WELCOME TO OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY!

 

 

 

What Is START? 

START is our orientation program for incoming students. Whether virtual or in-person, students will be introduced to OSU resources that have the power to help them academically, financially, socially, and healthily. They will spend the day with our amazing START leaders, engaging with other new students, and meeting with their academic advisors. We also have a separate program for families; going over OSU resources, how to support your student, and how to deal with the transition of sending your student to college.

SUMMER START 2024

(For Incoming Fall 2024 Students)

Register through your Beaver Basecamp:

Thank You for Joining us for START Orientation!

If you were unable to join us for one of our summer orientations, and haven't completed your START requirement, please join us for our FINAL START session!

 

Catch-Up START

 
Friday, September 20th
(first year + transfer)

 

 

It's September and you still need to attend START? We've got you covered! Our Catch-Up START session is here to ensure everyone gets their START requirement fulfilled before the term kicks off.

START Fees: Transfer Guests: $65, First-Year Guests: $80

Q&A

Beaver Basecamp does not show START sessions when:

  • registration hasn't opened yet
  • the session is full
  • the session has locked (10 days prior)
    • Sessions lock to ensure we have the time needed to prepare for each session. We are unable to make changes to the registration form (housing, guests, etc.) when this happens. If you need to cancel a session that is locked, please reach out to the Office of Student Orientation via phone or your ONID email address.

Advising and registration take place during your START session. You will have dedicated time with advisors who will help you plan your academic journey and assist you with registering for classes. 

*START is required before you are able to meet with your advisor.*

OSU staff monitor common classes that incoming students need to take throughout the summer to open up spots, as faculty are available. No matter when you attend START, you'll a full set of classes that will count towards your degree requirements, even if they aren’t the classes or times you would prefer.

No, you do not need to have anyone set up on your Beaver Hub team before attending START. Our START program is designed to guide you through all necessary steps, including team setup, during your orientation session.

START fees will be billed to your student account a few weeks after you attend your scheduled orientation session. These will be due at the same time fall tuition is due. 

At Oregon State University, we are committed to supporting our military service members, veterans, and their families as they transition into higher education. As part of this commitment, we offer fee waivers and discounts for various programs and sessions.

 

FEE WAIVERS

Military service or affiliation with a service member may qualify you for a fee waiver. Complete the following questions on our sign-up form to check eligibility. Answering "yes" to any of these questions may qualify you for a $10 student fee waiver.

  • Are you now or have you previously served in the U.S. military?
  • Are you the spouse or dependent child of a current or former service member of the U.S. military?
  • Do you plan to use a VA education benefit or military tuition assistance?

 

DISCOUNTS

In addition to fee waivers, we offer discounts for veterans attending in support of their students. If your student answers "yes" to the second question above and you are accompanying them, you may be eligible to receive the following discounts:

  • First-Year Families: Fee reduced to $65 from $80.
  • Transfer Families: Fee reduced to $50 from $65.

 

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for a fee waiver or to receive a discount, please indicate your eligibility on the sign-up form when registering for a session on Beaver Basecamp. Our team will review your responses and apply the waiver or discount accordingly.

Please reach out to us, the Office of Student Orientation, if you have any questions about START!