Oregon State University

Oregon State University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Oregon State University has the Ballroom Dance Club. In fact, more students participate in the Ballroom Dance Club than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Oregon State University include Gaming Club, Organic Growers Club, Blood Drive Association and Residence Hall Association.

Oregon State University students' favorite campus events are Civil War Football Game, Homecoming and Parent's Weekends.

Does Oregon State University Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Oregon State University.

Oregon State University offers on-campus housing. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are given priority for on-campus housing.

Most Oregon State University students live off campus. In 2023, 17% of undergrads at Oregon State University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 83% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Oregon State University. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Oregon State University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Oregon State University Athletics

At Oregon State University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Oregon State University:

Safety at Oregon State University

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Oregon State University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Oregon State University (OSU) campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

Oregon State University (OSU) offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Additionally, Oregon State University (OSU) has crime prevention office.

Plan a Visit to Oregon State University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Oregon State University, take Interstate 5 to Corvallis, OR. If you need to fly, book your flight to Eugene airport.

While you're planning, check out other schools in Oregon you may want to visit too. Click the heart at the top of each school's page to save it to your college list.

Want to visit but can't make the trip? Explore Oregon State University's campus without leaving home by taking a virtual campus tour

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