Office of First Year Success | Oklahoma State University

Your Success Begins with Connections

We're here to help you get started at Oklahoma State University!

The Office of First Year Success provides the tools and resources you need to succeed. Beginning with your orientation experience, through your first year, we have you covered.

Refer a First-Year Student

Program information for:

Freshman Students Transfer Students International Students

Register for orientation and enrollment

Orientation and enrollment is your first step to joining the Cowboy family and is required for each new student. Find a freshman or transfer program date that best fits your schedule. Sign up for orientation via your application portal here!

Application Portal

First Year Resources

The Office of First Year Success helps you be your personal best during your first year. We’re available to brainstorm ideas that work for your unique personality, needs, and situation. You’ll leave our office with achievable, sustainable plans to help you with the personal and financial challenges of college life.

Once you are enrolled as an OSU student, you can schedule an appointment with our team using the Slate Student Portal. After logging in to your portal, choose appointments and then select your First Year Success financial planning coach or campus connection coach. Detailed instructions for accessing your student portal can be found here.

Make An Appointment

Winn named OSU Extension Distinguished Educator Jan 26

Heather Winn reflects on her years as a 4-H member and how they inspired her to begin a career in OSU Extension.

Kirksey honored with Diamond Award Jan 25

Dr. Jason F. Kirksey, chief diversity officer and vice president for Institutional Diversity at Oklahoma State University, was awarded the Diamond Award Excellence in Education Leadership, Diversity | Equality | Inclusion, Humanitarian & Community Engagement by The Not Alone Foundation, Inc. and The Academy of the Diamond Awards.

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