Stillwater Information

Welcome to Stillwater!

Oklahoma State University is located in Stillwater, Oklahoma. With a population of roughly 42,000 citizens, Stillwater has a unique combination of big city amenities and small town charm. Stillwater is home to museums, theaters, art galleries, parks, golf courses, walking trails, bike trails, and 5 lakes. Stillwater has over 100 restaurants and a variety of lodging and shopping choices available.

 

Where is stillwater?

Geographically, Stillwater is located in Oklahoma, a state in the south central part of the U.S. Stillwater is located in the north central part of the state and is very near the two largest cities in the state. Stillwater is approximately 65 miles west of Tulsa, Oklahoma and 65 miles north of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Because of Stillwater’s central location, both Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma City and Tulsa International Airport are equally accessible. All major airlines operate from both airports. There are multiple options for travel to Stillwater from either airport.

 

what is the climate like in stillwater?

Since Oklahoma is in the Temperate Zone, you should come prepared for variable weather. The temperature frequently drops to 20F (-7C) during the winter and rises to as high as 100F (38C) during the summer. With this great temperature range, students need a wardrobe for both seasons. You will need warm clothes (including a heavy coat) for the winter season (November to February) and lighter clothes for the summer (June to September). You may wish to wait to buy winter clothing when you get here.

Some students enjoy having their national dress to wear to certain campus events and international celebrations. American students dress informally for classes and most social occasions. Men will have need of a suit or jacket and slacks and women will need a nice dress or two for social occasions.

To find out more about the weather condition in Stillwater, click here.

To convert Fahrenheit to Celsius, click here.

 

What is life like in Stillwater?

Stillwater is home to a variety of attractions and activities. Visit the Convention and Visitor's Bureau for more information on Stillwater's attractions.

For more information on the quality of life in Stillwater, visit the Chamber of Commerce.

 

WHERE CAN I LIVE IN STILLWATER?

A variety of housing options are available to students both on and off-campus. Undergraduate Freshmen are required to live in residence halls unless they are married, age 21 or older, or have completed 27 credit hours. All other students may live either on-campus or off-campus. Go to On-Campus Housing or Off-Campus Housing more information.

 

How do I travel once I arrive in Stillwater?

Once you arrive in Stillwater, you will be able to navigate the town easily without a car by using these two options:

Buses                                                                                                                              

OSU offers a transit system called THE BUS that provides transportation around campus and throughout the community. This service is available to students for free and to non-students for a minimal fee. The Parking and Transit Services has more information on this service and its routes.

Taxis

The following taxi services are available locally in Stillwater. They will provide services within Stillwater and to Tulsa/Oklahoma City. Please call in advance for a quote to your destination.

  • Anytime Taxi: Phone 405-743-8131
  • Cowboy Country Cab: Phone 405-372-8294
  • Roy’s Taxi: Phone 405-743-1700

 

How do I plan for Healthcare?

Immunization requirements

The State of Oklahoma has enacted new immunization requirements for college and university students that include Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Hepatitis. TB testing is also required and available at the Student Health Center (in lieu of the TB form). Failure to get the TB testing done will result in a hold on your enrolment for the subsequent semester. Please complete and return the Medical History and Immunization Schedule form found in your OSU acceptance package along with the TB (tuberculosis) form to the OSU Student Health Center. More details and information about these requirements can be found here.

Medical Insurance

Healthcare is very expensive in the United States. Most American citizens and visitors purchase a medical insurance policy to defray the costs. Medical insurance is required for J-Visa holders and strongly recommended for all other students and dependents. Medical Insurance is available at a reasonable rate through the OSU Division of Student Affairs. Visit Academic Health Plans to get more information on those policies.

For Graduate Assistants, Teaching Assistants or Research Assistants, you may have OSU sponsored insurance available to you. Click here to get more information on OSU sponsored insurance that may be available to you!

There are also many private companies that offer insurance policies. You should pay careful attention to the benefits they provide along with the prices. More
information on private insurance companies.