The OSU Alumni Association engages alumni, students and friends to experience lifelong connections to the Alumni Association, Cowboy Family and Oklahoma State University.

The organization offers numerous programs for current students designed to educate them on OSU history and traditions, engage them in OSU programs and events, and prepare them to be productive graduates of the university.

Membership

With nearly 3,000 members, the Student Network of the OSU Alumni Association is one of the largest student groups on campus. Members receive many exclusive benefits to use both as students and alumni, including discounts at dozens of Stillwater merchants and 800 online nationwide retailers, a monthly e-newsletter, exclusive T-shirts, event invites, networking opportunities and more.

By joining as a student, you lock in a credit of $400 toward your Life Membership, making it only $600. The OSU Alumni Association has several payment options, including a $75/semester Bursar charge for eight semesters or recurring credit card payments as low as $10/month. Students may opt into the Bursar charge program at any time, and post-graduation payment plans are available for non-freshmen who graduate before reaching Life Member status. Annual memberships are also available for $30 per year. Join as a life or annual member at ORANGECONNECTION.org/students.

Alumni Ambassadors

The Alumni Ambassadors is the premier leadership organization at OSU. These students serve to support the OSU Alumni Association president and represent the organization at select alumni and campus events. Selection into Alumni Ambassadors offers students unique and valuable alumni networking opportunities throughout the academic year. Alumni Ambassadors are also eligible to apply to President's Partner, a select group of students who serve the OSU Office of the President and assist hosting events for university leadership. Selection is based on GPA, current and previous Student Network involvement, and an interview process. Students may learn more and apply early in the spring semester at ORANGECONNECTION.org/ambassadors.

Homecoming

America’s Greatest Homecoming has been presented each year by the OSU Alumni Association since 1920. It is run by more than 150 Homecoming student committee members in collaboration with thousands in the Greek, residential life and student organization communities. Students interested in serving on a committee may apply for the Big Committee in September 2024 and the Steering Committee in January 2025. Find more information at ORANGECONNECTION.org/homecoming.

Class Rings

Students with 60 or more credit hours are eligible to purchase an Official OSU Class Ring. The Alumni Association sponsors the ring program officially recognized by the university and hosts a ceremony each semester to present recipients with their rings. Alumni Association members receive a $50 discount on all rings, and life members receive their ring in an exclusive orange ring box. Visit ORANGECONNECTION.org/ring or call 405-744-5368 for more information.

Student Awards

The Alumni Association recognizes students for their excellence in scholarship, campus leadership and service to campus and community with two awards for senior undergraduate students. Seniors are encouraged to apply in September 2024 at ORANGECONNECTION.org/awards.

OSU Foundation

The Oklahoma State University Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation. Gifts to the Foundation are deductible under Section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code. Established in 1961, the Foundation seeks to transform the university through the power of generosity and manage donated resources efficiently and effectively. Its mission is to unite donor passions with university priorities to elevate the impact of Oklahoma State University.

The OSU Board of Regents, through a resolution passed in 1966, directed that gifts or donations made for the benefit of Oklahoma State University be made to the OSU Foundation.

Although it is a separate and distinct legal entity from the Oklahoma State University System, the OSU Foundation maintains a close and cooperative working relationship with the University to establish fundraising priorities and cultivate constituency relationships.

OSU-Tulsa

Johnny Stephens, Pharm.D.—Interim President
Craig Freeman, J.D.—Interim Vice Provost and Dean, College of Professional Studies

Oklahoma State University (OSU) offers undergraduate and graduate programs at Oklahoma State University-Tulsa (OSU-Tulsa). For undergraduate programs, lower-division courses (1000- and 2000-level) are available at Tulsa Community College or other area two-year colleges. Students should consult an OSU-Tulsa academic counselor for a list of transferable courses. Upper-division courses (3000- and 4000-level) and graduate courses (5000- and 6000-level) are offered at OSU-Tulsa.

Students applying to OSU-Tulsa must be admitted to either the academic degree program of choice or as a non-degree seeking student. All students must comply with admission procedures of OSU. Once admitted, regulations published in the OSU Catalog govern the student’s pursuit and completion of the degree program.

OSU provides admission, enrollment, financial aid and academic advising services at OSU-Tulsa. Scholarships are also available from OSU-Tulsa. Students may enroll in classes in Tulsa or Stillwater and pay tuition at either location. The student’s official academic records and transcripts are maintained by OSU at the Stillwater campus. Faculty are hired by OSU and the college offering the degree program. Upon completion of an academic program, the degree is granted by OSU. Students are responsible for making certain each course taken will apply toward the chosen degree or certificate program. Courses taken from other participating universities are treated as transfer credit courses. Transfer credit hours are applied to a student’s degree program in accordance with regulations of OSU.

OSU-Tulsa is administered by a Board of Trustees and is under the governing authority of the OSU Board of Regents. Classes are held at 700 N. Greenwood Ave., Tulsa, OK 74106-0702.

Semester class schedules for OSU-Tulsa are available online on Self -Service Banner. For additional information on undergraduate programs, contact the OSU-Tulsa campus at 918-594-8355. For additional information on graduate programs, contact the OSU-Tulsa Graduate Student Services Center at 918-594-8445. Information is also available on the OSU-Tulsa website at www.tulsa.okstate.edu.