OSU Experience

OSU-Cascades offers a unique Physical Activity Course (PAC) program that partners with our community to bring students the best PAC experience possible. Open to all majors, students can credit doing activities like yoga, lifting and CrossFit, Scuba or rock climbing.

The fitness center offers a wide variety of workout equipment, along with attendants specializing in kinesiology who can assist with proper body mechanics and workout techniques. Additionally, group fitness classes are offered fall, winter and spring terms.

The Office of Student Life enhances the mission of OSU-Cascades by providing services, resources, activities and involvement opportunities to support the co-curricular experience of our students. We strive to connect students to the campus community, create opportunities to expand leadership skills and inspire students to be life-long learners.

Getting involved in a student organization is one of the best ways to show future employees that you have experience leading and being a part of a team. It's a great way to meet new people who share similar interests, and to get involved in the OSU-Cascades campus community.

Personal trainers will help you set realistic goals and help you meet them by designing a personalized workout program. 

Most years, Student Experiences & Engagement oversees about 400 clubs and organizations. Find one that fits with your passion! There are lots of options to explore — from cultural organizations to clubs focusing on environmental, health or other social issues. Clubs enhance knowledge, help you develop transferable skills and complement classroom learning. Learn leadership, organizational development, team building and communication skills.

This program focuses on peer-to-peer connections for international students, who come to OSU from nearly 100 countries. The team facilitates participation in community, recreational and educational activities.

Through our many programs, Student Experiences & Engagement provides hands-on experiences that can help you find a sense of belonging, build skills for employability, challenge your heart and mind, make new connections, amplify your strengths, help you connect to purpose, lift your spirit and support you living your best life. 

Recreational Sports runs many campus facilities — including Dixon Recreation Center, McAlexander Fieldhouse and Student Legacy Park — with a focus on involving students and increasing physical activity. 

Physical Activity Courses are fun and active ways to earn university credit hours. They can help you manage stress, reduce anxiety and stay well.