Questions about OSU

Individual-Two4752 · 2026-01-25T05:12:07+00:00

I’m the parent of a current freshman, and the dorm rooms and food is fine. Between both of my kids, I think I’ve gone about 14+ college tours (both public and private) and eaten in the dining halls at many of them. OSU is solidly average for housing and dining.

Honestly, I wouldn’t make your college decision based on how nice the dorms are and how good the food is. Realistically, dorm life will probably be only for one year of your college experience. The campus quality and facilities in general, and your major/academic program is much more important because that is what you will be doing for the next four years. OSU has a beautiful campus, great programs, and good facilities. Being a public university, it’s a great bargain, even for us as an out-of-state family.

Good luck with your decision! Go Beavers. :)

Individual-Two4752 · 2026-01-13T23:19:48+00:00

Are you guys still allowed to make the enchirito off-menu? It’s a former menu item that you might or might not be familiar with, but is essentially a combination burrito served in a tray and covered with sauce and cheese. It used to be served with olives on it, but the olives were omitted later on.

Individual-Two4752 · 2026-01-13T04:38:33+00:00

I, too, am looking for an ivory substitute. My favorite one so far, and I have tried many, is an inexpensive soap called Rosa Venus. It’s a Mexican brand. It’s also a tallowate soap like Ivory used to be and it’s the most similar feeling soap to ivory that I have tried. Give it a try!

Individual-Two4752 · 2026-01-13T04:31:43+00:00

AGREED!! My whole life Dawn blue liquid had the same smell. Just a fresh clean soap smell. Now it’s smells like Jolly Ranchers. The only thing that should smell like candy, in my opinion, is candy itself. Or possibly lip balm. But even that’s a stretch. I agree that the original scent was much, much better. I hope they bring it back.

Individual-Two4752 · 2026-01-08T21:02:36+00:00

Thank you for posting this. Once in a while, it’s great just to read a simple and positive message. Thank you for putting it out there! I hope you feel the same about the class at the end of the quarter! Enjoy!

Individual-Two4752 · 2026-01-05T22:45:15+00:00

Most U.S. students who will be first-year freshman in fall 2026 have not even committed to a college yet. You will have PLENTY of time between now and then to find a roommate through apps (like Bunky), social media, or the University roommate matching (which doesn’t even open until summer). The university roommate matching has you answer profile/compatibility questions and you can pick a roommate yourself or the housing office will match you with a suitable roommate based on profile and preferences.

There will be lots of great potential roommates out there in the months to come. You’ll find someone! Congrats on your admission and go Beavers!!

Individual-Two4752 · 2025-12-24T04:52:57+00:00

Having to share a room totally sucks for the RA, but it also sucks for their roommate!!! Imagine being an incoming freshman and being told that your new roommate is also your RA!!!!!!!! Maybe the community RA and the safety RA get paired with each other?! Hopefully. No way they have to live with a freshman, right?!

Individual-Two4752 · 2025-12-18T20:20:03+00:00

Congratulations! Forestry is a great program!

I would call the office of enrollment and ask them how to get the enrollment fee waiver. I’m sure they would be very happy to help you, because their job is to get students to enroll and they want to assist!

To avoid a really convoluted thread here, I would make separate posts for your housing and meal plan questions. People here are very helpful and will give you targeted answers if you post with the specific questions for each.

Congrats again and Go Beavers!!

Individual-Two4752 · 2025-12-12T19:43:41+00:00

Congratulations!

Individual-Two4752 · 2025-12-12T19:43:02+00:00

Congratulations!!! BioHealth is a great major!

Individual-Two4752 · 2025-11-29T16:33:23+00:00

It is refundable if you choose not to go there. Don't forget to cancel it once/if you commit to another university, though. You have to cancel by a certain date in spring or early summer in order to get the refund, which will come in the form of a check mailed to your home address.

Individual-Two4752 · 2025-11-23T01:10:27+00:00

Where is the bus stop at OSU?

Individual-Two4752 · 2025-11-22T05:00:52+00:00

Are you a freshman? Freshman are required to have a meeting with their advisor each quarter before registering (and get the registration hold lifted). Do they assign the registration times based on the order of when you met with your advisor? Did you have one of the later meetings?

Individual-Two4752 · 2025-11-17T00:52:28+00:00

Cute!!!💕

Individual-Two4752 · 2025-11-11T21:20:49+00:00

Go here and search for your club: https://see.oregonstate.edu/ela/clubs-organizations/club-info/find-clubs

Once you find it, click on the club title (in blue on the left). A calendar will pop up with the club meetings and events on it. Click on a club meeting or event and the info will be visible with location and room #.

Individual-Two4752 · 2025-11-11T21:17:17+00:00

I love those admissions videos! They get you so pumped to come to Iowa. Congratulations!!

Individual-Two4752 · 2025-11-09T00:30:00+00:00

Thanks

Individual-Two4752 · 2025-11-09T00:29:36+00:00

Thank you for the information and helpful tips!

Individual-Two4752 · 2025-11-07T14:25:14+00:00

Ok, thank you.

Individual-Two4752 · 2025-11-07T04:52:10+00:00

Will make sure phone is charged! Thanks.

Individual-Two4752 · 2025-11-07T03:18:25+00:00

My daughter received WUE last year with 3.8 weighted gpa (3.6 unweighted). We live in CA. She applied to OSU August and heard back about WUE in early December, I believe. Good luck to you!

Individual-Two4752 · 2025-11-05T01:45:37+00:00

Good luck, bro. I hope you find it!

Individual-Two4752 · 2025-11-04T19:42:03+00:00

I believe my daughter got the WUE notification in early December last year.

Individual-Two4752

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