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. 

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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.

• Dec. 1 - FAFSA opens

  fafsa.gov

  The 2025-2026 FAFSA will become fully available to all students and families by Dec. 1. Once available, you should fill out the FAFSA using OSU's school code of 003170 to maximize scholarship and financial aid opportunities.

• Feb. 1 - Priority scholarship deadline

  Apply

  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. 

• April 1 -  Transfer priority scholarship deadline
  You must submit all application materials by this deadline for full scholarship consideration at OSU. 
• Aug. - Friday before classes begin - Final scholarship deadline

  Apply

  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

  fafsa.gov

  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. 

• Nov. 1 - Transfer priority scholarship deadline

  Apply

  You must submit all application materials by this deadline for full scholarship consideration at OSU. 

• Jan. 10 - Final scholarship deadline

  Apply

  Last day to submit application materials, such as updated test scores or transcripts, for final scholarship consideration.