollment previews student life in and out of the classroom. You'll meet with academic advisers, confirm your academic college and major, take placement tests, enroll in classes, meet other new students and learn about campus resources. This program is mandatory for all students, and multiple sessions are available. 

  • Feb. 1: Registration opens for fall-entering students
  • Oct. 1: Registration opens for spring-entering students
• 5. Accept your scholarships and financial aid 

  Log in to my.okstate.edu with your O-Key account to accept your award(s).

   

  Your application for admission is also your application for scholarships. If you’re eligible for scholarships or financial aid, you’ll receive an award letter in your OSU email account. Many awards are time-sensitive, so it's important to accept them as soon as possible. 

• 6. Buy your books

  Purchase or rent textbook and materials needed for your courses at shopokstate.edu. The University Store is currently shipping books and supplies directly to your home, or you can pick them up on the OSU-Tulsa campus at no additional cost during select times. You may charge up to $1,500 of required books to your Bursar account.

• 7. Set up your online classroom profile

  Canvas, the online learning platform for OSU, allows instructors to post the online portions of traditional classes or teach fully online classes.

• 8. Complete your admissions file 

  Your admission to OSU is based on the academic information available at the time of your application review. You must submit final transcripts from each school you've attended, including concurrent courses, even if a degree was not earned. Check for missing documents or update your application by logging in to the application portal.

 

Next steps for summer/fall entering freshmen students:

• 1. Create your O-Key account

  Your O-Key account is your passport to campus. You have to set it up before you can access your OSU email account, accept your scholarships and financial aid, register for classes and more. 

   

  To use your O-Key, you'll also have to set up multifactor authentication using Duo Security. For help setting up your account, visit it.okstate.edu or contact the IT Help Desk at helpdesk@okstate.edu or 405-744-4357.

• 2. Check your OSU email at least once a week

  Once you have your O-Key account set up, you can access your OSU email account at cowboymail.okstate.edu. This is where communication from the university will be sent, including scholarships and financial aid award letters and enrollment information, so it's important to check it at least once a week. 

   

  You can access your OSU email  through your cellphone or forward your OSU email to an existing account. Contact the IT Help Desk at 405-744-4357 for additional information on these steps.

• 3. Complete your FAFSA

  You should fill out the FAFSA using OSU's school code of 003170 to maximize scholarship and financial aid opportunities. 

   

  You may be asked to submit additional documents by OSU’s Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid to complete the process. Requests will be sent to your OSU email, so remember to continue checking your email account. If you receive a request for additional documents, it’s critical that you respond as soon as possible so your potential student aid isn’t affected.

• 4. Submit your enrollment deposit

  Upon admission to OSU, all freshmen beginning classes in the summer or fall must submit the $300 enrollment deposit to register for orientation and enrollment.

   

  You can submit your enrollment deposit beginning at 8 a.m. CT on Dec. 1 by logging in to your application portal.

   

  Students who are eligible for a Pell Grant as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid may have their enrollment deposit deferred. The enrollment deposit can be refunded in part ($250) until May 1.

• 5. Sign up for orientation and enrollment

  Orientation and enrollment previews student life in and out of the classroom. You'll meet with academic advisors, confirm your academic college and major, enroll in classes, meet other new students and learn about campus resources. Orientation is mandatory for new students, and multiple sessions are available, including online sessions for those who are unable to attend in person. Registration opens at 8 a.m. CT on Feb. 1.

   

  You're encouraged to register a family member to attend with you. 

• 6. Accept your scholarships and financial aid

  Your application for admission is also your application for scholarships. If you’re eligible for scholarships or financial aid, your award letter(s) will be sent to your OSU email account. Some awards must be accepted by May 1 or will be canceled.

   

  Log in to my.okstate.edu with your O-Key account to accept your award(s).

• 7. Submit your new student advising form 

  Once you've registered for an orientation and enrollment program, you'll need to complete and submit your new student advising form through your application portal. Some information will be pre-populated and other items will need to be filled in so that we have the most up-to-date information for your advising appointment during orientation and enrollment. 

• 8. Complete the Cowboy 360 Modules

  Our new online student success modules are required and provide an in-depth overview of resources at OSU. You'll unlock the modules after you register for orientation and enrollment. They are filled with tips and tricks for you to be a successful student and will help you come to orientation and enrollment better prepared. These modules must be completed at least one week prior to your orientation date. Once registered for orientation, visit orientation.okstate.edu to complete the modules.

• 9. Take the Math Placement Exam

  The OSU Math Placement Exam is required for most students and opens March 1. The exam is designed to find the strengths and weaknesses of your mathematical knowledge, report results to you, and then, if necessary, provide you with online learning modules for improving your knowledge to prepare for the appropriate course. The exam helps us make sure you start in the best OSU math course for you to be successful. Visit the Math Placement website for more information.

• 10. Submit your immunization records 

  The State of Oklahoma requires all new students to provide proof of immunization for measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) and for hepatitis B. You must submit your health and immunization history and any supporting documentation to University Health Services prior to enrolling for your second semester of classes. 

• 11. Complete your admission file

  Your admission to Oklahoma State is based on the academic information available at the time of your application review. You must submit an official ACT or SAT test score (unless test optional) and your final high school transcript, including final semester grades and proof of graduation. Send all documents to:

   

  Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment
  North Hall 357
  Tulsa, OK 74106