 | | | |  Congratulations for considering the College of Business at OSU as a place to further your education! Here at the College of Business (COB) we understand that transferring to a new institution is a life-changing decision. You are not alone as a new transfer student to OSU. Students come from community colleges across Oregon and the U.S. Our Office of Student Services is committed to helping you create a plan which will ensure a smooth and efficient transition. We encourage you to review the following information carefully and to contact our office with any questions.
FIRST STEPS
Come by for a visit
- If you have never been to the Oregon State University Campus we recommend that you plan a visit. This is the best way to experience the culture of OSU and to find out whether you and OSU are a comfortable fit. If an official visit scheduled though the TOUR desk does not fit into your schedule you can arrange an individual appointment with an advisor in our office.
- Review the advising appointment checklist to prepare for your visit. We recommend you bring a copy of this checklist to your advising meeting.
- Be sure to bring your unofficial transcript to your advising meeting so that we can review it together. It’s our hope that you will leave this meeting feeling well prepared to be an integral part of the College of Business! Our Advising Office is located in 214 Bexell Hall.
Off campus visits
- A member of our advising staff visits the LBCC campus during fall and spring terms, so if you are a current LBCC student, watch for postings regarding these visits. We have also met with students at Chemeketa, Mt. Hood and Portland Community College.Check with your business advisor for information on any pending COB visits to these campuses.
So, you’ve met with an advisor, visited the campus and made the decision to join Beaver Nation! What’s next?
- Submit the online application for undergraduate admission and indicate that you want to be admitted as a pre-business student.
- Once you receive your official acceptance notification from OSU, submit your Advanced Tuition Deposit (ATD) for $200.00.This deposit will be credited to your fall term tuition bill.
- TRANSFER START. This is a mandatory one day orientation. It is also when you will meet with an advisor and register for fall term classes. Complete information on the transfer student admissions process may be found here: http://oregonstate.edu/admissions/transfer.php
Attend an orientation 
- ORIENTATIONS - ALL transfer students are REQUIRED to attend one of the two orientations described below:
- Transfer START – These are orientation sessions for those students who are transferring to OSU for Fall term. They are coordinated by OSU New Student Programs and are held several times during the summer between June and September. During these Transfer START sessions you will participate in campus wide activities as well attend an Academic presentation and have an advising appointment with a College of Business Academic Advisor. You sign up for these STARTs through the New Student Programs website – http://oregonstate.edu/newstudents/index.html
- New Student Admit Orientations (NAOs) – These are orientation sessions for students who are transferring to OSU in Winter or Spring terms. They are coordinated by the Advising Staff at the College of Business. You will attend a brief presentation delivered by New Student Programs to provide overall OSU information. After that you will also attend an Academic Presentation delivered by the Advising Staff at the College of Business. After this presentation you will have an advising appointment with a College of Business Academic Advisor. Sign up for these orientations through the College of Business website - http://www.bus.oregonstate.edu/services/
What will I do during these orientations?
- Receive general information about OSU
- financial aid, tuition, billing, ONID emails, parking, etc
- Take a Math Placement Test if needed
- Receive specific Information about the College of Business:
- Degree requirements
- GPA requirements
- Course requirements
- Experiential Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad
- Internship
- Involvement in Student Organizations
- Have an Advising Appointment - meet with a College of Business Advisor to discuss the upcoming term’s schedule.
- Bring in any recent transcripts you have
- Tell us about any classes you are taking this term – or the term in which you are attending the orientation
- Tell us what business discipline/major you are considering (Marketing, Finance, Accounting, MIS, Management, Entrepreneurship)
- Note: your advising appointment during the orientation is focused only on classes for the upcoming term. We encourage all students to make a follow up appointment to discuss additional items such as academic planning for the remaining year and beyond, study abroad opportunities, internships, minors, etc.
- Register for classes
- Once the Advising appointment is completed you will be escorted to the College of Business computer lab where you will be partnered with one of our Student Ambassadors who will assist you in actually registering for your classes. When you leave the computer lab you should have your next term’s schedule in hand and be registered for your classes for the upcoming term.
- Set up your ONID email account if you haven’t done so prior to the orientation
- Get your Student ID
ACADEMIC CHALLENGES
As a new transfer student to OSU in the College of Business, it is important to know what to expect. Occasionally transfer students (particularly from community colleges or small colleges) may encounter one or more of the following academic challenges:
- Class Size
- Challenge: The number of students in your OSU classes may be greater than you are used to. This number will vary depending on the class. The smallest class at OSU is 20 students, and the largest is 500. It may be harder to get to know your instructors or ask questions in these larger settings.
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Strategies:
- Sit in front row so your teachers see your face more.
- Participate in class on a regular basis.
- Attend each class session-- attendance will not usually be taken so this is up to you.
- Go visit your instructors during office hours.
- Homework and Exams
- Challenges: You may experience fewer homework assignments, and more of the grade based on exam scores. This can make it harder to get regular feedback about how you are doing in class. Also opportunities to make up missed work/tests or do extra credit is rare, but depends on each professor’s policy.
- Strategies:
- Keep up with your reading and all assignments, even if you don’t have to turn them in for a grade. Cramming doesn’t work.
- Stay organized by writing down in a calendar of some kind when assignments are due and exams are scheduled (put pop up reminders in your phone or computer). You can’t afford to miss even one.
- Spend more time preparing for your exams, and solicit help with confusing concepts well before the test. Sometimes your class grade is only based on 2 or 3 tests. Make them count.
- Pace of the Term:
- Challenge: There are 10 weeks in an OSU quarter, and the 11th week is finals. This often means you will have your first midterm during week 3 or 4. It can become difficult to keep up with the volume of reading and assignments if you procrastinate even a little.
- Strategies:
- Be organized. Readings and assignments can sneak up on you. When you are rushed, you won’t do your best work. Plan ahead to get things done and schedule time for studying. Don’t just study when it fits into your other activities and work, and don’t procrastinate.
- Stay healthy. When the quarter system goes so quickly, being sick for even a few days can really set you into ‘catch up’ mode. Take care of your body and get enough sleep.
- Ask for help when you need it. If a family emergency or serious illness does occur, contact your teachers about it. S/he may or may not give you the opportunity to make up the work based on their policy, but it is always good to keep your teachers in the loop. Also, feel free to ask your advisor for advice.
- General Expectations and Structure:
- Teaching Assistants: Some classes will have teaching assistants (TA). These are individuals who are helping the professor with any or all of the following: teaching, grading, recording grades. Some classes have a separate time to go to the TA taught part; these are called Recitations or Labs. Attendance at these can be required, but is up to the professor’s policy.
- Classroom Behavior: OSU classes will assume mature and respectful behavior. Doing anything that may disrupt the process of learning or teaching may result in being asked to leave the classroom. Examples of unacceptable disruptive behavior are texting, having your cell phone ring, talking out of turn, and being disrespectful or rude to others.
- Responsibility: The responsibility to ask questions, get clarity or help is up to you. Unfortunately in a large institution, you won’t be able to depend on someone to always watch your back. You are responsible to check your progress in class and for graduation, and to ask for help with those if you need it. You must register on time without anyone reminding you. You are responsible for checking if you have had a prerequisite before enrolling in a class.
- Student Services: The best thing about coming to a larger institution is all it has to offer. There are multiple services here to assist you with everything from academic advising to time management skills to tutoring. Utilize them, most are absolutely free.
EXPERIENTIAL ACTIVITIES
There are many exciting opportunities to expand your education outside of the classroom. These experiences will not only enrich your educational experience, but they will help you to strengthen your resume and stand-out to a future employer.
 Exchanges/Study Abroad Opportunities:
- The COB hosts its own exchange program. As a participant on the program, you can earn your International Business option during one term of study. There is no language requirement and financial aid and/or scholarship recipients can apply.
- In addition to COB international opportunities, students can study abroad on one of many programs offered through the Office of International Education. Programs are offered across the globe in a wide variety of subjects including language study, BAC core, etc. Dates of departure and length of stay vary by program.
Student Clubs & Organizations:
- Get to know the disciplines and your areas of interest by getting involved in a COB student club. There is a club for every discipline and each organization offers opportunities for involvement and professional development. Start networking with your future colleagues now. For more information and links to each organization website, check out the "Student Organizations" link on the left side of this page.
- OSU has an active campus and community life. Name the club and we’ve probably got a local chapter here on campus and if we don’t, you can start one. For more information on university clubs, click here.
Internships:
- Although not required for your business major, internships are a wonderful way to strength your resume and define your career goals. OSU Career Services posts information and potential internship positions online through Beaver Job Net. Get signed up for that service here. COB also posts internship positions and information for business majors at its website here. Sign up for the COBJOBInfo newsletter to receive weekly updates on internship postings here.
TRANSFER STUDENT RESOURCES
Starting at a new University can be an exciting and nerve-wracking experience even for the most seasoned student. This transition can be made even more stressful if you are bringing a family with you. Many students find themselves wondering how to access child support services, how to apply for family housing, and who to contact for help with all the important transition details. Here in the College of Business we work with many offices at Oregon State University to make your transfer to our college as stress-free as possible. Below you will find a list of resources specific to our transfer students. If at any time you have additional questions or if you are having a difficult time accessing the information you need, please set up an appointment with one of our full time advisors by calling 541-737-3716. Welcome to Oregon State University – Go Beavs!
Our Little Village
- Our Little Village (OLV) is the office for parental support at OSU. It is funded with student fees for the purpose of ensuring the success of students with children. A variety of support resources are offered through their web page including information about study care in the Library, the location of lactation rooms, and childcare subsidy applications: http://asosu.oregonstate.edu/ourlittlevillage/LactationRooms.php
- For more information specific to childcare, please visit our childcare site for a list of facilities and programs: http://oregonstate.edu/childcare/index.html
- Do you have a question that wasn’t answered?Contact our Student Parent Advocate:
- Stephanie Duckett (stephanie.duckett@oregonstate.edu, 541.737.4906)
Non-Traditional Student Affairs
- The Non-Traditional Student Affairs Task Force is a branch of the student government, ASOSU (Associated Students of Oregon State University), and is a group dedicated to making the lives of our Non-Traditional Students easier by increasing activities for Non-Traditional Students and campaigning better representation in housing consideration and services. For more information check out the Non-Traditional Student Affairs Task Force page at http://asosu.oregonstate.edu/task_forces/non-traditional_affairs/
Family Housing
- Housing can be a big stress factor when you are switching locations. University Housing and Dining Services at OSU offer affordable housing in a supportive environment for OSU students with families. On their website you can see floor plans for housing units, view prices, check your eligibility, and find out how you can start the process of applying for family housing: http://oregonstate.edu/uhds/family_housing/
25+ Lounge
- The 25+ Lounge is located in Room 203 in the Memorial Union. The Lounge is equipped with couches, study space, a water cooler, and computer access. It’s the perfect place to go to catch a break and to meet other students who are going through the same transition you are. Only for students 25 and older.
Dixon Recreation Center
- As a student at OSU you have full access to the Dixon Recreation Center. Dixon Rec, as it is often called, is fully equipped with basketball, tennis, badminton, and racquetball courts, an indoor track, an Olympic sized pool, hot tubs, saunas, multiple high class weight rooms, and the tallest rock climbing wall in the PAC 10. More importantly, it also has family changing rooms and competitive membership rates for spouses and dependants of current students. For more information on Dixon Rec and their membership prices for non-students, check out the Rec Sports website: http://oregonstate.edu/recsports/membership-and-fees
- Don’t forget to check out their programs for youth and family fitness classes!
Student Life
- Just because you’ve been a student somewhere else doesn’t mean that you can’t take part in student life at OSU! We have a wide variety of student clubs that offer ways to get involved in common interests, cultural heritage, Greek living, religious denominations, activism, and much more. Don’t see a student club you are interested in? Go ahead a create your own! A full listing of Student clubs and the process for creating a new club are all listed on the Student Involvement website: http://oregonstate.edu/sli/
- Not sure if you have time for clubs? That’s not a problem – just check in the Daily Barometer, our student newspaper, for upcoming events! The Barometer is published online as well: http://media.barometer.orst.edu/
- Any way you go, there are a world of possibilities at OSU and a large group of students, staff, and faculty eager to make your transition to OSU a fun and painless one. So what are you waiting for? Start exploring OSU today!
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