Support to achieve
your goals
Academic Support
Maybe you are trying engineering for the first time, or maybe you’ve been doing robotics competitions since middle school. Wherever you are, we’re here to help you gain the knowledge you need.
Academic Advising
At Oregon State, our advisors care about you and help you meet your unique academic goals. Students are advised centrally in their first year of engineering, and then connect with an advisor for their program of choice.
Peer Tutoring
The College of Engineering Peer Tutoring Program is a free academic support service staffed by trained engineering students. Choose from drop-in and appointment-based tutoring for a variety of classes, including prerequisite and technical coursework.
Financial Support
Paying for college and staying afloat while you’re in school can be tricky, and everyone’s circumstances are different. Oregon State has resources to make it easier.
Scholarships at the College of Engineering
In addition to university scholarships, the College of Engineering offers over 300 scholarships to students each year. About one out of eleven students receive scholarships from the college, with the average award being about $3,000.
Scholarships at Oregon State
ScholarDollars is your one-stop shop for scholarships. Starting each November, students can use ScholarDollars to submit applications for donor-funded scholarships. Some scholarships are awarded automatically based on your residency and academic performance.
Office of Financial Aid
Oregon State’s Office of Financial Aid is there to help you navigate how to apply for financial aid, how to understand and accept your aid offer and how to maintain your financial aid throughout your time at OSU.
The Center for Advancing Financial Education (CAFE)
CAFE provides support, resources and information to navigate college and make sound financial decisions. Students receive free one-on-one appointments on topics such as paying for college and creating a budget.
OSU Basic Needs Center
Using campus resources is a regular part of life as a student, and the Oregon State Basic Needs Center’s programs focus on housing, food, and living on a budget with limited resources. Stop by the food pantry, do a load of laundry, and attend workshops!
Career Support
Launch your career with experiences in and out of the classroom that will prepare you for your next step.
Networking and Career Fairs
Make lasting connections with industry representatives through networking opportunities organized by Career Development Center, individual schools within the college, and student clubs.
Industry Treks
The College of Engineering industry representatives take students out to the job sites, offices, and business spaces of local and regional companies each year. These industry treks will show you what’s possible after graduation in your field.
Internship programs
Gain critical job experience and network through internship programs or working with campus organizations.
Advantage Accelerator
Have an idea you want to bring to life? Oregon State supports entrepreneurs through the Advantage Accelerator– a suite of mentorship and startup programs to take your innovation to the next level.
OSU Connections
Connect with engineering alumni who are doing every kind of job you can imagine–and maybe some you have never even heard of. The alumni on the OSU Connections network are there because they want to support the next generation of engineers.
Community Support
Finding a sense of belonging is one of the most essential parts of attending college.
Center for Diversity and Inclusion (CDI)
As part of our ongoing commitment to inclusive excellence, the Center for Diversity & Inclusion supports and empowers students from diverse backgrounds through community and academic engagement. The CDI is a great place to hang out, get resources and meet friends!
Clubs and Organizations
Engineers That Read, the Overclocking Club, the Human-Powered Submarine team… There's really a club for everyone. Check out over 50 engineering-focused clubs and hundreds more to find your people and your purpose.
Engineering Student Council (ESC)
The Engineering Student Council is the governing body for engineering student clubs, and a great way to gain leadership skills and have your voice heard.
Student Ambassadors
Part job, part club, part leadership opportunity… The College of Engineering Student Ambassadors represent the college at recruitment activities, campus tours, and other college events. Join to become part of a tight-knit group of students who welcome in the next cohort of engineers.
Mental Health and Wellness
We are committed to supporting our students’ overall physical, social, and psychological safety and well-being while they are here. Our mental health offerings and our dedicated wellness coordinator can help you get the resources you might need while at Oregon State.
Leadership, Empowerment, and Purpose (LEAP)
Leadership, Empowerment, and Purpose is a one-year program available to all College of Engineering students focused on leadership skills and professional development. Workshops, mentorship and project-based learning help participants gain the skills needed to excel.