Dates and Deadlines
Stay on track
At OSU-Tulsa, we accept applications on a rolling admission basis, so there's no application deadline. We encourage you to apply early, however, to give yourself the best opportunity for scholarship consideration. Use the important dates listed below to keep track of where you are in the process as you become an OSU Cowboy.
Summer and fall entering students
- July 1 - Application opens for the upcoming summer/fall terms
Log in to your application portal
Transfer students can begin applying for the following year.
- Oct. 1 - FAFSA opens
The U.S Department of Education announced a new process for the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Starting Oct. 1., the FAFSA will open for a limited number of students and will become fully available to all students and families by Dec. 1. You and your student should fill out the FAFSA using OSU's school code of 003170 as soon as possible to maximize scholarship and financial aid opportunities.
- Feb. 1 - Priority scholarship deadline
You must submit all application materials by this date to guarantee you're considered for all OSU scholarships if you plan to enroll in the following summer or fall semester.
- Feb. 1 - Orientation and enrollment registration opens
All incoming students are required to attend an orientation session to gain access to academic advising and enrollment.
- August - Friday before classes begin - Final scholarship deadline
Last day to submit application materials, such as updated test scores or transcripts, for final scholarship consideration.
Spring entering students
- July 1 - Application opens for the upcoming spring term
Log in to your application portal
Transfer students, can begin applying for the following year.
- Oct. 1 - FAFSA opens
All incoming students are encouraged to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) as soon as possible after it opens, or add OSU's school code (003170) if you have a FAFSA on file at another institution, to be considered for all financial aid opportunities
- Oct. 1 - Orientation and enrollment registration opens
All incoming students are required to attend an orientation session to gain access to academic advising and enrollment.
- Oct. 15 - Priority scholarship deadline
You must submit all application materials by this date to guarantee you're considered for all OSU scholarships if you plan to enroll in the upcoming spring semester.
- January - Friday before classes begin - Final scholarship deadline
Last day to submit application materials, such as updated test scores or transcripts, for final scholarship consideration.