OSU Information

WELCOME TO OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY!

This page contains quick references to the information that you want to know about OSU. You can also check out the OSU homepage for more information.

 

HOW DO I FIND OUT MORE ABOUT MY ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT?

Oklahoma State University is divided into academic colleges, which contain multiple departments and various degree options. There are six undergraduate academic colleges. Graduate students are all part of the Graduate College. To find out more about your academic department, you should go to the website of your college.

 

what's happening on campus?

There are a few great sources to find out what exciting events are developing on campus and become better acquainted with Stillwater and OSU.

News@OkState provides updates on the important and exciting things that are happening on campus.

The Daily O'Collegian (known as the O'Colly) is the student-run campus newspaper. It is a daily paper that runs news about the campus, student activities, events on campus and the city of Stillwater.

The Stillwater Newspress is the local daily newspaper which has news about the city of Stillwater and more.

 

can I get a scholarship?

There are a few scholarships available for nonresident students. Among them are:

  • Nonresident Achievement Scholarship
  • Transfer Nonresident Achievement Scholarship
  • Alumni Legacy Scholarship
  • Oklahoma Ethiopian Society (OES) Scholarship
  • Thai Student Scholarship

For additional information on scholarships, please contact the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid and ISS.

can I get a job?

All international students must have ISS approval prior to working. Students on F-1 visas (who are not sponsored) are allowed to work up to 20 hours per week on campus. Students who are sponsored or on J-1 visas must come to the ISS office to determine if they are eligible for employment. Off-campus employment is prohibited except in rare cases which must be authorized by a DSO in the ISS office. Unauthorized off-campus employment is considered failure to maintain status and can result in deportation. Visit Information for F-1 students and Information for J-1 students for more information on the immigration regulations regarding employment.

How to secure employment?

Step 1

Find a job. There are many ways to find on-campus jobs. Your friends may           know an employer, the newspapers may have ads, there may be signs           posted around campus or you can find student employment on the           Career Services website. It is important to note that international students           do not qualify for Work-Study positions, which are subsidized by the U.S.           government.

Step 2

Obtain a work permit from the ISS office. New students will not be able to get           a work permit until they attend the work permit orientation session. You may,           however, obtain a work permit during orientation even if you don't have a job           yet, so if you plan on working you should get one at that time.

Step 3

Obtain a Social Security Number. Everyone who works in the U.S. must have           a Social Security Number (SSN). Once you obtain a job, you must have your           employer provide a letter, which must also be signed by a DSO in the ISS           office.

For those of you who are Graduate Assistants, this is not your Letter of Offer from the department. The hiring department may access a template of the Letter for the Social Security Administration here.

You must take the letter to the Social Security Administration along with your I-20, visa, passport, and I-94. You cannot request a SSN until you have been in the U.S. for at least 10 business days. Going prior to that may create delays in receiving your SSN. Once you have requested your SSN, you should receive it in approximately two weeks.

Step 4

Change your student ID to your Social Security Number. Click here, read the instructions, fill out and print the form and take it to the Registrar's Office in 301 Student Union.

Graduate students who have a graduate assistantship on their I-20 as part of their financial statement may begin work on the first day of class. However, they will not be paid until the SSN is received. All other students may begin at the department’s discretion, but you will not be paid until you have a SSN.

 

how do I get involved on campus?

Joining a student organization is the best way to meet people, have fun and get to know the OSU campus. Involvement on campus will help you feel at home at OSU. There are over 300 student organizations on campus, so everyone can find one that interests them! There are also many organizations specifically for international students. Visit Campuslink and International Student Organization for more information on student organizations.

You can also visit the Area Clubs:

African Student Organization
Bangladesh Student Association
Chinese Friendship Association
Cultural Italian American Organization                                                          Ethiopian Student Organization
Indian Student Association
Indonesian Overseas Student Association
Japanese Student Organization
Korean Student Organization
Latin American Student Association
Lebanese Student Association
Malaysian Student Society
Nepalese Student Association
Pakistan Student Association
Russian Club
Sri Lankan Student Association
Taiwanese Student Association
Thai Student Association
Turkish Student Association
Vietnamese Student Association

 

how do I find out more about osu-tulsa?

The Oklahoma State University-Tulsa is the newest member of the OSU System. You can find out more about OSU-Tulsa by visiting OSU-Tulsa's International Students and Scholars website.

 

MORE INFORMATION

For more information, contact:

Office of International Students and Scholars
E-mail: issI20@okstate.edu
MSN Messenger login: issI20@okstate.edu
 Phone: 405-744-5459
Fax: 405-744-8120